Testimonials

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

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

Thank you Martha!

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

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.

Hi Martha! I, too, am a Lifetime Member of WW, and I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your research and your generous sharing of it all. Not just the recipes, but most specifically IF (intermittent fasting) – my sister has been doing it since October and has had fabulous results. I love that you include it with your findings, as well!

It's summertime and we live on a lake – lots of parties and activities going on thru the late Fall. Blessed to live here, for sure – and food and drink bring up challenges quite often!!! I’ve learned to bring a big old bowl of fresh fruit and thin my wine by half by adding diet 7 up! Silly, but it helps. Would help more to not drink at all, but I am not there yet!!

Anyway, I hope you get this – and I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!

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 your sincere, informative emails and opening yourself up and sharing your personal story with strangers.

I rarely correspond but read every word of your emails and find them so inspirational. I share similar struggles with you and most of your readers around balancing life and love of food with moderation, and desire for good health and weight loss.

I wish I lived nearby so I could attend your yoga classes and get to know you in person. You have such a balanced perspective.

Thank you for continuing to reach out. I have quite a few pounds to lose and find the magnitude of the work ahead of me overwhelming some days, so having messages of inspiration from you in a world full of fast food commercials and temptations everywhere, is really appreciated!

Have a wonderful day and continue doing the great things you are doing - as they benefit so many people!

Martha, I would like to thank you for all you do. I use all your recipes and I am really excited to tell you I have dropped 3 sizes. Wishing you and your family and blessed and Happy New Year!

Martha - I look forward to your frequent communications and have been inspired to lose 12 lbs. so far, I have another 10 lbs. to go. The recipes, especially for slow cookers, have inspired me to plan meals which are delicious and healthy, avoiding impulsive choices.

Thanks again for your efforts to provide options for weight loss and lifestyle changes.

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!

Hi Martha - Just a quick note to say Thank You for the awesome recipes. I made the WW Baked Chicken Parmesan. I cut in half for the two of us - Perfect!

My husband is really not a tomato and basil guy, but he really like this. It was quick and easy too. Thanks again!

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

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!

Martha, I can't say thank you enough to you! You have inspired me so much with your daily inspirations and e-mails. I was finally able to start back to WW in mid January after having my he double knee surgery and gaining 10 lbs. I am a lifetime member but need to get this weight off. I started to make your soups and helps sooo much.

Today I made your broccoli cheese soup and I found a recipe for vegetable beef soup with barley for 1 point on the purple plan. I put two servings in a container and the rest goes in the freezer. This way I can have it when I don't want to cook and won't feel guilty about it. I'll probably will be making your southwest chicken soup tomorrow. Can’t wait. Oh by the way your broccoli cheese soup is outstanding. Love it!!

Since I started back to WW, I've lost 3-1/2 lbs and 4-1/2 inches. I write daily in my success planner and that really helps me. Thanks again Martha, don't stop, keep them coming!

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!

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!

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.

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 - I am doing great, tracking everything and losing weight. Thank you for these wonderful emails, I get so much out of the info you share. Keep up the good work.

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 - 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'm so thankful for you and your emails. I've been a WW Lifetime Member at goal since 1992. I even went 10-15 pounds lower because it's still in the healthy WW range. Maintenance sure does take a lifetime. Have a blessed day!

Martha - I appreciate your email with opportunities to expand my weight loss endeavors, but I am a loyal WW member and have been successful with regular loss. I intend to use the tools and books available at the workshops through WW.

I have purchased your Slow Cooker, Rotisserie Chicken and the Favorite Skinny Dips compilation that was offered and am very happy with those recipes. And I'm so happy to have watched and listened to your videos which are very helpful. You provide great guidance for weight loss with the SmartPoints calculated for me. Thanks!

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!

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!

OMG Martha... just read the email you sent about "getting back to eating healthy... and getting depressed about getting on track...." that is where I am right now!

Well, I am working on getting back to the mindset I had when I started WW. I know I can do this.... so my strength is in "perseverance". I know that I can do this.

Just wanted to let you know your words of wisdom are terrific.... and I appreciate your continuing support with inspiring quotes and great advice.

Your meal plans are invaluable... especially when we get frustrated and need continued encouragement.

Please keep up your inspiring work... there are many of us who rely and appreciate it!

N.... a faithful reader!!!!

Thank you, Martha.

You are an amazing inspiration and your emails are such a motivation for me!!

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!

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.

Martha - I absolutely love your emails, thank you!! You were exactly the motivation I needed today. Thank you!

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.

Thanks Martha for all the meal planning and great menus. I am not even on Weight Watchers but love the information you send me. Thanks again!

Hello Martha - I've made your Cheeseburger Casserole and Meatloaf and both were so yummy. We loved them both so much, I'll definitely be making them again soon!

Looking forward to trying some other recipes soon. Thanks a bunch!!

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!

Thank you for all the helpful information!

I love food, I know it is a source of comfort to me and even an easy friend when you live alone.

I want peace with food and to be able to enjoy it but not make it an obsession or a cause for failure.

Thanks again for all your help, you have been down same the road!

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.

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 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, You do a great job!

I've been a Weight Watchers member off an on for many years and I find your recipes very handy and delicious - you're a great help!!

Hi Martha - I just wanted you to know that I bought your Month of Weight Watchers Friendly Meal Plans this morning and two hours later I made the frittata, which was delicious!!

This is just what I've been needing.

We tried Blue Apron, but they are high calorie. Your idea for this is fabulous!

I'll definitely tell my meetings about you.

I love reading your emails Martha.

Especially the one today which helped me so much.

Thank you!

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!

Dear Martha - I love your uplifting and inspirational attitude. Today was especially good for me. I'm a WW Lifetime Member since 1972 and your website helps me keep focused. Keep up the good work!

Hello Martha,

I just want to thank you for your amazing information and help. I hope you know how much you help so many people which is truly a blessing. Your recipes and information are incredibly helpful to me, so again Texas size thank you for the wonderful work you and your help to me. Your 28-Day Challenge is a great short-term goal to start building some weight loss momentum and you make it easy to do that.

God Bless you!!!

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 - 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.

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

I've told everyone to check out your site.

Thanks!

Martha - all of your recipes I have tried have been great. My husband even likes them, which is always a plus! Keep up the good work.

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!

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!!

Martha - I have all your cookbooks, am a member of Weight Watchers and have lost 15.8 lbs. so far using predominantly your recipes and the WW SmartPoints system.

Your recipes are so good that I forget they are created to be healthy; they simply taste like they were created to be delicious without regard to sodium/carbs/fats and such.

You are a gifted and spectacular creator of recipes and inspirational blogger. I have much gratitude in my heart for you and all the work you do on our behalf. Thank you so very much!

Hi Martha - Thank you very much for all your helpful emails.

I have tried your Broccoli Salad with Grapes and it was Awesome!!

Thank you Martha! I have failed at this walk so many times before. I certainly needed this pep talk today.

I am starting your 28-Day Smart Start Challenge today and can't wait!

Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

Hi Martha - I get ideas from recipes and always end up doing my own thing. But I love making food in large batches, cooking one full day a week. I then freeze some and when I have nothing in the refrigerator, I head to the freezer.

Thank you so much!

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!

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!!

Martha - I brought the lightened version of the Orzo Salad to my vegetarian book club. The member who always has amazing dishes to share immediately emailed me for the recipe. I love being able to share good food with friends; that makes this really feel like a lifestyle change rather than a diet. This share was a total success. Thank you!

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 - Thank you so much for your helpful tips. I'm finally taking the steps to lose the unhealthy weight that has been an issue for 20+ years!

All the tips from your newsletters are invaluable. Again, Thank You!!

Hi Martha - I love your recipes and your site. I am a Weight Watchers Lifetime Member and have kept over 134 pounds off for 11 years, for which I am proud. Slow and easy does win the race, so that makes me a turtle too. The slow I lost the weight, the longer I kept it off and am still doing it.

I exercise 3 days a week (even with lots of health issues) and it makes my days better by doing it - and it helps keep my weight down. My WW meetings are very important to me too.

Thanks again, you look great! Proud of your accomplishments too. Have a great day!!

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!!

Hi Martha - I purchased your 28-Day Smart Start Challenge and I love it!! I don't know how to thank you.

I used to always be skinny, and then I gained 80 lbs. in a year or two. I have been doing Weight Watchers since January 10th and I have lost 20 pounds.

I am so grateful and love this program so much!! God bless and thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Hi Martha - I wanted to let you know that it feels like you are becoming a family member to me.

With that I wish you and yours a Blessed and Happy Easter!

Thank you for all you do!!

Thank you Martha! I love all the recipes and inspiration you send me!!

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!

Martha - I am so excited! I just purchased and downloaded the new "Month of Meal Plans" as well as "Comfort Food Favorites." We are having an incredible nor'easter storm here in Rhode Island at this moment, but I am going to choose something wonderful to cook for tonight (provided the power stays on!)

Once again, thank you so much!

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. I find your messages encouraging and helpful. I use MyFitnessPal and your recipes have made success so much easier. In the last 15 months I have lost 54 pounds. Thank you for the big part you have played in my success!

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 🙂

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!

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!

Wow, thank you and your brother for this great WW Recipe Search!

I am so grateful for finding your website last year. It has been such an informative, inspiring journey.

Martha - I made your spicy red lentil soup and it was the best! In fact, we have enough for tomorrow night too!!

Thank you so much - we'll be sure to save this recipe for another soup day.

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!

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

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.

I know you are very busy, but I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your encouraging emails. I am really inspired again to eat healthy and lose some weight.

I love your 28-Day Challenge and all your recipes, tips and hints. My husband loves everything we have tried so far.

A big thank you!!

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!!!

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

Hi Martha - Things are going well! I am not new to WW - I have been in the program off and on over the years and have been successful. I reached my goal and became a lifetime member, but in the past couple of years, a few - thankfully not too many -- pounds reappeared. And, my husband needed to lose weight too.

I bought your bundle of books that includes the slow cooker recipes. I have to say that the cookbooks and recipes have been a godsend. While it takes effort to buy ingredients and get things cooking, the foods are delicious and make my life so much easier!

BTW - I am on the 28-Day Challenge. Some of the advice I knew to do already, but there are some great ideas I am incorporating into my lifestyle!

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,
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!

Hi Martha - I made your Chicken Gnocchi Soup for dinner tonight and my family loved it!! Thank you so much!

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!

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!

Hi Martha,

I pray you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest New Year.

I would not have lost 61 pounds this year without you and your recipes. I started WW on January 15th, 2018. You inspired me all year long and your recipes have been so delicious for both my husband and me that we have both been successful in our attempts to lose weight this year.

I use a lot of your slow cooker recipes and they are delicious. So THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!!

Hi Martha, I am sooooo excited because yesterday, in just 15 minutes, I had two crockpots going and two delicious meals ready for suppers this week!

I have always loved your recipes and have followed you for a long time, but having these crockpot recipes all in one place is fantastic! Love them!!

Thank you, Martha, for your dedication and compassion for guiding us as we journey weight loss. I've not been successful in the past but am always encouraged by your kind words. Many blessings to you.

Martha - I just love all of your advice.

I am about a week into your 28-Day Smart Start Challenge and learning a lot about the importance of small changes.

Thank you for making a difference in my life!

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.

I love the new WW recipe search tool and your recipes.

Thank you so much!!

Thank you so much Martha for reaching out and helping me to get a turkey so perfect. Sounds easy and great.

You have no idea what this means to me! I have been going through a lot and now I am a happy camper.

Thank you. Will let you know how it works out.

Hi Martha - I ordered your bundle of cookbooks and really like all the recipes. Thank you for taking the time to calculate all ingredients, points, etc. and having them available for those of us who are health conscious. They are immensely helpful in meal planning!

Good morning Martha - Thank you so very much for getting back to me and giving me solutions. You are amazingly dedicated to your followers and to a lifestyle that focuses on educating us in promoting a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable.

You are my primary resource to maintain healthy eating and your Recipe Search is invaluable. Thank you Martha, for sharing your passion with us all!

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!

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

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!!

Martha - Thank you soooooo much! I have printed out all your recipes and I'm going to Staples to have them bound into books. I really appreciate you doing this for me.

Thank you again! I just LOVE reading all of your emails. I'm just soooo excited!!

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!