Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Cooler weather

~ Compassionate friends

~ School reunion

~ Favorite books

~ God's grace

Brain Dump

When I discovered that garlic was bad for dogs I felt horrible. I knew garlic was good for me and thought it was good for my dog. Years after she passed, I learned I was wrong. I beat myself up about that often. Why was I so sure?

In the same 2001 issue I mentioned last week, an article was published about the benefits of garlic, for dogs. In fact, they recommended it for dogs with cancer, which mine had. I made an honest mistake by following the advice of the experts.

Just because the experts approve doesn't mean it's safe.

TBR

91. Cup of Joe by Teri Wilson Christian romance. A sweet story that hit closer to home than usual as Goldie struggles with the death of her grandfather. Joe is adorable. Dogs make every story better. 

92. Do You Hear What I Hear? (Hoofbeats and Heartstrings book 1) by Teri Wilson inspirational romance, with a little touch of paranormal. Enjoyable.

93. Love, Lilies and the Unbroken Straw (Hoofbeats and Heartstrings book 2) by Teri Wilson inspirational romance, with a little touch of paranormal. Heartwarming.

94. Worth Dying For: A Navy SEAL's call to a nation by Rorke Denver. A look into a warrior's thoughts on leadership, heroism, bravery, war, and courage.

95. So You Want a Second Chance (So You Want to be a Billionaire series book 1) by Elizabeth Maddrey Christian romance. An enjoyable read with older protagonists. 

REAL

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

What Navy SEALs are required to do to make it into BUD/S:

http://navyseal.s5.com/requirements.html

http://military-fitness.military.com/2013/01/the-spartan-300-workout-and-new-variations.html?ESRC=sm_fit.nl

Right up front: Never in a million years could I do what is required. However, I needed to start somewhere. Considering how fit the SEALs are, I figured it was a good place to start. My pushups are against the wall.

Using 1, 2, and/or 4-lb weights:

PT ~ Physical therapy

UBP ~ Upper body exercises, pushups, and chair sits against the wall

FL ~ Sitting foot lifts to strengthen knees

SEALFit shared some good hints I want to learn and remember:

http://sealfit.com/sealfit-blog-how-to-build-durability/

Mon: Walk outside and in PT 0-lb x10 FL x5 

Tue: Walk 1/2+ mile elliptical 5+ min bike 15+ min stairs PT 0-lb x10 1-lb x7 FL x5

Wed: Walk outside and in stairs PT 0-lb x10 FL x5

Thu: Walk 1/2+ mile elliptical 5 min bike 15 min stairs PT 0-lb x10 1-lb x7 FL x5

Fri: Walk outside and in stairs PT 0-lb x10 FL x5

Sat: Walk 1/2+ mile 1-1/2 hr yard work elliptical 5+ min bike 15 min stairs PT 0-lb x10 1-lb x8 FL x5

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Sweet children and caregivers who miss my dad too and share beautiful chalk art on the carport

~ Blessed rain, even if it washed the pretty pictures away

~ Good mechanic

~ Dear friends

~ God's grace

Brain Dump

As I've been sorting, I found a dog magazine I'd ordered. The issue I'll be using for the next few Brain Dumps is from 2001. The first article I'll tackle discussed whole herbs, including a short blurb on "The St. John's Wort Fiasco." Numerous studies documented the benefits of St. John's Wort in helping people with mild to moderate depression. 

"The Great Deities of Science" decided that it needed to be studied so they could find the magic ingredient and standardize it. It didn't work. What did they do? Declared all the previous studies invalid. They did find other uses for it, but it had unpleasant side effects.

It was later determined that effectiveness required the use of other properties within the herb. In other words: Use the whole herb. However, you can't patent a plant. 

Follow the money.

TBR

86. WANTED: Midwife Bride (Mail Order Bride Collection) by Kristin Holt Christian romance. A quick, enjoyable read set in the 19th century American West.

87. The Sound of Home (Mail Order Bride Collection) by Annette Lyon Christian romance. A good story and sweet romance.

88. For Better or Worse (Mail Order Bride Collection) by Sarah M. Eden Christian romance. Fun read! I want to read more of her stories.

89. An Inconvenient Bride (Mail Order Bride Collection) by Heather B. Moore western romance. An enjoyable sweet story.

90. The Price of Silver (Mail Order Bride Collection) by Sian Ann Bessey Christian romance. Throughly enjoyed this short story and want to read more by this author.

REAL

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

What Navy SEALs are required to do to make it into BUD/S:

http://navyseal.s5.com/requirements.html

http://military-fitness.military.com/2013/01/the-spartan-300-workout-and-new-variations.html?ESRC=sm_fit.nl

Right up front: Never in a million years could I do what is required. However, I needed to start somewhere. Considering how fit the SEALs are, I figured it was a good place to start. My pushups are against the wall.

Using 1, 2, and/or 4-lb weights:

PT ~ Physical therapy

UBP ~ Upper body exercises, pushups, and chair sits against the wall

FL ~ Sitting foot lifts to strengthen knees

SEALFit shared some good hints I want to learn and remember:

http://sealfit.com/sealfit-blog-how-to-build-durability/

Mon: Walk outside and in PT 0-lb x10 FL x5 

Tue: Walk 1/2+ mile elliptical 5 min bike 10 mins stairs PT 0-lb x10 1-lb x6 FL x5

Wed: Walk outside and in stairs PT 0-lb x10 FL x5

Thu: Walk 1/2+ mile elliptical 5 min bike 10 min stairs PT 0-lb x10 1-lb x6 FL x5

Fri: Walk outside and in stairs PT 0-lb x10 FL x5

Sat: Walk 1/2+ mile 1/2 hr yard work elliptical 5+ min bike 10 min stairs PT 0-lb x10 1-lb x7 FL x5