health journey

Not the summer I expected…

This has been an odd summer. I planned on leisurely floating my pool most days and completing a couple projects. Instead, I worked 12 hour days on a little summer show for the first week out of school. Then there was the 4th of July parade, followed by some time with a grand daughter. At… Continue reading Not the summer I expected…

Forward Steps

Good Eats and Best Qualities

Today marks one week back in the intermittent fasting routine. I feel pretty successful. The only change I made this time around is that I added 2 cups of bone broth to my daily intake. It has really helped me when my body wants to come to a crashing halt at the end of the… Continue reading Good Eats and Best Qualities

Forward Steps

Note to Self

Dear self, Change is hard... even when it's a repeat of "changes" in the past. With that in mind, I have a few reminders for you. Express gratitude everyday... even for the hard things. An attitude of gratitude brings the blessings of heaven to your heart and to your mind. Changing the outside isn't the… Continue reading Note to Self

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 561

So I have been working on this new intermittent fasting keto thing since the beginning of June. I may not be losing weight as fast as other ladies on the Facebook group, but I am making progress... about 20 pounds so far. However, so great milestones today. 1) I woke up and my Fitbit gave… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 561

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 556

Today I am grateful to alive... it was a long hard day physically. I know that doesn't sound very Sabbath-y, but I will explain. The thing is, nearly every person I am related to loves hiking and being out in nature. I can't really say that this is something that really resonates with me. But… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 556

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 555

Today I am most grateful for the birth of Lenayah - my beautiful grand daughter. Her birth was a miracle from God. She is smart. She is thoughtful. She is curious. She is in charge. She is creative. She is amazing. She is funny. She got to visit last weekend, but is at home in… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 555

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 554

Today I am grateful for the time I had this morning to relax and read a book. I am currently reading a good book by Dr. Jason Fung. I am learning some good things. I hope they are the answers I am seeking to better my personal health. Today's reading taught me about how hormones… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 554

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 553

I didn't finish writing a blog post yesterday because I had an allergic reaction to something and had a pin prickly rash everywhere and my hands and feet were crazy on fire. But I am grateful for Benadril and sleep! I feel much better today. I am grateful for a fun adventure taking Lilli shopping… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 553

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 552

Today I am grateful for a float in the pool and a soak in the hot tub. I didn't have very much energy today. Perhaps it was because I was ending a 48 fast for health... and it was hot. I really enjoyed my float in the pool. The cool water felt great and the… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 552