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THM Q and A

February 25, 2015 By Gwen Brown 21 Comments

THM Q&A from Gwen's Nest- breakfast timing crossing over and cravings

I did a THM Q and A post last year, and it was fun to hear from my readers, and answer their questions about Trim Healthy Mama, and eating a lower glycemic lifestyle. Last week, I asked you guys what questions you’d like for me to answer, and you had some great ones for me. Let’s…

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Filed Under: Trim & Healthy, Trim Healthy Mama Tips Tagged With: Ask Gwen, THM Q&A, THM Tips

Trim Healthy Mama Stevia Review

March 26, 2014 By Gwen Brown 106 Comments

The Trim Healthy Mama Stevia & sweeteners were released today in their online store, (Amazon affiliate link) and there have been SO many questions about them that I thought I’d put together a review. I was given a one ounce bag of their organic Pure Stevia Extract, and a one pound bag of their Sweet…

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Filed Under: THM Book Review & Resources, Trim & Healthy, Trim Healthy Mama Tips Tagged With: Stevia, THM Tips, Trim Healthy Mama

THM On The Run Snack Bag

February 4, 2014 By Gwen Brown 44 Comments

My THM on the run snack bag is a work in progress, but I thought I’d share it today for those of you who just want or need to be prepared for last minute trips or emergencies.  Now, I always keep my stevia in my purse, but a post from a midwife on the Trim…

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New Year, New Me

December 31, 2013 By Gwen Brown 40 Comments

Several of my readers have asked me for a health update after the series I did on my health journey, and since tomorrow marks my one year Trim-aversiary (when I started Trim Healthy Mama), I though this would be the PERFECT time to talk about how much my life has changed this year! Where I…

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Filed Under: Reflections, Trim & Healthy, Weight Loss Photos Tagged With: before and after, my personal health journey, THM Tips, Trim Healthy Mama

Stevia: Good or Bad?

October 15, 2013 By Gwen Brown 61 Comments

Stevia: good or bad?  It’s a burning question that several health bloggers have tackled lately.  So this Trim Healthy Tuesday, I thought I’d jump in and warn my readers of the DANGERS of stevia.  Because really…that’s what these types of posts are all about, right? I realize that I’ve been remiss in taking advantage of…

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Filed Under: Health and Natural Remedies, Herbs In Your Kitchen, Trim & Healthy, Trim Healthy Mama Tips Tagged With: Stevia, THM Tips, Trim Healthy Mama, Trim Healthy Tuesday

Trim Healthy Mama Quick Start Guide

September 16, 2013 By Gwen Brown 200 Comments

This free Trim Healthy Mama Quick Start Guide has been called the "Mac Daddy" of resources for starting THM.

*UPDATED 6/16/15* The Trim Healthy Mama Quick Start Guide that I shared at the bottom of the Book Review was in serious need of an update. And a makeover. I present to you the all NEW handy printable Trim Healthy Mama Quick Start Guide!  It’s the same short & sweet guide at heart, but now…

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Filed Under: THM Book Review & Resources, Trim & Healthy, Trim Healthy Mama Tips Tagged With: THM Tips, Trim Healthy Mama, Trim Healthy Tuesday, Weight Loss

THM Tip: Stevia To GO!

August 6, 2013 By Gwen Brown 14 Comments

Today, on Trim Healthy Tuesday, I’m sharing a favorite THM tip…this is my purse sized stevia container that travels with me everywhere.  Where did I find it? The Dollar Tree!  It was in a 4 pack, and was filled with… GLITTER!!!  But I saw the potential!  So I bought a pack of the glitter shakers,…

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Filed Under: Kitchen Tips, Trim & Healthy Tagged With: dollar tree, made this, THM Tips, Trim Healthy Mama, Trim Healthy Tuesday

Weekly Menu Planning

July 23, 2013 By Gwen Brown 56 Comments

Weekly menu planning is the best and the worst part of my week.  On one hand, I love having that framework in place to make out a grocery list…a THOROUGH grocery list that ensures that I only make one trip to the grocery store per week.  That’s the goal.  And a girl can dream. I…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Trim & Healthy Tagged With: menus, THM Tips, Trim & Healthy, Trim Healthy Mama, Trim Healthy Tuesday

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