Nikki Sharp
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Born | June 10, 1987 |
Residence | Los Angeles, USA |
Alma mater | University of Northern Colorado |
Occupation | Author & Former-model |
Relatives | Muriel Sharp (mother) |
Website | nikkisharp.com |
Nikki Sharp (born June 10, 1987) is an American author, former-model , health and fitness[1] blogger.[2][3]
Early life and education
Nikki Sharp was born in Boulder, Colorado in June 1987 to Muriel Sharp and Alec Sharp, both of whom are from London. Sharp’s mother, Muriel took part in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles representing Team GB in the Road Racing cycling event.[4] Sharp’s father Alec, was a software programmer who published a book called "Smalltalk by Example: The Developer's Guide”, which was released in 1997.[5] Sharp grew up in Boulder, Colorado where she attended the University of Colorado Boulder then transferred to the University of Northern Colorado, where she graduated with honors with a degree in communications and minor in journalism in 2008.[6] After graduating Sharp moved to Shanghai for her first modelling contract.
Career
Modelling
Sharp began her career as an international model[7] after graduating from college. In mid-2008, relocated to Shanghai on a modeling contract. Over the next 4 years, Sharp was based in numerous cities such as Sydney, Seoul, Bangkok, Athens, London, New York and London. In 2017 Viva Glam named her as one of their top 20 models.[8]
The 5-Day Detox
After moving back to London in 2012, she started her brand and created The 5-Day Detox that December.[9] As her Instagram account grew, she was featured in the press as ‘Top Instagram Account to follow’ and ‘Top Fitness Accounts’.[10][11][12] Sharp developed and released her mobile app, The 5-Day Detox, in November 2015, where it topped the charts at #1 in six countries worldwide.[13][14][15][16]
Television
Sharp occasionally does live Television features on health & wellness.[17][18][19][20]
Bibliography
Sharp is the author of The 5-Day Real Food Detox,[21] published by Random House in 2016 which endorses a plant-based cleanse that does not involve juicing or smoothies.[22] Sharp’s latest book, is titled "Meal Prep Your Way to Weight Loss” (released in 2018).[23]
References
- ↑ "Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake". Viva Glam Magazine. 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "The new healthy food trend is meal prepping, and it's blowing up on Instagram". Business Insider. 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "Nikki Sharp's New Year's 5-Day Detox". Access Hollywood. 2016-01-04. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "Fitspiration – Nikki Sharp!". Hip & Healthy. 2014-10-10. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "SmallTalk by Example: The Developer's Guide to VisualWorks, with Disk". Good Reads. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
- ↑ "How This Wellness Expert Rediscovered Her Passion". Thrive Global Magazine. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "NIKKI SHARP GOES FROM MODEL TO INFLUENCER". Bikini Luxe. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
- ↑ "VIVA GLAM SUPERMODELSAUGUST 29, 2017VIVA GLAM's Sexiest Top 20 Nikki Sharp". Viva Glam Magazine. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "days". Fox. 2014-05-15. Retrieved 2018-03-08.
- ↑ "6 Inspiring Fitness Accounts To Follow On Instagram". Marie Claire. 2014-02-18. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
- ↑ "Popular Health & Fitness Icons to Follow for Inspiration". Her Campus Magazine. 2017-01-10. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
- ↑ "22 Instagram Yogis You Need Start Following". Yoga Lifestyles. 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
- ↑ "Nikki Sharp: Real food detox for Global Health Day". Fox. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
- ↑ "NIKKI SHARP: WELLNESS EXPERT, LIFESTYLE BLOGGER & HEALTH COACH". The Native Society. 2016-04-12. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
- ↑ "How This Wellness Expert Rediscovered Her Passion". Thrive Magazine. 2018-02-21. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
- ↑ "A Simple but Powerful Trick to Stop Emotional Eating". Pop Sugar. 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
- ↑ "WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30TH, 2016". Hallmark Channel. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "Access Hollywood Live". TV Guide. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
- ↑ "FEATURED SPEAKER NIKKI SHARP". Lead With Love. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
- ↑ "Live with Nikki Sharp". IMDB. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
- ↑ "The 5-Day Real Food Detox". Penguin Random House. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
- ↑ "Nikki Sharp". Good Reads. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
- ↑ "The Detox Preparation Plan". Books for better Living. 2017-08-05. Retrieved 2018-03-05.