The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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O utside of her many connections, Nicole finds other ways to keep herself feeling good that go to more practical matters. Nicole is acutely aware that a model must keep up her appearance and no matter what genetics has provided this takes exercise and healthy eating. A trainer works with Nicole several times a week and she admits that she started to see signs of her body falling with each passing year so now is fully focused on combating any sagging. "I'll do 100 sit-ups and use bands while I watch TV each night. Right now, I'm also trying to learn to do the splits, so I work on that nightly too," she said. Nicole eats a plant-based diet, having shunned meat for more than eight years now. Dairy has also been removed from her diet, but she loves healthy carbohydrates and embraces drinking tons of water. Water provides many health benefits including the skin which for Nicole is a top priority. She limits the makeup she wears when she isn't working and when she does wear it, she never goes to sleep without first washing it all off. Essential oils, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and retinol are all part of her routine and she never skips sunscreen. Looking good and feeling good are the building blocks to Nicole's own happiness as is her focus to help make others feel good too. As she grows her reach through the expansion of Nia Lyn and tallying up more followers, she has become one person changing the lives of many for the better. (Left) Styling: Natasha Colvin Photographer: Bonnie Nichoalds Location: Phlexx Lab by Mario Guevara Glam: Amber Perry V U E N J . C O M 103