Just Get Fit with Nikki

My fitness journey started 5 years ago when I decided I wanted to lose weight...again. Prior to this I really only exercised in order to lose weight for summer or a trip. After the event, I'd stop exercising and thus this vicious cycle formed of only seeing exercise as a means to weight loss. If you're stuck in this cycle, have a listen.

Are you a perfectionist or someone who keeps restarting their health and fitness journey? I was too, for years! Learn how to break the cycle!

Slim thick, big butts, thigh gaps, protruding collar bones or tiny waists, all of these have been, or are body trends from more recent years. Social media has the potential to be a place to learn and grow, but more often than not it's also a place that leaves us feeling like we aren't enough. A place that, in order for us to been seen, our bodies also need to follow the current trends. My thoughts on how to navigate these trends!

Every day I get questions asking, Do I need to cut out fruit? Do I need to cut out wine? Do I need to cut out chocolate? Can I still make progress if I drink beer?

Most of us have been told that in order to see progress we need to cut out certain things. It might be carbs, fat or sugar. But we've heard it. If you're curious what my advice is, have a listen!

If you hopped on the scale this week and though, "Oh crap!" this is for you! Let's talk about what you need to know, what you should do and what you shouldn't do!

Also, check out my friend @lorabeezy_2.0/ on instagram for more real talk on daily weight fluctuations!

I get it, you're busy! I often wish I could clone myself because I often feel like I need more hours in the day. If you're struggling to make time for exercise, these might be the tips that help!

Over the years I've learned my eyes are bigger than my stomach. I've also learned that I often overfill my plate and when I'm distracted this leads to overeating...sometimes to the point of being uncomfortable. If you can relate, have a listen!

A couple days ago I overate chips in a big way. I ate until I felt absolutely gross. While I’ve been working on healing my relationship with food for years, and I know what to do, it doesn’t always go smoothly. But how I handle a moment like this has changed a lot. Listen to what I did after.

I’ve been focusing on my exercise & nutrition for about 5 years! Over that time my approach has changed A LOT! It hasn't been 5 years of dieting. Yes, calorie deficits were a part of that but I've also put a lot of work into healing my relationship with my body and with food which has made all the difference. If you're struggle or feeling a bit lost, have a listen.

If you're feeling uncomfortable in your clothes this episode is for you. I remember jumping into a pair of Tommy Hilfiger size 26 jeans at the end of grade 8. The zipper was bulging, I felt like a human sausage and I had to wear a loose t-shirt because they were so tight I had major love handles.

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I kept up with behavior like into my late 20s. 4 years ago I had to excuse myself from a birthday party and go sit in the car because I had such a bad stomach ache & indigestion...only to unzip my pants and feel human again.I'd only bought the jeans because they were a 26 as well..I didn't buy them because they looked great, fit well or were comfortable..all things far more important than the tag inside. Fast forward now I wear a size 26 and a 28! What's that about? Details in this episode!