Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Here we go again...

 Another new year... the promise to eat better, exercise more, finally get that extra weight off... blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.   That's certainly us every single year at this old house - and we're doing the same dance once again.

 Only this time I hope it sticks. I just downloaded a bunch of paleo recipes that sound absolutely delicious and I like the paleo diet because it doesn't deny you  healthy things like fruits and vegetables (think Atkins). And it works!  We know several friends who have accomplished their weight loss goals by eating paleo and exercising regularly, so here we go. 

  An excellent link for some great resources and paleo recipes HERE

We're about to get more snow and some really cold temps..
I'm heading out to the barn with coffee in hand to put warmer blankets on horses
and check the water and heater in the chicken coop. 

The dogs are in hibernation mode.

In full camo. 



 
Happy, Healthy 2014 to all
with special prayers going out to bloggers
 Vicky, Ms. A,  and Kate, Hilary, among others...
who were handed a hard row to hoe in 2013.
 May the new year be kinder and gentler to all
and may we find renewed strength with a hopeful eye
 to the future and it's possibilities.

+PEACE+


17 comments:

  1. No resolutions here... just keep on keepin' on with what I'm doing already. My goal is to chip away at my clutter and stress, till I get both down to a manageable level. 'A place for everything' is my mantra.

    Add my prayers to yours.

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  2. I would say yay to snow but you guys
    Get so much I'm sure y'all get sick of it lol ! Love the do pic ! Happy New Year to u and your family

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  3. Being healthy and feeling good is the most important thing. When you are very close to your ideal weight...it's almost impossible to lose. Do you go to Mayo dot com to check your weight. I think you are at a good weight right now. Eating healthy foods is good no matter what though. Happy New year my friend!

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  4. Beautiful sentiments, Karen :) I wish happiness for those who leave 2013 with heavy hearts as well. Clean eating is where we're headed too...with the husband's heart issues, we've already made some pretty substantial changes, but will make even more in 2014. See you on the other side!

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  5. you are right. so many of our friends here in blogland have struggles to face that we can't even imagine. bless you and yours in 2014, karen.

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  6. Happy New Year to you and your family Karen. We all have a lot to be thankful for.
    Sam

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  7. Karen - wishing you and your family a happy and healthy 2014.
    Thank you for your friendship, your inspiring and entertaining posts and your words of wisdom and truth.
    *love*
    -Joan-
    www.mvobsession.com

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  8. Good Luck with your resolutions. Happy 2014.

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  9. I especially think about Ms A every day.

    Happy New Year This Old House. You will love Paleo I bet!

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  10. Aw, thank you Karen.......and a fantastic year to you, too.
    Sending you a big old hug on New Year's Eve.

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  11. I'm sure glad we aren't having to deal with snow on top of everything else. I can't imagine having to drive in it.

    Thank you, Sweetie... HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  12. Dear Karen, Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!

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  13. I don't like or care much for the word 'diet'. Healthy eating, reduce emotional eating. Work at maintaining balance in life. Be kinder to myself. xo

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  14. Happy New Year, Karen. I am just planning on making 2014 the very best it can be for myself and my family. God bless- xo Diana

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  15. Love the look you gave me! I was blogging as you were working and you should have seen the look on my face when I clicked and then clicked again and poof it changed to my delight! Love the blue- both here and on mine. Sigh… thank you for the well wishes… with peeps like you continually lifting me and Ms. A, and Kate and Hilary, up- we remain hopeful that we can muster on. xxoo

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Thanks for stopping by! I always appreciate your comments, even opposing views, as long as we're all respectful.

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