Just Get Fit with Nikki

Emotional eating is something that so many people struggle with. I hear about it from friends, clients, people in my DMs. And while I still struggle with it from time to time. It feels incredibly different than it use to. I'm more aware of my actions, my response and feel like I have the ability to make changes and stop much sooner. If this is something you're struggling with, have a listen to this episode. And please know that while you work on tackling your emotions, stressors and goals...things won't always go perfectly. But slow and steady progress is still progress!

As a personal trainer, I often get the question what's the best way to workout if I want to get stronger, lose fat or get toned? While these are all great questions, I think they don't take into consideration the time, energy and preference individuals have to workout. For instance, if you ask me the best way to lose fat and I suggest a strength training program that needs to be done at the gym 5 days a week, and you don't have a gym membership, experience or enjoy strength training, will you give up before you've begun? This is why your time and preferences are actually important when answering these questions!

How you frame your journey matters. I know how exhausting a health journey can be. I know how hard it is to keep showing up for yourself when things aren't going well, or you're overwhelmed with what to do, how to start, or when progress isn't happening "fast enough".

I started my journey over 7 years ago because I wanted to lose weight. But, fat loss IS NOT what has motivated to keep training & paying attention to my nutrition for the past 6 years. And the truth is, if my goals hadn’t changed, I’d have given up long ago.

But, whether or not you want to lose weight, I think coming from a place of wanting to be healthier, stronger, and more confident is always going to get you further than spending all your time trying to just eat less and shrink yourself at any cost.

No eating after 8pm, no carbs on week days, no processed foods, all sugar is bad sugar, drink water when you're hungry..the list goes on and on. While I know there are sometimes guidelines or check-in questions that can help us to be more mindful of choices, I also know a lot of us have food rules that are holding us back.

I know the scale can be a helpful indicator of change or "progress" for some people. But I also know that for other it can be triggering. In some cases it can also be confusing when the natural day to day fluctuations happen or when you start something new like weight training and are building muscle. If you're ready to start thinking about success beyond the scale, this episode is for you!

Do you ever feel overwhelmed or like, you’ve tried everything and yet you’re not any closer to your goals. I used to feel this way.

Maybe you: Jump from one diet to the next, want to live healthier but don’t know where to start, get information overload and quit before you begin, struggle with feeling confident in your skin or wish you had a support system of women with similar fitness goals

The good news is, you don't have to do it alone. Group Coaching is now available! DM me the word READY to learn more!

Ever notice that we have a double standard when it comes to body image, looks, work and accomplishments. We can be so kind and compassionate to our loved ones but we struggle to do the same for ourselves. If you struggle with this, this episode is for you!

If you like to weigh yourself to track progress but sometimes struggle with how it makes you feel, have a listen!

If you're someone that "rewards" yourself with food after a hard day or an emotional low, this episode is for you!

Some very real talk on getting back into the gym, modifications, and not being as strong as I was.