At the finish line of her six month physique transformation, Cristy Nickel finds herself in a mental collapse. Will she make it through?
In this clip, Cristy Nickel is in the final weeks of her contest prep after spending nearly six months transforming her physique for a bodybuilding competition. But with progress stalling and the pressure mounting, Cristy loses all sense of self and breaks down as she drives to get support from her mother in the middle of the night. You can watch the clip below!
The new upcoming documentary Code Red: Diaries Of Madness zeroes in on Cristy Nickel’s fitness journey, particularly her struggle with her physique and her ambitious goal of transforming herself in just six months for the bodybuilding stage. But here’s the twist: Cristy’s also hustling to keep her thriving business, Code Red Lifestyle, running smoothly. It’s a delicate balancing act – and one that is not easily taken in stride.
The documentary also tracks Cristy as she guides three clients through their weight loss journeys, helping them overhaul their diets and adopt healthier lifestyles. Cristy’s coaching style can best be described as “tough love.” Familiar to viewers from her stint as a coach on MTV’s MADE, her no-nonsense approach carries over into her private practice. When a client slips up on their diet, things can get pretty intense.
Both of these worlds collide was Cristy Nickel finds herself closer and closer to her target competition date. While progress has been made, she finds the final stretch to be an extreme struggle. Standing on the edge of success or failure – all it takes is a small nudge for things to fall apart.
Does Cristy Stumble At The Finish Line?
In this featured clip, we see Cristy Nickel facing her most challenging moment of her competition prep. Improvements to her physique have been existent but slow. With time running out, her goal starts to seem impossible and stress is mounting. It is to a point where it would be easy to simply take a break – but at the cost of losing progress and potentially losing the upcoming competition. This would make the entire six month journey a waste.
It’s at this moment that Cristy stumbles. She decides to google what other pro bodybuilding competitors look like when stage ready. What she sees sends her into an emotional spiral.
Unable to sleep, she calls her mother in the middle of the night. Seemingly having an anxiety attack – she decides to drive to her mothers to find comfort and hopefully free herself of the awful depression suddenly plaguing her every thought.
This struggle is one that many find themselves in when trying to better themselves. While vital, change can be challenging. It is in the moments of make or break where a person truly discovers if they can transform their life – or simply revert back to old habits.
What this clip shows is that even the greatest successes have moments of weakness. A breakdown, a tearful panic, and the need for comfort in a friend or family member. This is not necessarily failure. Failure only comes in the choice a person makes immediately after the panic.
Cristy Nickel is a former champion boxer, a successful celebrity coach, and a business entrepreneur. It’s easy to assume she is simply built different. But this scene from the Code Red: Diaries of Madness documentary showcase that even the most successful of us face dark lows.
Perhaps in seeing a candid depiction of this challenge, this ungraceful moment of struggle, others will find motivation to keep pushing forward. To make the right choice after the panic. To transform and find success after the lowest of lows.
Code Red: Diaries of Madness Official Synopsis
A documentary following retired boxer and celebrity nutritionist Cristy “Code Red” Nickel’s remarkable comeback to competitive bodybuilding at 46 years old. The documentary explores her intense preparation, struggles, and relearning the sport. It delves into her inspiring journey from poverty to millionaire and analyzes the contrast between bodybuilding and general weight loss. Simultaneously managing her thriving company, the film showcases Cristy’s dedication to transforming lives, providing a powerful testament to resilience and empowerment.
How To Watch Code Red: Diaries of Madness
Code Red: Diaries of Madness is directed by Vlad Yudin (Generation Iron, The Hurt Business, Ronnie Coleman: The King) and produced by both Yudin and Edwin Mejia Jr. (Generation Iron, Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer, The Hurt Business, Ronnie Coleman: The King).
Code Red: Diaries of Madness will be on all major digital platforms including Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and Vimeo On Demand on April 12, 2024. For more information about the film, including ways to watch and pre-order, visit the official documentary website right here or click the banner below.
