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This fall I’m celebrating my 8-year Trimaversary! I struggled with my weight for most of my life until I became fed up with the constant roller coaster of fad diets and fighting my own body and genetics. My weight fluctuated up and down for many reasons that frustrated me. I didn’t know at the time, …
(with apple variation for those who don’t like pumpkin LOL!) (1 single serve) 4 tbsp pure pumpkin puree (or unsweetened apple sauce if you don’t like pumpkin) 2 tbsp super sweet blend 1 doonk stevia 1/4 cup baking blend 2 pinches mineral salt 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice (or cinnamon or apple pie spice for apple …
Sharing my favorite on-plan trail mix with y’all today. This is my favorite go-to snack, full of superfoods and DELICIOUS!
Y’all, my sweet grandmama used to make these all of the time. They were my favorite dessert growing up. Of course, these delicious bars do not fit into my THM lifestyle. SO I had to come up with a way to tweak them. “THMifying” old recipes is one of my favorite pastimes! I love taking …
Peach cobbler is one of those summertime treats I used to love as a kid. This smoothie recipe takes me straight back to my grandmamas patio. I hope you enjoy it! 1.5 cups almond milk dash of almond extract 1 cup frozen peach slices pinch of mineral salt 1.5 tablespoons Integral Collagen 0.25 tsp glucomannan …
While shopping for personal choice ice cream for my family this weekend, I was sad and frustrated because there are no on-plan, dairy free ice cream options. One of my daughters and I are dairy free for health reasons. She and I really wanted some ice cream. So, I just decided to go home and …
July 4th is quickly approaching and as a Trim Healthy Mama, I’m always looking or recipes I can take to gatherings that are on-plan or me and my family. This recipe takes no special ingredients and is very simple. Additionally, it can be slow cooked in the crockpot to save time and effort! And who …
My children request ice cream often and cookie dough is usually at the top of the list. However, with food allergies and sensitivities, we can’t ever buy one that is dairy free, grain free, gluten free, sugar free, and on-plan with Trim Healthy Mama. It’s not always convenient to make your own on-plan desserts and …
Did you know our bodies NEED healthy fat? Healthy fats help our hormones function properly and help our brains to think properly. They also help cleanse and detox our bodies. Some of them are loaded with VItamin K2 which is an amazing cancer fighter and prevents plaque formation in blood vessels. Unsaturated fats lower inflammation …
Protein is a VERY IMPORTANT part of any meal or snack. Did you know you cannot build MUSCLE without PROTEIN? Without adequate protein, our bodies weaken quickly. Our muscles, organs, cartilage, bones, skin and antibodies that guard us from disease are all made of protein. None of these can repair themselves, so they start to …
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 …