Hey friends! It’s Jayne here, and wow—it’s been ages since I’ve sat down for a real heart-to-heart. But today, it feels like the perfect time. So grab your favorite cup of coffee (or a No Sugar Baker treat!), because we’ve got a lot to chat about.
When I first started No Sugar Baker, it was all about keeping it real and helping others. Who could’ve guessed that a “silly little recipe blog” would blossom into something that’s touched so many lives? Fast forward four years, and we’ve whipped up over **250 sugar-free recipes**—each one with that signature No Sugar Baker flair! Along the way, I’ve appeared on hundreds of regional TV shows, shared a lot of laughs with you, and probably overshared more about my doctor’s visits than you ever signed up for—whether those were victories or setbacks! Oh, and yes, I *still* have a little crush on Hot Doctor. I see him every few months and trust me—he’s as good as they come!
You’ve embraced my family like your own. From my folks to “the Hubs,” to sweet Em, and of course, our little sassy Paris, you’ve celebrated life’s highs with us. We were all in it together when we launched the No Sugar Baker cookie dough on QVC, and wow, was the momentum unstoppable. Life was good.
Then, everything flipped upside down overnight. Literally.
I got really sick. At first, we thought it was just a bad flu or maybe COVID. I’ve been tired before, but this was something else. A little worse than the flu? *Understatement of the year!* The Hubs had to drag me to the ER—for the second time in four years—and after that, it’s all one big blur. I have no memory of anything.
What I do know is this: June 13, 2023, changed everything. To this day, I get emotional thinking about what I put my mom and the Hubs through. What should’ve been a simple kidney stone surgery turned into two cardiac arrests, sepsis shock, and time in the ICU on a ventilator—with just a 1% chance of survival. TWICE. When you’ve been brought back by CPR not once, but twice, at 48 years old, something shifts inside you.
I came home needing 24/7 care, surgeries to fix what sepsis did to my body, and an IV by my side. But by January 2024, something amazing happened—I got the all-clear from my doctors. They said I “graduated” from it all. And of course, in true Jayne style, my first thought was, “Let’s get back to work!” But it turns out, bouncing back takes a little more time than I expected.
These days, we’ve become full-fledged homebodies, finding joy in the little things. The three of us light up like Christmas morning kids every time we see a cardinal or monarch butterfly—they feel like little signs of hope and healing. I’ve also need to overhaul my diet, shifting to a high OMEGA, no-sugar plan that’s been a *game changer* for my recovery. It’s fueled my body with what it needs to heal and thrive. Obviously, I’ve been sugar free for four years but the OMEGA portion is new.
Now, I don’t care what your faith is, but I’ve got to say—my mom, the Hubs, and I have been on quite the faith journey. One day, I’ll share the whole story, but for now, just know that divine intervention is no joke. We’ve seen it firsthand.
This past January, I looked the Hubs in the eye and said, “We’re finding a new manufacturer, and we’re going to redo our frozen cookie dough to make it the best in America. And while we’re at it, we’re going to create ‘America’s First No Sugar Cinnamon Rolls.’” I had to speak the truth I’d been holding inside for a year—I didn’t give a damn what the suits and ties thought. No Sugar Baker was about to get a full-on relaunch, and it was going to be for the people. This isn’t just about sugar-free treats—it’s about delivering goodies that are flavorful, revitalizing, and downright game-changing. I told the Hubs, “This is what we’re doing. No shortcuts. No compromises. We’re going to deliver the best, period.”
And trust me, when I say we’re doing something, it means it should’ve been done yesterday. The Hubs knows better than to argue at this point!
Now here we are, just **40 days away** from launching our No Sugar Baker baked fresh goodies. Every day I pinch myself, thinking, “Is this really happening?” Yes, it is, and let me tell you—I couldn’t be more excited. But hold on tight, because this rollercoaster isn’t slowing down. It’s just getting started. Next week, we’re off to NYC for a big national podcast interview, and in just a few weeks, you’ll be able to read all about the No Sugar Baker story in a *huge* women’s magazine. Cripes, I hope I don’t cuss on the podcast or end up with cookie dough on my clothes for the photoshoot! (Fingers crossed I can keep things polished!)
But seriously, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being with me through every step of this wild ride. Your support means the world to me. And trust me, we’re just getting warmed up.
Keep the faith, keep dreaming big, and always, always keep the sugar out. God’s got us, friends. And the best? It’s yet to come.
Stay sweet (but sugar-free!), with all my love,
Jayne
America’s No Sugar Baker
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