Testimonials

I just wanted to let you know that I love your emails and I love your site.

I am also a Lifetime WW members for about 4 years now.

Thank you for all you do!

Hi Martha - I cannot begin to thank you enough for my month of meals. We (my husband and I) have only had the first week, but WOW, what great meals! I can't wait for the second week.

You have a customer for life!

Hi Martha - Thank you. Even though I have been on the road non-stop, your emails have inspired me to stay on track as much as is possible with all the business meals I have had. Thank you for your continued inspiration. I'm home again to my good WW cooking.

Hi Martha - I wanted to let you know that I just made your slow cooker chicken and vegetable soup, it is awesome! Zero points and it's even more awesome!! Thank you for all you do to help all of us on our healthy eating/living journey.

Hi Martha - I do not eat candy or sweets, so I am not afraid of Halloween. Our Thanksgiving has gone past (Canada) and Christmas will be plenty of chicken and veggies.

I feel I have learned so much about the value of food from your wonderful recipes and WW. I realize you will never know it all, but I think I have somewhat of a handle on it now.

I am down 49 pounds since January this year and I've never felt better. Thank you so much for your inspiring recipes and emails. I look forward to each and every one.

Thank you, Martha. I am so happy to find your website! It is so jam-packed with great ideas, easy healthy recipes and weight loss information.

Thank you again!

Howdy Martha - I just started the Weight Watchers Simply Filling Plan after being on the WW Freestyle Plan. You are a wealth of information.

Thank You for taking the time to help others in their journey with weight loss. May all your goals & endeavors be fulfilled. Bless You & Yours. Best Regards!

Thank you Martha, I needed to hear that!

It's been rough going for a while - I am WW Lifetime status and fell off the wagon.

But there is still hope as I am just a work in progress! Thanks again for all you do!!

Hi Martha - Thank you for this email, it was exactly what I needed to hear!

It feels like you've been watching me lately and were sending this email directly to me!

Thank you again!!

Hi Martha - So far I have made 4 of your great Weight Watchers recipes and each one has been very tasty. Thank you so much!!

Martha - I've been on the Weight Watchers program for the last year and your website is a huge help!

Over the holidays I've kind of lost some of my initial incentive, so I thought I would try your 28-Day Smart Start Challenge to help me refocus.

I would still like to lose about 40 or 50 pounds and then maintain that, which is something I have never been able to do.

Thank you so much - I look forward to starting again today!

Martha - I just wanted to say how awesome your newsletter and recipes are. I always look forward to seeing what coming up next. One recipe brought a tear... Skinny Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs as it was a family favorite of my partners and we haven't had them in a decade - since her mom died after living 10 years with Alzheimers.

We will be trying them this week... just for the delicious memory. I know she didn't use a slow cooker, but it's the same recipe for sure. Thanks so much!

Hi Martha, I just had to tell you that my teen son just loves, loves the hamburger stew recipe. I've made it 3 times already!

I also made your slow cooker chicken & gravy - it's great too!!

Thanks for these recipes that make losing weight with WW easier!

I signed up for Meal Planning Made Easy and LOVE it! I have not had a recipe that I have not been able to pull of or that I have not liked!

I had the Kung Lao chicken the other night and it was YUM!!! (I think next time I might reduce the hot sauce a little - it had a kick to it!) Honey Lime Tilapia was awesome also.

Thanks for introducing it in your weekly email.

Thank you for what you do to help a lot of people....Struggling right now but staying on the course and not giving up.

Thank you so much! I continue to enjoy all of your ideas and recipes. Even though cooking has not been on my to do list during treatments. I will soon be finished and hope my appetite and strength comes back.

Your website and information is wonderful!!

Good morning Martha - I just wanted to let you know I tried your Turkey Pinto Bean Burrito yesterday. I used a low carb whole wheat tortilla and fresh black beans and corn salsa. It was absolutely delicious! All of your recipes are good - this was one of the best. I have lost another 5 lbs. Yay!!

Hi Martha - I love your recipes and your encouragement. My husband and I are doing this together. So far, he has lost 20 pounds and I have lost just over 10. Thank you!

Thank you Martha for your meal plans. Your example and encouragement have helped me to start meal planning! Your emails are wonderful - Thank you!!

Martha, I really appreciate your emails. I am struggling so much right now.

I am a Lifetime WW and have gained 20 lbs., and I can't seem to get my head around my life choices anymore.

I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate all that you are doing!

Hi Martha - I do not go on any social media sites, but read news feeds and research everyday. Over the years, I have joined up on the odd website for their low-fat recipes or health news. Eventually, they get boring with no substance and I end up unsubscribing and promising myself "never again!"

But, your website and newsletters are well researched and full of informative articles and delicious tried-and-true recipes. You give me hope in my quest for weight loss. Your emails come across as caring and down to earth. I cannot afford any programs, but I can read and become informed through you!

God bless you and keep up the excellent work. Peace and Blessings!

I just have to say thank you Martha for all your wonderful recipes. I see your emails as a gift! It can be hard for retired people on a fixed income to buy a lot of books, so I appreciate all your helpful emails. Thanks again!

Hi Martha - Just a quick note to let you know I'm going to love a lot of your soup recipes, especially the ones containing beans, barley and split peas.

I'm 70 years young and I like old-fashioned cooking from scratch. I just need help in learning how to break down some of my regular meals to match the WW SmartPoints and still have some flavor.

I'm so glad I signed up for your newsletter! I'm also happy to say I lost 4.5 lbs. in the past 2 weeks and I'll be watching my mail daily for tips and recipes from you.

Thank you so much!

I never thought I would be able to make healthier meals that fall into the Weight Watchers program with a slow cooker. Your recipes are great! I can cook healthy but not have to stay in the kitchen for hours. I have all your ebooks on my iPad and use them frequently.

Thank you so much - I'm just now reading my first email from you!

So glad to get this info... I have lost 33 pounds since January 2017 and my husband has lost 3 or 4.

Lots of health issues, but we're eating healthy and loving the WW journey!

Hi Martha - I made your Crock Pot Hamburger Stew 2nite. It was oh so good!

My husband thought we was at a restaurant. I added chopped spinach, pinto beans and rather than 2 cups of water, I added 4 cups of vegetable broth.

Thanks for the basics! There are so many more of your recipes I'm anxious to try!

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your email list and the tip about Kristen's meal plans at Slender Kitchen.

Everything I have tried is fantastic! My family is loving the tastes and variety, and I love the weekly planning and grocery list simplicity.

I am so thrilled with all the WW support I find in the universe!!

Hi Martha - I just love your site!

I'm a mindful (now) snacker and a helpful think for my planning is to portion out my snacks ahead of time.

Now I can easily walk away with a controlled happy-making portion! It works for me!!

Again, you rock! I'm so glad I clicked on the link to your site!

Hi Martha - I just love your recipes!!! So far I've made the chicken pot pie soup and the pasta fagioli!

They were both excellent - I'll be making more recipes for sure!

Thank you SO much for sharing your recipes/creations with us! Enjoying food yet staying within WW points is challenging so I am grateful for the help!

Martha - Thank you for all your wonderful recipes. They are really helping me on my journey!

Thanks for all your encouragement!

Just hearing from you and others that share keeps me aware that it is not easy, but I am not alone either.

You motivated me to get out my crock pot and cook some chicken breasts. They were moist and tender and I can now use them in other dishes too.

Thanks again!!!!

Hi Martha - I love your cookbooks! I wanted to also share my 27 pound weight loss since I started Weight Watchers on 2/1/17.

I am on Day #2 of your 28-Day Challenge. I'm looking forward to a successful journey.

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipes!!!!

I just wanted to let you know that I'm really happy to have ordered your Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes cookbook. I've tried 3 recipes now, and have liked all of them!

Also, your emails are both practical and inspirational!! Your ideas about weight loss make me feel like it's doable, instead of an insurmountable task.

Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!

Thank you Martha - I say to myself, I am not going to print your recipes anymore, next thing I know I have ten or twelve printed recipes in front of me.

I love your emails, keep them coming. Reached my goal today at WW. Thrilled with what I achieved in the last 18 months. Thanks again, Donna

Martha - Thank you for so many delicious recipes, they are pretty easy and tasty. The inspirational quotes are so awesome that I actually print them and have them pasted up around my cubicle.

Your site is a Godsend and I'm so happy to have signed up. Continue to do the good work that you are doing!!

Martha, Thank you for the wonderful recipes!!!

I totally agree with you, planning your meals ahead is the key to a great weight loss!

Hi Martha - I'm a Lifetime Weight Watchers member but haven't been able to attend their meetings for about five years (due to time restraints) and unfortunately, have gained ten pounds over my goal weight.

I was so happy to hear from you and feel I can get back on track with your email tips and suggestions. Thank you.

Martha, you are awesome! You have helped me soooooo much.

I have been going to Weight Watchers for 4 weeks now and I have lost 14 pounds. I have learned how to eat veggies and fruit.

Thanks a bunch!!

Hi Martha - Thank you for the assistance and being such a great resource/inspiration on my weight loss journey. I have seen a few websites in my position, but yours is truly the best!

Martha - We have tried several of you slow cooker recipes and have loved them all!!

I have lost 8 lbs. since my husband and I started 'healthy eating' and going to the gym.

Thank you!

Martha - I've made quite a few of your recipes and they've all been easy and delicious.

I just started back with Weight Watchers, so having the SmartPoints available with your recipes helps a lot!!

Thanks for doing all the hard work you do to make it easier for me to get dinner on the table!

Hi Martha - What an inspiring message and thank you for including me in your list. As you may or may not know, I spent 17 years as a Weight Watchers Leader. I also was a Personal Chef for over 10 years and have led many cooking classes via my local educational organizations, Whole Foods, and local Cities Educational Courses.

As a WW Leader, I also reminded members that losing weight is 95% in our heads. We have fat heads! What I meant was, we have total control over what our body does. We think food is the biggest obstacle for us. It is also such a complex situation and it takes the following: Patience, with yourself and whatever program you follow; Persistence, you must be persistent and present for the entire journey; and Practice, you must practice what you are learning everyday.

I loved your email and it got me thinking again. I have so much to share and love doing this work. I am so happy to see that you are in my "village" of changing minds and speaking what we want not what we don't want.

With great appreciation for what you do!

Hi Martha - I do home health and cook for my clients. I just got one of them a crock pot and will be trying some of your tasty recipes.

Thank you for helping us and keeping it simple.

I love you Martha!! You make Weight Watchers so much easier for me!

Dear Martha,
You are instrumental in keeping me conscious of my eating habits. Your quotes, encouragement and recipes are helping me. You are a gift.

Martha - I love your ideas. The nice thing about your recipes is that I'm able to change the number of servings which coincides with the ingredients. Thanks for making cooking so much more easier!

Thank you so much for all the inspiration you provide Martha.

It is just like having a supportive friend... online!!

Dearest Martha,

So many times it seems like you wrote your message while in my head! This week especially, I share with many people that call WW a diet. I share that I have wine and spicy pretzels EVERY SINGLE DAY of my journey!

It is my way of treating myself, relaxing and knowing that I can maintain this lifestyle. 65 lbs down in 10 months (again, every single day with wine and pretzels!!!); have maintained for 13 months.

I tell all my WW and non-WW friends about your newsletter. So real and helpful! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Martha - I just came across your program and I feel that this is an answer to a prayer. I had no ideas as how to plan out meals, nor really what to eat.

I am very excited and looking forward to your meal plans. We need more people like you that are out there willing to share your journey.

Thanks Martha for your emails. I'm a 46 year old Lifetime WW Member at goal. I've gotten a little befuddled with the program, but I LOVE your messages and suggestions. You're always so encouraging and uplifting - you're an inspiration. Thank you!

Hi Martha - The bonus meal plan #1 that's included with your slow cooker bundle is wonderful!

I love the recipes and how you listed all the groceries to be bought for the week.

Martha - You are amazing! Thank you for providing all these recipes and nutritional info.

I bet no one every thanks you and that is a shame.

I really appreciate all your hard work!

Hi! I have followed you on Facebook for quite a while and have enjoyed a number of your crock pot recipes. Delicious!! I work at a small hospital in Kansas. I am the grant coordinator for a grant we received from Blue Cross Blue Shield. The grant is for improving health in our community through healthy food choices and physical activity. I am going to start publishing healthy recipes on our Facebook page, as well as putting those recipes on cards that will be available at our local supermarket. I wondered if I could use some of your recipes in both places, giving you credit for them, of course. Thank you!!

Thank you, Martha, for your inspiration. Today's quote about deprivation is ME. I have had dessert every single day of my journey for the past year and have lost 64.4 lbs. I do not feel deprived.

I feel WW is sustainable because I don't feel deprived. I AM a Weight Watchers; I am not ON Weight Watchers. Such a difference.

Thank you for all you do for the WW community! I recommend your site to everyone!

Thank you Martha! Just wanted to let you know that I love your recipes!

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and your delish recipes! You are awesome!

Hi Martha, I just wanted to say thank you for using your talents to invest and give back to others. Your emails are a great encouragement and inspiration to me. God Bless!

I have been a fan of Dr. Jason Fung for sometime. He has amazing videos on YouTube. I was very into the keto diet for weight loss and to keep my blood sugars lower. I am not a diabetic, but need to watch the sugars.

I did keto but realized eating this way was not a lifestyle I could do. I went back to Weight Watchers, especially when they changed their programs with more emphasis on lower sugars.

Now I do WW on the lower carb/sugar side... and I rarely eat breakfast. I fast at least 10 to 14 hours on a regular basis. It helps me mentally and keeps me on track.

Do I sometimes slip up?? Yes... but I just hit the reset button and I am good.

Love your site and appreciate all the interesting things you write about. Thank you!!

Thank you Martha for sharing your recipes. I've had weighty issues all my life and have been on the weight loss see saw with several different diets and even going to the doctor for help.

I was on WW before, but never got the hang of it. So I'm dedicated this time to learning and doing things right, in order to get my weight off and keeping it off.

Hi Martha! I made your Italian Slow Cooker Pork & White Bean Stew last night, from the recipe on your website.

It was wonderful! Thank you so much for another amazing recipe.

Martha - I have been on WW for about two months now, and progressing well, albeit slowly. But I just wanted to tell you how much your personal blog has helped me. And the menu ideas for July 4th week are exactly what I prepared for Father's Day!

Keep your ideas coming along with recipes because we don't usually like to eat the same thing more than once, unless it's really, really good. Thanks again!

Dear Martha - We have been so blessed by your recipes!

I purchased your Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes and have made several of them already. All of them have been delicious!

Tonight I made the Chicken Gnocchi soup and it's amazing!!

Thank you so much for blessing others with your great recipes. And we really appreciate that they are made with healthy ingredients.

Thank you so very much.

I am diabetic type 2. The days that I chant "no sugar" to myself are the days my sugar stays low and I get creative with food.

It works, for now! As does your encouragement. You know that a human is not just an eating machine.

Kudos

Martha - thanks for sharing your thoughts and the information on intermittent fasting.

I too make this a regular part of my own practices in maintaining a healthy weight and am a Lifetime Weight Watcher.

Hi Martha - This 28-Day Smart Start Challenge has been wonderful.

Thank you for all of the support and encouragement.

I have definitely made some positive changes that I plan to continue!

Thank you so much for your constant help Martha!

I appreciate your tips, advice and recipes more than you know.

My weight is a constant battle... so thank you!!

I love the personalized messages you send!

I recently rejoined Weight Watchers after gaining back 25 of my 55 pounds.

The information you provide is so helpful and provides for my success!!

I'm a WW member, that after 3 years of following the Simply Filling program, have recently attained my Lifetime Membership status.

I look forward to trying some of your tips and recipes, as I'm always keen to shake things up a bit!

Thanks for sharing your story! I have found your website to be very inspiring and educational!!

Martha - This is such an amazing bargain!!

I have belonged to Weight Watchers several times, but was never able to determine how many points there were for a homemade recipe!

Thank you for all you do!

Thank you Martha! I just wanted to share with you that I reached my goal weight of 185 pounds.

I have been at or near my weight for 8 weeks now. This week I weight in at 184.5!

I really appreciate your devotion to healthy eating and weight control!!

Hi Martha - I just wanted to tell you how inspiring you are. It has helped me and I'm sure many others, tremendously.

Thank you and keep the emails coming!

Hi Martha! Thank you for all of the information you have shared with me the last many months. I am finally seeing results thru your recipes and my Weight Watchers program. Your recipes and suggestions have helped me a lot.

Hi Martha - Happy spring from the Deep South. I've made the Autumn Apple Chicken twice now and everyone loves it. I passed it on to a friend and they loved it too. Thank you so much for sharing such awesome recipes!

Hi Martha - I am so appreciative of the emails you send me. I never knew how to be consistent with a diet - Thank you for making it a little easier!

Thank you, my friend. You made such a difference in my WW journey and I really appreciate your help.

Martha - We really love your easy soup, stew and casserole recipes - especially during the winter weather we are having.

I appreciate your hard work for our enjoyment!

Thank you so much for the "Month of Meals!" I wish I had had this plan while I was still teaching! It's simple, healthy recipes have calmed my life down to the point that I can be much more mindful about my eating habits. My husband and I both are loosing weight and feeling healthier.

We are looking forward to trying the 28 day ecourse next. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Hi Martha - OMG, I made your muesli recipe and ate some (warm) for breakfast... it's DELICIOUS!!

I cannot tell you how much your emails mean to me. The chattiness, the recipes & especially the quotes.

Without ever meeting you ....in person.... you have become like a friend that I look forward to hearing from.

Thank you!

Hi Martha! You are so welcome! I am a weight Watcher member signed up in May of this year, with the online version and then upgraded to meetings before my three month time was up and getting ready to switch over to standard payments. So glad I did, I do enjoy the meetings and the support.

While scrolling through some youtube videos about weight watchers simply filling plan and smart points users, I seem to remember coming across one of yours. So I had to put in a search for simply nourish and found your site. I have been back and foutth on the both sides of the plans.

Today I am back with working with the Simply Filling technique again.

And you gave me some inspiration to work on getting a weight loss blog going. That is what I am working on now.

My big goal is to get to Weight Watchers Lifetime Membership.

Well thanks again for your insights and your inspirations.

PS. Love the ebook you sent. Thanks!!

Sincerely,
Deborah

Martha - I love your posts and have gotten so much information from them.

I just found your 3-Ingredient Non-Fat Strawberry Frozen Yogurt dessert that looks so yummy!

I am always on the look out for desserts that are 2-3 SmartPoints so that I can have a dessert every day and I think I have a great option with this one!

My new mantra: I have gotten rid of my weight and will continue to get rid of it. I did not lose it because I do not want to find it again!

I have tried every diet out there, I need to lose 35 pounds!!

Thank you so much for your encouragement!

I have been on WW for years, off and on for too many years to count. (Off being the primary word.) I have never reached goal. So when I decided to try one last time, I was looking for an incentive when I found you! You are that and so much more. I have copied everything you have sent me.

I went to the Dr. this week. He went through my labs, (BS was 89, never been that since ?) checked heart, lungs, and ankles for swelling and looked at me and said.... "You have lost 16 pounds also. Do you have a twin?" I assured him that I didn't.

I feel good and still have a long ways to go, but with your help, I think I can make it! Thank you so much.

Hi Martha - I just wanted to let you know that I bought your eBook Bundle and have used a recipe every night this week in the slow cooker and my family loved each one. Thanks for the great recipes!

I just made your 4-ingredient artichoke chicken crock pot dinner - it was fabulous!

My husband and I both loved it. We're saving it to have it again.

I just love your recipes!! I started back to Weight Watchers and your recipes are a life saver! Thank you.

Thank you Martha for such a quick response. Today I am standing at the base of a mountain looking up feeling that this seems so very large to attempt climbing.

This is something I must do if I want to be around to grow old with my husband and see my Grandbabies grow up. My 100#goal.

I know it's one step at a time. The meal planning and fast paced life I live seems to always be my excuse for quitting. Reading all that you offer gives my more hope than I have had in a long time.

I am a current WW member with extremely slow results but knowing every little bit helps. 9# down since April. You give me so much hope that I'm finally excited about trying harder. Thanks for all you give to others.

Sincerely,
Vicki

Martha - I just came from a WW meeting and I'm thrilled to tell you that I now officially weigh less than I did 25 years ago. I haven't been this low for twenty years. Thank you for all you do to make this journey a little easier!

Martha - I so needed to hear this today!

Thank you so much for the inspiration!!

Martha - I absolutely LOVED the Skinny Big Mac Salad. I lowered mine to 4 pts by using a fat free 1,000 island dressing & fat free cheddar cheese. Thank you soooo much!

Martha, Thank you for the great recipes and encouragement to lose weight and keep it off while still eating satisfying food. Your emails are by far the greatest find for me.

You are doing a great service to all of us trying to eat healthy. Please keep up your great work.

Hi Martha - Thank you for letting us know about Meal Planning Mommies. I bought the cookbook by Alisha Hughes from Meal Planning Mommies and it is a great 12-week meal plan with a shopping list which is wonderful. I can just make a copy of the list and go shopping for the week!

Martha - I made you slow cooker Italian pork and white bean stew for supper last night and loved it!!

I'm having the leftovers for lunch today and I can't wait!

Thanks again for all the great recipes.

I tried Trisha Yearwood's Lightened Orzo Salad and it's delicious!

I used basil-infused olive oil and fresh basil, then added some chicken.

So much I can do with this basic salad! Thank you!!

Martha, We just made the crock pot Kalua pork and cabbage. Amazing!!

We lived in Hawaii for six years with the army and missed the taste.

I've made the pork with cabbage many times, but adding the bacon and sea salt made all the difference!

Thank you!!

Martha, Thank you so much for all you do! I look forward everyday to see your e-mail.

Your recipes have really helped me and my husband so much. My husband is diabetic and he loves your recipes also. I can no longer afford Weight Watchers and your meal plan has really helped me to keep on track.

I bought all your ecookbooks and have them in a binder by my chair and plan our meals for the week.

Again, thank you, thank you, thank you!

Hi Martha - First let me tell you how much I LOVE your website! Your information is always encouraging and interesting. Thank you for all of the time you invest!

Hi Martha - I am kicking myself and wish I knew about this bountiful website before I committed to other, more expensive, coaching blogs.

I am a Weight Watcher and truly believe in the program. I love your down-to-earth approach and thank you for your sincere support.

I plan on purchasing the Book Target 100 and want to lose 30-40 lbs.

Just a quick thank you and I am grateful I have found you!

Hi Martha, I just wanted to thank your for all your positive messages and great recipe links.

I greatly appreciate the wonderful service that you provide for free!!

Martha - Thank you for your kindness. I am so encouraged by the things that you are sending.

You are such an encourager and full of practical help and wisdom. May you be blessed today!