03/19/2026
I met Nikki several weeks ago when we connected over Tea and Smoothies. She registered for this year’s P2G for the first time after building up confidence through a mutual friend, Kevin. We had a great time chatting and I was in awe of her story she shared with me.
You see, it’s tempting to look at these images of Nikki and see only the change in her body, which alone is inspiring, BUT what you don’t see is the grit, strength, and character at the very core of this beautiful woman.
Nikki told me of her journey to get where she is now, and how it began when she first learned of her father’s cancer. Her dad, a Mount Hope/Colwich Police Officer served the community in which she grew up. But more than that, he served as a cornerstone in Nikki’s life. Teaching her and her sister, not just how to protect and defend who and what you love, but to live an inspiring life! He had been retired since 2011, and when she got the news in February 2024, Nikki knew this man, who had always been at the core of her strength, would need her to be stronger than ever for him. And for that to happen, she needed to be the healthiest version of herself. She wanted to be there for him, but more importantly, she wanted to make him proud of her, passing on his integrity for self and others.
She told me of her trials, setbacks, determination, doubts, motivations, and victories. But Nikki also learned about patience, health, movement, self-control, confidence, and the sheer willpower to keep putting one foot in front of the other throughout this journey. Something she credits her dad for teaching her, her friends and family for supporting her, and something she strives to encourage within others.
Nikki lost her dad in June of 2024, but he remains her “greatest motivator” as she moves forward with this healthy lifestyle which has proven to bring her joy in all she does. Whether walking, exercising, working, traveling, or just spending time with family, I have no doubt, everyone who knows her, sees inspiration!
Watch for Nikki at this year’s P2G! No doubt in my mind, her dad would be even more proud of her today than he ever was before. Not just for how she looks, but how she INSPIRES!
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