I needed to get back on track...

So I pulled a book off the shelf to take with me on a recent flight to Texas...figured I had plenty of air time and both ways, with 4 hour layover in both Houston and Nashville, so yep, I finished the entire book. 

This one:  The Secrets of Skinny Chicks by Karen Bridson

My "getting back on track" tip: 

• Find a book that you think has the potential to motivate you to get back on track, or just for continued success and motivation.
• Underline key points that are important to you along the way.
• After reading the book, go back and make a list of what it was that jumped off the page.
• set a goal
• make a plan
• start today!

Yes, you can. I just did!

Humility by Andrew Murray

Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul David Tripp

The Parables by Brad H. Young

Sheet Music by Dr. Kevin Leman

The Taming of the Chew by Denise Lamothe

Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2008

Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Decorating

Taunton Home Decorating Idea Book

Pottery Barn Home

After getting inspired by a few decorating books, I actually went shopping in my attic! 

I love to search through decorating books as well as cookbooks...I get inspired to do new things...

As I was making my bed this morning, I noticed a stack of books by the bed. I usually have a stack somewhere around the house.

In the kitchen I usually have a stack of cookbooks, in the family room there is another stray or two, and a huge stack in the small study I have, which I call my "library". And I usually have one stashed in my purse, for those"hurry up and wait moments"! So the idea I had was to share some of these titles with you.

So here goes...oh...by the way...my intention is to give you periodic updates in this section called "the reading room".

Happy reading...and be sure to let me know what books are helpful by leaving a comment just under the post, in the comment section.

I am crazzzzzy about books!

Right now amid the stacks my list looks like this:

• Eat Smart, Walk Strong by Leslie Sansone
• Eat All Day Diet by Helen Foster
• Feeding Your Appetites by Stephen Arterburn
• I Love Coffee by Susan Zimmer
• The Green Letters by Miles J. Stanford

yes, you can, you have many more miles to go!

Ok...another commercial break in the middle of the series! 

As I was making my bed this morning, I noticed a stack of books by the bed.  I usually have a stack somewhere around the house.  In the kitchen I usually have a stack of cookbooks, in the family room there is another stray or two, and a huge stack in the small study I have, which I call my "library".  And I usually have one stashed in my purse, for those "hurry up and wait moments"!   So the idea I had was to share some of these titles with you. 

So here goes...oh...by the way...my intention is to give you periodic updates in this section called "the reading room" which you can search or find under the categories section on the left...happy reading...and be sure to let me know what books are helpful by leaving a comment just under the post, in the comment section. 

I am crazzzzzy about books! 

Right now amid the stacks my list looks like this:

• Eat Smart, Walk Strong by Leslie Sansone
• Eat All Day Diet by Helen Foster
• Feeding Your Appetites by Stephen Arterburn
• I Love Coffee by Susan Zimmer
• The Green Letters by Miles J. Stanford

yes, you can, you have many more miles to go!

For more titles check out the post "Keep it Hot" and other post by searching "books" in the seach box to the left. 

I am always looking for information on weight loss surgery.  Not only does the information serve as education about what's going on with my body, but it helps keep me motivated as well as constantly aware that I have to focus on lifestyle changes. 

Dr. Terry Simpson, is a lap-band surgeon, and has written several books that I have found helpful during my journey.  Even though I did not have the lap-band, I have found valuable information and help from reading the information he shares as a surgeon. 

A Lighter Look ... At a Heavy Subject  by Terry Simpson, MD

Losing The Last 30 lbs by Terry Simpson, MD

Another book that I came across not long ago was : The LAP-BAND Solution--A Partnership for Weight Loss  by Paul O'Brien, MC, FRACS

I think that if I had the Lap-band this would be on the top of my list.  I haven't read it, but I did read an article in OH magazine that was written about the book and the author, Dr. Paul O'Brien, a surgeon and foremost expert on the LAP-BAND system.  He was involved in the design of the lap-band in the early 1990's and placed the first band in Australia in l994.  You can find his book on Amazon.com or visit www.obesityhelp.com/forums/lapband for more information and supportive resources.