Nicole Khalil is a fitness and fashion model boasting an incredible social following of over 559k fans. She is widely known for her outstanding shapely figure. Nicole has used her years of experience in staying fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She provides fitness advice through her website Boss Fitness.
Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar did a candid interview with Nicole Khalil world-leading media personality, fitness & fashion model and Instagram Influencer where she talks about her workout, diet and beauty secrets.
Namita Nayyar:
You first posted on the Instagram account in December of 2013. Later you started doing fitness modeling. Your success on Instagram propelled your fitness modeling career to the height where you have been at the top of the world of fitness, fashion, and glamour modeling. Tell us more about this fairy tale journey?
Nicole Khalil:
It’s funny to think that this all started because I discovered an app to filter my photos. I never intended on my Instagram getting to where it is today and it’s amazing how many opportunities I have been given because of it. In the beginning it was a very bumpy ride as there were hardly any other people doing it. The term “influencer” didn’t even exist so it was very confusing for people to understand what exactly I was doing. It definitely has its perks but that also comes with judgemental people but I’m so thankful it has opened many wonderful doors for me.
I’m very lucky to have a supportive family and group of friends around me and it still blows my mind how I have built such an awesome family of followers who genuinely love me sharing my story.
Namita Nayyar:
You are a world-leading media personality, model, Instagram Influencer qualified to make-up artist, the certified technical operator for live products, theatres, & events, has a certification in the fashion business, and a brand ambassador. How do you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Nicole Khalil:
Time management for me is everything!
I would always be so overwhelmed when I would work because I would try to finish everything at once. I would jump from one task to the other and then back again and I was just a total mess. I’d put so much unnecessary stress on myself when in reality, all I needed to do was allocate time for each task and put realistic expectations on how much work I could get done.
I have 3 whiteboards that sit around my office and I use them religiously! I’ve learnt that I’m someone who needs to write things down and am constantly typing in information or tasks that need to be done into my notes on my phone. I definitely find that this keeps me organised and on-top of everything that I need to get done.
Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Nicole Khalil:
I generally like to focus on working a particular body part per gym session.
If I have a day of working out my lower body then I’ll switch it up and focus on upper body the next day. Some of my favourite workouts are deadlifts, banded exercises using the Boss Fitness bands and crunches!
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Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Nicole Khalil:
To be honest, I don’t have a strict diet I follow. I just go with the flow and go off how my body is feeling. I don’t deprive myself of any cravings I might want but I do naturally just go towards the healthier option. I have never had a very unhealthy diet and growing up; I never drank soft drink or ate chocolate. I just feel really good when I eat well but if I randomly feel like a pizza, I’ll for sure order it without hesitation!
Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your hair care and skincare routine.
Nicole Khalil:
My skin journey has been one roller coaster ride! I started getting acne from a really young age, 11 to be exact and it was extremely hard to control. I remember getting bullied a lot during my younger years, being called pizza face! Kids can be sooo cruel but luckily, I never really let any of their words get to me. I realised that a lot of my skin issues were hormonal and were easier to control as I grew out of my teenage years. I learnt what products worked for me and what didn’t. I stay away from things that have silicone or fragrance in them and lean towards products with healing agents such as Aloe Vera & chamomile.
On the other hand, I was totally wreck less with my hair and would colour it so many times not realising the damage I was doing. I’d get so bored and sparingly decide to change my hair colour! Only since being platinum blonde (around 2/3 years ago) have I learnt the proper treatments to do for my hair to keep it healthy. I treat it with great products. I try not to wash it as often as I would in the past to let the natural oils run through my hair and leave overnight masques in.
Namita Nayyar:
You and AngelllinaXO have been brand ambassadors for Fashion Nova. It is the top online fashion store for women. Here one can shop club dresses, jeans, shoes, bodysuits, skirts, and more. Tell us more about your experience of working with Fashion Nova.
Nicole Khalil:
I have worked with FN for over 6 years! They’re such an awesome company to work with and I just love how they have something that caters for everyone & every occasion. Truly a one stop shop.
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding fashion model girls, who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to the ladder of success in the field of modeling?
Nicole Khalil:
Always stay true to yourself. As cliché as that sounds, there is nothing more draining then faking a persona online and trying to be someone that you’re not. I remember I went through a phase where my dress style was totally not me and I was only wearing outfits that were “trending” or in fashion at the time. It was such an uncomfortable period and I didn’t feel like myself so I stopped. Now, I only work with brands that honestly align with my style and that I believe in and share content that is really me. I feel more authentic than ever and people gravitate towards the real me better than before.
Namita Nayyar:
You have collaborated with your sister Lydia Barakat on a YouTube channel called Lydia & Nicole. You both also started a fitness program called Boss Fitness. Elaborate more about these endeavors of yours?
Nicole Khalil:
Working with my sister is amazing! Our channel is so much fun and half the time we forget we’re even filming because we’re honestly just having such great time together. We started our channel so our followers could see a more genuine side to us that is harder to show on Instagram. We keep it raw, fun & love the little family we have built on there. Growing up, Lydia has always been into fitness and I really admired that. She would train all the time! I was also a cross country runner & tennis player so I guess we both have had such a strong passion for fitness for as long as we can remember.
We started Boss Fitness by simply sharing some of our favourite workouts and the foods we like to eat. We wanted to be able create a space where people felt comfortable to want to exercise and make healthy choices for themselves. It wasn’t about having the flattest stomach or lifting the heaviest weights for us, it was about the amazing feeling you get inside and the benefits of making those healthier choices for yourself.
Fast forward a year and we have built such an amazing community of people who have a love health and fitness as we do!
Namita Nayyar:
You have done bold photo shoots with many companies and on your Instagram handle @nicolekhalil. How you are so body confident and advice to your compatriots?
Nicole Khalil:
Be confident. Tell yourself you are beautiful and believe it. You are just as amazing as any other person you see online. Remember, people always choose to show you their best angles online, their edited and their overly filtered pictures.
Namita Nayyar:
Tell us your five favorite Athleisure brands you love to wear?
Nicole Khalil:
I have a few brands that I love but funny enough, I’d always critique certain things about them and wish I could alter or add to them – whether it is more stretch, a pocket, amend a colour, have a thicker waistband etc. So I decided we needed to create our own line. Our very own Boss Fitness line is dropping soon! Its soo true to our brand and the colours are just amazing! I have been living in our gym gear, testing them out and making sure they’ve been perfected for about a year now!
Namita Nayyar:
Tell us your five travel destinations you wish to visit?
Nicole Khalil:
I would love to visit the Maldives! I’ve always wanted to do a beautiful island away for a few days.
Another one would for sure be Paris! It just seems so romantic and beautiful there. Definitely a place I’d love to visit with my significant other, I mean who doesn’t want to visit the city of love.
Switzerland is definitely one of my top three. I have a tonne of pictures saved in my phone of places to visit while I’m there too (in the winter)!
It’s also a dream of mine to go to Jamaica and South Africa to experience a safari!
Namita Nayyar:
Five things you shall always have in your gym bag?
Nicole Khalil:
- My headphones
- Boss Fitness Bands
- Boss Fitness Sweat Belt of course
- Water bottle
- Towel.
Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?
Nicole Khalil:
Thank you so much for your time and for creating such an inspirational and informative space for women!
Namita Nayyar:
Today social media plays a vital role in putting your message across to your followers and fans. What is your message for the 559k followers on Instagram?
Nicole Khalil:
Thank you, thank you and thank you! I am so thankful to have such an amazing community of people that follow and support me! I am so appreciative of the many opportunities that have come my way because of you ❤ I’ve listened to what you guys want and I promise to deliver! Stay tuned for more exciting things to come with Boss Fitness!
Nicole Khalil Social media presence
- Instagram @nicolekhalil
- Official Website: https://bossfitness.org/
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