Here's the link.....
I subbed 1/2 a Joseph's Lavash bread for the white bread crumbs and I didn't have green onions so I just used part of a yellow onion!
Blessings!
Dana
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
I ❤️ Tuna Patties!
I know I just posted but I really wanted to share this recipe! It's so good!It seemed kind wet when I patted my patties out, but as I cooked them they firmed up!I ate one pattie with a salad (butter lettuce is my favorite!) dressed with mozzarella cheese and honey Dijon dressing (Walden Farms)! So yummy!!Hope you'll try it out soon!!
Seriously life has been NUTS the last 5 months!!!
Then in April I started having severe uterine bleeding and in mid-May I had a D&C. Thankfully I didn't have endometrial cancer but did have a large polyp that couldn't be seen on u/s because my lining was so thick.
Two weeks later I fell out of my bathtub, tore my ACL & bruised my tibia. I'm most likely not going to need surgery but physical therapy has been hard. Taking things MUCH slower has been hard too.
Two weeks after I injured my knee, my hubby had surgery to repair 3 hernias! We are praying that we are finished with illnesses/injuries/surgeries for a VERY long time!! LOL!
Through all of this the Lord has been faithful! We are so thankful for His goodness! I've taken this time of forced rest to spend time with my girls & family. I've also relaxed a bit about housework and in giving my girls more grace in learning to do things around the house!
I'm also excited to say that through all of that, I stayed pretty well on plan with Trim Healthy Mama!! I'm down 25 lbs and feel great! I really believe THM has helped the swelling in my knee and the healing process!! Here's a pic of my progress since December 2014...
Blessings!
Dana
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Life can get hairy.....
Well! My hubby has an infected finger. When it started bothering him 2 weeks ago, I pulled out the Epsom salts and essential oils and went to work! I treated it 2-3x a day for a week. It did not get better. It got worse.
Last Friday we had it lanced and spent all weekend on pain meds, antibiotics and draining it. (gag) Monday, the dr looked at it and immediately called to schedule an appt for hubby with a hand surgeon. Found out today that he has osteomyelitis (a bone infection) and it has infected about 1/2 of top bone in his left index finger. We are in the ER waiting for a hospital room so he can have surgery tomorrow to open his finger up, scrape the infected bone & remove the rest of the infected tissue. YUCK. It's a resistant infection so he'll also be on IV antibiotics for 6 weeks.
We're still processing all that info and covet your prayers!!
Blessings!
Dana Sharp
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Here I am.....again.
Well. It's been over a year since my last post. I'd love to tell you that I spent that year following THM and am close to my goal weight.....but I can't. Unfortunately I fell into a bad cycle of getting on plan, hating the sugar detox, falling off plan and gaining more weight than before. I fell into a pit that I had a VERY hard time getting out of, but the good news is, I did it! I started re-reading Made to Crave by Lysa Terkeurst and it has really helped! I've been working through it slowly while trying to apply what I'm learning. It isn't easy, but is so worth it! Dec. 1, 2014 I started doing THM half-heartedly and the last 2 weeks I've been totally committed! I'm down 13.5 lbs as of this morning and I'm THRILLED!
One area I've struggled with in the past is the fact that I'm what the THM book calls a Drive Thru Sue. I love it when food is simple and easy and doesn't require hours of prep time! It's been a bit of a challenge to find my groove in that area, but I think I've finally managed it! I'll do a more extensive post about that another time!
Another struggle I've had is the fact that my hubby does not follow THM. He likes his carbs with fats, he likes his sugar-laden sweet tea, he does not like anything with almond flour! It's made things a bit of a challenge. As I continue to figure out how to cook dinners to suit both of us, I'll share those tweaks and adjustments!
In the past I've lost about 10 lbs and then quit. I tried to be a purist and I'm just not! I'm a Drive Thru Sue and I don't mind using an occasional off plan item to make my life easier! So, if you are a purist, good for you!! For me, coming from such a horrible, junk-infused past diet.....using a bit of sucralose or carbquick or an occasional diet Dr. Pepper doesn't phase me. I may eventually phase these things out, but not right now. That is part of the beauty of this plan! You can work it to fit your lifestyle!
Ok, it's now 1am and my laptop is runing out of juice (and so am I!!). It's great to be back! Can't wait to share my experiences and recipes and adventures on this journey!!
Blessings!
Dana
One area I've struggled with in the past is the fact that I'm what the THM book calls a Drive Thru Sue. I love it when food is simple and easy and doesn't require hours of prep time! It's been a bit of a challenge to find my groove in that area, but I think I've finally managed it! I'll do a more extensive post about that another time!
Another struggle I've had is the fact that my hubby does not follow THM. He likes his carbs with fats, he likes his sugar-laden sweet tea, he does not like anything with almond flour! It's made things a bit of a challenge. As I continue to figure out how to cook dinners to suit both of us, I'll share those tweaks and adjustments!
In the past I've lost about 10 lbs and then quit. I tried to be a purist and I'm just not! I'm a Drive Thru Sue and I don't mind using an occasional off plan item to make my life easier! So, if you are a purist, good for you!! For me, coming from such a horrible, junk-infused past diet.....using a bit of sucralose or carbquick or an occasional diet Dr. Pepper doesn't phase me. I may eventually phase these things out, but not right now. That is part of the beauty of this plan! You can work it to fit your lifestyle!
Ok, it's now 1am and my laptop is runing out of juice (and so am I!!). It's great to be back! Can't wait to share my experiences and recipes and adventures on this journey!!
Blessings!
Dana
Friday, November 22, 2013
Nope, I didn't fall off the face of the earth!!
Yep! I'm still alive! LOL. A bit embarrased at my lack of posting, BUT I'm back. September and October kicked my booty. I didn't eat healthy. AT. ALL. Stress overrode my focus on healthy eating and, to be honest, I'm just not going to beat myself up about it. I won't go into the details, but I'd be happy if I never had 2 months like those ever again, in my WHOLE life! SO.....I'm starting over and my weight is back up to the highest it's been in 2 years (285), but I'm moving past it. I won't be talking so much about my weight as I will about food, clothing sizes and enjoying life! My goal is to weigh once a month (was really proud to only get on the scale only once this week instead of every day! *blush*) and just really focus on healthy eating and living!
Sugar detoxing.....it's a real thing, people!! I experience horrible headaches for about a week....ugh. And I do mean HORRIBLE. Last night they were of migraine proportion. Not nice. You'd really think that would be motivation to keep me from going back to partaking of sugar on a daily basis, but no. This is my 3rd time to quit sugar this year and prayerfully my last! I won't say that I will refuse a piece of pie at Cracker Barrel on Thanksgiving, but eating sugar on a daily basis......I might as well just rub it on my belly or hips!! It packs on the pounds in a serious way!
I just started back eating healthy this week. I had a health issue that I had checked out over the last month and is fine, but it uncovered some indicators that, if I don't get serious about being healthy will make my life very complicated MUCH sooner than they should. My dr said diet and exercise aren't an option any more, they are a MUST.
I'll start taking pics of food and next week (as long as I have a good internet connection), I'll post some how-to's on eating healthy while eating out! (The week of Thanksgiving we stay in our camper close to my hubby's work since he works retail and we'd NEVER see him otherwise! Plus we live 1+ hour away from his job and the shorter commute is a blessing to him during Black Friday weekend!)
Blessings!
Dana
Sugar detoxing.....it's a real thing, people!! I experience horrible headaches for about a week....ugh. And I do mean HORRIBLE. Last night they were of migraine proportion. Not nice. You'd really think that would be motivation to keep me from going back to partaking of sugar on a daily basis, but no. This is my 3rd time to quit sugar this year and prayerfully my last! I won't say that I will refuse a piece of pie at Cracker Barrel on Thanksgiving, but eating sugar on a daily basis......I might as well just rub it on my belly or hips!! It packs on the pounds in a serious way!
I just started back eating healthy this week. I had a health issue that I had checked out over the last month and is fine, but it uncovered some indicators that, if I don't get serious about being healthy will make my life very complicated MUCH sooner than they should. My dr said diet and exercise aren't an option any more, they are a MUST.
I'll start taking pics of food and next week (as long as I have a good internet connection), I'll post some how-to's on eating healthy while eating out! (The week of Thanksgiving we stay in our camper close to my hubby's work since he works retail and we'd NEVER see him otherwise! Plus we live 1+ hour away from his job and the shorter commute is a blessing to him during Black Friday weekend!)
Blessings!
Dana
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
S Granola.....
It's really true.....a low carb granola!! I'm in LOVE!!
My friend, Jessica Myers, shared this recipe with me and she got it here.....
Coconut/Almond Crunchies!
I also altered the recipe from the way Jessica gave it to me......so I hope I haven't stepped on anyone's toes!
I haven't tried it with almond milk yet.......I just keep snacking on it, but I will! I'm super excited because it's perfect for an on-the-go snack and we are headed to youth camp on Thursday! Hope y'all enjoy it as much as I am!
Combine dry ingredients:
1 cup coconut
2/3 cup almond flour
1/3 cup peanut flour/oat fiber (I did 1/6 cup of each....hope that makes sense!)
1/3 cup whey powder
1/3 cup almond slivers
Combine and mix into dry ingredients:
1/3 cup coconut oil
1 or 2 eggs (I only needed one for this recipe, but you might need 2)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup xylitol or 2 T Truvia (I used Truvia)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt (I used a bit more because my almonds weren't salted)
1 tsp. cinnamon
Spread out on cookie sheet (I used parchment paper and it worked great!). Bake at 250 degrees for one hour stirring every 15 minutes. Makes one quart. Enough for a few mornings!
Combine dry ingredients:
1 cup coconut
2/3 cup almond flour
1/3 cup peanut flour/whey protein (I did 1/6 cup of each....hope that makes sense!)
1/3 cup Cocoa powder (I used Hershey's special dark!)
1/3 cup almond slivers
Combine and mix into dry ingredients:
1/3 cup coconut oil
1 or 2 eggs (I only needed one for this recipe, but you might need 2)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup xylitol or 2 T Truvia (I used Truvia)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt (I used a bit more because my almonds weren't salted)
1 tsp. cinnamon
Spread out on cookie sheet (I used parchment paper and it worked great!). Bake at 250 degrees for one hour stirring every 15 minutes. Makes one quart. Enough for a few mornings!
Enjoy!!
Dana
My friend, Jessica Myers, shared this recipe with me and she got it here.....
Coconut/Almond Crunchies!
I also altered the recipe from the way Jessica gave it to me......so I hope I haven't stepped on anyone's toes!
I haven't tried it with almond milk yet.......I just keep snacking on it, but I will! I'm super excited because it's perfect for an on-the-go snack and we are headed to youth camp on Thursday! Hope y'all enjoy it as much as I am!
Nutty Granola!!!
Combine dry ingredients:
1 cup coconut
2/3 cup almond flour
1/3 cup peanut flour/oat fiber (I did 1/6 cup of each....hope that makes sense!)
1/3 cup whey powder
1/3 cup almond slivers
Combine and mix into dry ingredients:
1/3 cup coconut oil
1 or 2 eggs (I only needed one for this recipe, but you might need 2)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup xylitol or 2 T Truvia (I used Truvia)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt (I used a bit more because my almonds weren't salted)
1 tsp. cinnamon
Spread out on cookie sheet (I used parchment paper and it worked great!). Bake at 250 degrees for one hour stirring every 15 minutes. Makes one quart. Enough for a few mornings!
Chocolate Nutty Granola!!!
Combine dry ingredients:
1 cup coconut
2/3 cup almond flour
1/3 cup peanut flour/whey protein (I did 1/6 cup of each....hope that makes sense!)
1/3 cup Cocoa powder (I used Hershey's special dark!)
1/3 cup almond slivers
Combine and mix into dry ingredients:
1/3 cup coconut oil
1 or 2 eggs (I only needed one for this recipe, but you might need 2)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup xylitol or 2 T Truvia (I used Truvia)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt (I used a bit more because my almonds weren't salted)
1 tsp. cinnamon
Spread out on cookie sheet (I used parchment paper and it worked great!). Bake at 250 degrees for one hour stirring every 15 minutes. Makes one quart. Enough for a few mornings!
Enjoy!!
Dana
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Yep....it's been awhile.
Ok, ok, ok!!! So it's been a WHILE since I've been here. *blush* I'm sorry to say that I fell off the THM wagon BIG TIME! Ugh. I gained all the weight I'd lost and was pretty miserable.
I'm glad to say that THM is a plan that encourages jumping back in and moving forward! Just like my walk with the Lord.....He's there even when I choose not to meet with Him everyday.....so is THM! Both are gracious! My fall is in the past and I'm happy to report that I've been on plan for 2 weeks and have lost 2 lbs! WooHoo! I'm even working out 3x a week! Am I tired? Yes. Am I sore? Yes. Can I think more clearly? YES! Am I glad to be back? Absolutely!
You know, I think in America we've done ourselves a great disservice by misunderstanding what the "pursuit of happiness" actually means. It doesn't mean we have to find a life that is happy.....it means that we have the freedom to choose to do the things in our lives that give us joy and fulfillment!! For me, eating gives me great joy, but gaining weight does NOT! So finding a plan that allows me to choose to eat foods that are healthy AND taste good is essential! THM provides both of those things and I couldn't be more grateful.
My goal for August is to get back into the 260's....I have 5.5lbs to go! So close!! It looks like I'm losing about 1 lb a week and I'm learning to be content with that! I've also started to include about 3 or 4 E meals a week this week. I have PCOS and my body doesn't handle carbs very well (as in, I've never lost weight eating them!), but when I stick to oatmeal and fruit as my main sources of carbs instead of gluten-based carbs the scale still moves down! YAY!
That's all, Folks! I have a few more posts in production.....about food (chicken fried steak....this southern girl is in hog heaven!!), not about me falling off any wagons! LOL! And I promise to post again no later than next week!
Blessings!
Dana
I'm glad to say that THM is a plan that encourages jumping back in and moving forward! Just like my walk with the Lord.....He's there even when I choose not to meet with Him everyday.....so is THM! Both are gracious! My fall is in the past and I'm happy to report that I've been on plan for 2 weeks and have lost 2 lbs! WooHoo! I'm even working out 3x a week! Am I tired? Yes. Am I sore? Yes. Can I think more clearly? YES! Am I glad to be back? Absolutely!
You know, I think in America we've done ourselves a great disservice by misunderstanding what the "pursuit of happiness" actually means. It doesn't mean we have to find a life that is happy.....it means that we have the freedom to choose to do the things in our lives that give us joy and fulfillment!! For me, eating gives me great joy, but gaining weight does NOT! So finding a plan that allows me to choose to eat foods that are healthy AND taste good is essential! THM provides both of those things and I couldn't be more grateful.
My goal for August is to get back into the 260's....I have 5.5lbs to go! So close!! It looks like I'm losing about 1 lb a week and I'm learning to be content with that! I've also started to include about 3 or 4 E meals a week this week. I have PCOS and my body doesn't handle carbs very well (as in, I've never lost weight eating them!), but when I stick to oatmeal and fruit as my main sources of carbs instead of gluten-based carbs the scale still moves down! YAY!
That's all, Folks! I have a few more posts in production.....about food (chicken fried steak....this southern girl is in hog heaven!!), not about me falling off any wagons! LOL! And I promise to post again no later than next week!
Blessings!
Dana
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