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KEEP IT SIMPLE-BACK TO HEALTH

Hi guys!  It’s been a while!  I was hoping to get this post out around the first of January for the “resolutions or fresh starts”… but I guess life happened.  You know that saying.. “January is just a practice month”… haha!  So here’s to a fresh start in FEBRUARY!!

So recently I was thinking back to when I first started my Trim Healthy Mama Journey and how quickly and amazingly it worked for me.  What did I do then that I’m not doing now?!  Seems like I do good for a while (or so I think) and then get discouraged and cheat.  

Two things I realized as I was going back over my first success…

I followed the book.  Mind you, it was the very first Trim Healthy Mama book, but I followed it to the T!  We didn’t have all the wonderful ingredients yet, which are so so awesome to have, so what I focused on was just keeping my meals in separate fuel modes.  I really switched it up every day. E breakfast, fp snack, S lunch, fp snack, E dinner, and if I had dessert it would be fp or E.

I followed the weekly meal plans in the book and ate my skinny chocolate.  I had big beautiful simple shakes and smoothies with good protein.  I didn’t overdo the cheese, I didn’t overdo the cream, I didn’t overdo the nuts, I didn’t overdo the air-popped popcorn.  I really stuck with the basics of the plan and I LOST BIG!  I ended up around 45-50 lbs gone before I became pregnant with my number 6th baby and only gained 18 lbs with him.  I felt AMAZING. The birth was AMAZING.  Everything was really perfect.

Fast forward to the year after his birth.  I allowed myself to go off plan, get really lax, stayed in one fuel mode for days and even weeks at a time.  I over ate nuts, cheese & cream.  I started going off plan more and more.  Gaining back more and more weight.  And when I would get serious, I would stick with just low carb, not switching up, not waiting between meals.  I was so frustrated with myself!

Finally, I had to just stop… take a set back and really look at what I was doing, or NOT doing right. 

This is when I realized I needed to Keep It Simple, and GET BACK TO THE BASICS!! 

I love how the sisters are so good about talking BALANCE!  Balance… I definitely needed balance in my journey to Get Back My HEALTH!  I know Trim Healthy Mama works!  It works amazing when you do it right!  And I needed to do it right.  

What do I mean by getting back to the basics?  Well, not trying to go all fancy and create elaborate desserts or meals, but really keeping it to the simple basics of the fuels.  

Not that there is anything wrong with being elaborate, haha!  I create RECIPES!  But if you find yourself in a place where you’ve gained or stalled… really check yourself.  See what you are overdoing

Another reason I say keep it simple is… If you are like me and its too much work,  you will fizzle out.  If you are constantly in the kitchen making a new recipe you’re going to tire out.  Especially if you are not used to the ingredients. 

I love prepping and think it’s wonderful!  But if you can keep the meals to stuff you know or to easy-to-make meals, I think you will keep at it until you have it and it’s easy.  But please don’t give up on the harder, more complicated recipes, just save them for special occasions!

So going back over my THM beginnings… what did I do to start out and keep it a success?  I planned ahead.  If I knew I was going to be going out, I took wraps with me to keep me on plan.  If I went to a Mexican restaurant I would actually toasted up the Joseph Lavash bread or low carb tortilla, place in a bag and take with me.  I wasn’t temped by the chips and salsa.  That was a big help.

Another thing that really helped with my success the first round was fp snacks.  I kept most of my snacks to Fuel Pulls.  The first book and now the new books give great options for fuel pulls.

Skinny chocolate… that was another thing that I ate that I have not been making or eating.  Coconut oil has so many wonderful benefits.  Don’t skip this.  Here are my tips on making Skinny Chocolate.

Okay back to the meals… to my success the key was switching it up daily.  I switched every day.  I’d go from S breakfast to fp snack to E lunch to fp snack to S dinner to fp dessert.  Then the next day I would do E breakfast, fp snack, S lunch, fp snack, E dinner and fp dessert.  That’s what worked well for me.  To really shake up my body.  

Speaking of shake… I had LOTS of shakes.  The Big Boy Smoothie was probably my most favorite!  I had one every day practically!  It was giant and filling!  Those shakes really held me over and kept me from cheating.  

Now if you feel like you are doing all the right things but still not losing… take a couple days and write down everything you are doing.  For example, I was putting half and half in my coffee instead of heavy whip on S days.  The amount I put in was like 1/3 a cup… those carbs add up.  And if I didn’t take that into my carb account for my S meal, which I didn’t, I was crossing over each time.  Also take into consideration the amount of heavy whip you use in your coffee.  Too much of a good thing is NOT always a good thing.  My point, just be cautious to not over do foods that can make you stall!  I’m guilty of too much dairy, too much cheese, too many nuts. I really have to “scale” (see what I did there) those back to get the scale moving.

Also be mindful of your time in between meals.  Try to not eat too soon in between meals, especially when mixing fuels up for the next meal.

Let’s talk E meals… guys, those are important!  Please don’t leave them out!  Remember E meals can be as simple as cottage cheese with a sliced pear or a Peaches and Creamy Yogurt Smoothie..  Or add a decent scoop of seasoned brown rice to your grilled chicken plate.  It doesn’t take a lot of work and if you are like me, you have probably over thought it.  I was so scared of E meals until I realized how simple and delish they are!

These are my favorite two E meals…

Taco Salad Crunch 

Turkey Sandwich by Trim Healthy Mama

I don’t think I need to speak to much about S meals.  I think most of us have those down and maybe even over do them (guilty).  But I do want to say if you can do less of a heavy S (cheesy, nutty, creamy) and try more pure fats (coconut oil, butter, olive oil) you will have even more success losing.  

DRINKS!  Wow, I drank a TON of the GOOD GIRL MOON SHINE when I first started my THM Journey!!  Y’all need to check it out!  And if you cannot handle the taste work it until you can!  There are amazing recipes out there for this wonder drink!  I love the GGMS but I also LOVE the Singing Canary! 

Below is what my days look like.  I switch up as best I can and try to sneak in Skinny Chocolate where I can!  Tweak this menu to work for you!

SWITCHING IT UP!

Day One- 

Coffee- (5:30 am) An S… with 2 tbsp. of half and half, a 1/2 scoop of Integral Collagen, THM Super Sweet Blend, and sometimes I’ll add a tsp of MCT oil or Coconut oil

Breakfast- (8:30 or 9:00 am) A deep S… eggs cooked in butter or coconut with sautéed spinach or okra

Lunch- (12:00/12:30 pm- no snack because it’s lunch time). An E… a BIG salad with roasted chicken or turkey breast with sliced strawberries, cucumbers, bell peppers.  I make a homemade dressing.  It’s really simple.  I use like MCT Oil in my dressings.  It’s really light.  I put one tsp of MCT Oil in a dressing jar or small mason jar add about 3 tbsp. of White Vinegar or you can do Balsamic in place of white vinegar, a good pinch of mineral salt, a tsp of Bragg’s 24 Herbs and Seasonings, pepper, garlic powder, and a tsp or more of THM Gentle Sweet. Shake it up well.  That’s my go-to dressing!

Snack- (3:00/3:30 pm)- An fp… One Wasa cracker with a smear of 1/3 less fat Cream Cheese, a smear of homemade strawberry sauce (sliced strawberries, covered with water, and 1/4 cup of THM Gentle Sweet, simmer till it makes a sauce, store in a mason jar in the fridge) and a couple of slices of fat free turkey deli meat.  I will also have pickled okra.

Dinner- (6:00/6:30 pm)- An S… Hamburger patties with roasted veggies (zucchini, okra, radishes, onion, cauliflower) drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with the Bragg’s 24 Herbs and Seasonings, garlic powder, pepper, and mineral salt.  Add a big salad to it with mixed greens, cucumbers, olives, red bell peppers, maybe a little blue cheese and you can make the above dressing (double or triple it) but since it’s an S you can use a good tbsp. or two of MCT oil.  

Day Two-

Coffee- (5:30 am) An fp… just two tbsp. of half and half with 1/2 a scoop of Integral Collagen.

Breakfast- (8:30 or 9:00 am) An E… an egg white omelette with onion, bell pepper, okra and spinach, sprouted toast.  For this I just use a good quality coconut oil canned spray.  Trader Joe’s has a great one! Cook the veggies up first.  Spray the pan again.  Pour in the egg whites.  Toast up two sprouted or sour dough pieces of bread.  Spread the toast with one a tsp of butter to get that fat in you need.  Smear with strawberry sauce and eat with your omelette.

Lunch- (12:00/12:30 pm)- An S lunch… a bowl of yummy S soup from any of the THM cookbooks or you can do my Easy Chicken Soup (fp) .  And then have yourself a big S smoothie or a couple of pieces of Skinny Chocolate.

Snack- (3:00/3:30 pm)- An fp… Cottage Berry Whip or if you are dairy free do a simple Whey Protein Shake using cashew or almond milk.

Dinner- (6:00/6:30 pm)- An E… Grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts (seasoned with mineral salt, pepper, garlic powder, and the Bragg’s 24 Herbs and Seasoning… you can also spray them with the canned coconut oil spray), a baked sweet potato and a roasted okra (lightly sprayed with the coconut oil and seasoned like the chicken, baked in a dish in the oven or on a skillet).  For the sweet potato I open, sprinkle in mineral salt and a little cinnamon and THM Gentle Sweet or Swerve.  It is sooooo yummy this way!!  

Dessert- a good fp smoothie or Cottage Berry Whip is a great snack or dessert.

Hope that gives your a good grasp of my day with switching it up.

Now if I am on the go, it will look different.  I will bring along my wraps and maybe eat bunless hamburgers in a wrap, plus a side salad with ranch.  When eating out I always ask for my dressing on the side without croutons and I do a little trick I learned… dip my fork in the dressing and then take a bite.  Helps me from eating too much dressing!

So I wanted to give you guys lots of help “getting back on track”!  Here are several great articles to weed through, that might really help you take your health back!

4 Things to Do When You Fall off the THM Bandwagon by Gracefilled Homemaking

When Staying on Plan Seems Difficult by Darcie’s Dishes

THM New Habits Challenge 2018 by Mixing With Michelle

My Top 10 Weight Loss Tips by Joy Jane

To The Trim Healthy Mama: When You Feel Like It’s Just Not Fair by Oh Sweet Mercy

Check this out below for great MENU PLANNING Ideas from Northern Nester!!  (affiliate link)

If you need a group challenge go check out Chrissy Beniot’s Facebook group!! The Challenge Group

Making THM Work for You from Nana’s Little Kitchen

When You’re Overwhelmed on THM by Briana Thomas

My THM Recovery Plan- What To Do When You Eat Off Plan by Claire with CookieCrumbFun

Trim Healthy Mama Book Study 2018– by Judy with Wonderfully Made Dearly Loved (she will periodically have study challenges on her Facebook group)

My Top Trim Healthy Mama Tips by Working At Homeschool

Weekly Menu & Grocery List Free Printables by Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen

 

NOW I want to give you great easy meals ideas for THMing Success!!

FP Meals and Snacks-

Meals:

Beautiful Biscuits by Oil of Joy

Chicken Jambalaya by Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen

Chicken Lettuce Wraps (fp option) by Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen

Chicken Spaghetti by Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen

Low-fat Tuna Stuffed Pepper for One by Oh Sweet Mercy

Mongolian Beef Egg Roll in a Bowl by Mamashire

Sweet Mustard Bacon Chicken Strips by Mamashire

Smoothies:

Blueberry Lemon Smoothie by Oh Sweet Mercy

Café Mocha Late by Joyful Jane

Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake by My Montana Kitchen

Dark Chocolate Shake by Joyful Jane

Frosted Lemonade by Mamashire

Frosted Strawberry Lemonade by Nana’s Little Kitchen

Peanut Butter Cookie Nog by Briana Thomas

Strawberry Healthy Stealthy Shake by Joyful Jane

Tiramisu Smoothie by Nana’s Little Kitchen

Salads & Soups:

Bacon Cauliflower Soup by Joy Filled Eats

Chicken Enchilada Soup by Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen

Easy Chicken Soup by Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen

Snacks:

Air Fried Kale Chips by Mamashire

Angel’s Berry Cake by A Home With Purpose

Orange Creamsicle Gummies by Joy Filled Eats

Strawberry Milk by Briana Thomas

Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash by Joy Filled Eats

Watermelon Gelatin Dessert by Oil of Joy

Yummy Salmon Dip Salad by Briana Thomas

Need more ideas?  Here is a 50 Terrific Fuel Pull Snack Ideas Round Up by Oh Sweet Mercy

Also here is a great detox salad!

Salmon Kale Superfood Salad by Wholesome Yum

I wanted to share with you Tips on Feeding Your Man on THM!  

And if you love prep please go check out Darcie’s Dish for great Menus!!

Go sign up to follow the Trim Healthy Mama page on facebook for great recipes, testimonies, etc!

Here is a link to their Hangry Pocket Videos!  Make several and go freeze them!

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!  This is about getting your health back on track!  It may take time but that’s ok!  Its ok if losing weight/getting healthy doesn’t happen overnight!  We are all on this journey together!  And if you have a cheat or a bad day, it’s ok… don’t allow yourself to stay down in the dumps, get back up!

 

I really wanted to find a way to help someone get back on track so I thought a giveaway would be a great perk to getting back on track!  So here you go! I am hoping this can truly help someone to get their health back, to prepare and to keep it simple, and have a few extra little bonuses to encourage you to keep going!

This giveaway includes: 

1- Homemaker Planner
1- Set of Measuring Spoons

1- Pioneer Woman set of Two Spice Jars
1- Pioneer Woman Tea Towel
1- Pioneer Woman Creamer Jug

1- THM Gentle Sweet
1- THM Baking Blend
1- THM Baobab Boost Powder
1- THM Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
1- THM Chocolate Cuffin Mix
1- THM Cinnamon Cuffin Mix
1- THM Chocolate Chips
1-THM Jar of Trader Joe’s Coconut Oil

***NOTE this is for USA Residents Only. I’m so sorry about that.  If shipping wasn’t so expensive I would include anyone!!  Keep scrolling past to enter the giveaway!  And may God Bless

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Comments

  3. Jessica says

    I love these tips! My tip would be to just take what your family already loves to eat and THM it! I tried way too many new recipes at first and burned myself out.

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  8. Lara M says

    Love all the tips and fp ideas! What really helped me get started/stay on track is having a index card list of meal ideas for each fuel. Makes for less impulse eating and much better choices!

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  9. Amy says

    To stay healthy, I like the KISS acronym…Keep It Simple Stupid lol Whenever I feel overwhelmed on THM, I go back to the beginning, back to the basics.

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  14. LMD says

    I found healthy fats to be very important to my weight loss. I do get bored sometimes so it’s nice that there are so many options and recipes now.

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  19. Jodie Hill says

    Thank you for this article. I too need to just get back to basics after the holidays. Today is my 1st Trimaversary!! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  28. Christina S says

    I’d say meal planning is the biggest help to me so far! That, & making plenty of things to keep in the fridge/freezer for meals & snacks! I’ve been back on track for 1 month & would love to win the giveaway !

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  30. Sarah says

    What an awesome give away! I’d say my biggest tip and/or struggle I have is to keep my portions moderate. And If I do happen to have a huge meal, I try to give myself a little more time between meals..I don’t HAVE to eat at the 3 hour mark if I’m not hungry. 🙂

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  33. Lisa Mu says

    To encourage me to get and stay healthy, I try to follow people who are on the same journey. I love to read success stories and see pictures of transformations. It keeps me motivated and lets me know that it’s possible for me too.

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  36. Jessie says

    My tip to get healthy is to have accountability. Do it together with friends. Make it a contest. Not only is that in itself motivational it’s also more fun to have your friends along for the ride.

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  37. Amy says

    It is refreshing to know that even a superstar like you needs a reality check sometimes. Good info to keep In mind as I approach my due date!

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  38. Shannon Alexander says

    My biggest tip is never give up. If you mess up, get back on track and keep going. Never stop learning. And what works for one person doesn’t mean it will work for you. Try new recipes until you find what works for you.
    Keep it simple.
    And find support.

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  40. Joni says

    Loved this! I have face planted off the wagon after losing 68 pounds 4 years ago. I gained 50 of it back slowly over the last 3 years. But this is my year to take back my health, and I want to thank you for being a part of that! I love your receipes and your blogs. Thank you!

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  41. shannon brown says

    I love your recipes! I really enjoyed your blog.. I personally have to live eating only the S diet, due to having Diabetes… If I eat many Carbs at all especially without any fat included, it sends my BS soaring.. I used to have to take 5 shots of insulin everyday, but now take zero. I so appreciate your sugar free low carb recipes… I would love to win this prize!

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  45. MJ says

    Great ideas! I would add: get some healthy movement (exercise that you enjoy) 5-6 days a week. Thank you for the wonderful information and generous giveaway!

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  47. Annie says

    Gluccie is a major game changer for me! I feel snacky after my kids go to bed but if i have choco gluccie pudding in the fridge, it actually helps me lose more and i can still enjoy a bed time snack!

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  48. Jody Dietz says

    I’ve been trying lots of THM recipes. I absolutely love your no pasta spaghetti squash casserole! I make it every other week! The left overs are great for lunches!

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  50. Karry says

    Drink lots of water &/or “sippers” & chew xylitol sweetened gum between meals if you struggle with snacking often.

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  51. Ashlee B says

    Thanks for this! I definitely find myself relying on dairy way to much and not getting enough veggies. My tip would be to always give yourself lots of grace when you do get off track!

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  52. Hannah h. says

    Just passed my 6 month trimmaversary and my biggest key to success is prepping healthy snacks as well as breakfasts and lunches (i’m a working mom) for the whole week on Saturday & sunday! A lot of work but gives me no excuse to cheat!

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  53. Laurel says

    Focus on separating fuels and going 3 hours between meals. Then, switch out th sweetener. Then start adapting favorites to replace off plan ingredients. THEN start trying new on plan recipes- otherwise, the on plan stuff won’t taste as good. You have to give your palate time to get accustomed to NOT TAD foods.

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  54. Angie Steele says

    Such an awesome giveaway! I have definitely slacked off lately. Meal planning and making sure to have on plan snacks on hand definitely helps me fight the temptation to go off plan

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  55. Kathleen says

    I just had a hysterectomy and began eating off plan in a big way. Thanks for these tips – they are very encouraging. My tip (and I’m not sure this is good or not) is that I add some protein powder to my almond milk whenever I use it so I get some more protein in my meals.

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  59. Evelyn Thomas says

    I really love your recipes they taste real… I am stalled and now with reading this I think I know why.. many thanks!!

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  62. Julie C. says

    I wish I had some advice, but unfortunately I do not. I am just starting out on my THM journey and it would be awesome to win this giveaway!!!!! It would be such a blessing to have all these handy tools in my kitchen 🙂

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  63. Julie says

    I love the planner that is part of the giveaway! I have been using that particular one for a couple of years and it has helped immensely with menu planning and keeping a running shopping list. The Scripture encouragement is great too. 🙂

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  69. Patricia says

    Hi
    I would love to enter your contest, but I live in Canada and realize that shipping can be expensive so I understand limiting the contest to US addresses. My question is can I enter and if I by some miracle 😉 win have it shipped to my niece in Michigan (I’ve done this with other items I’ve purchased online).

    Your article has really helped me see how I can get back on track. Thanks

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  71. Allison Wilson says

    I know I eat too much dairy. I just love cheese and cream. 🙁 But I need to drop the weight. I’m horrid at meal planning. 🙁

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  73. Devon Vladyka says

    You just inspired me to try skinny chocolate again and after a year on plan I discovered I really do love it!! Thank you!

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  76. Audrey says

    I think that keeping it simple is definitely the way for me to have success and probably most other people too! I don’t have a bunch of extra time to make it fancy all the time so will give up! Simple sounds amazing to me!

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  78. Jennifer says

    Keeping it simple by making what your email familiar with but making it within the THM guidelines. For example if it’s spaghetti, instead of pasta use the zoodles, spaghetti squash, or if you prefer Dreamfields pasta. Take what you know and fit it into THM.

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  81. Emily Adams says

    I have been working out, it is key to find exercise that you enjoy doing so that you will do it on a regular basis.

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  83. Tammi Wood says

    Thank you so much for the time and effort that you put into this article for us. I did well on THM for a while, but around New Year I got lax and have had a hard time getting fully (or even mostly) back on plan. I know it’s time to totally refocus and do it, because I’m not interested in undoing all the good I’ve done and having to totally start over!

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  84. Laura K says

    I really try to switch up my fuels and have at least one E meal a day. I feel like I haven’t been losing lately so this came at the perfect time! I was going to sit down today and figure out what I need to change. I know I need to scale back on dessert though. Thank you for the tips and giveaway!

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  86. Claudette Hoyt says

    Absolutely wonderful post! So much content…thank you for all your hard work! I think it’s given me the push I needed again. Fantastic giveaway

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  87. Nicole says

    My tip is to streamline your efforts. If you can make multiple meals or some snacks, then take advantage of it now to have for later.

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  89. Rachael Werth says

    My get healthy tip is to prioritize sleep! Also, if you don’t want to buy junk, grocery shop after eating so you’re not hungry!

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  90. Lisa says

    I love this post! Simple is the way to go. No one is going to stick to a lifestyle that’s too expensive or all consuming in thought or prep.

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  92. Shell says

    Keep a list of simple, NSI meals for each fuel type. Experiment occasionally with new recipes as time permits. RELAX, baby steps.

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  96. Lyn Carradine says

    Most important thing I do to stay on plan is use the sippers. Having something I can grab when I want to eat really helps.

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  97. Rachel says

    I’d been getting lazy in my S rut and occasional cheating too. But between the Fuel Cycle challenge, Briana Thomas’s amazing insights and Deep S recipes, and this post right here, I feel ready to jump back in with full commitment. Thank you for linking to all these amazing recipes! And for the opportunity to be in this incredible giveaway!

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  98. Katrina Burns says

    I love this post and it’s just what I needed!! I have been struggling to get back on plan. After two summer vacations and a round of steroids I put on about 10 pounds, after having lost over 20 pounds and reaching goal weight. My best advice and tips are keep it simple and the little things can really make a big difference! I’m preaching to myself here, I totally agree with taking a look back to where you were or what you were doing when you had success. Again, small things can make a big difference including not eating enough or waiting too long between meals and snacks. Finding what your body responds to and what it needs is a key to success on this plan. I believe it is workable for everyone and that anyone can be successful. For whoever wins your giveaway, congrats in advance for winning. And thank you for giving us not only this awesome opportunity, but awesome advice as well

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  101. Kristy says

    I have a hard time staying on plan and E meals definitely tripped me up. Thank you for inspiring me to get back on track and giving us tools to help.

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  108. Liza Dave says

    Thanks for all your help on this and all the work you do to help us be successful 🙂 . I would love to win as this giveaway includes so many THM items I haven’t been able to try yet.

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  112. Jennifer Metcalf-Boren says

    This article is so so so helpful and valuable! Saving it in my faves! Thank you and thanks for the chance at the giveaway!!!

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  113. Beth Nutt says

    Awesome article with so much information and guidance! That you! I’ve tried many of your recipes and I’m thankful for people like you who create tasty things for us!

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  118. Engela Viss says

    Keeping it simple – love that. Try a few new things every now and then, but stick to the things you 1) know you like, and 2) are familiar with. Sometimes I get carried away trying to outdo myself with new dishes and lots of fancy ingredients. Not necessary!! My favorite go-to breakfast right now, which I enjoy pretty much every weekday morning, is old-fashioned oatmeal made with almond milk, a splash of vanilla, pinch of mineral salt, 1/2 scoop collagen, and blueberries (usually the frozen kind). Delicious and satisfying! This, along with some fruit tea (usually peach) mixed with apple cider vinegar and stevia, gets me through my mornings.

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  120. Karen C says

    I have no tips, but appreciate everything listed here. Needing a re-start as I’ve been in a stall for a very long time. Great giveaway – thanks!

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  121. Laura says

    LOVE THIS! One way I stay healthy is to keep moving! I have a step tracker and try to hit my goal everyday…the more I’m moving the less time I have to think about wanting to eat lol!

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  129. Sarah says

    Aim for the whole picture. .
    Physical, mental, and spiritual health. They are all important.
    What a fantastic giveaway! Whoever wins will be very blessed!♡

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  131. Diane says

    Love these!! So many great tips for staying on track! And I’ve found that the new Boost Juice has been a big help to get me to drink through the day! 🙂

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  137. Becky says

    Thank you for all the great giveaways you do!! What helps me stay on track are the Facebook groups and pages. There are so many great tips, and great recipes to be found there.

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  138. A. Y. says

    I’ve found that as I think about how a food will effect my health, my mindset has shifted from the “instant gratification”, have it now mind set to a long-term health mindset. And that has changed my health tremendously!

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  144. Jenifer says

    After a year of being off plan I’m just starting back and this giveaway would be a great help! I love using your recipes! I have loved every one that I’ve made and look forward to getting back to healthy living!

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  145. Alicia Whitten says

    My tip is to follow THM! Seriously though, it works! What a great giveaway this is and it will definitely bless someone! Loved the tips and meal plans you shared.

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  147. Kelly S says

    Thanks for this post! I think what was so hard for me to get as part of my journey to being healthy is that justbecause you fall off plan doesn’t mean you can’t get back on, even if you stumble a few days. I know that was an excuse to give up for me. That & just taking each day as it comes helps to focus on the day at hand & what I need to do to be successful that day. It’s easy to get discouraged if you think too far ahead & how much you need to lose.

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  152. Kim Snyder says

    This post is great lots of great ideas. Would love to win this it would definitely help me to get back on track after falling if plan over the holidays

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  156. Deanna says

    It’s so lovely to read your blog today when I just pulled out the original THM book, re-joined their membership, downloaded a menu, and decided to keep things pure & simple. When I over complicate my eating plans or “fudge” here and there, I get off-track.

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  163. Jennifer says

    Just starting out THM and also gluten free so this was very helpful. I’m totally with you on if things are too hard I won’t stick with them!

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  164. Dee Dee says

    Tip: Think about how everything you consume either helps your health or hurts it. This keeps me on track most days.

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  165. Carolyn Otash says

    This is such an exciting giveaway! Thank you for giving us a chance to win this and for all the recipes and helpful ideas!

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  166. Lanita Canup says

    Thank you for your post , The best tip I have is to plan ahead … and don’t keep things in your house that will take you off track .. self sabotaging

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  171. Rebecca says

    I don’t really have any advice. I’m here to glean from others as I move forward in my journey. Thanks for offering the giveaway!

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  172. Kristin Johnson says

    These are such good tips!
    I have to meal prep to stay on track. It also really helps to keep some healthy alternatives on hand in case some temptations come along!

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  175. Kayla Berg says

    My tip would be for people who love to cook and experiment. I love to try new food and snacks at least once or twice a week to keep it fun and interesting. I get bored easily!

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  176. Melissa says

    Plan, plan, plan! It’s so easy to have good intentions (for eating, for physical activity, etc) but end up derailed because you’re not prepared.

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  180. Tara says

    Thanks for all your reminders to get back to the basics of THM. My tip would be to give yourself time to learn to like some of the different things such as the baking blend, the drinks, the sweeteners, etc. Our taste buds need time to forget what we used to eat and love what we are eating now.

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  181. Carey says

    My tip is to substitute not go without so instead of going off plan when you want a treat keep THM treats on hand like skinny chocolate so you won’t go for the unhealthy stuff. Keep stocked up on THM treats.

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  183. Mary Coran says

    Thanks so much for the information! I find that keeping it simple definitely helps me not to “fizzle out” as well. I especially appreciate your blog and others like it — really helps me to stay motivated just when I need it!

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  184. Teresa says

    Love your recipes and advice!!!! I have found when I keep myself busy and have planned out my meals and drink my GGMS I do the best!

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  188. Shauna says

    Such a nice giveaway. The salty and crunchy craving is a really hard one for me to tackle. I have been loving half the peanut butter chocolate whip from THT as a snack lately. So creamy and rich, but also quick and easy FPvsnack.

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  191. Ginger Tipton says

    Always take time to sit down and pay attention to the flavors of your food as you are eating. That way your brain recognizes the food. Always put your fork down before each bite. I count to 20 slowly while I’m chewing my food to make sure I am not eating to fast.

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  192. Diana Carlin says

    This was fantastic. As a newbie to the THM lifestyle, I struggle to stay on plan all the time. Planning and prepping ahead is key for me.

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  194. Gina says

    Great article and giveaway! Thanks. The three things that help me the most are getting enough water and sippers in, planning and prepping each week for a few hours, and being part of an accountability group.

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  195. Susan says

    This is a very helpful post – thanks! My biggest tip is to always have an on-plan dessert available. I have a major sweet tooth and I’ve found that’s my biggest help in staying on plan.

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  197. Nancy Corcoran says

    I struggle this time of year. I have mostly kept the weight down over the holidays, but have not lost any. I know it’s because I’m doing crossovers and not sticking to the plan. Thanks for the reminder of how to get back on track.

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  198. Wendy Hoffman says

    I don’t have a tip but wanted to say how much I needed this post right now! I have been making it way more complicated than it needs to be. The giveaway it’s great too!

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  199. Jamee says

    Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us. I had a very successful time with THM. Then, went through a very stressful time and gained 3/4 of my weight back and have recently started back slowly. I’m ready to dive back in 100% and this was so encouraging!!

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  201. Sarah Turner says

    I do need help getting back on plan. I first started thm in Dec of 2014 and lost 35 lbs. By the end of the next year I had fallen off plan almost completely. It snuck up on me and I have had the hardest time getting fully back on plan ever since. I hope I win, I need it and that planner!

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  202. Jen says

    I am also trying to get back to basics…and adding more non-starchy veggies. I keep telling my kids, “If you don’t see green on your plate, something is missing!” 🙂

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  203. Kate says

    Great tips! I have loved your recipes, they are some of my favorites. Planning ahead is key for me, especially prepping breakfast for the week. I often cook up hard boiled eggs for a quick S breakfast or have muffins/oat cake on hand. It helps me start the morning off on plan without stressing about cooking.

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  205. Sara Galvan says

    A couple years ago I began my journey with THM. I believe it was your blog that set me on the path to discover food freedom. I kept it simple because my budget did not allow many expensive extras. I lost all my extra weight! But then I began to stress, eat too many crossovers, overthink, and not stay on plan. I began eating what my 6 kids ate again and while they stayed thin I grew wide again. I am here now because I need to get back to the basics of separation of fuels and let the anxiety and extra pounds go. Thank you for a wonderful post full of encouragement.

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  207. RuthM says

    Thanks for this article – my thoughts exactly!! I’ve been on THM almost 4 years now. Lost 45 pounds in the first month, maintained my weight until the last 6 months or so. Keeping it simple is how I lost the weight in the first place, not keeping it so simple is how I’ve put on 10 pounds. The fact that certain foods are on plan doesn’t mean that you do well eating them. One trigger for me is baked goods. Seems I look at on-plan baked items and gain weight! So simple is best, and a lot less expensive in the long run…

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  209. Jennifer says

    I love these tips! I find i have to watch that I’m not mindlessly grazing and give myself the 3 hours between meals.

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  214. Barbara Nethers says

    Press on! God will help you if you ask Him to. My tip: talk to God. He knows what you need, but is waiting for you to ask.

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  215. Christina Perry says

    Love this post!!! I totally agree with switching up the meals. I too, have fallen off the THM wagon, and am jumping back on now! I’ve actually found that I am dropping LBS faster this time because I am limiting heavy fats, and eating at least 1 E meal a day! Pair that with tons of sippers and water, and some good old fashion exercise, and it’s a recipe to win! Thanks for the giveaway too! Someone will be quite blessed Indeed!

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  216. Jo Skidmore says

    Be prepared. I don’t necessarily mean meal planning. I don’t do that, but I always make sure I have on plan foods so that I can throw together a healthy meal even at the last minute. Cottage cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt, oatmeal, frozen chicken tenders, lettuce, apples, celery, collagen, baobab powder & stevia are my staples.

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  219. Stephanie Bright says

    Great advice & post! I love your insta acct To stay on plan, i make sure I’m prepared. Whether its eating before attending a get together with off plan food or bringing my own dessert to a birthday party, I try to have options on hand so the temptation is squashed! Thx for the giveaway opportunity and for inspiring my THM journey!

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  221. Meredith says

    Thanks so much for this post! I love the skinny chocolate tip and the sample meal plans! I’m hoping this will help me get back on track!

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  225. Carrie Seggelke says

    Believe in yourself – honor and respect you!
    This is exactly the refocusing i needed today! Thank you for the recipes, links, and encouragement!

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  228. Joellen says

    I don’t have great tips. Meal planning helps a lot, as does making time to exercise. Sleep also seems to be important for both general attitude and health.

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  229. Shelley says

    My tip is to set small goals daily for eating and exercise and just focus on the next one. Focusing too much on the bigger picture can become overwhelming. Take it hour by hour, day by day.

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  233. barbara smith says

    I do so need to restart. It is still so confusing to me and your tips are great. I think planning is my downfall…and the greatest tip.

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  234. barbara smith says

    I am getting a notice that this comment is a duplicate comment….I keep trying to post but keep getting the error message. Am I doing something wrong. My comment isn’t published and I got the message the first time I tried to post. ??? My comment:

    I do so need to restart. It is still so confusing to me and your tips are great. I think planning is my downfall…and the greatest tip.

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  237. Jena Beutel says

    Thanks for all the wonderful tips! I can definitely get burnt out trying to everything correctly, so I’m loving the basics!

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  238. Gretchen says

    Great blog post! Something that helps me is to make single serve treats to keep myself from over-doing it. Having a whole pan of brownies or a whole batch of cookies is just too tempting for me!

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  243. Jamie says

    My tip is: portion control!! Keeping an eye on my serving sizes has helped me so much!
    Also, exercise, even if you can only do it a few minutes a day.

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  244. Jennifer Ellis says

    Tip to get healthy- Take it one meal at a time and meals sure and be active- even if it’s just walking. Oh! And get plenty of sleep!!

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  245. Donna Towns says

    I was just thinking that it has been quite a while since I made just plain skinny chocolate! It is so easy to get caught up in all the incredible recipes being offered to us these days and forget about the basic pillars of THM that worked so well for us in years past! Thank you for the reminder–I think I will go whip up a batch or two of skinny chocolate right now!!

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  246. Maddie says

    My healthy tip is to give yourself plenty of grace! Don’t get discouraged if you “mess up”. Reset in 3 hours! Keep a positive attitude

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  247. Kristina says

    Thanks for the giveaway. I’m truely struggling right now. After being on plan for a year and not loosing a pound I’m working very hard to keep myself motivated. I know this can work, I just know it.

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  248. Abigail says

    Get enough sleep, eat a balanced diet with lots of fresh vegetables and foods close to the way God created them.
    Thanks for sharing your recipes!

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  251. Marsha says

    I’m excited to Get Healthy using many of your recipes. I also just started an exercise program after a couch potato MN winter

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  252. Sarah says

    Winning the battle mean not hating oursourslef for your cross over choices, enjoy them move on. See if there any emotional or stress component to your eating. And I do a set of hoedowns which help stabilize blood sugar.

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  257. Kathy says

    I have so enjoyed your website. I love your helpful – and simple = ideas for implementing THM. I am also jumping back in this month, so your post was perfect timing for me. Thank you.

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  259. Terri Powell says

    Thanks for the giveaway!!

    The only way to be successful is to be persistent. Giving yourself grace will keep you moving in the right direction. Just keep trying and going!

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  260. Suzanne says

    So, after purchasing the original THM book shortly after it was published, following your blog since you began, and KNOWING I really needed to do this…I finally took the first step this January. What was I waiting for?!?!? 1 month later, I feel better – and I’m down 16+ pounds! Keep up the good work Sarah – you are an inspiration to me!

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  263. Tamara says

    Thank you for this article and giveaway, as well as your past articles and website! 🙂 I get myself overwhelmed sometimes and need to get back to the basics! Drink more water. Eat more E’s. Keep Skinny Choc. on hand! 🙂

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  264. Brandie Johnson says

    THese are great tips. It’s important to know what foods work well with your body. THIS is an awesome giveaway too.

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  267. Amy N. says

    I don’t so much have a tip, as I agree with you about keeping it simple to follow the plan. I get easily overwhelmed and it’s so much easier to just follow the book and plan simple recipes, especially for a family with young kids….

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  268. Cheryl says

    Brew large batches of oolong and mix up sippers, ggms in large batches without adding water. Store in pint jars in the fridge. Just add water and ice in a quart jar at the start of the day. Or store in larger jar and just pour out a set amount for that jar of drink. My husband is doing THM with me–but won’t mix up anything himself–but he will take the concentrate and add the water. Saves me a lot of time each day

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  269. Lindy says

    Start small if the whole plan is daunting. I started with cutting sugar to 5g per day. I’ve been able to cut more along the way, and stay with it.

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  271. Madison Ferreira says

    Meal planning and having someone else on the diet with you helps! You always have someone rooting for you!

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  274. Rachel R says

    Thank you so much for this chance to win this amazing giveaway!!!
    I’ve known that I was beginning to fizzle, but after reading this, it’s kind of given me a loving noodge to begin again. I’ve been a THM for almost a year and a half now. And I’ve been in maintenance mode after losing almost 70 lbs. But after some really stressful/scary family events at the beginning of this year, I’ve just not cared what i ate or put forth the effort to try. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, for your honesty and encouragement.

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  277. Haley says

    My “Get Healthy Tip” would be to meal plan! I meal plan on Saturdays, then go grocery shopping on Sundays! And Sundays are also my meal prep days!

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  285. Mary says

    Thanks for the giveaway! My downfall when starting the plan 3 years ago was off plan sweets. So my tip would be to always keep on plan sweets around. That way you reach for those instead of the off plan ones.

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  290. Susan Holder says

    This blog was helpful and timely for me. Ii have been THM for 3+ years and very successful. I have taught others who were also successful. But recently after Christmas I realized I had a few extra pounds that were not budging even with more concentration on strict THM. I discovered several cross overs in my diet daily which I had told myself were E or S and just were not. I had to come clean and it is making a difference. Man it is amazing what the “food brain” can pull over on me! Ha Ha. Thank you for the chance to win the goodies!
    Susan

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  291. joyce says

    thanks for this very helpful article and all the helpful suggestions/tips in it. i need to be more diligent in following the basics. being a ‘grazer’, along with different time schedules each day for meals, makes it challenging to stay on track.

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  293. Rhonda says

    Thank you for the many tips and recipes. I am new to THM and can find it getting overwhelming. Keep it simple is what I needed to hear! I’ve been a kitchen slave the last week trying to prep and prepare difficult recipes every day. I realize I need to pull back and keep it simple, maybe 1 or 2 complicated recipes a week until I get adjusted. Thanks again for all the tips and the giveaway of course☺️

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  296. Heather says

    Thanks for the constant encouragement. I just started THM and it helps to have so many committed caring supporters. I need to start meal prepping but simple meals is a good place to start. I love my GGMS with sparkling lemon water, lemon juice and lots of ice. I like the tartness of lemon and ACV mixed with fizz. So good super cold.

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  300. Sheila Danuser says

    I think keeping it simple is huge especially when life is crazy. Also keeping simple snacks ready to avoid grabbing something unhealthy. Don’t give up. Keep on applying what you’ve learned. Every healthy choice is a win.

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  302. Janell Young says

    I liked the fact that you had a plan – E, S, E next day S, E, S, and all snacks to be FP. That’s “easy” enough!

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