Can Your Prayers Be an Idol?
I have really been struggling with a few spiritual issues lately, and yesterday’s sermon was just what I needed to put things in perspective. To make a long story short, our wonderful pastor sat among...
View ArticleWise Tip Wednesday – Stay on Plan for July 4th
I’ve been working hard to stay on my healthy plan lately, and I’m not going to let yet another holiday set me back. I thought I’d share my 4th of July menu with you so you can stay on track, too:...
View ArticleThankfulness Thursday – Thankful for My Travel Guide
Life is full of paths that seem to lead us in different directions. Some paths are clearly obstructed and dangerous, full of thorns. However, many times the enemy will disguise a path. He can make...
View ArticleTasteful Tuesday – Energizing Balsamic Salmon Dinner
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...
View ArticleWise Tip Wednesday – How I’m Losing Weight and Improving Health Naturally
I am still getting questions and comments about how I’ve trimmed down recently. I’ve written several posts about my weight loss journey. I am a Trim Healthy Mama. Once again, I’ll state that Trim...
View ArticleThankfulness Thursday – No Limitations
Good morning! It’s short and sweet today, because I really don’t want to fill the post with words. I simply want to thank and praise The Lord for His limitless and abundant blessings to His...
View ArticleTrim Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes – Tasteful Tuesday
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...
View ArticleWise Tip Wednesday – Don’t Have Time to Be Healthy?
Make ahead meals are a such a gift. I know our household would go hungry without them. We have such a busy schedule during the school year. It’s nice to have meals I can just pull out of the freezer...
View ArticleTasteful Tuesday – Spinach Mushroom Pizza
My family’s favorite meal is pizza, so we have it often. Our gluten free pizza crust recipes aren’t low carb so I didn’t know how I was going to enjoy pizza on Trim Healthy Mama. I’ve eaten...
View ArticleWise Tip Wednesday – Hang In There
Did you know the word “perseverance” appears 13 times in the Bible, all in the New Testament? According to the Bible Study Tools dictionary, perseverance means: “energetic resistance,...
View ArticleA Home Filled with Christmas All Year Long
Normally we wait til New Years or a day or two after to take down decorations but for some reason we started earlier this week with taking down a few things in our bedrooms and it just snowballed from...
View ArticleTasteful Tuesday – Sample Fuel Cycle Menu
Sometimes we can do everything we can to stay on the Trim Healthy Mama plan, but our body has just become complacent and our weight loss is stalled. After you’ve been on the Trim Healthy Mamaplan for...
View ArticleUGH! It’s Monday…Need some encouragement?
For most people, Monday is the most dreaded day of the week. You’ve just finished your weekend and it’s back to the vicious routine of the busy week. Mondays usually start off rocky because you’re...
View ArticleCrockpot “Stir-Fry” Recipe THM E
Yesterday was a busy day. We had school, errands, grocery shopping, and my oldest blessing’s writing class. I really needed an easy meal that could cook while I was gone all afternoon. Since it was...
View ArticleCheck Out My New Blog
In response to the many questions I receive about healthy choices, food and recipes, I have launched a new blog dedicated solely to this subject. Check it out! How to Make Healthy Choices Mandy
View ArticleWise Tip Wednesday – Valentine’s Day is for Families
Valentine’s Day is for love, but it’s not just for couples. It’s for every love in your life. Sharing Valentine’s Day with my blessings is such a joy. My sweet husband and my children are the loves...
View ArticleTasteful Tuesday – Peanut Butter Muffin in a Bowl – Sugar Free, Low Carb, Low...
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...
View ArticleTasteful Tuesday – Lemon Frozen Yogurt Recipe
Spring is on it’s way, and I am so ready for more fresh fruit! Ilove lemon and I’m thankful it’s good year round. It is one of the best fruits to use because of all of it’s healing properties and...
View ArticleChocolate Cake – So Delicious It Blows My Mind – I Can’t Think of a Name for It…
My sweet husband’s birthday is this week! The work and school week is so busy that we decided to begin celebrating this past weekend. He wanted a traditional coconut cake made with all of the...
View ArticleMeaningful, Motivational Mondays – Being Attacked by the enemy
Lately, the enemy has really been trying to get me down. he chose one little area at which to gnaw. When he saw he wasn’t getting anywhere, he decided to pierce it and cause it to fester. (Before the...
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