by Jamie Holloway | Jun 13, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
The last 56 days I have been reading a devotional “Devotions for a Healthier You” by Katie Farrell. In this devotional Farrell has recipes, so I decided I was going to try one. I tried the Greek Crockpot Chicken. I changed the recipe up a bit. Made it my own by...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 5, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Since the last week of April until June 2nd every Tuesday I have been going to a class called “Living Well with Chronic Conditions”. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook then you have seen a few quotes that I have posted from the book “Living a Healthy Life...
by Jamie Holloway | May 31, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
In 2014 there was a movie out called “Cake” starring Jennifer Aniston that focused on a woman who lived with chronic pain. I wasn’t sure I wanted to see this movie since it hits so close to home with my own journey with my illness. Life changes when you get...
by Jamie Holloway | May 24, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Now that my throat is behaving itself. I feel like it is time to focus on other areas of my life that are unhealthy. With my throat I have to maintain my healthiness by getting an infusion every six months, tracking my breathing with a peek meter, moving my...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 26, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Can you believe that May will soon be upon us? I cannot believe that it has almost been one month since I got rid of my trach. To be honest I didn’t accomplish that many of my goals. I didn’t cook from 5 recipes or post them on my blog. Sorry! I got too excited. I did...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 25, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity of cowardice, or craven and cringing and fawning fear, but he has given us a spirit of power and of love and of calm, and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control. The verse above I read the other...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 22, 2015 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
“Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand a true life story of brave men, in particularly one man Louie and he survived, endured, and found hope through the shittiest parts of life. The story of Louie deeply inspired and encouraged me. While in the hospital last week, my...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 20, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
This month I went on a bit of a buying spree. I bought 3 new books that got my attention while browsing a Christian book store. I bought 2 from there and I found another at Winco my grocery store. I believe the four books I am reading were divine attentions from God....
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 19, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
The best new chapters begin with faith and honesty. Chris Brown Friday April 17th, I had my dilation surgery. The first one in a long time without my trach. Because of the larynxspasms I have had in the past in my voice box the Anesthesiologist has to be more mindful...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 25, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Recipe four is complete. It turned out marvelous. Yummo! That is the perfect word for this recipe. I chose Indian-spiced turkey burgers on page 268 of “Practical Paleo”. The cookbook I’ve been cooking from this month. I am enjoying the process of cooking again...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 21, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
March has been a far better month for me than February was. Talking to my girlfriends and after realizing that February triggers an emotional response in me. One of my friends suggested that the third week in February we have a girlfriends weekend. We can...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 20, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
Monday, one of my sisters came for a short visit. I decided I wanted to make lunch for us. Our nephew, who happens to be one of my caregivers was here too. I tried out a new recipe from “Practical Paleo” page 336, so recipe 3 is done. I think I rocked...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 10, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
Saturday I accomplished recipe one of my 5 recipe goals from the cookbook “Practical Paleo” by Diane Santifilippo. Blueberry Lemon Muffins recipe can be found on page 246. My testers and I both agree that the muffin recipe could have used a bit more butter or...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 26, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Vegan cookbooks seem to be on my horizon. I’ve read a few of them in this journey of mine. I thought about it. I realize that I cannot handle certain foods. Even if I enjoy them. My body tells me that “girl, don’t eat that because it doesn’t nourish my body.” I...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 13, 2015 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
Mental illness runs in my family. Depression is the culprit. Though depression has many difference faces and has many different disguises I can still pick it out of the line-up. I had a bout of depression. Thankfully, I sought out counseling and received...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 9, 2015 | Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
A couple of years ago I watched a documentary called “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead” that changed how I viewed nutrition. It starred Joe who was fighting an autoimmune disease like I was. He chose to go on a 60 day juice fast that consisted of him juicing fruit and...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 21, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
‘ “The purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren came into my life on December 2nd, 2014. I just finished the 40 days. I am amazing what I learned about myself. I still have no idea what my calling is. I do know now that I was made to worship Jesus. But for my...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 12, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I found another book on the giveaway table. “All that is Bitter & Sweet” by Ashley Judd. I have always enjoyed the Judd’s music legacy. So I was deeply intrigued by the fact Ashley Judd had other missions in life, such as helping those who were in the sex...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 27, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
My sister gave me an amazing cookbook called “Practical Paleo” by Diane Sanfilippo. While I was in the hospital I got the opportunity to read it cover to cover. I had my highlighter ready and even started thinking about which recipes I wanted to try first....
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 26, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I got a lot out of reading “The Fear Cure” by Lissa Rankin. This book came at just the right time. Fear, causes my heart to tremble every time I hear it or face it. Especially now that I am back in the hospital from a herniated disc that suddenly ruptured due...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 4, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
6 AM, while Nicholas is doing his morning dance routine. Running around, meowing, I believe he is saying good morning mom, I’m so thankful to be alive right now. Let’s move our bodies. I love my cat. He brings joy in my life. While he is dancing and talking. I...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 28, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
“What You Can When You Can” by Roni Noone and Carla Birnberg gave me a ton to think about on my journey to health and well-being. What I love about reading Noone’s and birnberg’s book is that they suggest that by making small everyday choices one can have a...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 25, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I love adventure stories and so when I was presented with the opportunity to read “Gorge” by Kara Richardson Whitely. I took it. Here was a woman who is overweight, had binge issues with food, and even some abuse issues that I could relate to. She conquered her...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 20, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I love books that inspire and encourage me on my goals of well-being. That is what Tara Stiles book “Making your own Rules Diet” has done. Inspire and encourage me to continue on what healthy feels like for me. As I wrote yesterday in my post “Starting Where I...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 14, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Dying is not a subject many people like to talk about. It’s uncomfortable, scary, and highly emotional. It is necessary to talk about. “The Conversation” by Angelo Volandes is a good start to the conversation. In “The Conversation” Volandes offers some...
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