That’s Me
I want to start by introducing myself. Call me Nikki. (Reference to Moby Dick, which I haven’t read all the way through.😜)
My husband and I have been married 14 years. Let me tell you, a lot happens in 14 years.
For one, I found my passions and drive to work with others. (Thankful for this.)
Let me start with what got me to that point.
I’ve always had some meat on my bones, and I’ve always had a butt. (Thankful for this too.) I have an hour glass shape, and when I gain weight, it usually goes to my butt and thighs first. It was incredibly frustrating to find clothes that got over my hips but also fit my waist. Elasticity plays a big role here. This picture is the one evening I went to roller derby training.
When I first got into fitness, it was purely to change how my body looked. (Dare I say, I wanted to be thinner and weigh less.) Soon enough, I realized the power of fitness on my mind and emotions.
Once I noticed changes in my body, I wanted more. I started to look at what was fueling my body and stopped turning a blind eye to what I was consuming. This is when it all started. 🤯
I started telling others about my findings. ‘Did you know...?’ I’d ask. I remember the first item that got my attention was bread. Have you ever looked at an ingredient list for store bought white bread? What the heck is all this crap? Something needed to change beyond me.
I wanted to turn this passion into a career and found the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and got my certification as a holistic health coach. Then, I got my Bachelor of Arts degree at Goddard College in Health & Science. I wrote a book. I got certifications in yoga and personal training. (I’ll go into more detail on all of these experiences soon.)
I've worked with clients to stop sugar addiction, to start a vegetarian diet, to learn to breathe and slow down, to experience the benefits of gratitude, to fully feel their body through movement, just to name a few. Every experience and person is different. Something that may start as one thing reveals itself as something else being a driving force. Like how a sugar addiction was actually driven by a lack of gratitude.
I look forward to talking about my experiences and knowledge as well as gaining knowledge as I continue to blog. Thank you for reading. I'm always available to chat if you have questions or comments. 😁
P.S. I love Monday motivation. How about you? Sign up for my newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/b8c893064f10/thewildrosegypsy
My husband and I have been married 14 years. Let me tell you, a lot happens in 14 years.
For one, I found my passions and drive to work with others. (Thankful for this.)
Let me start with what got me to that point.
I’ve always had some meat on my bones, and I’ve always had a butt. (Thankful for this too.) I have an hour glass shape, and when I gain weight, it usually goes to my butt and thighs first. It was incredibly frustrating to find clothes that got over my hips but also fit my waist. Elasticity plays a big role here. This picture is the one evening I went to roller derby training.
When I first got into fitness, it was purely to change how my body looked. (Dare I say, I wanted to be thinner and weigh less.) Soon enough, I realized the power of fitness on my mind and emotions.
Once I noticed changes in my body, I wanted more. I started to look at what was fueling my body and stopped turning a blind eye to what I was consuming. This is when it all started. 🤯
I started telling others about my findings. ‘Did you know...?’ I’d ask. I remember the first item that got my attention was bread. Have you ever looked at an ingredient list for store bought white bread? What the heck is all this crap? Something needed to change beyond me.
I wanted to turn this passion into a career and found the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and got my certification as a holistic health coach. Then, I got my Bachelor of Arts degree at Goddard College in Health & Science. I wrote a book. I got certifications in yoga and personal training. (I’ll go into more detail on all of these experiences soon.)
I've worked with clients to stop sugar addiction, to start a vegetarian diet, to learn to breathe and slow down, to experience the benefits of gratitude, to fully feel their body through movement, just to name a few. Every experience and person is different. Something that may start as one thing reveals itself as something else being a driving force. Like how a sugar addiction was actually driven by a lack of gratitude.
I look forward to talking about my experiences and knowledge as well as gaining knowledge as I continue to blog. Thank you for reading. I'm always available to chat if you have questions or comments. 😁
P.S. I love Monday motivation. How about you? Sign up for my newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/b8c893064f10/thewildrosegypsy
Love the introduction. Looking forward to your next posts!
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