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THM Weight Loss Before & After: One Year

January 14, 2014 By Gwen Brown 75 Comments

We’re starting a whole new year of Trim Healthy Tuesday love, ladies! I so look forward to all of the creative recipes, the exchange of ideas, meeting new bloggers, hearing inspirational stories and reading all of the comments from you guys. And guess what? Your clicks and comments mean a lot to the bloggers who link up here.

The featured post is the post that received the most clicks from last week, so ‘vote’ away on your favorite posts today, and be sure to leave some comment love for the awesome THM blogging community. ♥

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My top 3 picks from last weeks post are:

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Trim and Healthy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy [S]

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Somebody needs to mail me some snow, OK?  Because I need some of this here snow ice cream.

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Chocolate Gravy [FP]

Seriously.  I’m going to eat this for breakfast.

The post from last week with the most visits is:

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Five Reasons You May Not be Losing Weight

 

And now for this weeks Trim Healthy Tuesday Posts!

Bloggers: please see updated posting guidelines here.

Thanks so much for joining me on Trim Healthy Tuesdays!

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  1. Angela Parker says

    January 14, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Gwen, You look so incredible! What a transformation. I love that you put on your old clothes just to show how much you shrank in 2013. Way to go!

    Reply
  2. vickie says

    January 14, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Not only do you look incredible but you look so happy! Have a great breakfast.
    Now on to making ice cream. Haven’t made snow ice cream in years….I’ll mail you some, we are getting more today (we need new snow it was getting ugly).

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 9:00 PM

      Oh goodie!!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Regina says

    January 14, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    You look amazing, and so happy. Thanks for doing Trim Healthy Tuesday!

    Reply
  4. AmandaEspinoza says

    January 14, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    I love that your pants are falling off! 😉 You look GREAT!

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 9:00 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. pattycos8 says

    January 14, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Gotta love those baggy pants! Now …. just skooch them down a little and show your boxer shorts like the cool people do! LOL. Great job. Your stomach looks completely flat! Wow! I have noticed that the most since starting about 6 weeks ago – my stomach feels so much flatter. No more bloat!

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:58 PM

      hehehe! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Amy Nordyke says

    January 14, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Gwen! I keep trying to read this post, but there are vulgar advertisement videos playing on the right side of the screen just above the RSS Feeds… I don’t know if you have control over that?…

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:58 PM

      Hi Amy, Thank you for letting me know! The ads are put there by Google, so I don’t choose them, BUT I was able to go in and block all future game site ads. I’m SO SORRY!

      Reply
  7. sara dee says

    January 14, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    Thank you Gwen. I’m sitting here bawling my eyes out. I’ve been so miserable and yucky feeling all of December and right into January. It’s all because I got lazy. I got frustrated because the darn scale has not been moving. So I let my old self back in and started eating….everything. My 1 year is in May. I’ve lost 40 lbs this far. Today, I’m gonna keep on going. Thank you! Ps: you look fabulous!!

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:57 PM

      (((hugs))) You can do this, and you know what? Sometimes falling off the horse really works in your favor, because you’ll be able to FEEL how much of a difference that THM makes! And that will help you resist the temptations later because BOY do they make you feel like crud, and they never quite taste as good as you think they will. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Joyfulmomof6 says

    January 14, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    Your review was the reason I decided to give THM a try. I’m so glad I did 20 pounds gone in 6 months and only 5 more pounds until goal weight. Your blog is a huge ministry helping woman with THM. Blessings!

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:55 PM

      ♥ Thank you so much for letting me know! It’s really my pleasure to share here with you all.

      Reply
  9. Katherine says

    January 14, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    You look great Gwen! Wonderful job on sticking with it and showing us that yes, it CAN be done! I need help right now. I am fine during the day but at night I keep giving in to snacking – namely, sharing my husband’s nightly bowl of popcorn. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:54 PM

      Popcorn does fit in an E setting, but I would look for other delicious snacks that you love. If you are having serious carb cravings, then maybe up your E meals. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Marilyn H says

    January 14, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Gwen you inspired me back in the fall, and I’ve had an on/off relationship with THM over the past months. Due to a lot of my stress eating. Well, I started yesterday and stayed on plan all day. And so far all day today. I even had my daughter take my picture last night (which I HATE) because I want to be a before/after picture in a year! Thanks so much for sharing your story and your encouragement on your blog and the FB page! 🙂

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:52 PM

      Good for you!!! I hated taking my before photos too, but I’m SO glad I did! You can do this!

      Reply
  11. Anna Jones says

    January 14, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    I never comment, but I just HAD to! You just look SO BEAUTIFUL, GWEN!!!!!! Seriously. You look so radiant! You inspire me to keep going in my THM journey. I’m up a few pounds from goal weight and NOT AT ALL toned up like I want to be…. so here’s my motivation, my inspiration…. to keep going; to not be satisfied with 75% or even 90%. All the way, 100%! Thank you Gwen!

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:52 PM

      Well, now you’ve motivated ME to get toned up too! I still need that component too. 🙂 We can DO it!

      Reply
  12. Victoria says

    January 14, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    I just received an email to this page and I sure am glad that I opened it. You look very healthy and happy. Congratulations!!! I just started this plan on Jan. 1st. My daughter in law has been on it for 2 months and she did so well that I wanted to try it. She got the book downloaded on my ipad for me for Christmas and so the journey begins. I have lost 9 pounds in 2 weeks so I am super excited to continue. I really need some good receipes…I am eating the same 4 meals everyday so I hope to find some things on here I can start enjoying. Thanks for sharing your story.

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:51 PM

      Fantastic! Hope you find some recipes that you enjoy. I have them organized by meal or type on the recipe menu bar. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Fiona says

    January 14, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    Gwen, you look so great!! Congratulations on losing and maintaining. The recipes on your blog are helping me to maintain goal weight and keeping my family very happy (and healthy). Thank you for so generously sharing your learnings!

    Reply
  14. Danielle says

    January 14, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    Good job!!! 🙂 I am thrilled for you! 🙂 I will be there some day soon.

    Reply
  15. Donna Jaremenko Porter says

    January 14, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Thank you Gwen for sharing your journey and your yummy recipes. You are an inspiration. You go girl!

    Reply
  16. Rnheather says

    January 14, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    Fabulous!! Now we just need a pic of you in clothes that truly FIT so we can really see the transformation! Love your blog – you help keep me inspired!

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:50 PM

      Done! I updated in my jeans that fit. 🙂

      Reply
  17. cindy says

    January 14, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    I LOVE your transformation and the ones I see on FB also. I still haven’t been able to afford the book and am very confused about what to eat with what and what to not eat together. But when I see these pics I think OMG I want to do it…..

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:49 PM

      Try your library and see if they have a copy?

      Reply
  18. Shanna Enfinger says

    January 14, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Gwen, these pics do tell the tale! You look so much healthier and HAPPY! Do you remember me? We started this journey at the same time last year, and I have maintained great results too! I lost 40 pounds by last August,and have kept it off! This IS a plan for life!

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:49 PM

      Hi Shanna! I do remember you, and LOVE that there are ladies who are enjoying the maintenance part of THM. *high five!*

      Reply
  19. Sheila says

    January 14, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Gwen, your blog has helped me so much. I started in May, 2013, and have lost 40 pounds. Thank you for all your encouragement. You look so happy in your new photo.

    Reply
  20. Jennifer Parker Owen says

    January 14, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    Gwen, you look great! My one year following THM will be coming up in 2 weeks. Thank you for featuring the snow ice cream!

    Reply
  21. Patti says

    January 14, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Gwen, Scripture says in everthing to give thanks. As I was clicking on recipes all over your site, copying down ideas, writing ‘notes to self’ and reading articles from fellow bloggers, It occurred to me that I NEED to thank you for your work on this blog and your inspiration! You are amazing and are looking fabulous too! Thank you, dearest Lord, for Gwen and Trim Healthy Tuesday!!!!!

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:42 PM

      ♥ Thank you! So glad you’re finding great inspiration here. 🙂

      Reply
  22. Cheryl S. says

    January 14, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    you look great and I appreciate your encouragement

    Reply
  23. Mandy says

    January 15, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Oh my! You are so inspiring. I have just started THM and you are giving me such hope! Along with wonderful support to help me succeed. Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:29 PM

      Thank you, Mandy! Best wishes as you start your own THM story!!!

      Reply
  24. jennfurr says

    January 17, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    you look absolutely AWESOME! Thanks for all the wonderful recipes and support!

    Reply
  25. Lisa Walters says

    January 17, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Congrats, Gwen! You look absolutely fabulous! Thanks for the link-up, so many great things to browse.

    Reply
  26. cindy says

    January 17, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    Gwen I have searched and no but am going to ask them to order it, if they get enough requests for it they usually will. Ironically the cdn chapters ( like barnes and nobles) also don’t carry it. I think perhaps on line but not sure, even still I can’t get it right now. super low on funds since my long term disability has been terminated. oh well will try to get it somehow. Thanks for thinking of an alternative idea, and yes going to library tomorrow am!

    Reply
  27. SandySue says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Wow. Congratz on your transformation. I am a newbie to THM and your website has helped make this so much easier. I come here a lot for recipes. It takes too long to get through the ebook to get recipes and it is a bit of a mess. Your website is organized and tidy and makes THM much simpler. Thanks for your inspiration.

    Reply
    • Its_Gwen says

      January 24, 2014 at 2:12 PM

      Thanks SandySue! 🙂

      Reply
  28. Cathryn Perrotti Larkin says

    March 17, 2014 at 8:52 PM

    How did i miss this? Happy Trimmaversary!!! you look ah-maaaa-zing!!! really 🙂 i noticed, you want snow? how much you want? a coolerful? a yardful? ALL the snow??(bless you- take it 😉

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    • Gwen says

      March 28, 2014 at 4:06 PM

      Hahahaha! We did end up with a little bit of snow this year after all. 🙂

      Reply
  29. Amy says

    February 25, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    Your before & after shots are the most motivation I’ve had in a long time to get on the THM plan. Using your blog for advice will help support me throughout this experience. Thank you for all you do on here. I’ve learned so much & am a BIG fan. 🙂

    Reply
    • Gwen Brown says

      February 25, 2015 at 9:04 PM

      Awww…thanks so much Amy! I’m so glad that you’re encouraged!

      Reply
  30. MM says

    April 12, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Great job! Wow….you look so much younger!

    Reply
  31. Sarah says

    July 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    I have tears! Thank you so much for sharing! I am so thankful for and very proud of you!!
    I am postpartum and a size 16 and ready to start THM (as I just learned about it!) I just ordered the book and it will be here Friday! I printed the guide and am ready to get started!!!! Wish me luck! 🙂

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    • Gwen Brown says

      July 8, 2015 at 7:21 PM

      (((hugs))) and my very best wishes for a fresh new start! 🙂

      Reply
  32. Kathleen says

    January 1, 2016 at 9:52 PM

    Is it possible to do THM with dairy and whey allergies? Also, I don’t eat much meat, only chicken every once in awhile. I’m also gluten free. Thanks.

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    • Gwen Brown says

      January 2, 2016 at 3:09 PM

      Hi Kathleen,
      THM doesn’t require specific foods, as it’s a way of combining foods…so there is lots of choice. However, you will find a lot of THM friendly recipes that your food requirements don’t allow you to enjoy. But there is a fantastic group on Facebook called Trim Healthy Mama Allergen Free where you can find lots of support and recipes! 🙂

      Reply
  33. Jessica M. says

    January 12, 2016 at 12:21 AM

    You are awesome and totally inspiring! I truly love seeing someone succeed at this crazy diet game I never seem to win- this looks like a good choice for me I think!

    Reply
    • Gwen Brown says

      January 12, 2016 at 4:41 PM

      Thank you SO much, Jessica! I love THM because it takes the food guilt out of the picture. For me, it exposed some underlying health issues that I also needed to deal with. 🙂 And since I was eating so well, I knew that something else was going on, and that it wasn’t a failure on my part or on the part of what I was eating. <3

      Reply
  34. Monica Gallagher says

    January 9, 2017 at 2:25 PM

    Congratulations on your weight loss. I came across your page reading articles about Stevia and I really appreciate the info. I found here.
    I’ve been battling weight since 2000. Went from 278 to 130 pounds…up, down, up down yo yo. I admire people like you who have figured out something that worked for you. And also admire you for putting the work in a blog that can help other women.
    Thank you for the recipes and for sharing you. 🙂
    Best wishes on being truly healthy. XOXO ~mo~

    Reply
  35. Colleen says

    April 11, 2017 at 4:15 PM

    Thank you SO much for this amazing review! Your before and after photos are so inspiring–just what I needed! I’ve just purchased the book and cookbook and am very excited to read them and get started. Seeing your post today has been a perfect validation that I’m finally on the right track. My weight loss goal is 50 lbs. That you lost that amount in 6 months just blows my mind!

    Again, thank you for the huge burst of motivation! You were beautiful in your “before” picture, but you look radiant in your “afters.” I am so happy for you! Congratulations!

    Reply
  36. mary says

    August 7, 2017 at 1:16 PM

    So have to count carbs / protein/ etc? I don’t understand.

    Reply
    • Gwen Brown says

      August 19, 2017 at 11:06 AM

      Hi Mary! You can find LOTS of info on the Trim Healthy Mama plan here, including the Quick Start Guide. But probably the easiest way of understanding it at first is this post about how I took one meal and served it five different THM meal types. It’s less about counting and more about awareness of food/fuel combinations.

      Reply
  37. Jayne says

    April 27, 2018 at 7:56 PM

    Gwen! You look so very young! Much younger after your weight loss! That’s one of the healthy benefits, and that glow to your skin! So happy for you. Thank you for posting your results! Congratulations! As a 50+ gal, new to THM, so inspired by your story (and others like yours). Thank you for sharing! I have some questions, and would like to know where I could dialogue with others who are living this lifestyle. Thank you for being on “here” and for sharing your info and your story!

    Reply
  38. Anjie says

    July 8, 2018 at 6:35 AM

    Wonderful! I am a size 16 and want to be an 8 again. I started THM when it was brand new and list about 18 pounds in a few weeks but then got pregnant and could not handle eating all the chocolate I was eating on it. Fast forward 3 years and I’m still a size 16. My question is, the title of your post on Pinterest suggests that you are going to describe why someone might not be losing weight on THM and what they can do about it, but I didn’t see where you addressed that at all. Did I miss something?

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    • Gwen Brown says

      July 15, 2021 at 7:10 PM

      I think people are pinning my link with odd titles…so sorry about that! I do talk about How to Lose Weight Fast & How to Stall

      Reply
  39. Robin Taney says

    August 3, 2019 at 10:36 PM

    You look amazing! Question though: the pin on Pinterest says this is called 5 reasons THM may not be working for you and what to do about it. Did I miss the 5 things because I don’t see them in the post.

    Reply
    • Gwen Brown says

      July 13, 2021 at 1:34 PM

      I have no idea why someone would have pinned it with that title? I have a post called How to Lose Weight Fast & How to Stall

      Reply

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