Nicole Testa

Alright, the end of pumpkin spice season is right around the corner 😢 so I gotta post one more recipe while it is still socially acceptable.

Any who… I am SO excited about this one!! 🙌🙌

One of my all time Starbucks fav’s is their Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew (and I am sure many of you can agree) 🥰

I literally wait all year for them to bring it back out and I am there a couple times a week while it is on their menu lol 😂

But, today I have a copycat recipe I am sharing with you all and let me just say, it is literally identical and so beyond yummy (plus it’s super easy and way cheaper- saving time and money) 🤩🤩

I also made it will monk fruit sweetener, instead of sugar, and you cannot even tell the difference.

Swipe for the recipe, save it, and try it out!! I promise you will not be disappointed. ❤️

What are your Starbucks fav’s? 👇

No need to overthink your Thanksgiving meal, so do yourself a favor and STOP! 🛑

You don’t have to plan your macros! 🚫
You don’t have to worry about how you’re are going to avoid the dessert table! 🚫
You don’t have to run a 5k to “earn” your dinner 🚫
You don’t have to stress over what the scale is going to read the next day! 🚫

There are 21 meals out of our 7 day week, 1 of them is not going to ruin your progress!! READ THAT AGAIN FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK 👏👏

What you can/should do… relax, enjoy and be present in the moment, spend time with your loved ones (whether virtually or in person), give thanks, eat the pie 🥧 and all the mashed potatoes 🥔 that you want!

And on Friday, resume back to normal. Do not deprive or “punish” your self for “getting off track.” ‼️ Move your body, eat balanced meals, and hydrate. 🧘‍♀️🍎💦

Has anyone ever struggled/is currently struggling with the stress of Thanksgiving dinner? What stressed (or stresses) you out the most? 👇

I used to go out to eat with family and friends and dread it, I would either get super flustered and stressed about what to order on the menu 😫 OR I would just not order anything and just eat at home 🤦‍♀️. It was NOT an enjoyable experience and it SHOULD be!! 👏👏

Though I have come a long way since then and I joyfully go out with my loved ones, enjoy the food I order, and have a great time 🥰

So... let’s talk about some tips to make your dining experiences more enjoyable if this is something that you also struggle with. 👇

First, order what you want!!! Don’t just order a salad 🥗 because you think this is what you should eat! This will lead you to being less satisfied at the end of your meal and likely lead you to going home and bingeing on something not so good 🍪🍩, just making you feel worse in the end (where you could’ve just ordered the chicken sandwich and felt satisfied). 🙄

Second, be mindful of your food and check in with your hunger. Yes, you should enjoy the social experience of eating out but also do not just mindlessly eat your whole plate. Slow down, taste, and savor every bite. Also, be mindful of how hungry you are. Check in while eating and notice whether you are satisfied or not to help you make the decision of when to stop eating.

Third, enjoy the experience. Going out to eat is an experience and one that should be pleasant. Be sure to take it in and be consciously grateful that you get to be there with your loved ones.

Lastly, show yourself grace and move on. If you forget to practice any of the tips above, it’s okay! One meal does not determine whether or not you are healthy, and you should not let it dictate how you feel about yourself. 😊❤️

I am back with another fall flavor inspired recipe... 😁🙌🙌

It’s spooky season people, let me have my moment. Please and thank you!! 🧡🖤

Lol but no for real, this is sooo yummy! 🥰 It is a Pumpkin Pie Rice Pudding Recipe 🎃🥧

We had a family fall fun night last night and I made this for dessert, it was a hit!!!

Swipe for the recipe 👉

You should DEFINITELY try it out and let me know how it is ☺️

I know I have been MIA on here lately but I want to get back to growing this page and sharing my story and passions with you all. So sorry for being absent, but I am back!! 🙌

I want this platform to be one where I am both vulnerable and transparent so I’m going to be honest… posting is hard for me. I am working on my confidence, my self-worth and believing that what I have to share is important. While I know that it is important to me, I worry others won’t feel the same.

With that being said, my whole hope with this account is to help others live their best and happiest lives through finding a healthy lifestyle that works for them! SO, that is why I am doing this, that is my WHY!

I know that if I do not show up for myself and my dreams of helping all of you live your best lives, I can’t expect you all to show up for yourselves and actually make the changes you need to too.

So I am back and will be sharing more! Thanks for supporting me, growing with me, and joining me on this crazy journey through life ❤️

A reminder for myself and you all too: growth does not happen in your comfort zone… time to get un-comfy! 😜🥰💕