Nicky and Spice

Starting a JOURNEY in the Word

By: nickyandspice July 20, 2020

Faith and Spiritual Gym, Gratitude, Mindsetbible, bible time, daily gratitude, faith, faith journey, God, how to startLeave a Comment

Ooooh, hello! This post has been brewing, sitting on my heart, and feeling prepared by something much more divine than these two hands that sit typing this right now. I have been asked by a few of my friends to help them “learn” the bible, and I have to say, THAT feels humbling, but it…

Most Basic Mindset Hacks: The Missing Link in Healing

By: nickyandspice June 26, 2020December 1, 2020

Gratitude, Living with Autoimmune Diseases, Mindsetanti-inflammatory diet, autoimmune disease, healing autoimmune disease, healing my body, inflammation relief, natural healingLeave a Comment

If you have been anywhere near my page, this blog, my stories, any video I have ever done, or seen a post from my corner of the internet, you know that I am a HUGE fan of working on mindset and focusing on rewriting some of the lies that live between our ears. Let’s unpack…

Water and Workouts, the most BASIC way to keep moving forward

By: nickyandspice June 25, 2020

Living with Autoimmune Diseases, Pushing Play, weight lossdrink your water, fitness, water goals, working out, workoutsLeave a Comment

Today is so very basic. I imagine you can read through this post in a matter of seconds, or you might even be able to guess the exact information you will receive when you see the title….water and workouts, what you should know about this as you maneuver an inflammation-relief path. Truth: water is your…

Supplements FILL the Gaps

By: nickyandspice June 24, 2020October 16, 2020

Living with Autoimmune Diseases, Nutrition, weight lossautoimmune disease, health, supplementsLeave a Comment

Supplementation is something I wholeheartedly believe in. Let’s reframe it this way: pretend you eat like the BEST human on the planet, never skipping a serving of greens, hitting your daily fiber intake by noon everyday, drinking all the perfectly filtered water, eating just the BEST kinds of protein, healthy fats are your jam,…

A Guided Grocery Tour

By: nickyandspice June 23, 2020

Living with Autoimmune Diseases, Nutrition, rheumatoid arthritisgrocery shopping, grocery storesLeave a Comment

Raise your hand if going to the grocery store (let’s say PRE-Covid) brought you sheer joy!! MEEEE!!! I freaking love shopping for food. I always have. I hope I always will, but I also know that I might be a major loner in this category, so I created a really simple guide to the grocery…

Becoming an Inflammation DETECTIVE

By: nickyandspice June 22, 2020October 16, 2020

Living with Autoimmune Diseasesarthritis, autoimmune disease, autoimmune protocol, elimination diet, food as medicine, inflammation, inflammation relief, pain-freeLeave a Comment

Have you ever wanted to pinpoint exactly WHAT it is in your daily diet that is causing all of that inflammation, pain, bloat, swelling, or discomfort? This post is for you. Let’s talk about being a detective for your body for a second…you are walking into the kitchen and see all kinds of…

But, HOW are you living prescription- and PAIN-free??!! The WHOLE FOOD approach to whole-body healing

By: nickyandspice June 8, 2020October 16, 2020

Goals, Living with Autoimmune Diseases, Mindset, Nutrition, weight lossautoimmune disease, health, healthy eatingLeave a Comment

When I was asked, a couple weeks ago, to write a breakdown of the nutrition perspective that I followed, a laid out step-by-step how-to for removing prescription medication (which I did in 2015), I felt absolute hesitation. I have had some major trolls surrounding this topic, none of whom actually could use the information I…

The list of SUPPLEMENTS I take on a daily basis

I have had an overwhelming response to this information, which I originally shared on my IG feed this past week. I was surprised, because all of these INGREDIENTS are a part of the daily smoothie I have talked about for the past four years. I am sharing this as a quick GUIDE for anyone who…

36,064 pills NOT taken!💊💊💊

💊💊💊36,064 PILLS NOT TAKEN!💊💊💊 🥬🍓Food IS medicine🍇🍗 It does not have to be difficult, strung out, scary, or even that BIG of a change, if our minds WRAP around the SPIRIT versus the FLESH. If I could tell any of my fellow warriors ONE THING about living without prescription/otc medications for rheumatoid arthritis, I would…

I don’t like you very much right now, because I don’t like me…

By: nickyandspice January 5, 2020

#unicorntruth, Gratitude, Mindset, rheumatoid arthritis, weight loss2020, figure it out, I am not your guru, life, mood, negative thinking, new years resolutions, overcoming, overflow, vibes1 Comment

Can we just, for a sec, talk about the idea of self-loathing and HOW it destroys any kind of personal motivation that steps within 20 cm of our bodies? Okay, good. Not just me? GREAT. I heard something this week that pretty much removed the guilt I was feeling for BEING annoyed with everything in…

7 TIPS for YOUR healthiest LIFE, yet! Happy 2020!!

By: nickyandspice January 2, 2020October 16, 2020

Goals, Gratitude, Living with Autoimmune Diseases, Mindset, Nutrition, Recipes, rheumatoid arthritis, weight lossLeave a Comment

She is HERE, and SHE IS ROARING!! Welcome to 2020!! The time is flashing by, but there are simple and EFFECTIVE hacks that I am going to LAY OUT below to guide you into your healthiest YEAR ever! You don’t need to scroll for hours, do you? Hear all the reasons WHY these tips WILL…

36 Year Old Pastry Chef Turned Health Coach Discovers Quick And Easy Way To Melt Off Stubborn Belly Fat Without Following Celebrity Fit Gurus Or Stepping A Foot In A Gym

By: nickyandspice November 28, 2019

Goals, Mindset, Nutrition, Pushing Playaccountability, accountability coach, daily accountability, health, nutrition plans, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, workoutsLeave a Comment

” I’ve already tried it, and the scale won’t go down… I’m so frustrated and wondering what to do!” Hey girl, I’m Nicky Flores. I’ll introduce my happy sparkly unicorn self to you just a second! But first, I want to show you something. In my hand, I’m holding one of the most significant secret…

It is a gift.

By: nickyandspice November 6, 2019

Living with Autoimmune Diseases, Mindsetattitude, autoimmune disease, belief, circumstances, disease diagnosis, faith, health, holistic medicine, natural healing, RA, wellnessLeave a Comment

Do you ever wonder EXACTLY why certain things happen to you in your life? The job loss. The diagnosis. The friendship that fell apart. The doubters, naysayers, haters. The circumstances. The pain. Sure, in the forefront, it is freaking painful. It stings. It leaves us stuck, frozen, and without the will to push…but, it also…

Kitchen (On Demand) Online Cooking Bootcamp Membership

By: nickyandspice September 27, 2019

Nutrition, Recipes, weight lossbaking, breakfast recipes, clean eating, cooking, cooking at home, dinner ideas, healthy dessert, low carb, lunch recipes, nutrition plansLeave a Comment

Welcome to your chance to LEVEL UP in YOUR kitchen. Kitchen (On Demand) is an online space hosted by Nicky Flores of @nickyandspice. Within this community, you will have access to a growing library of sizzling recipes, entertaining cooking tutorials, and exceptional culinary tips from a professional pastry chef. You get full-ACCESS of this cultivated…

When HARD is exactly WHAT you need to move you…

By: nickyandspice June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

Goals, Living with Autoimmune Diseases, Mindset, weight lossaccountability coach, autoimmune disease, belief, community, health, medication, medication free, rheumatoid disease, shakeology, wellnessLeave a Comment

“When life is hard, we give up on what we really believe in.” OUCH. I heard this statement a few weeks ago within a mindset community I am a part of. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I have read this statement for the last few weeks and admitted to myself, more than…

Does your MINDSET kill your vibes??!

Hey SWEET babe!! It has been LONG TIME NO TALK!! Well, let’s change that real quick, yeah?? So, I have been REALLY interested in mindset lately, and WHAT can be done to overcome some of the CRAP that goes on up there……and, this is what I have found: It is not only NOT…

Consider yourself BLOCKED.

By: nickyandspice January 19, 2019January 19, 2019

#unicorntruth, Goals, Gratitude, Living with Autoimmune Diseases, Mindsetautoimmune disease, haters, keyboard ninjas, negativity, self doubtLeave a Comment

Can we just address this for a minute? (and I will keep it brief…..) Have you ever encountered keyboard ninjas? I LOVE to keep the peace and really display a very positive aspect of my life on the internet, but I am going to touch on this topic, because the deeper I dive into sharing…

Braving a WHOLE New Year

By: nickyandspice January 1, 2019January 1, 2019

#unicorntruthGratitude, mental health, Mindset, negative thinking, new year, positive thinking, truth bomb, unicorn truth, wellness, year in reviewLeave a Comment

You guys 2018 was tough. I sat with my husband last night, reflecting on how our years went and he had a very different perspective than me. He was full of the WOWs of his year, while I felt like 2018 took me for a big spin and kicked me out somewhere near a dessert…

I want you in my CONFIDENCE CREW

By: nickyandspice December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

Dreams, Goals, Gratitude, Mindset, weight lossconfidence, depression, emotional eating, freedom, happiness, new years resolutions, Nutrition, positive thinking, present mindLeave a Comment

We are on the home stretch for the big 1 – 9 and it feels INSANE to me that we are even at this point in our 2018!! Where did the summer go? Hell, what about the spring? WINTER? Damn. It literally feels like two weeks ago that I was counting down the days left…

What it’s like. Millennial Married without kids Edition

By: nickyandspice November 13, 2018

Dreams, Living with Autoimmune Diseases, Mindsetautoimmune disease, diagnosis, having a family, life at 35, married life, methotrexate, millennial, pregnancy, wedding2 Comments

I am just going to be blunt here for a second, wasting time in your life S U C K S. Living by the standards of society, also sucks. I have gone back and forth about EVEN talking about this topic. Because it is taboo. Because it is hard. Because messy is easier left swept…

Guilt-Free Unsugar Cookies

By: nickyandspice October 15, 2018October 15, 2018

Nutrition, Recipesalternative baking, baking, cookies, egg free, fat free, grain free, paleo, sprinkles, sugar free, whole 30Leave a Comment

Lately, I have had a fascination with all things cookie dough. It is a love-love relationship where I lovingly dive into a decadent tasting “dough” that I concoct out of inflammation-friendly ingredients like coconut flour, cacao nibs, stevia, coconut oil, flax seeds, superfood blends, and so on, you get the picture….ooooodles of creation here!! Today,…

World Arthritis Day 2018

Welcome to the glimpse of a disease that affects one in four individuals, arthritis. This disease is personal, local, and worldwide. So many of us are affected that I wanted to share my peace with today. First things first, we get to release AWARENESS. In the sanctity of my life, I NEVER shared about rheumatoid…

Make Your Own Almond Joy Bars

By: nickyandspice October 3, 2018October 3, 2018

Nutrition, Recipes, weight lossalmond joy, candy bars, chocolate, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, halloween candy, healthy dessert, paleoLeave a Comment

It is NO secret that I have a WICKED sweet tooth! You are looking at a blog from the girl who used to eat sugar from our sugar bowl by the SPOONFUL, went to culinary school to earn a baking & pastry arts degree, took advantage of cooking opportunities within her pre-K classroom on the…

The Beautiful TRUTH that is Toasted Coconut Butter (Manna if you’re fancy ♥)

By: nickyandspice September 13, 2018September 13, 2018

Recipesautoimmune recipes, coconut flour, cookie dough, health, low carb recipe, Nutrition, whole 30 recipesLeave a Comment

If you have ever dabbled in the world of autoimmune diets, nutrition, protocols, eliminations, or anything related to REMOVING inflammation from your body, there has probably BEEN a time that you stumbled across the fact that peanut butter is an excessively inflammatory food….I, myself, am an enthusiast of the aforementioned butter, and I absolutely know…

Coconut Cacao Chip Griddle Cakes

By: nickyandspice September 9, 2018September 9, 2018

Nutrition, Recipesaip, anti-inflammatory diet, baking, breakfast recipes, clean eating, dairy free, food freedom, grain free, pancakes, recipe, sugar free, whole 30Leave a Comment

And, with that, Sunday brunch vibes just got REALLY clear. Here is the truth, I am not a fan of the fads that come and go. Eat. Real. Food. The genesis of this recipe came from wanting to enjoy my Sunday morning breakfast with ingredients that are low-inflammation and helpful for my body’s immune system. …

Positivity and SPICE Wellness Community

By: nickyandspice September 5, 2018September 5, 2018

#unicorntruth, Goals, Gratitude, Living with Autoimmune Diseases, Mindset, Nutritionautoimmune, fitness, positivity, weight lossLeave a Comment

It is OFFICIALLY HERE!!! I have finally created a ONE-STOP, FREE community (on Facebook here) where you can gain access to all things WELLNESS!! Some of us have goals and wonder HOW to reach them….I am going to be diving into the different tools that I have utilized to lose weight, remove medication, find BETTER…

Be FULL of Muchness ♥

My pastor always begins his messages with the phrase, “I like to start with something funny…” and it BREATHES ease into his work. God lets us see the peace all around by shining brightly on spaces that are safe. Some of us have strife right now, and that is okay. It too shall pass. The…

Nicky and Spice

Most Basic Mindset Hacks: The Missing Link in Healing

Water and Workouts, the most BASIC way to keep moving forward

Supplements FILL the Gaps

Becoming an Inflammation DETECTIVE

But, HOW are you living prescription- and PAIN-free??!! The WHOLE FOOD approach to whole-body healing

The list of SUPPLEMENTS I take on a daily basis

36,064 pills NOT taken!💊💊💊

It is a gift.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Wellness Reboot

Rheumatoid Arthritis: a cycle

Recipes

Starting a JOURNEY in the Word

Most Basic Mindset Hacks: The Missing Link in Healing

Water and Workouts, the most BASIC way to keep moving forward

Supplements FILL the Gaps

A Guided Grocery Tour

Becoming an Inflammation DETECTIVE

But, HOW are you living prescription- and PAIN-free??!! The WHOLE FOOD approach to whole-body healing

The list of SUPPLEMENTS I take on a daily basis

36,064 pills NOT taken!💊💊💊

I don’t like you very much right now, because I don’t like me…

7 TIPS for YOUR healthiest LIFE, yet! Happy 2020!!

36 Year Old Pastry Chef Turned Health Coach Discovers Quick And Easy Way To Melt Off Stubborn Belly Fat Without Following Celebrity Fit Gurus Or Stepping A Foot In A Gym

It is a gift.

Kitchen (On Demand) Online Cooking Bootcamp Membership

When HARD is exactly WHAT you need to move you…

Does your MINDSET kill your vibes??!

Consider yourself BLOCKED.

Braving a WHOLE New Year

I want you in my CONFIDENCE CREW

What it’s like. Millennial Married without kids Edition

Guilt-Free Unsugar Cookies

World Arthritis Day 2018

Make Your Own Almond Joy Bars

Coconut Cacao Chip Griddle Cakes

Positivity and SPICE Wellness Community

Be FULL of Muchness ♥