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  • My Weight Loss Journey [Phase 2 of ?]

    Today marks the one-year anniversary since I started my crazy diet. Starting weight: 223.2 Today’s weight:  181.8 Total Loss:       41.4 pounds You can see the major drop starting in August of 2012. I hit my goal weight in October of 2012 and have been maintaining ever since then. My lowest weight was…

  • Wonderful Pistachios: Should You Buy Them In The Shell?

    I’m a sucker for a good deal, so when I see delicious food at Sam’s Club, I have to resist the urge to stuff it into the already-packed shopping cart. But the last time we went to Sam’s, I saw that Wonderful Pistachios (the brand, although they are inherently wonderful) come in a 3-pound bag…

  • My Weight Loss Journey [Phase 1 of ?]

    August 12, 2012: The day I decided my life needed a big change. I came home from the beach on August 11th and I had just lived through a week of not feeling comfortable with my own body. I was surrounded by pools and the ocean but I never felt like I could take my…

  • What have I been reading lately?

    Since I became a Christian in 2009, my desire to read has really exploded. I used to loathe reading, but after spending time in God’s Word, I find that I really enjoy reading. Here’s what I’ve consumed recently*: *Note: These are in order of when I purchased them, not necessarily when I read them. I’m…

  • Issues Synching Amazon Kindle Notes and Highlights to iPhone

    The Issue I don’t mind reading Amazon Kindle books on my iPhone, but sometimes a bigger screen is nice. Thankfully Amazon has Kindle apps for PC, Mac, iOS, Android, etc. The issue I’m having is that my notes and highlights don’t usually sync correctly from Kindle for Mac to Kindle for iOS. I tried manually…