A couple years ago, I heard some of friends at church talking about a book called “Trim Healthy Mama” that was written by sisters. It was enough to make me curious. So I searched for the book online and then found the Trim Healthy Mama Facebook page. It was there on Facebook that I was hooked. They were sharing story after story of lives being changed by eating the “Trim Healthy Mama” way. I would look at the pictures being posted and just couldn’t get over it. Women, men, and children all losing weight, their health was improving and they were not feeling deprived with their food. What?
I took the plunge and bought the book. Reading through the book I was amazed, it all made sense and seemed very doable. And then I started… and oh, I made so many mistakes, but in time it all began to click and it was very doable.
Fast forward two years and I am still following this way of eating. I have lost the weight that kept hanging on and my health has improved so much. I feel better than I ever have. I’ve been officially in maintenance mode for over a year and it is still very doable.
The first “Trim Healthy Mama” book was big and full of great ideas, recipes, and special helps. These new books have taken all the big book’s information and separated it into two books. The “Trim Healthy Mama Plan” book is laid out in a very easy to read format and breaks down all the different parts of the plan in a simple to understand manner.
I especially like Part Three of the book where they give menu ideas, tips and what to expect for specific needs, such as Drive Thru Sue’s, The Purists, Budgeting Mamas, Working Mamas, Pregnant and Nursing Mamas, Turtle Losers (slow losers), Vegetarians, Allergen-Free Mamas, and the Maintenance Mamas.
The “Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook” has beautiful pictures throughout and the recipes are formatted in a style that most people in the US are used to reading. That will make following the recipes much easier than the older version.
One of the exciting things in the new cookbook that I am looking forward to trying is the no-dairy cheese recipes. These particular recipes do call for several specialty ingredients. So when I gather those items, I am planning on doing a review of those recipes. Hopefully, that will be within the next couple of weeks, so that we can prepare for the holidays a little better. Cheese should be on holiday menus, if at all possible.
Speaking of dairy, there are plenty of recipes in the book that do not contain dairy – that is a blessing. I did make the Bangin’ Ranch Drums recipe and while it called for yogurt mixed with mayo, I simply mixed coconut milk with the mayo and it turned out wonderful.
Pearl and Serene have poured so much into these book and they definitely will make following the Trim Healthy Mama plan much easier.
Overall, I think these books are game changers!
Deborah Koch
Thanks for doing this. Great FB page!
Dawn
Thank you for this giveaway opportunity. I have been curious about THM for a while and would love to have their books.
Kim
I would love to win one of these – I could give the plan away to someone else, but I have been looking to get the “new” cookbook!
barbara Kimbrough
Thanks for the chance to win. Love your blog.
Melissa Sutton
These would be awesome to have! 🙂
Barbara Kimbrough
Loking forward to the new thm books thanks for thecchance to win.
VC
I would love to have the new books. I bought the first THM book but am always looking for new recipes the THM way. Thanks for chance to win! Thanks for a chance to win!!!
Stephanie
Thanks for doing this! I have the new plan book but would love the cookbook. Love seeing your recipes and everything is beautifully photographed. 🙂
MamaShire
You are so welcome! I am love being able to give back to my readers! I have been so blessed by you all! And thank you for your kind words about my recipes and photography. My daughter, Emily Rose, helps me with my photography, so if see an amazing photo, just know that it’s hers. 🙂
HveHope
After being off-line for a couple months (would that be a media-fast?), I get on-line today to check my email (b/c the vet sent me info about our sick bunny, Petals, but that is besides the point), and I find you have a new blog! Congratulations! It looks LOVELY.
I’ve heard about THM and am quite interested in your generous giveaway. (The multiple book format looks far less intimidating ;). Esp. if it is the same info. as the first big volume, anyway.)
Thanks, HveHope
MamaShire
Thank you! Yes, you are right! These new THM books are far less intimidating. They are super easy to use and understand.
A media-fast – that was probably very refreshing! Sorry to hear about your bunny. We used to have pet bunnies, too.
Monica
Love! Love! Love! I love their original cookbook but we have been frustrated to weed through the “how to” do the recipes in the format they had. I may need to invest in the second cookbook. ❤
MamaShire
Hi Monica! Yes, the second cookbook is a winner! You’ll like it so much better.
Theresa
I pray the Lord blesses me with this giveaway.
Jody
I own the book, but would LOVE the simplicity of the cookbook on its own. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Bobby Jo
Love this! Great giveaway!!!
Laura
Thank you for give away and review.
MamaShire
You are welcome!
Leslie Stankiewicz
We’ve just started with your book and I would live to have the cookbook.
LindaS
Love the website, love the FB page!! Such a great way to get healthy and still enjoy good food! Thanks also for all the encouragement!
MamaShire
You are welcome! And thank you for the encouraging words!
Christine
I would love to win – I really need help with cooking and planning healthy meals! 🙂