RunAmok Mama's Favorite THM-Friendly Blogs

TRIM HEALTHY MAMA, EVERYWHERE!!

You have seen it for yourself.  Facebook and Pinterest are absolutely littered with THM “this and that”; blogs are popping up everywhere using the familiar, “S”, “E” and “FP” listings for snacks, meals, desserts and drinks...  There are a ga-zillion-and-one online recipes, tips and even costly, unofficial “study guides” claiming Trim Healthy Mama status.

It would seem the sky has literally opened up and is raining new recipes and resources down upon us!  (Or... has it?)

Sadly, many well-meaning folks do not understand the food categories clearly enough to adapt their recipes to meet THM guidelines for “S”, “E” and “FP".  Unless you are already very familiar with the plan, it can be difficult to differentiate which recipes actually meet THM guidelines and which will sabotage your efforts.

FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES
It is so very important to learn the foundational principles of Trim Healthy Mama – and no amount of Internet surfing, Facebook browsing or recipe-collecting can possibly replace the absolute GOLD found in the book pages.  For those who are busy, I know this will not be a popular recommendation, but taking the time to read the book, in its entirety, is important to your future success. 

This means NO skipping chapters, NO “skimming” pages...  Really delve into each section... and don't be afraid to highlight or underline new information - even whole sections - for quick reference later!  Trust me, you will be SO glad you followed this advice!


BOOK RECIPES
The are over 200 PAGES of recipes.  Can you imagine?  I have been solely following THM for over 20 months and haven't even come close to trying them all!  Many are quick recipes, taking less than 5 - 10 minutes to prepare...

The book recipes are also amazingly easy to utilize  - especially when one is first starting out - because you can learn the food categories, just by following the recipes as written!  

If you are having an “S” day, just go through and pick “S” breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and dinner recipes!  Easy!  Same goes for “E” days...  Pick out the recipes, and you are ready to go!  (I lost my first 45 pounds, just using the recipes from the book!)


BEYOND THE BOOK
There really are “safe” places to continue your recipe collections!  The following bloggers have taken their time to learn Trim Healthy Mama and have “raised the bar” when it comes to crafting new, THM-friendly recipes!

Get to know them! 
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You will be very glad you did!

RunAmok Mama (Hey! That's ME!)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunAmokMamasTHM

All Day I Dream About Food
Carolyn Ketchum
Blog: http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllDayIDreamAboutFood

Briana Thomas
Blog: http://www.briana-thomas.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Briana-Thomas-Food-Photography-and-Equine-Training/1427399897488816

The Coers Family
Amanda Coers
Blog: http://thecoersfamily.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCoersFamily

The Coffee Shop
Paloma King
Blog: http://love4coffee.blogspot.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/loveforcoffee

Counting All Joy
Amanda Espinoza
Blog: http://countingalljoy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countingalljoy

Graceful Abandon
Lisa Tucker
Blog: http://gracefulabandon.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Graceful-Abandon/142450019098819

Gwen’s Nest
Gwen Brown
Blog: http://gwens-nest.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gwens-Nest/148632538491050

A Home With Purpose
Jennifer Griffin
Blog: http://ahomewithpurpose.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahomewithpurpose

Jen Saves
Jen
Blog: http://jensaves.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jensaves.1

Living, Learning, Loving… Intentionally
Sheri Graham
Blog: http://sherigraham.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrahamFamilyMinistries

Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
Sarah Criddle
Blog: http://mrscriddleskitchen.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mrscriddleskitchen

Nana’s Little Kitchen
Teresia Hulsey
Blog: http://nanaslittlekitchen.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nanaslittlekitchen

Oil Of Joy
Tina
Blog: http://anointedwithoilofjoy.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anointedwithoilofjoy

Raye's Place
Raye Anne
Blog: http://rayesplace.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atrayesplace

New Every Morning
Rohnda Monroy
Blog: http://rohndasue.wordpress.com/

Simply Healthy Home
Jess Kuh
Blog: http://simplyhealthyhome.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/simplyhealthyjmy

Sister Uglier
Melissa Chavez & Diana Gifford
Blog: http://sisteruglier.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SisterUglier

A Spoonful Of Goodness
Stephanie Theel
Blog: http://healthyspoonfulofgoodness.blogspot.com/

Wonderfully Made And Dearly Loved
Judy Witherby
Blog: http://wonderfullymadeanddearlyloved.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wonderfullymadeanddearlyloved

Working At Homeschool
Jennifer Mason
Blog: http://workingathomeschool.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkingatHomeschool


And a FUN Youtuber!!
Abiding In Him
Erika
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/abidinginHimdaily
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Erika.AIHD

As a quick footnote...  I wanted to make it clear that just because a new blogger is not on THIS particular list does NOT mean their recipes do not fit THM guidelines.  It simply means that they have not been around long enough for me to, personally, get to know them well enough for a recommendation. 

The bloggers listed here have shown themselves to be knowledgeable and very serious about providing you with accurate THM-friendly recipes.    Hope you enjoy!

Jaque