Finally continuing this series. If this is like most mysteries for me, this should be a quick read. Picture is with my best reading buddy. #catsoflitsy

After a job change and having my reading be primarily related to a nutrition certification I was finishing up, I am finally back to reading for fun. Reading this on serial reader was the perfect way to get back to reading.

It kept me engaged and although I suspected some things might occur, it still kept me guessing which I love in a book.

This seems like an easy enough readathon for me to enjoy. My goals are going to be simple. Read 10 minutes of nonfiction and 10 minutes of fiction every day. I find time goals are much more doable for me than the pressure of finishing a book. This is in addition to the reading I am doing to get nutrition coaching certified.

#FabulousFebruaryReadathon
@Andrew65

I am so happy I finally have time to read for fun again. Although much of my reading right now is for work (job change, working on some certifications, and reading books on how to grow clientele in the fitness space) I have much more time for myself.

Read this for #StarWarsBuddyRead. I enjoyed it even though I had not read the others in the trilogy. It added to some back story during clone wars. @BookwormAHN

I want to cancel my audible membership as I am finding I spend way more time listening to podcasts than books, nevermind the many other reasons there are to cancel audible. That being said, I have 12 credits I want to use before I cancel so I am looking for audiobook recommendations. I generally listen to nonfiction, but I read almost anything.

Pic of my reading buddy for attention.

Last review of my vacation reads. This was also one I was reading for my coaching job because we can figure out the best way to coach someone if we can figure out their love language. I enjoyed it, but I also enjoy almost any psychological analysis especially how it affects relationships. I think it should be read by everyone in a meaningful relationship.

Read this as part of my training for my coaching job at the gym. It was a very quick read, and very thought provoking especially if you are someone who has to work on a team. It is written from the perspective of a sports team, but can easily be applied to any team setting.

Finally can access the litsy app again after months of not being able to. Read this while on vacation last week and really enjoyed it. It's an interesting psychological suspense novel and hard to tell what is real and what isn't in the main characters head at times.

Had my first powerlifting meet this past Sat to complete a #bfc2022 goal. I went 9 for 9 with 26 white lights, so almost a perfect meet. (There are 3 lifts squat, bench and deadlifts with 3 attempts each. You also have 3 judges for each attempt that give you a white light for a good lift or a red light for a bad lift). I also set personal bests in bench and deadlift and hit my goal of a 600lb total. It was a great meet. (Cont'd in comments)

Haven't posted in a while but wanted to get my #BFC2022 goals in writing. I have been working hard on fitness goals over the last year. I successfully gained 5lbs of muscle & lost 5% body fat. I am now training for a powerlifting meet in March. My goals for Feb are:

1) continue working on meal prep and recovery
2) read 5 minutes a day. Hopefully audiobooks including this one will help get that goal.
3) don't miss a training day.
@wanderinglynn

Haven't been active on Litsy this year. However, I had to share the huge progress I have had for #BFC21. The pictured book helped.

I am finally putting me first, consistently working out 4 days a week, eating whole foods and started powerlifting. Strong women unite! My goals for this month are: continue consistent workouts, walk on days I don't work out, dial in my macros, and read 10 min a day.

@wanderinglynn

I loved this book as I continue my fitness journey. I am so sick of the stigma that women can't be strong and muscular because "you'll look like a man". This book breaks through that stigma and every woman should read it.

One plus to working lots of extra hours, I get a lot of time for podcasts and audio books. I really enjoyed listening to this and learning Dooku's back story. Finished for February #starwarsbuddyread

Anyone ever had this issue? Plugged my kindle paperwhite in to charge it this morning (not to a computer). This came up on the screen. I have since unplugged it, tried force restarting by holding the power button and this won't disappear. I can't do anything. I also can't disconnect it from a computer it was never connected to.

Staying pretty on track with goals.

💪 Five workouts this week
💪 Still averaging 25 Pushups a day
📗Fallen a little behind on reading goals, but still better than last year.

Feb goals will be: read 10 minutes every day, five workouts a week, increase water and protein intake.

@wanderinglynn #BFC21

Here is my #BFC21 week two check in.

I actually hit my head with a sandbag in a workout early in the week, hence my headaches. I have a concussion history so had to take it easy.

Also, what app does everyone use to do the gorgeous collages for their posts? I can't seem to figure it out. I'm on Android.

@wanderinglynn

Not happy with this football game so picking up my reading. #starwarsbuddyread

Just finished this on audio. I will admit it didn't hold my attention at times, but I enjoyed learning the perspective of a nonverbal autistic person. I don't think it not holding my attention had anything to do with the narrator or topic, but more when I was listening to it. #nonfictionnerds

Starting this tonight for #starwarsbuddyread.

Still not sure how I feel about this. It was enjoyable, but I still feel we don't have a full understanding of Snow from it. I am having a hard time putting in to words my feelings about it. Still a pick, but not completely what I was expecting.

Was pretty consistent on my goals this week. Still not working on my mobility though. Need to get on track with that... And my nutrition coach wants me to add cardio in twice a week to get off this plateau I've hit. So it looks like I will be increasing my workout goal to five times a week.

@wanderinglynn

Days 1 and 2 of #BFC21 done. Pushups done both days. Workout today and settling down to read the attached book now.

@wanderinglynn

Ok so hopping in on #BFC21. My goals are:

1. Read at least 10 minutes a day
2. 25 Pushups a day
3. Work out 3 times a week.
4. Stretch more.

@wanderinglynn

Set my goal for 2021. Last year my goal was 20. I only got 7, but considering I basically only read January-March (and not much) and the last week in December I figured 25 was doable this year.

Listened this on audio book. I wish more of the book was about the storm itself, and less of a summary of the fishing industry. Overall it was still good.

Starting this. I know it has mixed reviews. Trying to go in with an open mind.

I really enjoyed this. I am pretty familiar with video game history from the 90s on, but this definitely helped fill in the gaps. It also brought out connections I wasn't aware of between original games and games of today. Finished with my snuggle buddy. She's still learning it's ok to be a lap cat.

This reference made me laugh. Of course in 2017 the authors had no way of knowing Cyberpunk was going to be a glitchy mess.

So 2020 has been a year. (for everyone) Between most of my reading being for a certification for work, having to say goodbye to one of our kitties, and working crazy hours I have not had time or desire for pleasure reading for a long time. After hubby and I built a Lego tie fighter this morning taking the rest of the day to relax and read. Finished one I started earlier this year. Starting this one now. Is my nerdiness showing?

Another audiobook down. I really enjoyed how this book compared the attitude of this small Vermont town to the overall attitude of parents towards sports specificity. As someone who coaches kids and teens I see all the time how sports specificity affects them mentally. Let them be kids, not specialists and unstructured play is key. Then they will not only be good athletes, they will thrive.

I really enjoyed this biography. I listened to the audio book and Levar Burton is a great narrator. I learned so much that I never knew before about Fred Rogers life, even having grown up watching Mr Rogers Neighborhood.

Haven't done much reading even with quarantine going on. Been working at home and distracted by video games. Decided to listen to audio books while working. Have to admit I probably would not have finished this if I hadn't listened to it. It is pretty fascinating, I just don't know if it would have kept my attention.

Had quite the eclectic hail at Barnes and Noble today. Total out of pocket $13. Gift cards are nice.

This year has been crazy. I am currently in the middle of two fiction books, one audiobook, and now starting this one for work. Unfortunately most of my reading this year has been job related for various certifications but this at least looks interesting.

I'm still processing what I read in this book. I definitely want to read more about Grace Humiston as there are holes I think need to be filled. Overall I enjoyed this and the fact that it read like a novel although nonfiction.

Not book related, but reading related. One of my passions is coaching kids to be stronger versions of themselves. I truly believe that teaching them to be strong in the gym will carry over out of the gym. The reason I've been so quiet on Litsy for the last couple of months is I've been working on this certification which meant lots of reading, just not casually. Now that I've finished I will hopefully be back to reading and Litsy. I've missed it.

So life has been super hectic and gotten in the way of reading again. But I'm starting this today for book club. I am also still reading Major Pettigrew's Last Stand which was last month's book club pick.

#Jack is in his usual spot. #blackcatsoflitsy

This was my first Sue Grafton novel. I loved it and will definitely read more. Read for #booked2019 #femaledetective
@4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen

Next up snuggling with my coffee and my kitty. #catsoflitsy #blackcatsoflitsy #jack

This book was so enjoyable. It definitely fit the description of Pride and Prejudice meets Little Women. I had a feeling throughout what the ending would be, but the story leading up to that ending kept it enjoyable. Chosen by a friend who decided to start a book club. But it also fits #newtomeauthor for #booked2019
@Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage

This was such an eye opening book. As sad as it could be, it was also encouraging to see people willing to fight for what is right. This is a must read for everyone.

Setting my goal at 50 again this year. Although I didn't reach it last year, I did read 23 books with almost no reading between May and November so I think this is very doable. I am also going to do #booked2019 even though I didn't complete #booked2018. I may do #litsyatoz as I almost completed it last year.

Currently reading the tagged book.

Next up. Hope to finish for #diversenonfiction for #booked2018

I really enjoyed this murder mystery. Seldom are they written with the plot being the thought process of the detective. As someone who likes puzzles and logic problems that appealed to me. I didn't expect the different style twist it had. I wish this author was easier to find. I'd read more. Read for #booked2018 #Japanesethriller Hope to finish one more before the year ends.
@4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen

So happy work has finally calmed down enough where I can take time to read on my lunch. It took so long to get to this point. Enjoying my tea at the same time. Beginning this for #japanesethriller for #booked2018

I read this for #booked2018 #beachread. (Yes I am very far behind, yay work) I tend to read Nicholas Sparks a lot in the summer since they are easy, if not somewhat predictable reads. Once again I enjoyed his book. I did figure one thing out at the end, but it wasn't as predictable as I expected.
@BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft @Cinfhen

So I haven't been on Litsy much this year because a merger at work and subsequent issues with ridiculous overtime and stress. It didn't leave me with much energy for reading. Thankfully things have calmed down a little. Actually read this book for my job as they arranged "book clubs" choosing this to be first to try to fix some issues after the merger. .... Continued in comments

I was going to go outside to the porch to read, but #jack had other plans. Started the tagged book for #booked2018 #beachread. #blackcatsoflitsy

The funniest part about this is I didn't originally have the blanket on my lap. He won't snuggle unless I put the blanket down.

Although this took me a while to finish (mostly do to life stresses) I enjoyed reading this. You do have to enjoy first hand accounts which aren't always entertaining, but I found that I didn't want to put it down. There are parts that are slow, a normal thing for nonfiction, but overall it was an easy read when I had time. Read for #booked2018 #setoutdoors

My Saturday plans. #bookandbeer