I’m loving this January vlog❤ it’s been a tough month for me- having lost my mom in January many years ago, plus missing my adult sons who live in different states and don’t always visit for Christmas. I get sappy nostalgic putting Christmas away. But I’m feeling such JOY this year! Got out in the yard with my dog this morning -- can’t walk much; we’ve been iced in since jan5 and it was 10 degrees this morning! I read Mark 11 about Jesus being hungry and wanted figs, so I ate 3 dried Smyrna figs and a couple Brazil nuts!….feeling close to Him today❤ and invigorated.
Hi Hilary! Faithful follower, but rare commenter here. Sugar/unhealthy eating habits have been a real stronghold for me. I am doing the no sugar challenge this month and am following your lead. I feel sugar’s grip slowly releasing some. I’ve also started intermittent fasting and am feeling better than I have in a long time. Thank you for the videos and encouragement!
Yes, the goopy nature of English muffin batter is what makes it an English muffin instead of a dinner roll. I have many years of trial and error English muffins behind me and I have found the messier the batter the better the texture. If it behaves like bread dough it will rise like bread dough. I make crumpets too and that batter is even wetter, approaching pancake batter. But the yeast makes those awesome pockets that don't collapse and hold little puddles of butter... and now I want English muffins! 😋
The no sugar month is going great for me! After the first 2-3 days, all my cravings and headaches were gone. Now I can look at sweets and easily pass them by. I feel more in control and "lighter" on the inside. Thanks for setting a great example that we can follow!
I’m doing a low sugar month, not a no sugar month as I’m trying to change some eating habits for good. It’s been good actually. Better than expected. I’ve been having one or 2 Hershey kisses or 1 homemade cookie in the evening if I feel like something sweet. Moderation is what I’m working on!
So good to see your face today, my friend. We don’t eat sugar in general anyway, but I do think you’re right- winter time sun makes SUCH a difference. Even when it’s cold. ESPECIALLY when it’s cold.
We remodeled our garage in 2022. It cost us $7,000. My husband did most of the work. We spent $1,500 on insulation. We had a company come out. They got every crack. We live in a cold climate also and we are able to heat the garage with two space heaters. My husband took out our garage doors and added a door and two window windows. I’m very glad that he did that. Best of luck on the remodel. It is totally worth it and you will love it. Also with the new square footage definitely increased our home value.
I make sourdough English muffins and do cook them in a cast iron skillet on the top of the stove to brown them. But I've found that I can get the inside done thorough when I pop them in the oven at 350 for an additional 10-12 min on a cookie sheet. My recipe doesn't call for this, I just figured it out because I didn't like a doughy center.
What great memories for the kids to have many years from now, your tea times 😊 they will reminisce about these times when they're much older. We're doing the no sugar, it's been good, easier than I thought. Don't get me wrong, I've had a few cravings, but we ate so poorly for like a month, that I was so sick of sugar so maybe that's what is making it tolerable. My stomach definitely feels better!!
The English muffin saga continues! I like the fanny farmer recipe but it’s not sourdough. I bet your afternoon walks are lovely in the golden hour. I’m a long distance trail runner. I need the outside no matter the temp or weather here in Maine. Big hugs to you! ❤❤❤
Nice out side walk!! Enjoy!! No sugar is going okay, I have started this 3 years back after you have done the first time( got inspired by your video, thank you 🙏🏼) Would you mind please sharing how you sweeten your homemade granola that you made for yourself . Thank you
I was so.glad when I first heard you talk about the no sugar January but guess I thought it would be more involved and talked about. I probably am at a much worse state health wise and hoped for more involvement and support, nobody's problem but my own. Hilary you have such strong will as do many of your followers. I've been following since before Lara was born and you had old channel name. The growth and change I've watched you go through in leaps and bounds. You are a highly driven woman with a strong will. I've gone back and watched older videos for inspiration. I don't know why it's so much more difficult for me than what it should be. My health is very poor and I need this to work for me. Thank you for doing three videos a week in January.
Hi Hilary, I’m doing the no sugar challenge for the month of January. Just veggies, berries, avocado, nuts, seeds, meat, fish and eggs. I’m trying to heal my skin (acne) and many other things. I plan on eating this way for life. Up until now I’ve been a huge binge eater - lovvveeee my sugar but it’s killing me. It’s going well so far. Yesterday I made a chia seed pudding and it killed my sugar cravings!!! God bless you ❤
Hello from KY 👋 Me and hubby are both on the No Sugar January! This is our second year to do it. We do a weigh-in on Saturdays just to see what changes occur. So far, we've both lost 2 pounds 🥳 but we feel so much lighter. Not heavy feeling if that makes any sense. Thanks again for your videos, always good to see you!! ❤
I used to be a big sweetener person. Sugar in my coffee, on cereal. Buying all the sweet coffee drinks at Starbucks, but one day I just stopped. I was so looking forward to the fall PSL at Starbucks since it was one of my favorites! Had my first sip of it and just thought, ugh, this is too sweet! I still like honey in my hot tea, but that is about it. No more added sugar. I have been wanting to get outside for walks, but the wind-chill has been too much even for a quick run to get the mail, lol!!
I’m doing pretty good with no sugar January. I did have one very thin slice of homemade pumpkin bread. One of our Pastors and his wife dropped by on New Year’s Day and gifted it to us and had a prayer time with us. I wanted to be able to truthfully tell her it was delicious and I enjoyed it. I froze the rest of it.
Absolutely agree on the afternoon walks. I do the same around 4pm. just to get a bit of fresh air and few rays of that last bit of sun, . Reminds me of how I try to accomplish my goal of 3 MI a day. I will actually break up the 3MI into two sets. Sometimes, walking half on treadmill and the other half outside. splitting the time up in the day.
I’ve been faithful with Sugar Fast this whole month! It’s been easier than I thought. I still have honey in my tea and some fruit. I also made these wonderful PB, Cacao, Coconut Oil, vanilla, honey PB cups you keep in freezer and that’s just perfect. My MIL made our family of four her homemade cinnamon rolls and brought them over last night. We only get them maybe 2x a year. I thought about it and am going to enjoy one this morning after my work out. It’s a special treat and then I will continue on sugar fast until Valentines. I’m really enjoying it! ❤
@@lauramitchell6725yes. They are from my NP Dr. ONVO CHOCOLATE CUPS INGREDIENTS ½ cup organic unrefined coconut oil ½ cup high quality cocoa powder ½ cup nut or seed butter (i.e., peanut butter) ¼ cup raw honey ½ tsp vanilla INSTRUCTIONS 1. Melt the coconut oil on the stove over low heat; blend all the ingredients to the pan while it’s warm-makes it easy to mix. 2. Pour the chocolate mix into paper-lined mini-muffin tins. 3. Chill for at least 30 minutes or freeze for 10 minutes. 4. Makes about 15-20 pieces. Store in sealed container in the fridge or freezer depending on your personal preference for hardness-I keep them in the freezer).
Hi Hilary! Loved seeing your ingredient grocery haul. Will definitely be following along with your English muffin journey lol. Would love to hear when you find a recipe that works!
Thanks for the video!! Never heard of nettle tea- they are the worst invasive weed on our property and hurt like heck 😂😂 I think it’s so awesome that you walk outside!! I will have to try that when it’s not wicked cold here 😁
Hilary, I just love your vlogs. And, I've got to tell you upfront, that is my favorite dress you wear. Absolutely love the colors and print. The soup looked so good and the English muffins were beautiful. Finn is so adorable. Are you warming up to him, lol? Great video. Thank you so much. xoxTXDeb
It doesn’t seem to bother you that you don’t receive a timely notification as to whether or not you are having dinner club. That lack of organization would make me quit the club.
I have found out that while doing a no added sugar diet, I have to watch out not to consume more than normal amounts of carbs like breast, rice and pasta and also be careful with natural sugary foods like dates and other fruits. I try to increase the amount of healthy fats ,like avocados, and proteins to keep satiated.
Lovely video as always. I use Farmhouse on Boone sourdough recipe in cast iron skillet then into the oven to finish baking the insides. No sugar here too, going easier for me this year too. I grow nettles just for the tea and harvest with dish washing gloves, thanks for the idea of drinking it chilled👍
Our Gabled Home has a great sourdough recipe in my opinion. it too is a leave on counter , over night recipe. And I think they are pretty good. I also like to split ant toast in our toaster before eating them. ( I love listening for the the sizzling , cracking , popping sound as they toast.
I’m in Ontario and we have had lots of snow this year, which is nice but driving not as fun. It’s a mor normal winter this year for us. And yes, no sugar, but I was doing no sugar since about last February. I did have a little in December but back to it 😊. I don’t really miss it much.
Thanks Hilary for the vlog, i missed some days, in my no sugar month, as it 's so cold in France now, that i had honey with my herb tea, i just feel i need it , it 's ok, i will start the no sugar month after thi cold days, ( a week ) they said, after it should be better, we have -4 actually ..but very sunny, i live in the countryside so the air is hard anyway, ;)
I find when I really fill up on protein, fat, and fiber it helps tremendously to feel satisfied. Sugar for me is often just a quick “fix” for a different problem, other than hunger
At the end of your video when you were asking about “no sugar”, your complexion looked amazing! I am re-watching your no sugar video and will join you. My husband and I are doing the Glucose Goddess hacks and are in week two. The results are supposed to be amazing for your A1C. Take care. ❤️
Thank you 🥹 It’s been quite a journey… but like I said when I started, no sugar just agrees with my body so much better, plus I’ve been taking a few supplements for the past couple months that have clearly been invaluable. Just really grateful, and appreciate the kind word 💕
Yes, very interesting. Don't think I've ever heard this mentioned in previous videos and I've been a subscriber for several years. My thought was military.
I love your January blog. Shopping for a family of six must be so expensive with the price of food these days. Do you find you save money by cooking from scratch?
I am following the no sugar month. Specifically for me, I'm eating no candy, cookies, or dessert type food of any kind. So far I haven't. I am still doing my sugar free Redi Whip in my coffee every morning. This is probably my 4th or 5th year of intermittent fasting. I'm diabetic and doing this has helped bring my A1C down 7 points thus far. My doctor says my A1C now classifies me as pre-diabetic, which is great. I am hoping to lose some weight by dropping the processed sugars.
Good morning!!! Quick question, what brand bread make did you say you have? I know you said it in a recent video, and I forgot. Sorry for the repeat question. Sending gratitude for your channel, love and prayers ❤🙏🏻
Love the walks around the yard. I started doing that. Reminds me of Abram in Genesis. when GOD told him to walk the land. It’s a time to be grateful🥰🥰✝️🕊.And WOW!! Your husband was raised in Israel? Now that’s a video right there😉
I have been joining you on the no sugar month!! It has been going well. However, I am currently CRAVING chocolate ( it's that time of the month, and im peri menopause 🙃). Now I'm stuck because while I don't think a piece of chocolate here and there is terrible, I am also invested in this challenge 😅
I make a chocolate tahini dip. It’s kind of like a chocolate hazelnut spread. No refined sugar. Helps with the cravings. Tahini, just a bit of pure maple syrup, vanilla, salt, water and unsweetened cocoa.
Have you looked into dark chocolate, like 85%? It has much much less sugar than milk chocolate and, in my opinion tastes so much better. Aldi sells a Moser Roth brand of 85% cocoa dark chocolate that has 3g of sugar per bar (25g). I usually find I can only eat half a bar since it’s so rich.
I’m trying to do the no sugar month with you but I’ve hit a few hiccups. My son and I both have birthdays this month. We have had a dessert for that. I’ll start again soon and take it on into February to get my 30 days. I don’t eat that much sugar normally. A four pound bag last us for months. 😊
All the mugs of hot chocolate lined up on the counter, waiting to warm up the children when they came in was so sweet : ) Also, when you do a no sugar month, do you use any alternative sweeteners? My hubby and I both have diabetes, so EVERY month is a no sugar month, lol. We do use monk fruit, though. Blessings to you and your beautiful family
It’s a blessing for sure ☕️ I don’t really do any substitutes. I’ve tried things sweetened with monk fruit or stevia and I can only tolerate a little. The electrolytes I drink have stevia but it’s just a little amount it doesn’t seem to bother me. I think people do have different tolerances/preferences for them, but also, they can have negative aspects as well when consumed too much
I have been diabetic for 15 years. But I do eat sugar. I haven't eaten candy, desserts etc. so far this month, but I do have sugar free Redi Whip in my coffee every morning. I've been doing intermittent fasting for about 4 or 5 years. It's brought my A1C down about 7 points, back to pre-diabetic status according to my doctor.
At 7:00,I finally found an organizing solution that has worked consistently for the past couple of years. My linen closet is IDENTICAL to yours so I have the clear plastic stacking drawer units (Sterlite?) on the lower shelves so that you can see inside when you pull them open. I have also labeled them: teeth,hair,skin,first aid,soap,etc. I think the difference (in our house)is because you don’t have to (or can’t 🤭) take down a box,remove a lid then repeat in reverse, it makes us more likely to keep it organized. All that being said,yours is way cuter.😊 On an upper shelf I also put two LARGE turntables from the thrift store with cleaning supplies that I’m trying to use up,and refill hand soap,toilet paper,etc. on the other. The shelves are so high and deep,(mine come out all the way to the door trim)so it would just be a black hole otherwise. (Just in case anyone else out there wants to benefit from all of my trial and error,this has stayed organized since we moved in eight years ago)🙌🏻
Love your channel. Just a FYI might want to check into a new pork company since you like to be healthy etc. Smithfield is owned by Chinese company, no longer American owned even with processing plants in United States.
Hello wonderful video Hilary! May I ask do you always use China for every meal and my sister-in-law makes sourdough English muffins all the time but she put them in the oven just a thought.
Good morning! No I don’t, just for our Friday tea time breakfast, or other special occasions. Yes I think you can do them in the oven as well, I’ll have to try them again!
Happy Monday! What a dream to walk out your door to all that beautiful nature! 😍😍😍 A cup of hot tea and a bowl of soup after a chilly walk sounds wonderful!
Hillary, I have noticed a new, at least new to me, that top sheets aren’t used anymore. I see that you don’t use a top sheet on the boys beds…. Is that something new?
I've seen that too, especially in Europe. I think that's typical over there. I grew up using a top sheet, and we still use a top sheet. Don't see that changing for me. Lol
I do use a top sheet, mainly because it is easier to wash a set of sheets rather than wash the blanket/comforter/duvet. I guess it’s what an individual is comfortable with, to each his own.
I’m loving this January vlog❤ it’s been a tough month for me- having lost my mom in January many years ago, plus missing my adult sons who live in different states and don’t always visit for Christmas. I get sappy nostalgic putting Christmas away. But I’m feeling such JOY this year! Got out in the yard with my dog this morning -- can’t walk much; we’ve been iced in since jan5 and it was 10 degrees this morning! I read Mark 11 about Jesus being hungry and wanted figs, so I ate 3 dried Smyrna figs and a couple Brazil nuts!….feeling close to Him today❤ and invigorated.
Sorry for your loss sounds like you really love your sons 🙏❤️
@@FAMOFSIX thank you. I’m thankful that we moved 3 yrs ago to be close to my daughter!
Hi Hilary! Faithful follower, but rare commenter here. Sugar/unhealthy eating habits have been a real stronghold for me. I am doing the no sugar challenge this month and am following your lead. I feel sugar’s grip slowly releasing some. I’ve also started intermittent fasting and am feeling better than I have in a long time. Thank you for the videos and encouragement!
Yes, the goopy nature of English muffin batter is what makes it an English muffin instead of a dinner roll. I have many years of trial and error English muffins behind me and I have found the messier the batter the better the texture. If it behaves like bread dough it will rise like bread dough. I make crumpets too and that batter is even wetter, approaching pancake batter. But the yeast makes those awesome pockets that don't collapse and hold little puddles of butter... and now I want English muffins! 😋
Crumpets took me several attempts and loads of TH-cam "How To" watching but they're super fun to make. I now them them in big batches and freeze them.
The no sugar month is going great for me! After the first 2-3 days, all my cravings and headaches were gone. Now I can look at sweets and easily pass them by. I feel more in control and "lighter" on the inside. Thanks for setting a great example that we can follow!
I’m doing a low sugar month, not a no sugar month as I’m trying to change some eating habits for good. It’s been good actually. Better than expected. I’ve been having one or 2 Hershey kisses or 1 homemade cookie in the evening if I feel like something sweet. Moderation is what I’m working on!
Good for you,that’s what makes a lifestyle change last instead of a flash in the pan trend that’s too restrictive.👍
I am loving your wintering series 🤍
So good to see your face today, my friend. We don’t eat sugar in general anyway, but I do think you’re right- winter time sun makes SUCH a difference. Even when it’s cold. ESPECIALLY when it’s cold.
I’m learning that! I’m actually truly loving the feeling of the cold and then coming inside to get warm again 🤗
We remodeled our garage in 2022. It cost us $7,000. My husband did most of the work. We spent $1,500 on insulation. We had a company come out. They got every crack. We live in a cold climate also and we are able to heat the garage with two space heaters. My husband took out our garage doors and added a door and two window windows. I’m very glad that he did that. Best of luck on the remodel. It is totally worth it and you will love it. Also with the new square footage definitely increased our home value.
You are an amazing Mom. You are such a good cook, and you always are so calm.
So glad when I can start or end my day with a video from you. Thank you❤️
Thank you for being here!
Such a nice way to start this Tuesday! It’s always delightful to see a video from you, and your content never disappoints.
Aww....LOEV the cozy vibe at the end of this vlog. And oh that teepee in the snow, so sweet!
I make sourdough English muffins and do cook them in a cast iron skillet on the top of the stove to brown them. But I've found that I can get the inside done thorough when I pop them in the oven at 350 for an additional 10-12 min on a cookie sheet. My recipe doesn't call for this, I just figured it out because I didn't like a doughy center.
What great memories for the kids to have many years from now, your tea times 😊 they will reminisce about these times when they're much older. We're doing the no sugar, it's been good, easier than I thought. Don't get me wrong, I've had a few cravings, but we ate so poorly for like a month, that I was so sick of sugar so maybe that's what is making it tolerable. My stomach definitely feels better!!
The English muffin saga continues! I like the fanny farmer recipe but it’s not sourdough. I bet your afternoon walks are lovely in the golden hour. I’m a long distance trail runner. I need the outside no matter the temp or weather here in Maine. Big hugs to you! ❤❤❤
Nice out side walk!! Enjoy!!
No sugar is going okay, I have started this 3 years back after you have done the first time( got inspired by your video, thank you 🙏🏼)
Would you mind please sharing how you sweeten your homemade granola that you made for yourself . Thank you
I was so.glad when I first heard you talk about the no sugar January but guess I thought it would be more involved and talked about. I probably am at a much worse state health wise and hoped for more involvement and support, nobody's problem but my own. Hilary you have such strong will as do many of your followers. I've been following since before Lara was born and you had old channel name.
The growth and change I've watched you go through in leaps and bounds. You are a highly driven woman with a strong will. I've gone back and watched older videos for inspiration. I don't know why it's so much more difficult for me than what it should be. My health is very poor and I need this to work for me. Thank you for doing three videos a week in January.
Hi Hilary, I’m doing the no sugar challenge for the month of January. Just veggies, berries, avocado, nuts, seeds, meat, fish and eggs. I’m trying to heal my skin (acne) and many other things. I plan on eating this way for life. Up until now I’ve been a huge binge eater - lovvveeee my sugar but it’s killing me. It’s going well so far. Yesterday I made a chia seed pudding and it killed my sugar cravings!!! God bless you ❤
flour/carbs change to sugar in the body :(
How did you make the pudding?
Hi Hillary. You no doubt will perfect the English Muffin recipe.
Hello from KY 👋
Me and hubby are both on the No Sugar January! This is our second year to do it. We do a weigh-in on Saturdays just to see what changes occur. So far, we've both lost 2 pounds 🥳 but we feel so much lighter. Not heavy feeling if that makes any sense. Thanks again for your videos, always good to see you!! ❤
I used to be a big sweetener person. Sugar in my coffee, on cereal. Buying all the sweet coffee drinks at Starbucks, but one day I just stopped. I was so looking forward to the fall PSL at Starbucks since it was one of my favorites! Had my first sip of it and just thought, ugh, this is too sweet! I still like honey in my hot tea, but that is about it. No more added sugar. I have been wanting to get outside for walks, but the wind-chill has been too much even for a quick run to get the mail, lol!!
I’m doing pretty good with no sugar January. I did have one very thin slice of homemade pumpkin bread. One of our Pastors and his wife dropped by on New Year’s Day and gifted it to us and had a prayer time with us. I wanted to be able to truthfully tell her it was delicious and I enjoyed it. I froze the rest of it.
Absolutely agree on the afternoon walks. I do the same around 4pm. just to get a bit of fresh air and few rays of that last bit of sun, . Reminds me of how I try to accomplish my goal of 3 MI a day. I will actually break up the 3MI into two sets. Sometimes, walking half on treadmill and the other half outside. splitting the time up in the day.
Thanks for sharing, Hilary! 🌸
Hillary I Love Your Video's ❤️.
I’ve been faithful with Sugar Fast this whole month! It’s been easier than I thought. I still have honey in my tea and some fruit. I also made these wonderful PB, Cacao, Coconut Oil, vanilla, honey PB cups you keep in freezer and that’s just perfect.
My MIL made our family of four her homemade cinnamon rolls and brought them over last night. We only get them maybe 2x a year. I thought about it and am going to enjoy one this morning after my work out. It’s a special treat and then I will continue on sugar fast until Valentines. I’m really enjoying it! ❤
Could you give your PB cup recipe?
@@lauramitchell6725yes. They are from my NP Dr.
ONVO CHOCOLATE CUPS
INGREDIENTS
½ cup organic unrefined coconut oil
½ cup high quality cocoa powder
½ cup nut or seed butter (i.e., peanut butter)
¼ cup raw honey
½ tsp vanilla
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Melt the coconut oil on the stove over low heat; blend all the ingredients to the pan
while it’s warm-makes it easy to mix.
2. Pour the chocolate mix into paper-lined mini-muffin tins.
3. Chill for at least 30 minutes or freeze for 10 minutes.
4. Makes about 15-20 pieces.
Store in sealed container in the fridge or freezer depending on your personal preference
for hardness-I keep them in the freezer).
Hi Hilary! Loved seeing your ingredient grocery haul. Will definitely be following along with your English muffin journey lol. Would love to hear when you find a recipe that works!
Love your videos!!
Thanks for the video!! Never heard of nettle tea- they are the worst invasive weed on our property and hurt like heck 😂😂
I think it’s so awesome that you walk outside!! I will have to try that when it’s not wicked cold here 😁
Thank you for the video👏👏
Beautiful ending snow fall.
Hilary, I just love your vlogs. And, I've got to tell you upfront, that is my favorite dress you wear. Absolutely love the colors and print. The soup looked so good and the English muffins were beautiful. Finn is so adorable. Are you warming up to him, lol? Great video. Thank you so much. xoxTXDeb
Happy Tuesday in January Hillary, family, and Finn Sweetheart. STTB
It doesn’t seem to bother you that you don’t receive a timely notification as to whether or not you are having dinner club. That lack of organization would make me quit the club.
The recipe I used calls for cooking them in the cast iron pan and then finishing them for a few minutes in the oven to finish cooking on the inside.
Eggs are such an essential in our home yoghurt too😊!!!!
I have found out that while doing a no added sugar diet, I have to watch out not to consume more than normal amounts of carbs like breast, rice and pasta and also be careful with natural sugary foods like dates and other fruits. I try to increase the amount of healthy fats ,like avocados, and proteins to keep satiated.
I've havnt heard of no sugar month. I feel it's a great idea. I will start tomorrow, already had 'sugar' today.
John kirkwood has a you tube video about the English muffins
Lovely video as always. I use Farmhouse on Boone sourdough recipe in cast iron skillet then into the oven to finish baking the insides. No sugar here too, going easier for me this year too. I grow nettles just for the tea and harvest with dish washing gloves, thanks for the idea of drinking it chilled👍
Our Gabled Home has a great sourdough recipe in my opinion. it too is a leave on counter , over night recipe. And I think they are pretty good. I also like to split ant toast in our toaster before eating them. ( I love listening for the the sizzling , cracking , popping sound as they toast.
I’m in Ontario and we have had lots of snow this year, which is nice but driving not as fun. It’s a mor normal winter this year for us. And yes, no sugar, but I was doing no sugar since about last February. I did have a little in December but back to it 😊. I don’t really miss it much.
Thanks Hilary for the vlog, i missed some days, in my no sugar month, as it 's so cold in France now, that i had honey with my herb tea, i just feel i need it , it 's ok, i will start the no sugar month after thi cold days, ( a week ) they said, after it should be better, we have -4 actually ..but very sunny, i live in the countryside so the air is hard anyway, ;)
Thank you for sharing, Hilary. I'm trying 'no sugar' too. Not succeeding though. 😅😅
I find when I really fill up on protein, fat, and fiber it helps tremendously to feel satisfied. Sugar for me is often just a quick “fix” for a different problem, other than hunger
At the end of your video when you were asking about “no sugar”, your complexion looked amazing! I am re-watching your no sugar video and will join you. My husband and I are doing the Glucose Goddess hacks and are in week two. The results are supposed to be amazing for your A1C. Take care. ❤️
Thank you 🥹 It’s been quite a journey… but like I said when I started, no sugar just agrees with my body so much better, plus I’ve been taking a few supplements for the past couple months that have clearly been invaluable. Just really grateful, and appreciate the kind word 💕
That’s fascinating Dan grew up in Israel. Was his family missionaries?
Yes, very interesting. Don't think I've ever heard this mentioned in previous videos and I've been a subscriber for several years. My thought was military.
I tried sourdough English muffins once and they also didn’t turn out super well. So I haven’t tried again. I should try again. ❤ Good job walking!
I love your January blog. Shopping for a family of six must be so expensive with the price of food these days. Do you find you save money by cooking from scratch?
I am following the no sugar month. Specifically for me, I'm eating no candy, cookies, or dessert type food of any kind. So far I haven't. I am still doing my sugar free Redi Whip in my coffee every morning. This is probably my 4th or 5th year of intermittent fasting. I'm diabetic and doing this has helped bring my A1C down 7 points thus far. My doctor says my A1C now classifies me as pre-diabetic, which is great. I am hoping to lose some weight by dropping the processed sugars.
Good morning!!!
Quick question, what brand bread make did you say you have? I know you said it in a recent video, and I forgot. Sorry for the repeat question.
Sending gratitude for your channel, love and prayers ❤🙏🏻
Have a lovely day Hilary. We’re back to cold again today 🥶😁.
Stay warm! At least the sun continues to shine ✨
@ yes!!! 👏🏻👏🏻😁
Your soup looks so delicious. 😋
Love the walks around the yard. I started doing that. Reminds me of Abram in Genesis. when GOD told him to walk the land. It’s a time to be grateful🥰🥰✝️🕊.And WOW!! Your husband was raised in Israel? Now that’s a video right there😉
Next time your English muffins will turn out just fine, just a little learning curve! ❤
I have been joining you on the no sugar month!! It has been going well. However, I am currently CRAVING chocolate ( it's that time of the month, and im peri menopause 🙃). Now I'm stuck because while I don't think a piece of chocolate here and there is terrible, I am also invested in this challenge 😅
I make a chocolate tahini dip. It’s kind of like a chocolate hazelnut spread. No refined sugar.
Helps with the cravings.
Tahini, just a bit of pure maple syrup, vanilla, salt, water and unsweetened cocoa.
Have you looked into dark chocolate, like 85%? It has much much less sugar than milk chocolate and, in my opinion tastes so much better. Aldi sells a Moser Roth brand of 85% cocoa dark chocolate that has 3g of sugar per bar (25g). I usually find I can only eat half a bar since it’s so rich.
I’m trying to do the no sugar month with you but I’ve hit a few hiccups. My son and I both have birthdays this month. We have had a dessert for that. I’ll start again soon and take it on into February to get my 30 days. I don’t eat that much sugar normally. A four pound bag last us for months. 😊
All the mugs of hot chocolate lined up on the counter, waiting to warm up the children when they came in was so sweet : ) Also, when you do a no sugar month, do you use any alternative sweeteners? My hubby and I both have diabetes, so EVERY month is a no sugar month, lol. We do use monk fruit, though. Blessings to you and your beautiful family
It’s a blessing for sure ☕️ I don’t really do any substitutes. I’ve tried things sweetened with monk fruit or stevia and I can only tolerate a little. The electrolytes I drink have stevia but it’s just a little amount it doesn’t seem to bother me. I think people do have different tolerances/preferences for them, but also, they can have negative aspects as well when consumed too much
I have been diabetic for 15 years. But I do eat sugar. I haven't eaten candy, desserts etc. so far this month, but I do have sugar free Redi Whip in my coffee every morning. I've been doing intermittent fasting for about 4 or 5 years. It's brought my A1C down about 7 points, back to pre-diabetic status according to my doctor.
At 7:00,I finally found an organizing solution that has worked consistently for the past couple of years. My linen closet is IDENTICAL to yours so I have the clear plastic stacking drawer units (Sterlite?) on the lower shelves so that you can see inside when you pull them open. I have also labeled them: teeth,hair,skin,first aid,soap,etc. I think the difference (in our house)is because you don’t have to (or can’t 🤭) take down a box,remove a lid then repeat in reverse, it makes us more likely to keep it organized. All that being said,yours is way cuter.😊 On an upper shelf I also put two LARGE turntables from the thrift store with cleaning supplies that I’m trying to use up,and refill hand soap,toilet paper,etc. on the other. The shelves are so high and deep,(mine come out all the way to the door trim)so it would just be a black hole otherwise. (Just in case anyone else out there wants to benefit from all of my trial and error,this has stayed organized since we moved in eight years ago)🙌🏻
Hillary, can you post your sourdough english muffin recipe, please?
Brown on grill and finish in oven.
Wonder why the area rug in the boys room isn't more centered, so its under both beds for little feet?
Finish your English muffins in the oven. It's not at all abnormal to use both... stovepipe and oven.
Love your channel. Just a FYI might want to check into a new pork company since you like to be healthy etc. Smithfield is owned by Chinese company, no longer American owned even with processing plants in United States.
Can't say I'm going no sugar but I'm thinking about it and realizing how much sugar I really do eat. I'm cutting back and might try no sugar in Feb.
Hello wonderful video Hilary! May I ask do you always use China for every meal and my sister-in-law makes sourdough English muffins all the time but she put them in the oven just a thought.
Good morning! No I don’t, just for our Friday tea time breakfast, or other special occasions. Yes I think you can do them in the oven as well, I’ll have to try them again!
Especially since she hand washes them!😬
Happy Monday!
What a dream to walk out your door to all that beautiful nature! 😍😍😍
A cup of hot tea and a bowl of soup after a chilly walk sounds wonderful!
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Hillary, I have noticed a new, at least new to me, that top sheets aren’t used anymore. I see that you don’t use a top sheet on the boys beds…. Is that something new?
We're the opposite, didn't use them in the past but got back into using them a couple years ago. Now a top sheet is a must for us.
I've seen that too, especially in Europe. I think that's typical over there. I grew up using a top sheet, and we still use a top sheet. Don't see that changing for me. Lol
I love using a top sheet! I use one for my husband and I but not for my girls. They prefer fluffy blankets.
I do use a top sheet, mainly because it is easier to wash a set of sheets rather than wash the blanket/comforter/duvet. I guess it’s what an individual is comfortable with, to each his own.
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OMG your husband is from occupied Palestine ?!! FREE PALESTINE FREE PALESTINE FREE PALESTINE FREE PALESTINE