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About Pauline Nordin 

Who am I, and what have I dedicated my life to?

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Writing about yourself is never easy. Rather than listing my own accomplishments, I asked ChatGPT to summarize my career from a neutral perspective using my public work, interviews, publications, and professional contributions.

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What follows is an independent overview of my journey—from IFBB Figure Pro and creator of Fighterdiet to coach, author, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping people transform their minds, bodies, and lives through sustainable habits rather than temporary solutions.

Professional Summary 

Internationally recognized fitness entrepreneur, CISSN nutritionist, personal trainer, IFBB Figure Pro athlete, author, transformation coach, and media personality with more than two decades of experience in bodybuilding, performance training, nutrition coaching, women’s fitness education, and digital fitness entrepreneurship. 

Known for creating FighterDiet, a globally recognized body transformation and nutrition philosophy focused on discipline, sustainable fitness, strength development, and mindset mastery.

Pauline Nordin built her career from competitive fitness & bodybuilding success into an international coaching and media platform that has inspired athletes, military personnel, fitness enthusiasts, and women worldwide. 

Her work spans television, publishing, fitness technology, coaching systems, supplement development, podcasting, and motivational education.

Recognized for helping redefine women’s representation in fitness media, Pauline became a prominent figure in the global fitness industry through magazine covers, television appearances, transformation coaching programs, and high-profile collaborations.

Her philosophy is centered around mental resilience and self-discipline.

Entrepreneurship & Brand Development

  • Founder, FighterDiet Supplement Line

  • Creator & Founder of FighterDiet — body transformation methodology, nutrition philosophy, and coaching concept

  • Creator, FighterDiet Recipe App

  • Creator, Body by Pauline App

  • Author of 100+ fitness transformation programs for FighterDiet Challenges (2013–2025)

  • Developed FighterDiet, an internationally recognized fitness and nutrition concept focused on sustainable body transformation, performance nutrition, women’s strength training & mindset development

Core Expertise
Athletic & Competitive Career

Pauline began bodybuilding at age 17 after being inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Within three years of intensive training, she became Swedish Teenage National Champion and defended the title for three consecutive years before placing runner-up twice in the senior division.

 

Competitive Achievements

  • Swedish Bodybuilding Champion — 2002

  • Swedish Bodybuilding Championships — 2nd Place, 2003

  • Swedish Bodybuilding Championships — 2nd Place 2004

  • IFBB Fitness Figure Pro Athlete — 2006–2008

  • Competed in 9 professional IFBB events internationally

  • Advanced from 13th-place rankings to Top 6 placements during professional career
     

Entrepreneurship & Brand Development

Founder & Creator — FighterDiet

Personal Trainer 2002-present

Developed Fighterdiet, an internationally recognized body transformation methodology and nutrition philosophy focused on sustainable fitness, performance nutrition, strength development, and mindset conditioning.

Business Ventures 

  • Founder, FighterDiet Supplement Line

  • Creator, FighterDiet Recipe App

  • Creator, Body by Pauline App

  • Author of 100+ FighterDiet transformation programs (2013–2025)

  • Online Fitness Coach — 2011–Present

  • Online Strength Training Coach — 2020–Present

  • Fitness Life Coach for Women — 2020–Present

  • Mindset & Self-Relationship Coach for Women -2022-Present

  • Laughter Yoga Coach -2026-Present

Coaching & Professional Experience

  • Celebrity Personal Trainer — West Hollywood, California (2007–2017)

  • Fitness Model Coach — 2007–2012

  • Nutritionist, CISSN

  • Personal Trainer organizations NSCA, PRO PTA

  • Biggest Loser TV Show trainer & coach 2005, Scandinavia

  • Technical Advisor for Muscle & Fitness — 2008–2012

  • Fitness Model Coach ---- 2007--2014

  • Trainer & Coach — Sweden Q Branch

  • Fitness Consultant — 2006

  • Humming & Yoga Nidra Meditation Guide — 2022-Present

  • Laughter Yoga Leader — 2025–Present

  • Focus Meditation Guide 2002 -Present

Television & Media

Pauline served as a trainer on the Nordic version of The Biggest Loser in 2005, coaching the Swedish team and earning recognition for leadership, discipline, and motivational coaching.

Television & Media Appearances

  • The Biggest Loser Scandinavia — Trainer & Coach (2005)

  • “1000 Ways to Die” — Television Feature

  • NBC’s The Butt Bible — DVD Release (2011)

  • “Get in Shape” TV Episode (2004)

  • PT365 Military Fitness Video Series

  • Muscle Mechanics with Jim Stoppani ---- Bodybuilding.com (2013)

  • Host, “No BS with Pauline Nordin” Podcast (2018–2021)

  • Creator & Host, “Ask the FighterDiet Girl” Video Series (2013–2015)

Publishing, Writing & Media Features

Pauline became widely recognized for helping bring women back into mainstream muscle magazines. In 2007, Pauline Nordin and photographer Pavel Ythjall created the iconic FLEX Magazine feature “The Girls Are Back,” which became a global fitness industry sensation.

Pauline began her online presence in 2002 and became a popular motivational contributing writer on bodybuilding.com. She started blogging via paulinefitness.com in 2003 where she first wrote about Fighterdiet in 2007.

Magazine Covers & Features

  • Ironman Magazine Cover — 2005

  • Ironman Magazine Feature 2006

  • Muscle Media Cover — 2015

  • Body Magazine Cover Model — 2009

  • U.S. Marine Times Cover

  • FeatureFLEX Magazine Feature — “The Girls Are Back” (2007)FLEX

  • Swimsuit Edition — 2008

  • Oxygen Magazine Features — 2008–2012

  • Muscle & Fitness Hers — 2012–2015

  • Muscle & Fitness Features — 2013–2015

  • HARD BODIES 18-page Feature — 2008

  • REPS Magazine Features — 2007–2010

  • Steel Magazine Feature — 2014

  • Body Magazine Feature — 2003

Writing & Publications

  • Author, The Fighterdiet Build Muscle Burn Fat

  • Author, Fat Loss by Mind Power (2012)

  • Author, The Butt Bible (2009)

  • Creator, Get in Shape DVD (2004)

  • Contributor, Ystad Allehanda (2006)

  • Writer, Swedish Fitness Magazine 2006-2007

  • Writer, Bodybuilding.com (2003, 2014–2015)

Military Community Recognition

Pauline Nordin developed a particularly strong following within the United States Armed Forces community. She was featured on the cover of the U.S. Marine Times and became known for supporting deployed military personnel through motivational fitness outreach and FighterDiet campaigns.

Brand Partnerships & Campaigns

  • AST Sports Science Athlete — 2006

  • Optimum Nutrition Athlete — 2007–2008

  • Better Bodies Athlete — 2010–2012

  • iSport National Campaign — 2012

  • IASO Laser Therapy Campaign — 2024

  • Vaistoa Barefoot Campaign — 2026

  • Abilica Partnership -2026

Certifications

  • NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

  • CISSN Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist

  • PRO PTA Certified Trainer

  • Certified Laughter Yoga Leader

Professional recognition highlights
 

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme, legendary movie star

  • CT Fletcher, three-time World Bench Press Champion & three-time World Strict Curl Champion

  • Alan Aragon, nutrition researcher and educato

  • Brad Schoenfeld PhD, CSCS-D, CSPS-D, NSCA-CPT-D, FNSCA

  • Douglas S. Kalman PhD, RD, CCRC, FACN, FISS

  • Dr Jose Antonio, PhD, CEO of the ISSN

  • Dr Wayne Wightman, MD

  • Tony Ricci, Ed.D, D.Sc, FISSN, CSCS, PES

  • Michelle E. Gordon,D.O FACOS. FACs, Board-Certified General Surgeon

  • Deborah Newman,DDS, CDA

  • Jaime L. Tartar, Ph.D.

  • Troy Beauregard CISSN (ISSN), Certified Sports Data Analyst, Director of Sports Science/Owner VO2Peak

  • Jonathan Mike PhD, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, USAW, NKT-3

  • Dr. Sebriel Aeon PhD, ND​

What Industry Leaders Say About Pauline Nordin

"I've known Pauline Nordin for many years and can attest to her excellence as both a trainer and motivator. Her 10-minutes workouts are perfect for those who want to get in shape but have limited time to do so. Ultimately, adherence is paramount to getting results from a fitness program, and Pauline will keep you inspired and on-track to get the most out of the minimum."

-Brad Schoenfeld, PhD 

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Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS-D, CSPS-D, NSCA-CPT-D, FNSCA

Full Professor in Exercise Science

Graduate Program Director: Human Performance and Fitness

CUNY Lehman College, Bronx, NY

Assistant Editor-in-Chief: NSCA Strength and Conditioning Journal

2011 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year

2016 USSA Dwight D. Eisenhower Fitness Award recipient

2018 NSCA Outstanding Young Investigator of the Year

Author: Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy

http://www.bradschoenfeld.com

Famous Quotes of Personal Philosophy

“A well-built physique is a status symbol. It reflects you worked hard for it; no money can buy it. You cannot borrow it, you cannot inherit it, you cannot steal it. You cannot hold onto it without constant work. It shows discipline, it shows self-respect, it shows patience, work ethic, and passion. That is why I do what I do.” -Pauline Nordin

"There are no Strong Bodies created under the Supervision of Weak Minds" -Pauline Nordin

"Discipline Your Dedication" -Pauline Nordin

"The secret to Fitness Life is to Enjoy the Nature of it" -Pauline Nordin

"There are no strong bodies created under the supervision of weak minds" -Pauline Nordin

"You can’t buy motivation and you can’t outsource motivation" - Pauline Nordin

 

"Life’s like a pullup, there’s just one way to go and it’s up" -Pauline Nordin

Selection of online Features & Articles  

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