Testimonials

Hi Martha - I love your emails!

I'm a Weight Watchers leader and I always pass along your stories and inspirations, as well as your recipes to my members.

Thanks for all you do!!

Hi Martha - Thank you so much for reaching out to me. When I started Weight Watchers it was easy to follow the program, but lately it has become more difficult since medical issues have intervened.

People like you, help people like me get back on track. Thank you for your help.

Hi Martha - I actually made your slow cooker beef stew last night and I loved it. It was delicious!!

Can't wait to try more Simple Nourished Living recipes!

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!!

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!

Hello Martha - I am sooo glad I found your blog/site. I have been doing Weight Watchers for about 1.5 weeks and have already lost 3 pounds and have learned so much about eating my fruits and vegetables.

I have already made 4 of your recipes and have loved them all. Thank you for what you do!

Hi Martha - I just finished 19 days working on the road, mostly away from my wonderful kitchen and available great foods. Thanks for your inspiring emails. They enabled me to eat healthy breakfasts, and eat a lot of fish and tons of veggies while traveling.

I would order my salmon with half the plate steamed veggies and a salad with oil & vinegar. I was not a saint the whole time, but I made much better choices while on the road because of your inspiration.

Thank you again!

Martha - I totally needed your thoughts today.

I started my WW journey in January and I have lost 40 pounds. I am doing the online version right now - I will join a class in July and I weigh in on Sundays.

I gained 1 pound this week. It really messed with my head. I looked back to see what I did wrong. I didn't cheat, I don't dip into my weekly points... I am good.

But then I realized I didn't get enough water or budget my meals like I normally do.

So, when I read your thoughts from your walk... It made all the difference to me.

I am not perfect, but I have come a long way and I am doing it!

Thank you for your willingness to share your recipes and thoughts with so many.

It made a big difference for me today!

Martha, Thank you for the wonderful recipes!!!

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

I love your blog Martha! And I love crocking, and not crocking, and whatever you put out there!! Just keep remembering the quote - "We'll get through this."

The one sheet pan dinners have been life savers for my family!

We have tried the Rosemary Chicken with Potatoes and the Chicken Fajitas.

Tonight we are going to try the Chicken Parmesan with Zucchini, and we have on our list to try the Shrimp with Broccoli.

Each evening my husband and I chop the veggies and assemble everything on the cookie sheet and in 30 minutes we have a super yummy dinner!

We love the smell of the garlic and herbs as it is cooking.

In the past we have done a lot of frozen food because we are exhausted and in a hurry.

But now, in about the same time, we can make a healthy and very satisfying meal.

Thank you so much!!!

I have tried your new WW Recipe Search a few times now and the results are GREAT!!!!

I am a current WW member and our leader has a closed Facebook group.

I am a big supporter of you and your blog - I tell all our new members about your recipes!!

Hello Martha! I just downloaded everything and OMG I was not expecting all the great recipes and info I got in your bundle!!

Thank you so much! I struggle on a daily trying to figure out what to make that is WW Freestyle friendly! but now I won’t have to struggle!!

I will continue reading everything you have to say! Thank you!

Martha - I am making your Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli as I type this... and it smells wonderful. I am also making the Cauliflower Rice to serve with it.

I love these recipes, most are pretty easy to prepare and are healthy meals for my DH and myself. Thank you for your 'Slow Cooker' recipes.

Hi Martha, Thank you for your 28-Day Smart Start Challenge. I am starting to do the challenges and they are great! I really find it helps me to focus on my weight loss journey. I go to my local WW Wellness Studio and my leader is fantastic!

I'm really looking forward to trying Trisha Yearwood's Orzo Salad recipe.

I like orzo but have only used it in soup. This salad looks delicious.

Thanks for all the recipes and points info you provide - it helps make cooking and meals a lot easier and very tasty!!

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!

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!

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.

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, don't know if this email will get to you but I hope so.

I am helping my son with his weight loss plan and feel really discouraged lots of days.

Your email with the subject "you are capable" came at a very good time.

Thanks for your encouragement and advice. I know we can do this!

Hi Martha - I appreciate all your emails, it's like having a personal trainer for weight loss. I have lost weight a number of times overs the years. By saying that, you understand that I lost the pounds only to find them again, plus more.

In my mind, I know the value of healthy eating. In my heart, I love to eat all types of food, as well as try new recipes.

Planning is the best way to stay on track. I can do this, one meal at a time. I appreciate the great reminders in all your emails.

Thank you!

Dear Martha - I tried your Creamy Italian Crockpot Chicken recipe and it was a BIG success with my family.

I served it over cooked rice and mixed veggies.

Keep sending your delicious recipes.

Hi Martha! This is Gloria. I absolutely love your blog! I always look forward to reading it and trying your recipes. So much fun! So informative! So helpful! So interesting!

Thank you Martha - you are a blessing in my life and on my weight loss journey! God bless you richly!

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.

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.

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 - My biggest a-ha moment was when I joined your 28-Day Smart Start Weight Loss Challenge.

It helped me look at life and weight loss realistically!

Martha, I just wanted you to know that I'm sharing this with my sister.

I love all the information and recipes that you are sharing on your site and in your emails.

Thank you for your time and experience along the way!

Hi Martha, Thank you for all the help and encouragement.

I love your recipes!

I just the made the broccoli cheese soup today and tomorrow I'm making your chicken salad.

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 made your 5-ingredient chicken parmesan for dinner last night and it was AMAZING!!! My husband loved it as much (maybe more) as me!!

I used FF Ricotta and think that may have brought the SP value down even more. Wish I knew how to calculate that.

Thank you for another great recipe. Making this for the family over the holidays.

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!

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!!

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!!

Martha - I really love getting recipe and meal ideas from you.

Thank you so much for your time.

I'm no chef, so I need all the help I can get!

Martha - I have no idea how I managed to get onto your site - but I am sooooo glad it happened! I love it!!

And I appreciate so much what you are doing. Thank you so very much.

I. Love. This!!

I'm going to make Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats with a SP value of 5 for 2 halves.

I'm also sharing this site with all 4 of my WW meetings.

Thank you so much!!

I love your WW recipe search!

I can't wait to find some new Instant Pot recipes.

My son wants me to try the Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala from Slender Kitchen first!

Hi Martha - Thank you so much for the weekly meal planning ideas. I am really in appreciation of all your notes on eating better. To date I have lost 22.5 pounds - Woo Hoo!!!!

Martha, Thank you so much for the information you sent yesterday. I really needed it!

I'm sure you don't realize all the good that you do, but it really is invaluable and I wanted to thank you.

Thank you Martha!

These words of encouragement were just what I needed to hear and the best by far!!

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!!

I've been dieting on and off most of my life and have only increased in weight.

Your newsletter to be yourself will be the key for me, at 70, to lose this weight. Pills, fad diets, 5 times at Weight Watchers, bariatric surgery did not work for me.

I will now figure out the healthiest way to lose weight using those tips in your newsletter.

For the first time in a long while I feel I will be successful. Thank you!!

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!

Must say... grew up in Flushing, Queens, New York and Jean Nidetch was my very first "lecturer." It was in some obscure building near Queens College... that was the 60's and yet her elegant presence and big blonde hair is still with me today!

Loved your quote today! As we grow into the Oprah World of today - LOVE the new program. 100 lbs. down and maintaining right now with 40 to go!

Your site ROCKS!

Martha - Thank you so much for your wonderful recipe ideas.

I always like trying something new and look forward to hearing from you.

Your good recipes help me and my weight loss. Have a good week!

I wanted to let you know that your Weight Watchers recipe search tool is amazing! Thank you so much for it Martha! Since it's summer break from school, my boys (there are 5 of them) and I have a them for each week day with Monday being muffin Monday. That's why I'm excited to make the skinny banana oatmeal muffins.

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, thank you so much for your recipes and helpful WW points!

You are very helpful to me on my weight loss journey.

Hello Martha,

I'm really enjoying printing and making some of your slow cooker recipes. I've been faithful for 3 weeks with healthy eating and exercising and am pleased to say that I have lost 6 lbs!

I feel great and am encouraged to continue this better way of life. Thanks for all your help too!

Martha - you are saving my life!!! I have been a member of WW for 2 years, pretty much understand the program, but was having problems coming up with recipes. My progress has been slower than most. Thank you!!

Hi Martha - Just love your inspiring and encouraging words. I am just a few pounds away from my goal weight again, but it is such an ongoing battle and I find your e-books and email newsletters are a huge help to keep me on track!

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.

Martha - Thank you for your ever-so-helpful recipes. You are an excellent resource to help our getting back to healthy eating. God bless.

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.

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

Thank you so much for your encouragement!

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.

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!

Martha - You have helped me lose 20 pounds and you are an important part of my life. Thank you for all you have done!

Hello Martha - I find your emails encouraging. It hasn't even been a full week yet that I've been following WW, but I am feeling better already. Your recipes are excellent! I love to cook, but I hate to bake - my grandchildren love sweets, so I can practice on them. LOL!! I really find your blog and recipes so helpful!

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!

Not only are the recipes great, but your chatty emails are like hearing from a good friend... Thank you!

Also and absolutely not lastly, the motivational quotes at the beginning of your emails are very important to me. Maybe a tad bit more important than the recipes... I save all of them.

Martha, I have been a Weight Watcher for at least 40 years. It is always my "go to" when weight creeps up.

I am a lifetime member, but I want to say that your soup recipes while on FreeStyle have opened my mind to so many possibilities and choices. I make soup and freeze it in individual portions - so easy and I always have something satisfying available.

My thin husband has not noticed how often we enjoy soup. Thank you. I'm so encouraged to get new ideas!

Martha, I just can't tell you how helpful you are!

Keep up the great work, please!!

Hi Martha, I absolutely love your ideas and recipes. Everything tastes so good and I have been so much happier now that everyone in my household doesn't have to feel deprived because I'm watching my weight. I did just discover the beauty of the instant pot, so any and all of your ideas are welcome. Thank you!

Martha - I love getting your menus, recipes, thoughts, and encouragement. You are a GREAT source of practical help!

Dear Martha - I just want to thank you for what you do! I love all your recipes and you make meal planning so much easier and make it so easy to eat healthy! You have truly inspired me!

And I have emailed you twice you with questions, and as busy as you are, you have always answered me.

Keep up the good work! You are appreciated! Sincerely,

Thank you Martha. Your ebooks have allowed me to stay on program.

I've told everyone to check out your site.

Thanks!

Thank you so much Martha!

I have reached my weight goal (losing 45 pounds) and know that this is something I must do for life. Only 5 more weeks until Lifetime!

Your recipes are such a great help - thank you!!

Thank you, thank you, Martha!

Today I made your most delicious Roasted Shrimp & Broccoli recipe! We both loved it.

I have been printing out your weekly meal plan and the recipes associated with it. I clip them all together for easy access/reference.

Works out great as I can make my weekly shopping list and all the recipes are right there. No forgetting which grocery item goes with what, no confusion. Neat little bundle.

Everything I’ve tried so far has been excellent. God is good!

Thank you again!

Happy Labor Day and thank you for the great tips, recipes and encouragement. I have already used the maple/Dijon chicken slow cook recipe and it was one of the best slow cook recipes I have tried. Next up, Chicken Marsala.

Thank you again, Ms. McKinnon as I enjoy reviewing and trying these great recipes.

Hi Martha - Thanks for your continued support. I'm struggling to climb back on the WW wagon and your meal plans are a HUGE help.

Thank you Martha - I just found you and your website and I am so excited! You are the first "real" person who I feel can help me be successful on my better health journey. I look forward to your inspiration, your recipes and tips. Feeling hopeful!

Thank you Martha for all the delicious looking recipes! I have only been back on Weight Watchers for a week today! I am having a hard time getting in all my points that count (if you can believe that).

I am looking forward to trying some of these recipes! They look delicious. I also enjoy getting your emails.

Thank you so much for doing this!

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!

I just ordered your 28-day challenge. I've tried Weight Watchers numerous times, but I feel like at this point I don't want the pressure of having to weigh in. Reading this felt like a friend was sitting down with me, helping me to really assess what I'm thinking and feeling.

I've already started by deciding that I don't need sugar in my life. It is a huge trigger. I have to have a little measure of success if not through a scale, though in the end I do want to lose weight.

I'm ready to make the lasting changes, and I want to be gentle enough on myself that I don't give up. Not seeing numbers on the scale go down fast is really discouraging.

I've already thought about making soups, I do carry snacks but not routinely enough-I work nights at a labor intense job, so that is really important. There is always food out at the locations I clean. I try to always have a water bottle with me.

I'm starting to have some health issues that are making me look at different types of exercise than what I've done in the past (arthritic hip, back problems). I just don't want to keep doing the same things and find myself getting worse as time goes on.

Thanks, this little book has great ideas and I plan to implement them, especially the journaling. I know that does help. You have to find the problem to find solutions. Just wanted to share and realize I probably would benefit from a buddy doing this with me! I feel encouraged.

I love your recipe for skinny broccoli salad! I have some in my fridge right now. I've made it 3 times already.

The grapes add a nice, sweet touch. I like to add a little more Greek yogurt and pack of Equal.

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 so much for this great WW recipe search tool!

I have just discovered how filling baked oatmeal is for breakfast and found a recipe for chocolate cherry oatmeal bites that sound scrumptious!

Hi Martha - I am loving your recipes. As a WW "Lifer" who has jumped the wagon too many times, they are really helping me (and my hubby) get back on track. Thanks so much!

Hi Martha - Just wanted to drop by and say thank you for helping me lose weight!

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!

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!

Thank you for all your recipes. I have tried so many and they are all delicious.

I am enjoying Weight Watchers more now, than ever before. Everyday I have something different to eat!

Hi Martha! I ordered your Slow Cook Yourself Slim Ultimate Bundle and have loved using all the recipes. I have also enjoyed the emails to encourage me to keep going 🙂

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!

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!!

Thank you Martha! I've been a member of Weight Watchers since last June and have lost 35 pounds.

I was so excited to find your website and WW friendly cookbooks. I was really getting tired of eating the same things every day!

Thank you for helping those of us who want to lose weight!!

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!!!!

Martha - I always love and appreciate all of your recipes. They are awesome. Up to 29 lbs. lost on Weight Watchers since February - I've never felt better. I cherish your recipes! Thank you.

Martha... I love your website and facebook page. Thank you for such wonderful information. I have lost 24 pounds (and kept it off) since October 2016. I am jumpstarting my WW again, but without the meetings and without the app. I need to pretty much follow the program the rest of my life and your website is helping me tremendously. Thank you!!

Hi Martha! I just want you to know how thankful I am that you are on a mission. You bring hope and encouragement as you make a difference in people's lives. Peace to you!

Good morning Martha. We tried your recipe for slow cooker braised chicken and vegetables this weekend and it was amazing!

The chicken was juicy, tender and very well cooked. The vegetables were really good and flavorful. The only step I added to this recipe is actually roasting the chicken, so I put it in the roasting pan and roasted it for 15 minutes at 350F.

It's a definite keeper - thanks for sharing!!

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 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.

Hi Martha - I tried the Slow Cooker Carrot Cake Oatmeal recipe. I tweaked it slightly in that I used unsweetened Vanilla Almond milk. I used a 1/4 cup of brown sugar and two stevia Sweetner packets. I baked it in a casserole dish, as opposed to the slow cooker, for 60 minutes at 325F degrees. It came out perfect, moist and delicious. I also cut it into 9 pieces instead of 8. Thank you - Warm Regards!

Martha - I actually joined WW after I started making your recipes. I'd joined Weight Watchers twice before (and tried many other diets), but I always gave up because the food choices seemed too restrictive.

After a few months of using your recipes, especially the slow-cooker ones which I can freeze in individual portions, I decided I might be able to stick with the program this time. I've lost 35 pounds so far, and a lot of that is due to having your recipes available!

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.

Martha - I appreciate you encouraging emails so much!! Thank you for your inspiration and recipes - I have several of them and both my husband and myself loved them. I started Weight Watchers about a month ago and I'm down 9 pounds - seems to be working! Thanks again!!