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Browsing Year
Time—we never seem to have enough. But as you know, we can’t add hours to the day. We are only allotted 24, no less and no more. We can, however, be mindful of how we manage and spend our time. Time flies quickly, so it’s important to be intentional and organized when we have tasks …
Christmas is the time to slow down and enjoy yourself. It takes intentionality and a little planning. Otherwise, the chaos of everyday life compounded with the busyness of the season can hijack your holiday. I’ve put together this THM style Christmas bucket list to remind me to slow down, enjoy time with my family, focus …
Did you know that a deep S meal can purge your body and help rid it of the excess carbs that cause severe sugar spikes after you over-indulge or go off plan? Today I’m sharing with you a menu for the Friday after Thanksgiving, one you can use to get back on track and flush …
This Trim Healthy Mama hot cocoa recipe is healing, warming, and aids in weight loss.
This is the easiest recipe you will ever make! It will become a family favorite they’ll request every week. Salsa Chicken THME 2 16oz jars of salsa (I buy Simply Nature organic medium thick and chunky salsa from Aldi) 1.5-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 15oz cans of black beans 10 oz frozen or …
Fall is my favorite time of year, not just because it really speaks to all of my senses. I love walking into homes and breathing in the bouquet of spices filling the air. The vibrant colors of God’s creation are a glorious sight. It’s lovely to hear sounds of people beginning to settle into their homes, routines, …
There are many health benefits to salmon. It’s a great lean protein to star in any meal. I thought I’d share one of my favorite simple salmon dinners with you this week: Balsamic salmon with baked sweet potato and veggies. This is the perfect E (energizing) meal if you’re a Trim Healthy Mama. Baked Sweet Potato1 …
Check out the vibrant colors of this salad! God sure knew what He was doing when He created food to be pleasing to the eye. More importantly, He packed the rainbow of foods full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, everything we need to live naturally and stay healthy. Strawberry Spinach Salad (THM S) Salad …
Milkshakes are something I rarely indulged in before I began eating whole foods. I loved them, but I knew how unhealthy they were and there were extremely expensive. I have followed the Trim Healthy Mama healthy weight and wellness lifestyle for almost four years. (You can read about some of my journey and see progress picture …
My wonderful husband created a delicious frozen yogurt recipe a few years ago for me for Mother’s Day. I decided to tweak his recipe for the Trim Healthy Mama plan. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Hazelnut Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt THM S 8oz cream cheese 6oz nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup heavy …
Fall is a beautiful season! In fact, it is my favorite time of year. I enjoy the fall colors, cooler weather, scents, and foods. I love anything pumpkin! It’s not quite fall yet, but I have fall fever. This week I have already eaten Trim Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes. I’ll share the recipe for those; just …
Chicken Parmesan is one of our family favorites, but the traditional recipe is neither gluten free nor THM friendly. Short order cook is not my profession! Rather than make three different recipes for the dietary needs of my family, I was able to tweak the traditional recipe to meet the needs of everyone.Low Carb, Gluten …
Back when my twins were babies, I was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia and inappropriate sinus tachycardia. There are many factors that exacerbate these conditions and trigger episodes for me, like a hormonal imbalance, high impact exercise, chemicals in foods like MSG, and caffeine. It stinks that things I do every day for survival like eating …
Cheesecake is one of my all time favorite desserts, but it is no small feat to bake a cheesecake. My grandmama used to make no bake cheesecake from a box. She wasn’t one to use boxed desserts often but that was one of her ways of cutting down on the time and work to make …
I am pretty sure I’m not alone when I say desserts are my favorite meals. I am so thankful to have healthy alternatives to some of the “foods” I used to enjoy. I use the term “foods” loosely because I now know that those sweets aren’t real food that God intended for me to eat. …