Testimonials

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

I've told everyone to check out your site.

Thanks!

I have been following you for some years now and admire your passion and dedication to sharing your knowledge, your recipes, your E-Books and almost daily posts.

What’s exciting is that, not only do you share lifestyle living through food, but also focus on all other aspects of well-being that nurtures the minds, the souls and hearts of all who are blessed to have had you touch their lives. Blessings!!

Martha - I so needed to hear this today!

Thank you so much for the inspiration!!

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.

Hi Martha - I lost 76 pounds 5 years ago and I have kept them off. How?? I used WW cookbooks, tracked my points on paper, I attended WW meetings, exercise to stay toned and do the best I can by staying healthy. Regular doctor visits. I stay busy. WW played a big, big role in my success. My moto in one word... Persevere. Thank you!

I can't tell you how thrilled we were with your menu posted this week! We are on vacation and in a condo for five weeks. Keeping meals simple. I made both the chicken broccoli pie and the broccoli cheese soup for the first time this week. Both were a big hit. Then last night we had your Caribbean Jerk Chicken which is a definite favorite. Made your lasagna soup last week!!! Yum!

I am so thankful I found your website and continue to try new things. I started WW March 2020 (online only) and have lost almost 30 lbs. and am at my goal! Slow and steady wins the race!!! (Just like the tortoise and the hare).

Thank you for all your encouraging emails and wonderful recipes. We've been married almost 47 years. When I first found "my friend Martha" as all my friends know you by, my husband said "you've always been a good cook but we never tried so many different things!" He loves your recipes also!!!

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!!!!

Joyce

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!

Hi Martha, Thank you so much for taking all the pain and hard work out of getting those SmartPoints figured out!

I really appreciate it!!

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!

Good morning Martha!

Just wanted to say "thank you" for all you do to help folks like me stay motivated to live a healthier life.

I am enjoying my eCookbooks and any day now will restart the 28-Day Smart Start Weight Loss Challenge. Right now I am doing the "Mindless Eating" book club.

Right now my life is challenging and am putting myself on the "back burner" but I do make the time to read your emails, these are my "Me Time" indulgence.

Thank you very much for all you do! Be well!

PS: two ideas for you: 1. an ebook of easy meals for Seniors. 2. an ebook of a very simple, starter yoga.

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

Martha, Thank you for sharing profound wisdom. I am a writer. I just began my career as a writer six months ago. I am working on a memoir. There will end up being two memoirs ... one about my childhood (abuse I endured at my father's hand) and one about my adulthood (how I was set up to become a victim by the way I was raised and how I overcame that victim status). I hope to be a beacon of hope to women who have struggled with abuse, both as a child and later as an adult.

Your email about change resonates with me. No one in my family ever encouraged me to develop and use my talents. It has taken me most of my adult life to get to this point. I embrace my talent and write every day with an eye toward being published. A book is a big undertaking and will take the better part of a year.

I am changing also by taking off the 70 lbs I have to lose. I have lost four of the five pounds I had gained back. I am determined to weigh 125 lbs. again and to feel really good about myself.

Thank you for your kindness; I get a lot out of your emails. I am making the sausage and peppers today. It has another hour to go before it is ready. I look forward to it. It smells yummy.

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.

Hi Martha - I made your slow cooker chicken and gravy yesterday. We all LOVED it! And, we have enough for another meal too.

Thank you!

I love to tell people about your recipes Martha!!!!

We really appreciate them A LOT!!

Hi Martha, I bought your Slow Cooker eBook Bundle today for $29 and some change.

I have been skimming through them and it comes to me just how much work you have put into this and just what a bargain I got!!

I want to thank you for all you do and I am excited to begin your 28-Day Smart Start - Day 1 is tomorrow!

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, I'm so glad there are people like you out there!! I'm a newbie to WW and you certainly make this journey easier with your wealth of information and tasty recipes!!!

Thanks bunches - Stay well!

Thank you for taking the time, each week, to make a meal plan. It makes it easy to follow and plan for the coming week, if you like. I use many of your recipes and I do plan weekly.

I made one of your slow cooker recipes this week, Ratatouille. My husband and I absolutely loved it !!! I will be making this one again. It does take a bit of prep time but is absolutely worth it in the end. I am a slow cooker lover, like you, and I don't work.

Have a Blessed week and keep up the great work. God Bless

Martha,

My family loves your version of Pasta Fagioli, so much that they sing for it! We always make at least a double batch so we can share with my in-laws too. Makes great leftovers.

Thank you!

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 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!

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!

Hi Martha - I made your chicken noodle casserole and all I have to say is - amazing! You cannot tell it's low in fat and calories and everyone loved it!! Thank you for keeping us healthy in these current affairs. Remember to stay healthy and happy!

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, 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.

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.

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!

Dear Martha,

Best wishes to you for a wonderful Christmas and a rewarding New Year. I have enjoyed your site throughout the year and have been inspired to lose 15 lbs. following your lead. You provide a great service to all who are looking to follow a more healthy diet.

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.

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, 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!

Martha, you are AWESOME! Thanks for your ongoing encouragement and advice. It really makes a difference!

Thanks, Martha. I do love your blog. I've been at goal for 11 years using the old Core program and then Simply Filling so I'm glad to see WW back to endorsing what I call "real food" in the new Purple thread. I still go to meetings once a week but usually only share about the healthy habits and more mental s tragedies of the program.

Your blog often lifts me up to take on all of my life mindset not just the food part.

XOXO!!

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 - 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!

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 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 am trying to hard to get rid of this weight. This site with encouraging words and recipes has been a true help. Thank you!

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!

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!

Hi Martha,

The things you send to me are very helpful in my trying to maintain my weight as I have been a WW Lifetimer for a number of years. Truthfully I find it harder to maintain than to actually lose weight. However the recipes and the tips are a big help as we all know it's easy to get stuck in a rut.

Thank you for all of the advice you offer. Happy New Year!

Martha - I love your recipes, tips and advice.

I will be mentioning you at my WW meeting and have already referred you to a few friends who like to try new healthy 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 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!

Hi Martha - I've been enjoying your recipes, especially the slow cooker ones!

I too am a WW girl - for many years now. I have kept my weight off within a few pounds!

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!

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!

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!

Hi Martha: I have been following you for quite a while. Last year I lost 30 lbs and one of your tips really helped me. Eating Soup!! I have soup most days for one meal. I have tried many of yours and they are in my rotation.

The meal planning is a big thing too. I need to have something healthy ready to pop in the microwave, and of course the slow cooker. I made your teriyaki chicken yesterday. So good. You really can cook yourself slim!!

Thank you so much for helping so many of us.

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.

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

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

Dear Martha,

I've come to conclusion you are absolutely right about losing weight your way. I stopped the merry-go-round 2 years ago. I still cook from your recipes and enjoy smaller portions. Even have little cheats just to stay sane. Luv your e-mails!

Thanks Martha, this site has been a big help to me. I've lost 32 lbs so far in 7 months, but I am at a stalled place not, so I think this will get me back on track. Not sure how much more I want to lose, but I definitely feel better and "look" better (at least thats what my family tells me)!

Martha... This is amazing!!!!

I found a great recipe for Shepherds Pie in seconds using your new WW Recipe Search Engine!!

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.

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!

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

Thank you so much for sharing your weaknesses Martha!

Those are my weaknesses as well.

Martha, Thanks for the support you continue to give us. Coming off of a struggle filled summer, this weeks quote is just perfect. Thank you!

Dear Martha,

Happy a Monday to you! I'm doing well, got a great report on my Cholesterol during my Wellness Visit. So excited. I'm down 38lbs and only a few more to go to be Lifetime.

I have passed your emails to several friends and family. Some are on WW, others just want to lose and get motivated.

I find your emails so inspirational I just had to share. I hope they feel the same and sign up.

Have a great week. And many thanks!

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 - Just wanted to let you know that I have lost 3 more pounds and I still have 50 more to go. I really love all your recipes. Thank you!

Hi Martha, I can't tell you how excited I am to have found you and your website. I've been dieting since I was 12 (am now 74) and you know the struggle it can be.

At this point, after years of trial and error, including WW, I am combining whole food/plant based with anti-inflammatory and Mediterranean diets. My daughter is doing WW, so your recipes and meal plans will be a welcome help. I do all the cooking and it really gets to be a chore. But having meal plans and recipes (I can't cook without them) are exactly what I need. I'm still working 2 and a half days a week and get tired. I can't thank you enough for all the help I know you are going to give me!

Peace and Love

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.

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 love reading your emails Martha.

Especially the one today which helped me so much.

Thank you!

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.

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.

Honey, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart! Everything I have tried is just great - thank you again. You are going to turn me into a new person, body-wise! I thought maybe it was too late for me, but it's not. I am 69 years old and I can keep up the good work. Thank you and have a great day!

Martha - I just wanted to say thanks a million! My husband has lost 13 lbs. in 3 weeks and I have lost 11.

I must lose weight for my knees, heart and overall health. Thank you for your inspiration.

To our good health!

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!!!!

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

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

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!

Martha - thank you so much for all the recipes and advice you send... your encouragement is awesome!

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 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, 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 emailed you a couple of weeks ago to tell you how much my husband and I enjoyed the Impossible Easy Taco Pie and I also said I would be trying the Chicken & broccoli one. Well… we liked that one even more. That was delicious and once again it makes enough for 2 nights and maybe lunch for 1 of us.

In our house if you are the one cleaning up the kitchen you can wrap up the last bit and disguise it (ie: mislabel it ) so you can have it for lunch the next day. ? I would label it green beans and he would label it liver. Just thought I would let you know once again that we definitely have 2 keepers that will go on the rotation. Keep them coming!!

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 - bless your heart for all the work it must have taken to update the SmartPoints in your ebooks to the new Freestyle points. I had ordered your original bundle and have made good use of it. Having been on the PP plan, I didn't like the look the new SP when it rolled out, but decided to rejoin this morning to see what the new program would bring.

I was worried about how this update would affect your ebooks but here you are, just hours later, getting me up to date and right on track. I've downloaded the updated points so that all I have to do now is check the original recipe - I have them all in their own binder - then go to the download and update the points! Brilliant!!

Thank you for all you do to help me stay on track - only 20 lbs. to go!

Martha, I started Weight Watchers in 1971 in Chicago and became both LifeTime and lifer along the way. I've tried all the programs, done meetings and online.

Somehow, seeing your daily messages keeps me feeling accountable for one more day. Even the repetitive messages serve an important purpose.

Thank you for being there.

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!!

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!!

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!

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!

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 read every email top to bottom - I am totally enjoying what you send. I have found your information to be very very helpful on my weight loss journey.

Down 10 lbs since I started about mid December - just before Christmas.

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 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.

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!

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!

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 ¼ 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!

Hi Martha, I made the Skinny Slow Cooker Chicken Puttanesca cooked on HIGH for 4 hours. The aroma was swoon worthy and reminded me of an Italian restaurant my husband and I used to frequent. The texture and juiciness of the chicken was outrageous and all the flavors from ingredients melded beautifully. I'm 100% Italian and this dish is definitely authentic fare. This recipe is going into my rotation file, so delicious and my husband loved it just as much a I did. Keep them coming.

Thank you Martha for posting some of your favorite recipes on here for the slow cooker.

I am 73 and really trying to follow Weight Watchers. You are a God send!

I also like that you show side dishes or suggestions on what to serve with the dish.

I look forward to your emails very much!

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!

I cannot begin to tell you how much I love getting your recipes! Just got invited to a party in a few weeks and will use several of your cookie recipes, especially the molasses cookies. Look forward every day to see what you post. 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.

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

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