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Disclaimer: I am not terribly overweight, just fluffy in the wrong places! For years I've struggled to tighten things up ... until now. After happening on Homemade Method, we have really enjoyed EATING without restrictions. I find myself scouring their app for what I can make next. I'm fortunate to be retired so I can focus on new recipes without too many challenges. But, if you're looking for the recipes I've tried, I'm sorry. Homemade Method asks that I don't share the recipes and there are good reasons. I will honor that request. I will say this: each recipe has a paragraph or two on how and why the recipes works - this was a game changer for me. Of course, they have a free version and you can follow them on Facebook; but, if you choose to pay for it, you will have access to their "members-only" page that is filled with like-minded people sharing what recipes they made and how it's working for them. I am glad Tom and I made the decision to jump in with both feet while our scale isn't racing to our desired weight - after all it did take years to get here - I am seeing some changes in how my clothes fit. LINKS: Why I Paid for the App:
Beyond Dieting, Beyond Tracking After realizing dieting was a dead-end, I started looking for a solution that respected my body, not punished it. That's when I found out about the Homemade Method —a Stanford-developed program, particularly targeted toward women 50+, though my husband is loving the recipes, which promises something revolutionary: fixing hunger hormones through the simple act of cooking. This isn't another meal plan; it's a profound shift in how we approach food and our bodies. The Homemade Method Philosophy  The Hormone Connection
The core genius of the Homemade Method lies in bypassing willpower and addressing biology. I often struggle because my key hunger hormones—like leptin (which signals fullness) and ghrelin (which signals hunger)—get out of balance, especially as we age or after years of restrictive dieting. When I eat highly processed foods (which is pretty rare), or when I chronically restrict, these signals become confused. The Homemade Method uses specific recipes and whole-food principles to promote gut health and nutrient density, which in turn helps naturally re-sensitize the body to its own fullness cues. This is how you "fix hunger hormones" without resorting to drugs or extreme diets. The power is in the kitchen! This method empowers me to be my own solution, transforming cooking from a chore into a foundational tool for hormonal peace. No more chasing fads; it's about learning simple, effective cooking techniques that deliver tasty, hormone-balancing results.
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