REAL Jan 23-28

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

Mon: Walks 20/10/10 min PT 0-lb x3 UB x3 FL x5

Tue: Walk 20 min PT 1-lb x5 UB x5 FL x5

Wed: Walk 10/30/25 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5

Thu: Walk 10/10 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5

Fri: Walk 20/10 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5

Sat: Walk 20/60/30 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 FL x5  

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Rise Up Bakery deliciousness 

~ Working oven

~ Working heaters - house and electric fireplace

~ Absorbing books

~ God's grace

Today is Chocolate Cake Day

Celebrate with a story.

Chocolate Cake for Two

The second novella in the series.

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and maybe a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Freed, after being wrongly imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Henry Weaver needs a fresh start. The "Help Wanted" sign in the cupcake shop window couldn't possibly be the answer to his prayer.

Holiday Sweets, a specialty cupcake shop, is Annie Sweet's heritage. Everything would be perfect if only she could find competent help. An ultimatum demands Annie make a painful decision.

Choosing God is rarely the easy way, and sometimes the way to Happily Ever After appears impossible...

http://www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Cake-Two-Holiday-USA-ebook/dp/B00HYLK0P8/ref=sr_1_1

 For those who prefer paperback, Holiday, USA Anthology 2014

All four novellas published in 2014 are available in their entirety in paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy collecting a series.

http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-USA-Anthology-2014-1/dp/150773459X/ref=sr_1_6 

Quote from Chocolate Cake for Two

 

REAL Jan 16-21

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

Mon: Walks 30/10 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5

Tue: Walk 30/10/20 min PT 1-lb x5 UB x5 FL x5

Wed: Walk 10//10/25 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5

Thu: Walk 10/10/10 min 

Fri: Walk 30/10 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5

Sat: Walk 20/20/30 min PT 1-lb x5 UB x5 FL x5 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Much needed rain

~ 1/2 avocado is a good substitute for one of two eggs making brownies

~ Electric fireplace/heater

~ Books by favorite authors

~ God's grace

Brain Dump

They want to ban gas stoves because it causes asthma in children. At least, that's what they're saying. Which begs the question: When are they going to ban smoking which causes asthma, emphysema, cancer...

TBR 2023

6. Letter for Two (Autumn Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 4) by Sarah M. Eden contemporary romance. Such a sweet romance! Loved it.

7. Silver Cascade Secrets (Autumn Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 4) by Rachelle J. Christensen contemporary romance. Suspenseful and included a couple yummy recipes at the end.

8. Chocolate Obsessed (Autumn Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 4) by Annette Lyon contemporary romance. Delicious and a fun, suspenseful tour of New York City.

9. The Paradox of Love by Teri Harmon Western romance.

10. That's DeBatable by Staci Stallings young adult Christian romance. I savor Staci Stallings' stories. She possesses a gift for touching on concepts I'm struggling with and helping to broaden my perspective. The insights and inspiration I find in her stories are invaluable. 

REAL Jan 9-14

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

Mon: Walks 10/10 min PT 0-lb x2 UB x2 FL x5

Tue: Walk 25/10 min PT 1-lb x6 UB x6 FL x5

Wed: Walk 10/10/10/30/10/10/25 min PT 0-lb x2 UB x2 FL x5

Thu: Walk 10/30/20/10 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 FL x5

Fri: Walk 10 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5

Sat: Walk 30/30/30/15 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 FL x5 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Sunny enough and cool enough to open the blackout drapes and enjoy the sunshine flowing in.

~ Yummy baked goods from Rise Up Bakery

~ Pansies

~ Mid-week study at church with amazing women

~ God's grace

Brain Dump

Riddle me this: Every drug advertised on television includes warnings about possible side effects.

Every. Single. One. 

Except one. 

Without any warnings of any kind whatsoever, one is simply pushed: Do you have yours? Have you had yours? Go get yours? 

Hypocrisy.

TBR 2023

1. Christmas Wishes by Barbara Metzger Regency romance. Still makes me laugh. I look forward to re-reading this story every year.

2. A Night Divine by Dawn Kinzer Christian romance, a sequel to By All Appearances. An enjoyable read.

3. A Hound Dog Named Elvis (Autumn Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 4) by Heather Horrocks contemporary romance.

4. Eye for an Eye (Autumn Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 4) by Stephanie Black contemporary romance. Heart pumping suspense.

5. First Heist (Autumn Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 4) by Heather B. Moore contemporary romance. Heart pounding. Page turning. Couldn't put it down until I finished. 

REAL Jan 2-7

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

Mon: Walks 10/10 min PT 0-lb x2 UB x2 FL x5

Tue: Walk 10/10/10 min PT 1-lb x4 UB x4 FL x5

Wed: Walk 10/10/40/20/25 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 

Thu: Walk 25/20 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 

Fri: Walk 25 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5

Sat: Walk 20/25/15/15/10 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 FL x5 yard work 70 min

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Much needed rain

~ Pancakes

~ Sunshine

~ Dear friends

~ God's grace

Brain Dump

The states agreed that all 13 states must agree on the Declaration of Independence. If even one disagrees, the declaration would die and never see the light of day.

An early version of the Declaration of Independence included the condemnation of the obscene practice of slavery. What was the vote? 11 for including the condemnation of the practice and 2 against.

Because of two states, the final Declaration of Independence did not include the condemnation. 

Shared on SM by a friend

When God created woman he was working late on the 6th day.......

An angel came by and asked." Why spend so much time on her?"

The lord answered. "Have you seen all the specifications I have to meet to shape her?"

She must function on all kinds of situations, 

She must be able to embrace several kids at the same time,

Have a hug that can heal anything from a bruised knee to a broken heart,

She must do all this with only two hands,"She cures herself when sick and can work 18 hours a day"

THE ANGEL was impressed "Just two hands.....impossible!

And this is the standard model?"

The Angel came closer and touched the woman

"But you have made her so soft, Lord".

"She is soft", said the Lord,

"But I have made her strong. You can't imagine what she can endure and overcome."

"Can she think?" The Angel asked...

The Lord answered. "Not only can she think, she can reason and negotiate."

The Angel touched her cheeks....

"Lord, it seems this creation is leaking! You have put too many burdens on her" 

"She is not leaking...it is a tear" The Lord corrected the Angel…

"What's it for?" Asked the Angel..... .

The Lord said. "Tears are her way of expressing her grief, her doubts, her love, her loneliness, her suffering and her pride."...

This made a big impression on the Angel,

"Lord, you are a genius. You thought of everything.

A woman is indeed marvelous"

Lord said."Indeed she is.

She has strength that amazes a man.

She can handle trouble and carry heavy burdens.

She holds happiness, love and opinions.

She smiles when she feels like screaming.

She sings when she feels like crying, cries when happy and laughs when afraid.

She fights for what she believes in.

Her love is unconditional.

Her heart is broken when a next-of-kin or a friend dies but she finds strength to get on with life"

The Angel asked: "So she is a perfect being?"

The lord replied: "No. She has just one drawback

She often forgets what she is worth."

REAL Dec 26-31

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

Mon: Walks 10/20/10/30/10 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 

Tue: Walk 10/20 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5

Wed: Walk 10 min PT 0-lb x1 UB x1 FL x5

Thu: Walk 20/25 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 FL x5

Fri: Walk 10 min PT 0-lb x2 UB x2 FL x5

Sat: Walk 25/45 min PT 1-lb x3 UB x3 FL x5

Happy New Year!

~ Shared meals with dear friends and family

~ Electric fireplace/heater

~ Blessed rain

~ Review and reform and rededicate 

~ God's grace