Health for Every Home
Health for Every Home
Health for Every Home
Welcome to the Table, Sister!
Right out of the gate, let’s talk about what you’re probably already thinking: there has never been a more confusing time to figure out how to eat. One influencer tells you plants are poison; another says meat is the enemy. No, it’s carbs, someone else insists. It’s a shouting match out there, and meanwhile, you’re just trying to get through the laundry pile without needing a nap at 2:00 p.m.
Trim Healthy Mama is different. We aren’t a “diet.” We don’t do starvation, we don’t cut out whole food groups, and we certainly don’t believe God created food to torment you!
We believe in Food Freedom.
That means celebrating the diversity of God’s creation (meats, fats and carbs like potatoes, grains, and fruits) and using them in a way that is kind to your waistline and your hormones. We’ve watched millions slim down and find their vibrancy again by following simple, common-sense rhythms. Whether you are a Purist who grinds her own grain for sourdough bread or a Drive-Thru Sue who grabs a rotisserie chicken on the way home then opens a can of green beans, there is a place for you here.
Our Story: From Frustrated to "Food Freedom"
Believe it or not, Trim Healthy Mama started because we were completely fed up. Between the two of us, we have 18 children (yes, you read that right!), and back in 2011, we were both at a metabolic dead end.
Pearl wanted to drop a couple of dress sizes, but every diet she tried left her “skinny fat” and grumpy. Serene, on the other hand, had gone to the other extreme—an ultra-rigid raw food diet that left her underweight, bloated, and losing her hair. We were two sisters at opposite ends of the health spectrum, but we both had the same problem: We were hungry, exhausted, and done with man-made fads.
We decided to stop looking for the “next big thing” and started looking at God’s design. We dove into the science and the Scriptures and discovered a beautiful, simple truth: You can have your fats and your carbs, too—you just shouldn’t always have them in the same meal if you’re looking to trim down!
We called it “Separating Your Fuels.” We started experimenting in our own kitchens, creating “Satisfying” S Meals full of healthy fats and “Energizing” E Meals full of slow-burning carbs. The weight fell off Pearl, Serene’s health rebounded, and we were so excited we practically shouted it from the rooftops! We wrote it all down in a massive, 640-page book at our kitchen tables—no investors, no fancy marketing, just a lot of prayer and a home computer.
That DIY book became a New York Times bestseller by word-of-mouth alone. Mamas started telling mamas, and a movement was born. We realized we weren’t just selling a book; we were building a sisterhood of women who wanted to be good stewards of their bodies without the vanity and bondage of diet culture.
The Trim Healthy Ecosystem: Everything You Need to Thrive
We know life is busy, so we’ve built a whole world of tools to make this lifestyle “doable” for you. Here is a survey of what’s happening in our neck of the woods:
1. The Books (Our Paperback Mentors)
From our original Trim Healthy Mama Plan and Cookbook to our newest release, 7 Skills to Lasting Health, we’ve distilled the science into simple steps. We write like we talk… with lots of encouragement and zero doctor-speak.
2. Our Podcast “The Poddy” (Our Weekly Huddle)
Join us, and some guy named Danny, for the Trim Healthy Podcast. It’s where we tackle the deep science, share a lot of laughs, and probably go on three rabbit trails before we get to the point. It’s like sitting on the couch with us!
Listen to the Poddy »
3. The THM Store (Specialty Ingredients for Real Life)
We got tired of our readers not being able to find clean ingredients, so we made our own! From our blood-sugar-friendly Gentle Sweet to our Pristine Whey Protein and Baking Blend, we provide the “shortcuts” that make Food Freedom taste like dessert.
Shop at store.trimhealthymama.com »
4. Membership & Coaching
Need a hand to hold? Our Trim Healthy Membership gives you thousands of recipes and a custom menu builder. Or, if you need real-life accountability, our Certified THM Coaches are women who have been in your shoes and are ready to help you win.
Go to trimhealthymembership.com »
5. Programs for the Whole Family
Health isn’t just for Mama! We have Undefeated Men (led by our sons, Arden and Bowen) for the guys in your life, and Trim Healthy You, a homeschooling curriculum to teach your kiddos how to fuel their bodies for God’s glory.
A Final Word of Grace
If you’ve spent years failing at diets, we want you to hear this: There is no “three strikes and you’re out” here. This lifestyle is built on Skill 7: Give Yourself Grace. If you mess up a meal, your next trimming choice is only three hours away.
We are so honored to walk this path with you. Let’s leave the noise behind and get back to sanity, together.
Love,
Serene and Pearl