I think I’ve lost the same 20 pounds about 10 times at least. Maybe 20. Of course, after each pregnancy I had extra weight to lose. It’s frustrating. I have tried different weight loss methods including an extreme calorie limiting one. It worked at the time. I lost weight very fast. But after about a year, it came back. Ugh. I think it wreaked havoc in my body. They always say it does. But, desperation sometimes wins the day.
Lately, I have heard so much talk about Trim Healthy Mama by Serene Allison and Pearl Barrett. Have you heard it too? I am very intrigued.
I borrowed the book from a friend. And my own copy finally arrived this week. I’ve been working my way through this giant 600+ page book trying to grasp what they are teaching. They took over five years to research and write this book. And it is packed with excellent information and lots of recipes. I have quite a bit to go through before I understand exactly how this works, but I am eager to figure it out and get started.
And I’m scared. I have this huge sugar addiction. I’m afraid to let it go. I KNOW that it is horrible for me. I know that it isn’t doing me any favors. But, Oh, how I love sugar. In my tea, my coffee, and everywhere else in my diet. Maybe that explains those 20 close companions of mine that I can’t seem to shake. At least not permanently.
And then I see testimonial pictures over on the THM Facebook page. Wow. So encouraging. I want to start today. Yet, I haven’t finished the book. So, I wait until I can get to that again. I want to start strong, understanding what I’m doing and why.
I suppose this post serves as my public accountability stunt. I’d LOVE to hear from other THM eaters. Are you glad you are doing it? Have you seen benefits? Am I only reading the success stories? Thoughts? Encouragement? Pitfalls? Anything? Is this thing on? Please comment and let me know your stories. Maybe that extra bit of encouragement will be just what I need to jump off this cliff.
I love it that this is not a fad diet, but that this is a good, safe, healthy way to eat. It doesn’t leave out any of the food groups, so far as I can tell. Sugar isn’t a food group, right? I actually WANT to kick the sugar habit. I do. Really. {Do I sound the least bit convincing?}
Thanks for letting me sign you up as my accountability. I will update once I start and let you know how it’s going. Not that you really care. But, you know, accountability partners need to know these things.
We have been loosely following THM and the 5 of us have lost a total of 80 lb in the last 4 or so months. So we aren’t dropping weight quickly, but we feel better. I have gone down 2 skirt sizes and my husband is seeing numbers on the scale he hasn’t seen in over a decade.
That’s fabulous, Sheri! Such exciting news. That success by “loosely” following it is encouraging indeed! Thank you for sharing!
Blessings,
Tonya
I just ordered Trim Healthy Mama, too. Mine hasn’t arrived, but I’m reading reviews on the net and getting an idea of the plan. I’ve done food combining before. It was the only way I lost weight, but the plan I tried was so strict. This one seems much easier to adopt as a lifestyle for the long term, which is what we all need. Now you’re MY accountability!
Okay, Stephanie! Let me know when you start! I agree that it looks easier to adopt for life more than anything else I’ve seen. And people rave about the recipes. Let’s hope they are right!
Blessings,
Tonya
I’m a Trim Healthy Mama and my husband is a Trim Healthy Man. It works and, after a while, it becomes second nature.
As for your sugar addiction, believe me, I’ve always LOVED sweet treats — and I still do, thanks to Natvia (our local version of Truvia).
Go for it! You’ve got nothing to lose — then again, perhaps you have! 😉
Thank you so much, Ruth. Your encouragement is just what I needed! From another sugar addict.
Blessings,
Tonya
I’m glad I’m doing it. I’ve lost over 15 lbs in 5 weeks.
Laura
http://harvestlanecottage.com
That’s so great, Laura! Thank you so much for your feedback. I haven’t heard anyone say that it didn’t work for them. Surely there is someone out there. But, I’m encouraged by how many success stories I have heard from regular moms like me.
Blessings,
Tonya
I have the book THM and I am amazed at how completely *different* I feel when I follow the plan. The only eating plan I have ever done that motivates me because of how much better I feel! Just a general overall healthier feeling. I have lost about 5 lb. in the last 2 weeks as I have loosely followed the plan. To get you started with something yummy and sweet, while cottage cheese and frozen blueberries (equalish amounts) along with a little bit of water, splash of vanilla flavoring and a few tsp. of Truvia in a blender or food processor. Oh my goodness… so yummy and totally a sweet ice-creamy treat to savor for a snack! And if you use 2% or less cottage cheese I think it’s a Fuel Pull or an E.. I forget. Cheesecake-y, berry, frozen deliciousness. = )
Thank you so much, Deborah! Congratulations on your weight loss! Exciting days, right? That recipe sounds amazing! I will definitely try it.
Blessings,
Tonya