CUT UPDATE Keep running out of time to do these on Monday - soz So weight has not really moved for the past few weeks, so I have slightly increased my deficit and upped steps back up to 14k per day. Feeling fine, still gaining strength which means that I am not seeing zero progress, things are still moving, but clearly at the body fat percentage I am now it is more of a fight with my body - which is fine in the short term. Some of you may relate to this - my body is very efficient at adapting to lower calorie intake, which means that it’s awesome at conserving energy when in a deficit, which means for fat loss that I need to go pretty deep into a deficit at the arse end of a cut otherwise I just plateau. Awesome for survivability, nicht so gut for gettin shredded brahhh So if anyone is struggling to see results, maybe it’s that. OR maybe you haven’t spent long enough building before trying to get lean. For clients who are newer to resistance training I prefer to focus on building a strong foundation first, spending time eating well and building muscle and strength for a good amount of time before trying to cut down. This is always the best option for those who do not have many years of consistent training behind them, as your body will ‘recomp’ a lot and you’ll look insanely different without needing to reduce cals! Anything you guys wanna know about cutting? Lemme know ⬇️ #weightloss #healthylifestyle #fitnessandhealth #girlgains #carbsandcompounds #tattoosleeve #cardiofitness #bodybuilding #fitnessphysique #hourglass #mentalhealth #getthosestepsin #ukfitfam #fitgirl #fitnessmotivation #girlswholift #weightlifting #fitnessjourney #fitnessaddict #girlswithink #weightlossjourney #fitnessgirl #fitfam #lockdown2021 #fitwomen #discoverunder40k #norwich (at Norwich, Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/COva2_qjkoD/?igshid=13xvmkkp0syeu

CUT UPDATE Hit a new low of 64.1kg today, feeling less fluffy already and hunger levels are good still, I’m not expecting that to last long though 😂 I’ve been really consistent with hitting my cals/macros, step goal, doing my workouts and getting enough sleep every day. Consistency is crucial to getting the best possible results, plus it makes you feel proud of yourself for sticking to something every day no matter what. Half-assing it only leads to half-assed results and sends the message that you don’t really give a crap about yourself or the goals you say you want. No additional cardio, just the 12k steps each day. Reminder that when I list my numbers here I don’t actually care about my scale weight, I’m just using them as a tool to track my fat loss progress. So don’t fixate on my numbers either ❤️. The goal is lean whilst maintaining strength and muscle mass (as much strength as possible without gym access) Start (8th Feb): 66kg Current (15th Feb): 64.1kg V excited to see where I’ll be at the end of this 8 week phase 😬 #gymskark66 #gymsharkwomen #weightloss #getthosestepsin #ukfitfam #fitgirl #fitnessmotivation #girlswholift #weightlifting #fitnessjourney #fitnessaddict #girlswithmuscle #bootybuilding #carbsandcompounds #bodypositivity #bodybuilding #fitnessphysique #hourglass #mentalhealth #gymgirl #weightlossjourney #fitnessgirl #fitfam #lockdown2020 #instafitness #discoverunder40k #norwich (at Norwich, Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLUkLYQjipY/?igshid=17c9k7yyeqaa0

I had planned to film something for you on the hip hinge and how to get better at it so you can stop having pain in your lower back when you deadlift, rack pull, RDL, bent over row etc But fitting everything in around work, step goals, training, coaching and keeping up with my damn laundry is honestly not easy 😅 and I wanted what I create to be a higher quality than I’d realistically be able to achieve if I smashed it into today’s schedule. So I suppose my thought for the day is get your priority tasks done (for me that’s training, steps, getting my food in 😂 and clients) and then do what you have time for after that and don’t be so hard on yourself if you can’t fit EVERYTHING into a single day. If you haven’t yet, strongly recommend you check out my new YouTube vid PS - coaching spots opening back up soon 👀 keep your eyes peeled #gymskark66 #gymsharkwomen #weightloss #getthosestepsin #ukfitfam #fitgirl #fitnessmotivation #girlswholift #weightlifting #fitnessjourney #fitnessaddict #girlswithmuscle #bootybuilding #carbsandcompounds #bodypositivity #bodybuilding #fitnessphysique #hourglass #mentalhealth #gymgirl #weightlossjourney #fitnessgirl #fitfam #lockdown2020 #instafitness #discoverunder40k #norwich (at Norwich, Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZta_njgmw/?igshid=14pxgrdozggqb

Taking a brief walk. Nice breeze out. #getthosestepsin (at McClellan VA Outpatient Clinic) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf98nf-P23z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sometimes, when you’re feeling on top of the world, you gotta head to the top of the world….. #confidence #hiking #workout #getthosestepsin (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWSMEhVL8Br/?utm_medium=tumblr

So, it’s thought-provoking question time with Nikkeh: ARE YOU BEING HONEST WITH YOURSELF? It can be easy to say ‘oh yeah i’m really working hard to get in shape’ (and this can apply to any area in life but this is a fitness page so *shrug* don’t @ me with the ‘there’s more to life than fitness’ rubbish) BUT are you actually? Or are you lying to yourself? Are you ignoring habits that are limiting your progress and holding you back? Are you self-sabotaging? This behaviour quite often stems from an underlying belief you have that you are either never going to look and feel good, or that you are not worthy of happiness. Sounds weird but it’s true. And if this is you, you gotta look at where this belief comes from, and debunk it. Maybe your mean older sibling used to tell you you would always be fat or maybe there was somebody abusive in your past who made you believe that you didn’t deserve to have anything good happen to you. Idk. But you need to have a chat with yourself to understand where those thoughts are coming from so that you can realise how untrue they are and start telling yourself a new story that will enable you to reach your goals. Bottom line. Be honest with yourself and realise that you can do A N Y T H I N G you put your mind to, if you can only get out of your own way #gymskark66 #gymsharkwomen #weightloss #getthosestepsin #ukfitfam #fitgirl #fitnessmotivation #girlswholift #weightlifting #fitnessjourney #fitnessaddict #girlswithmuscle #bootybuilding #carbsandcompounds #bodypositivity #bodybuilding #fitnessphysique #hourglass #mentalhealth #gymgirl #weightlossjourney #fitnessgirl #fitfam #ryderwearwomen #instafitness #discoverunder40k #norwich (at Norwich, Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3fWdDj5ji/?utm_medium=tumblr

Some blurry guy creepin in the background 👀😂 Honestly trying to get as many pics as possible while I’m this level of lean so I can sprinkle them throughout my content for the next year while I work on strength and building again 😂 No really. Reverse diet starts Monday and whilst I will do everything in my power to remain lean while I transition to eating at whatever my new maintenance ends up being, there’s no way I’m gonna stay AS lean as this. Close, but not here. So MANY PICS NEEDED AS EVIDENCE THAT I DID THIS Happy Friday you beautiful humans ✌🏻❤️ #gymskark66 #gymsharkwomen #weightloss #getthosestepsin #ukfitfam #fitgirl #fitnessmotivation #girlswholift #weightlifting #fitnessjourney #fitnessaddict #girlswithmuscle #bootybuilding #carbsandcompounds #bodypositivity #bodybuilding #fitnessphysique #hourglass #mentalhealth #gymgirl #weightlossjourney #fitnessgirl #fitfam #lockdown2020 #instafitness #discoverunder40k #norwich (at Norwich, Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPtO7vpDtUj/?utm_medium=tumblr