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FANCY BUTTER ROSE

Here’s a fun addition to impress your guest at your holiday feasts, the best part is that its super easy! What you will need: 2 sticks of cold refrigerated butter A small plate or platter A sharp knife It’s important to start with cold cold butter, because it is easier to work with. Cut theContinue reading “FANCY BUTTER ROSE”

How to not gain 70 pounds while pregnant (THM Pregnancy)

My husband and I started having babies as soon as we got married. When we got married I weighed around 150 pounds ( I am 5’7″). I was 23 when my first baby was born, and I suffered terrible Hyperemesis (a condition of severe nausea, vomiting and dehydration), I was in the hospital several timesContinue reading “How to not gain 70 pounds while pregnant (THM Pregnancy)”

Culturing Kefir at Home

Kefir is a cultured milk product similar to yogurt. Much like making yogurt at home, making kefir at home is much more cost effective than buying in the store. However, making kefir is easier than yogurt! Kefir is made right in a mason jar or container, no need for crock pots or fancy yogurt makers. Continue reading “Culturing Kefir at Home”

Overcoming Sugar Headaches Naturally

My husband and I have been working really hard on self-discipline this year. A verse we often quote to each other is Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, it produces a harvest of righteous and peace for those who have been trained by it. This is a greatContinue reading “Overcoming Sugar Headaches Naturally”

Gettin’ Back “On the Wagon”

An Encouraging Guide for when you've fallen off the Wagon

So you’ve just come home from a birthday party, and you just couldn’t avoid the cake. Or you’ve rebelled for a few days and eaten all kinds of junk. Or even if you’ve spent months eating whatever you’ve felt like. Getting back on the diet wagon can be difficult, and it can come with someContinue reading “Gettin’ Back “On the Wagon””

Five ways to use Maple extract this fall!

Five things to do with Maple extract! Fall has arrived!! Leaves outside my house have been turning and pumpkin recipes are abundant! And while I love pumpkin, I wanted to highlight another delightful fall flavor for everyone who doesn’t love pumpkin (gasp!) or just wants to try something new! 1. Easiest by far is toContinue reading “Five ways to use Maple extract this fall!”

Healthy Alcohol Consumption

Healthy Alcohol Consumption- Alcohol Consumption During Weight loss- Alcohol Consumption and Trim Healthy Mama Low Glycemic Impact, Keto, THM friendly When I started low glycemic impact eating for weight loss, I had this question and did a fair amount of reading/research on the topic. Many resources will tell you that light beers and dry winesContinue reading “Healthy Alcohol Consumption”

First Week Bingo Shopping List! THM friendly

So it’s your first week on Trim Healthy Mama, or Low Glycemic Impact, are you feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. Stick with it though, because its all going to click! We’ve been there, and remember how much we needed the help of each other out! We posted a Beginners Bingo card to helpContinue reading “First Week Bingo Shopping List! THM friendly”

Beginners Bingo! Trim Healthy Mama, Low Glycemic Impact

Low Glycemic Impact eating means choosing to pair your foods in a way that minimally impacts your blood sugars. “Glycemic” is just a way to say, blood sugar levels. This concept aligns with the Trim Healthy Mama way! There are many books and resources out there, that describe different ways to arrange your meals. OurContinue reading “Beginners Bingo! Trim Healthy Mama, Low Glycemic Impact”