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week 3 book study fitness challenge PHYSICALLY ACTIVE #12WaysToAgeGracefully

Posted on August 19, 2024 by EmpowerMoms

Welcome to WEEK 3 of our book study/fitness challenge!

1) Read chapter 3, answer Questions to Discuss, and pick something from Try This Week.
2) MOVEMENT challenge: Try a NEW cardio or strength exercise this week and share what you did.

Have you been journaling these past 2 weeks? A notebook, app, or just plain pen & paper will work!

If you have the book, I encourage you to journal your answers to the questions at the end of each chapter. If you aren’t using the book, I encourage you to use your journal to record your food, exercise, and how your day is going-good or bad. You can also use it as a thankful journal!

Did you know there are several benefits to journaling?
1. Journaling helps to reduce stress
2. Journaling may boost health and well-being
3. Journaling encourages space from negative thoughts
4. Journaling provides a way to process emotions
5. Journaling can help you figure out your next step
6. Journaling deepens self-discovery

Don’t forget I have lots of cardio, strength and stretching workouts on my youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RachelDeVaughn/videos

week 2 book study fitness challenge GUT HEALTH #12WaysToAgeGracefully

Posted on August 12, 2024 by EmpowerMoms

Welcome to WEEK 2 of our book study/fitness challenge!

1) Read chapter 2, discuss questions below, and try something this week or make a goal.
2) MOVEMENT challenge: Take a walk after a meal to help improve digestion and regulate blood pressure.

Are you trying Intermittent Fasting this week? ⏱️❓

Intermittent Fasting occurs when you eat within a specific window of time. Experiment with different time periods to see what suits you best. I like to fast 9:15 (eating between 10am and 7pm) or 10:14 depending on my work schedule.

⏱️Intermittent Fasting’s benefits include:
**Improved hormone profile – this is particularly important for women who experience high levels of stress
**Increased life expectancy
**Maintenance of skeletal muscle mass – muscle mass is directly related to your metabolic rate. The more muscle mass you have, the faster your metabolism will be.
**Decreased blood glucose levels
**Boosted immune system
**Decreased insulin levels and increased insulin sensitivity – this has a direct impact on your metabolic rate
**Increased lipolysis (the breakdown of fats) and fat oxidation – Intermittent Fasting turns your body into a fat burner
**Increased uncoupling protein-3 mRNA – this is important for the production of energy inside the cell
**Increased norepinephrine and epinephrine levels – this leads to an increase in fat breakdown
⏱️You want to be satisfied and not hungry during your eating window. Eat nutrient rich foods and drink plenty of water.

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“Hunted by a Killer” by Laurie Winter

Posted on August 5, 2024 by EmpowerMoms

Hunted by a Killer JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Hunted by a Killer by Laurie Winter, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Hunted by a Killer

Author: Laurie Winter

Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense

Release Date: July 23, 2024

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Is she the pursuer…

Or the pursued?

When a body was found at the edge of the bayou, police detective Charlotte Reid knew the serial killer who murdered her sister was back. And if she didn’t stop him, he’d kill again. FBI special agent Austin Walsh insisted Charlotte couldn’t do it on her own. But then the murderer gave Charlotte a deadly challenge—catch him, or she’d be his next victim…

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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MY REVIEW

I love reading Love Inspired Suspense books because they are suspenseful, on the edge of my seat, CLEAN action, mystery and romance!

This story had twists and turns as Charlotte and Austin once again find themselves trying to follow the clues and catch the serial killer before he strikes again in Presque, Louisiana. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and how well they worked together in this story. Since this case was very personal to both of them, they found themselves relying on each other and their faith to get them thru.

Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down! I highly recommend this fast paced, clean suspense book!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

Laurie Winter

Multiple award-winning author Laurie Winter creates authentic characters who overcome the odds to find true love. She keeps her life balanced with jogging and binge-watching true-crime shows. Laurie enjoys time with her family and two dogs, all of who inspire her every day.

Connect with Laurie at lauriewinter.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will win a $25 Amazon gift card and paperback copy of Hunted by a Killer!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 5, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 12, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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week 1 book study fitness challenge NUTRITION #12WaysToAgeGracefully

Posted on August 5, 2024 by EmpowerMoms

Welcome to WEEK 1 of our book study/fitness challenge!

1) Read chapter 1, discuss questions below, and try something this week or make a goal. You have all week to read and make notes and a plan.

2) MOVEMENT challenge: Take a (10) minute walk every day outside (if possible).

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“Cold Vengeance” by Nancy Mehl

Posted on July 26, 2024 by EmpowerMoms

Cold Vengeance JustRead Takeover + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Cold Vengeance by Nancy Mehl hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Cold Vengeance

Series: Ryland & St. Clair #3

Author: Nancy Mehl

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Release Date: July 16, 2024

Genre: Romantic Suspense

When a renowned crime podcaster vanishes without a trace, former FBI behavioral analysts turned private investigators River Ryland and Tony St. Clair are called upon to track her down. As they wade through the evidence she left behind, they unearth a startling connection–she may have discovered the existence of an unknown serial killer, and he will stop at nothing to carry out a deadly plan.

As the pair delves deeper, they soon find themselves the target of a relentless enemy determined to silence them. With their lives–and hearts–on the line, can they confront the evil that threatens them before it consumes them both?

USA Today bestselling author Nancy Mehl brings her Ryland & St. Clair series to an explosive close with a pulse-pounding story where the stakes are high and silence is deadly.

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MY REVIEW

“Cold Vengeance” is the final book in the Ryland + St Clair series that can also be read as a stand alone story. I wish I had read the other 2 books before this one to know about the characters and their families; and the back story of River’s serial killer still on the loose-but I still really enjoyed it!

This steady paced, Christian suspense story kept me on the edge of my seat chapter after chapter. I was engaged along side River as she worked on April’s podcast cold cases and couldn’t wait to figure out who the bad guy -or guys- was! I liked the strong friendship and connection that River and Tony had in this story and I plan to go back and read the other 2 books so I can really appreciate that character development and their relationship.

If you like clean, romantic, lots of suspense novels; I guarantee you will enjoy reading this book and won’t want to put it down.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

Nancy Mehl

Nancy Mehl is the author of more than fifty books, a Parable and ECPA bestseller, and the winner of an ACFW Book of the Year Award, a Carol Award, and the Daphne du Maurier Award. She has also been a finalist for the Christy Award. Nancy writes from her home in Missouri, where she lives with her husband, Norman, and their puggle, Watson.

Connect with Nancy by visiting NancyMehl.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive the complete paperback set of the Ryland & St. Clair series and a $15 Amazon gift card!

Cold Vengeance JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight July 24, 2024 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on July 31, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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