Tips for Encouraging Weight Loss–A New Way of Eating

A week ago I promised I’d write about little tricks that are helping me lose weight, so here you go…
Drink water! We all know it’s good for us but it also helps to fill us up. Many times we feel somewhat hungry but really aren’t. I keep my trusty water bottle with me all the [...]

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Lyrically Spoken

Audio Adrenaline is rockin’! A few of their songs are almost over the edge for me (hard-rocky) but most of them are just flat-out get-up-and-move songs. This song, in particular, really lifts my mood because it reminds me that the Lord can always, always bring me up! (The bummer is that they have disbanded, sigh…)Get [...]

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Well Versed

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”Luke 22:42And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.Romans 8:28
I’ve been struggling this week. There are a couple of things that [...]

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Thursday Thankfuls

1. My Lord, my God.2. Glorious autumn weather.3. God’s provisions.4. Rides to my appointments.5. An able body and good mind.6. My computer.7. Family.8. Great blogs to read.9. Losing weight.10. Talent and creativity in the home.11. Kitties!

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Works For Me Wednesday

This spring I started something that has made a huge difference for me. It’s nothing strange or hard to do. It has been life-changing though. What did I start doing? Keeping lists, especially my daily task list. I no longer forget to do things and I even remember things not on the list that I [...]

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Meal Plan Monday

Monday—Chicken & DumplingsTuesday—Turkey burgers, oven friesWednesday—ChiliThursday—leftover chicken & dumplingsFriday—Grilled cheese sandwichesSaturday—leftover chiliSunday—Homemade PizzaBaking—not sure yet—bread??? Depends on how much we need it.Laura hosts Meal Plan Monday and lots of other ladies participate–go check it out!

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The Times, They Are A-Changin’

Since 1994 I have been gaining weight, bit by bit. Before I had each of my boys I weighed around 125. Even after Isaac was born (1992) I managed to get back down to that weight somehow. I remember stepping on the scale in April 1995 and being appalled at weighing 140. Ummm, I’d love [...]

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Well Versed

Whatever happens, conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.Phillipians 1:27
I like to say that I live my life to serve the Lord. I try to live in a way that people can literally see, by my actions, that I am a Christian–and I don’t mean standing in the town square calling [...]

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Dyson Giveaway!

I want a Dyson vacuum cleaner soooo much! I’ve heard only good things about them and we sure could use a new vacuum. But here is my chance to get one for free–5 Minutes for Mom is giving one away! I did just win that iPod, maybe I’ll get lucky again…

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When Taken Out of Context…

In conversation and while surfing online I often come across phrases that could really make a person wonder if they didn’t know the context of what was said. Some of these are quite humorous and I’ve been keeping a list of them. I thought I’d share them with you, a few at a time. Some [...]

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Frugal Fridays

Saving money on groceries is a big thing for me. It’s important to me to serve tasty, healthy meals but we only have so much money. Some people can afford to buy their pre-made healthier foods at places like Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Wild Oats or smaller local stores, but there is no way we [...]

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