Arnold Blog: Nicole Nagrani’s Eye of The Tiger

IFBB Bikini Pro Nicole Nagrani his lit up the competition scene and doing so before she’s 20 years old. She’s not only adorable but also wicked smart to boot. Nicole is in an accellerated Med program and was spotted studying hours before the 2010 Bikini Olympia contest. Nicole joins our ever growing list of guest bloggers for the 2011 Arnold. Check out what the bikini ball of energy has to say as she heads into the inaugural Bikini International.

I am so honored and extremely thrilled to be competing in the 2011 Arnold Classic Bikini International! I cannot even believe that I will be stepping up on the stage that I have always dreamed up. Since I’ve been little, my parents have always been very involved with fitness related activities so I was always exposed to this lifestyle. At the age of 14 I competed in my first figure and fitness competition in which I took home first place. After that I decided to stop competing for a while and just focus on school and my Mom took up the sport. In late 2009 I competed again in the teen figure division and at this point I knew I was hooked and wanted to keep training for shows. In 2010 I began competing in bikini for the first time because my father finally approved since I turned 18. From then on, my experience in the sport has been a complete whirlwind! I ended up turning pro with my mother and Team Universe and just a short week later I won the Tampa Pro! It was shocking but I was so grateful because my hard work was paying off. Then I competed in the first ever Bikini Olympia. Man, was that an amazing experience. I could not even comprehend the fact that I was actually competing in this show. My father had been taking trips to the Olympia for years but I never had the chance to tag along; I just ended up watching the video. My Mom and Dad already had tickets to the Olympia before I was even invited last year! Needless to say I had an awesome time and was ecstatic to be going home with my 3rd place medal. I topped off the year with the Ft. Lauderdale Cup and won my second Pro show! Not only had I kicked butt on stage, but I ended up with a 3.8 average in the Accelerated Med Program at Stetson University. 2010 was a great year for me on and off the stage. I cannot thank FMG, Bombshell Fitness Team, and my loving family enough for all of the love and support this year. I am so thankful for everyone.

So now… 2011. I can only hope to come close to having such an awesome year this year just like 2010. I just got back from a much-needed 10-day vacation with my family, and now I’m back with the eye of the tiger!!! Classes started today so not only do I have to get on top of my game in training for the Inaugural Bikini International, but I also have to focus on my grades. Balancing training and studying can definitely be hard sometimes, but it is so rewarding when it’s all said and done. Although it gets hectic, I feel like all of the training has actually helped me with the books by helping me to relax and not stress all of the time. It worked last semester; I hope it works this semester with a different course-load. All I want to do is approach this situation with optimism, work hard, put in my best effort, and hope for the best outcome. For me, I’m still stuck in a dream as far as my success in this sport goes. All I want to do is come in the best I’ve ever looked each time I compete. It all begins this week so… ITS GAME TIME!!!

Also, I signed with MET-Rx yesterday, which was SOOOOO EXCCCTTTIIINNNGGG!!! I am so honored to join the MET-Rx team, and cannot wait to begin promoting these great products.

Congratulations to all of the competitors invited to this years Arnold Classic! I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and is look forward to a great New Year!

Nicole ☺

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Photo by LIFTstudios.

Comments

Vanessa Campbell says:

January 12, 2011 at 7:26 am

I’m so proud of you Nicole. I know how hard to work. You are an excellent role model and I wish you a great year on and off the stage.

Way to go!!!
Vanessa Campbell says:

January 12, 2011 at 7:29 am

I know how hard YOU work
Nicole Nagrani says:

January 12, 2011 at 9:39 am

Thank you Vanessa!!! Training with you everyday this past year has helped me so much and provided me with so much motivation! SO a HUGGGEEE Thank you for kicking my butt daily
Jessica Jessie says:

January 12, 2011 at 10:29 am

I love you little Nicole! I know how hard you work too!!! And your such an awesome sister for helping me when we workout together as well! Your so humble and im excited to watch you and be part of your journey to the Arnold! And great pic BTW!
M.E. Anders says:

January 12, 2011 at 7:57 pm

Congrats, Nicole! Wow – way to go on your Met-Rx contract! You have worked so hard this past year in Bikini. When I first saw you on Hardbody.com, it was obvious that you were destined for that Olympia stage. Stay blessed!
Candyce Graham says:

January 12, 2011 at 8:41 pm

Congrats Nicole! I’m so proud of you…you are a wonderful role model and truly inspirational! Keep it up girlie and much success this year!
Jennifer Andrews says:

January 13, 2011 at 6:14 am

You deserve everything good that comes your way!! Congrats my sweetie and I cannot wait to catch up at the Arnold. xxxx
Nicole Nagrani says:

January 13, 2011 at 10:02 am

Thank you everyone!!!
Venus says:

January 18, 2011 at 9:03 pm

I can definitely empathize…I started competing in fitness as a student in the 6-year medical program at the University of Miami (Go ‘Canes!) almost 14 years ago. Wow! It’s been a while, hee hee! Back then, becoming a pro was not even a thought in my head. I was just focusing on my struggle to master the one-arm push-up while dissecting out the phrenic nerve in the gross anatomy lab…ok, well maybe not exactly at the same time, lol. So I genuinely congratulate you on your extraordinary accomplishments thus far, Nicole!! I love seeing your enthusiasm and dedication. Continue to stay positive as you balance your medical and fitness career goals. From my point of view, it’s definitely worth it!