I just came off of a Facebook live video in my private group (Nicole Spencer Coaching Community) where I shared exactly what I’m doing… I’m creating a movement…an anti-fitness movement. A movement that fights against the images, messages, and expectations of the industry. A movement that stands up against ideals of perfection, that embraces our…
Growing up in the world of dance and spending half my youth in leotards, tights, and dance costumes, I was conscious from about middle school onward that I wasn’t skinny. I had (and have) broad shoulders, thick thighs, and a round butt. I remember looking in the mirror in dance class, mostly in high school…
Ah – the most wonderful time of the year is beginning! From Thanksgiving to Christmas the average American gains 7-10 pounds. We KNOW this, but we do it anyway. Most people do absolutely nothing to stop it. So why is this? We tend to use special occasions as an excuse not just to overindulge…
In today’s world, humans are busier than ever with family and jobs and all the demands we Americans put on ourselves. Not only that, but we often perceive ourselves to be the center of the universe and expect that everyone else should be sensitive to us and our needs, thoughts, and feelings. One of the…
I wanted to share a personal reflection that was really powerful for me today. I was thinking back to the times in my life that brought me the most success and reward, and I realized they were the times when I pursued discomfort. Getting into fitness, changing careers, going to grad school, opening a business,…
What would it look like for you to change just 1% of your daily habits, behaviors or thoughts? What’s the impact of 1% change? If you were flying an airplane and you flew off course by just 1%, there is a great chance you’d end up on another continent, let alone in the place you…
I originally shared this post a few months ago, and it seemed to really resonate, so I wanted to refresh it for you. 🙂 Back in October I participated in my favorite work event of the year. It’s an incredible experience each time, but the days are long. My meetings started at 6am each morning,…
As autumn enters in full force here in the mountains of NC, I spent my weekend in the chilly air in a state of quiet reflection. I thought about many of my GA friends who were affected in some way by the hurricane. So many people have lost their homes, things, and even their lives…
I did a photo shoot a few months ago in preparation for my new website launch with my fabulous photographer, Kevin Lemere. After the shoot, we were scanning through the digital images…and I became horrified. Not only did I choose a pretty terrible pair of pants to wear for the occasion (they look better…
You are constantly telling yourself stories about the way the world is, particularly about yourself. Of the thousands of thoughts you have each day, what stories are you telling yourself? Are you powerful, strong, and capable, or are you telling yourself stories about not being good enough? These stories have an incredible impact…