Since Fall, I’ve stalled out a bit in the weight loss department. In fact, I gained 5 pounds over Christmas and have been unable to get the weight back off. I could blame it on holiday foods, stressful situations, and a move, but ultimately, the real issue is what I am putting in my mouth.
When I tried to go back to eating Trim Healthy Mama style after the holidays, I couldn’t seem to drop any weight. I got to talking with my little THM support group and finally acknowledged what I had known all along.
I wasn’t using Trim Healthy Mama to its fullest advantage.
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So, I have recommitted to really understanding THM and taking its principles to a level where the food is interesting and {S}atisfying…and yes, even {E}nergizing!
There are quite a few things I need to get a grasp on, and as I work toward getting back on track and learning (and re-learning) some of the crucial aspects of THM, I want to share some of the tools I am using with you! (Remember, buying the new book
I decided I needed to start with learning how to build Trim Healthy Mama meals. One of the most difficult things for me to understand when it came to building meals was how to add in the vegetables. So, I talked it over with my THM group and made myself a chart.
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a copy for yourself!
I knew I needed to be adding in more variety in the vegetable department, but when you aren’t sure what to add in for which meals, you tend to stick with what you know or do nothing at all. I was also terribly confused about squashes and carrots. Having this “cheat sheet” gives me a quick glance guide to help build meals that are colorful, varied, and delicious!
So, let’s get back in the fight together! You can do this! WE can do this!
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Kersten says
I love the downloads! Thank you! I have just found the joy of Good Girl Moonshine. Yummo!!!!!! Thanks for this motivator. I am under the 150 mark now, (just barely) but can’t seem to get myself to get down anymore. Thanks again!
Jessica says
These are a huge help; thank you!
Danielle B says
I’m partial to my tried and true Weight Watchers. Real food, whole grains, portion control. And nope, no points to count.
Annie says
Thank you so much for the downloads!!! I have been off THM for too long and want so much to get back on, so thanks again for the encouragement :)
Jillian says
I love THM but my biggest complaint is that you don’t know how much of *anything* to eat- there are hardly any serving sizes. No matter how good/healthy something is for you calories still matter, right? I mean, can’t I overdue eating skinny chocolate? I know the beauty of THM is the freedom and flexibility, but I wish it had a bit more structure or was more rigid. Tell me what to eat AND how much! Lol ;)
Amy says
What I’ve found is that when I am really and truly eating this way, I don’t want to overdo it. So, yes, you can overdo it, but when you aren’t battling out of control blood sugars, you are less likely to keep eating and eating and eating.
Jennifer says
Thank you!! I’ve been doing THM for 6 weeks now and there is definitely a huge learning curve. Thanks for the info and the printable.
Bridget says
Thank you so much for both of these resources. I have to admit that I haven’t yet read through the entire book, so I am wondering if it is safe to eat this way during pregnancy! I was gestational diabetic last pregnancy, so I am hoping to eat this way when I will probably be diagnosed with it again!
Jasmine says
Thanks. It is good to be reminded what is what. Gets kind of hazy here too after awhile when we don’t take time to reference back. I’ve been trying to really get back into the swing of things and cut back on Heavy S especially. Now, as of yesterday, my Dr. is trying to help me figure out some allergy related issues, so I’m totally lost on how to do THM for a bit. Hope to be back soon! Love that it is a lifestyle that works for everyone. We just have to be willing to make it happen!
AJ says
Amy – you may have already discussed this topic, but how do you do THM for you and your family? I have been incorporating the diet a bit at a time (nursing made it very difficult for me, although I know that is not the case for everyone), but my husband and little ones were starving!! Even when I tried to make the meals crossovers for them, they still seemed to be hungry more often. The hubs is tall and thin and does not need to lose. Any suggestions or somewhere else I can look up info??…and I think we *might* be expecting another blessing, so I really want to get on board and not have another major weight gain during pregnancy Thanks so much for the downloads!!
Amy says
Typically, they eat what I eat with more breads and such to fill them up. I also tend to make their snacks more hearty. Not sure that is really an answer to your question, though. (and *possible* congrats. ;) )
Cindy says
I am in the same boat. Husband is tall and thin, and his doctor said he is malnourished. He has several autoimmune diseases. I am trying to help him bulk up and I am trying to lose weight. I have been having THM meals and giving him large carb portions and fat! He never gets hungry, so I have to keep reminding him that his body needs protein at least every four hours.
Elise says
This is a great download, Amy. Thanks for sharing!
For Jasmine, the Allergen THM group on Facebook may have some helpful information on narrowing down potential offenders as well as tweaking THM in light of your allergies. They are really encouraging there.
Noreen says
Thanks for the download!! I have just started THM; its confusing at first. I’m sure I will “get it” eventually, but your chart will help a lot as I’m navigating my way through. Blessings on you and yours :)
S.T. says
Thank you so much for both resources. I think these will be VERY helpful to me. I haven’t really learned the program, so I eat a very limited amount of things over and over when I’m trying to do THM. Boring, after awhile. Are ALL of the S veggies fuel pulls? …carrots? …the whole list? Thank you for these great resources. Except for salad, I’m really bad w/veggies. We do a lot better w/fruit around here, but I’d like to feed my family (and me!) more veggies!
Thank you!
S.T. says
I don’t mean to badger you but was wondering if you could help since I really don’t know. Are ALL of the S veggies fuel pulls? …carrots? …the whole list? Thank you. Your post on PPD is excellent.
Amy says
I think as long as you do not overdue the ones with an asterisk, you can use them as fuel pull.
Cyndi says
Thanks for posting this Amy!!!
I am in the same boat. I was doing really well until the holidays. Then I gained 7 pounds. I can’t seem to shake those pounds and get back on track. So I’m looking forward to hearing all your doing to get back on track.
Thanks again!!
Melanie E. says
Not being familiar with THM, could you please tell me what S, FP, and E stand for?
Amy says
S = Satisfying with fats as your fuel source
E = Energizing with carbs as your fuel source
FP = Fuel Pull with not many fats or carbs so it can be eaten any time of the day and after any meal
Kathryn Alexander says
Thanks for this! I was planning on purchasing my THM book this week. Let’s keep in touch, I will let you know how I am doing. So proud of you for not giving up!
Debbie says
Thank you for this chart Amy! I’ve wanted to start this way of eating but it seems to take a lot of time to figure it all out. Needless to say, I just keep putting it off and avoiding the process. Creating cheat sheets like this would help so much. Thank you!
Stephanie says
I am still confused about the black beans. I have made the secret agent brownies with the black beans and it is considered an S. I am very confused about that because I thought they were an E. Thank you for any help you can offer!
Joan says
It won’t let me download your page is there another way to get it. Thanks
Joy says
Thank you! I’m 2 weeks in to THM here, 10lbs down 45 to go! This will be helpful taped in my cabinet. :)
Rashel says
I am with you!! I too have had a hard time getting back into it after the holidays. I started rereading my book again today and have committed to getting back on plan 98% of the time, I say 98% because I know those occasional things will come up that I can’t control and I don’t want to stress over them.
I’ll be checking back in with you to see how you are doing and keep myself committed!
Blessings.
Christin says
How’s it going? I’m just starting out and finding resources on Pinterest and found you! Yay! Thanks for the freebies/help! :)
Jen says
Thanks for your cheat sheet! Just starting out and really enjoying all the help from my online THM support gals!
Dawn says
I would love to get this in my email since I can’t download from my phone
Amy says
I can send the pdf via your email. Not sure if that works, though. Let me know.
Linda Dompierre says
Thank you so much for this. I am I the same situation and was getting confused why the plans had stopped working for me. Glad to be getting back on track.
Elese says
Amy thank you for this post and veggie guide. I was wondering how you do a Trim Healthy Mama group? Is it just a few friends getting together regularly to discuss THM? Or a church group? How frequently do you meet, and how do you structure that time? I’d love to hear how that works. I think that would be fun to meet with a few girlfriends who also enjoy THM and share recipes and ideas, and what works and what doesn’t, encourage each other, and just have fun with it!
Amy says
The one I’m part of is on Facebook. It is a private group of ladies who know each other. It’s a safe place to discuss things. :)
Jennifer says
thank you
Dotti says
Do you have a link to how to really understand the program? Already printed out the vegetable form but I am SO confused and seem to be going nowhere which is so frustrating.
Amy says
If you are Facebook, that is where I recommend you start. There is a THM page and then there are lots of offshoots including one for newbies to the program. :)
Kim says
This was awesome !@ Thank you!
Amy says
You are very welcome!
Jennifer says
Can’t wait to see how THM can work for me.
Candi B says
Hi! I’m trying to make sense of THM little by little and have a question that doesn’t seem to be addressed anywhere that I have seen. It has to do with beans and rice together. Since eaten together they make up a complete protein, does that count also for the protein in the meal or not?
Sherry Ashberger says
I am just starting and taking notes like CRAZY, LOL!! It is REALLY helpful for me to visit these various blogs and add in notes from the articles, also! I already took ALL the lists for the three major meals, S, FP & E and put them in a table, similar to what you did with the veggies, but it has ALL of the food groups side-by-side! That’s how my brain works, too, so I really appreciate what you did with your veggie “cheat” sheet!! I’d say it certainly ISN’T cheating if it helps us stay on track!! Thank you for all the GREAT information here!! <3 ;-D
vida says
I haven’t received my book yet what fruits and vegetables are allowed and how much. also can you use that copper no stick skillet to re heat your meat thanks in advance
books will arrive on Thursday the 8th