McKillip Life

McKillip Life

We are West and Amber McKillip. We live in West Texas, also known as the Texas Panhandle, with our two dogs Dutch and Snickers.

Determined to walk when I am able

Determined to walk when I am able

Easing back into walking

Easing back into walking

Reflecting on a hard week

Reflecting on a hard week

Finished Baby Blanket!

Finished Baby Blanket!

Moving My Body with Grace

Moving My Body with Grace

Scanning in Family Photos

Scanning in Family Photos

Another week of walking

Another week of walking

Considering Paper Files

Considering Paper Files

Let's walk again

Let's walk again

Just start... again.

Just start... again.

Keep Walking!

Keep Walking!

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  • @beeu9841
    @beeu98412 сағат бұрын

    Moving with Grace at your Pace 💪 #newroutine #yougotthis

  • @judyadams8464
    @judyadams8464Күн бұрын

    Way to go!

  • @rockymom624
    @rockymom62421 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this. I can relate to so much of what you said.

  • @mckilliplife
    @mckilliplife16 күн бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @judyadams8464
    @judyadams846422 күн бұрын

    Sorry it was a rough week. Hope you feel better soon

  • @judyadams8464
    @judyadams846428 күн бұрын

    Hope you enjoyed your vacation!

  • @Boringcountrylife
    @BoringcountrylifeАй бұрын

    I love walking for the cortisol lowering effects. It's just so hot right now and the deer fly are a bother. If I miss the morning window around 6am, I dont walk that day. Glad you can incorporate the walking into a gym trip.

  • @judyadams8464
    @judyadams8464Ай бұрын

    I'm losing weight on a half hour a day

  • @restfulfaith6940
    @restfulfaith6940Ай бұрын

    Praying for you! 🙏🏽❤️

  • @mckilliplife
    @mckilliplifeАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @rockymom624
    @rockymom6242 ай бұрын

    Good job! It's getting very warm here. Trying to convince myself that walking inside on the treadmill isn't super boring!

  • @mckilliplife
    @mckilliplife2 ай бұрын

    Same here - we are in the mid 90s already (30s Celsius) - if I’m walking on a treadmill I usually watch KZread to help the time go by. I used to use the time to memorize and meditate on scripture.

  • @THRIVEAFFIRMATIONS
    @THRIVEAFFIRMATIONS2 ай бұрын

    Your video appeared in my feed randomly, but I must say it's inspiring. I'm moving houses and planning my new routine and I like that you go over the room a tidy a little before leave it. Thanks for sharing.

  • @judyadams8464
    @judyadams84642 ай бұрын

    Keep up the good work! I like the idea of having grace with yourself

  • @restfulfaith6940
    @restfulfaith69402 ай бұрын

    looks yummy!

  • @judyadams8464
    @judyadams84643 ай бұрын

    It's kinda childish but I put stickers on the calander when I walk

  • @mckilliplife
    @mckilliplife3 ай бұрын

    How sweet - I love stickers and seeing things marked off! Maybe I will add stickers to the kitchen calendar.

  • @pameehanson3866
    @pameehanson38663 ай бұрын

    I keep my makeup in a plastic makeup holder container stored in cupboard and have drawer in my bathroom holds extra stuff and skin care. I have a small zippered bag that holds my lipsticks ( I have lots of lipsticks). I go thru my makeup often, if I use a product and realize I don’t like it I toss it. To clean your brushes use a glycerin bar soap ( pears brand) which I find at dollar tree. I lay them flat on a towel to dry. Enjoy videos of decluttering makeup. ❤

  • @mckilliplife
    @mckilliplife3 ай бұрын

    I going to try the glycerin soap this weekend - thanks for the tip!

  • @Elizabeth-bz6mk
    @Elizabeth-bz6mk3 ай бұрын

    I think it's great that you make a point to get out for a walk even if its short. The act of getting up and out the door always feels the hardest.

  • @AScrapOfKindness
    @AScrapOfKindness3 ай бұрын

    Just now came across your channel for the first time. This topic is one I have faced. I tried doing the daily walking as part of a healthier goal. Didn't work for me because I hate doing anything because "I should". I joined a running/walking group whose mission was to walk for health and/or train for a 5K, half-marathon, or marathon. It was awesome being with like-minded and enthusiastic people. Everyone got a printout of their walking "homework" for each day of the week, depending on what their specific goal was. This daily walking was a pleasure to do because I looked forward to meeting up with everyone, and we all wanted to keep up with each other. I lasted some years, but eventually stopped because the Summer training in 100+ degree weather became too much for me. During my time with the group I participated in many 5K's and completed a half-marathon. I also learned that although I never want to do a marathon, I enjoy 5K's and participate in as many local ones as possible. This coming May, I have two: May 4 and May 19. I walk because I want to participate and be around lots of people of all ages having a good time enjoying the outdoors and caring for their health. I walk, not because "I should" and it's a good health practice, but because I want to. I suggest you check with your newspaper, hospital, community center, etc., to get information on upcoming charitable, or fun walks/runs. Also Google "upcoming 5ks in (type your city in) and you will get a listing. You will also see that there are a number of organizations that you can subscribe to that will alert you of upcoming walks/runs in your area. I'm subscribing with the hope of, over time, seeing the discouraged woman I am now watching, become one aware of all the lovely possibilities. P.S. I empathize with your migraines, as my husband also suffers terribly from them. Blessings...

  • @judyadams8464
    @judyadams84643 ай бұрын

    Set backs happen. Just keep on keeping on.

  • @kyliejones9047
    @kyliejones90473 ай бұрын

    I love stationary, paper planning, pens, and stickers. I don’t really have a great storage for it. I have a box to keep them in.

  • @Elizabeth-bz6mk
    @Elizabeth-bz6mk3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, this is exactly what I needed this morning.

  • @pinkprincess347
    @pinkprincess3473 ай бұрын

    In March I decided to try to get back in to walking and try to stay active even if it’s playing tennis for 30 minutes and for the most part I have 5 days a week . Today we walked for 44 minutes and it felt good! Walking buddy’s

  • @judyadams8464
    @judyadams84643 ай бұрын

    I've been at a half hour on the treadmill for the past month. You'll pass me soon

  • @rockymom624
    @rockymom6243 ай бұрын

    I think you should count the week as a win! You showed great commitment to your goal when you walked around the church. And even while staying in someone else's home. I'm impressed!

  • @StephanieDavies-xm8mt
    @StephanieDavies-xm8mt3 ай бұрын

    Spell vacumn correctly to begin with

  • @benjaminshapiro1618
    @benjaminshapiro16183 ай бұрын

    This looks great! I'm going to try this

  • @worship8517
    @worship85173 ай бұрын

    I love my blanket! 🤩

  • @worship8517
    @worship85173 ай бұрын

    Perhaps remove the meat before adding the slurry?

  • @judyadams8464
    @judyadams84644 ай бұрын

    I'm from Michigan, my walks are on the treadmill. I like watching your progress, keep up the good work!

  • @amberdavies3178
    @amberdavies31784 ай бұрын

    Thank you for tuning in and commenting :) I plan on posting Exercise updates every Friday at 5:00pm.

  • @rockymom624
    @rockymom6244 ай бұрын

    I appreciate how you explain the circumstances that make you not want to do it, but then you walk anyway. Good job!

  • @mckilliplife
    @mckilliplife4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for tuning in and commenting :) I plan on posting Exercise updates every Friday at 5:00pm.

  • @sheilamckie8106
    @sheilamckie81064 ай бұрын

    Get in the habit of taking the dog along at some point might find you’ll walk a little further well done so far though

  • @zoethepug
    @zoethepug4 ай бұрын

    I haven't started moving yet but I am starting my first attempt at eating healthy now at 50 years old and around 165 pounds. Developing new habits takes a big change in mindset and determination to make the change. Baby steps have been my approach, as I can be a perfectionist too and I don't want to fall off the bandwagon if I set my goals too an unreachable high. 10 days in, I already feel an improvement in my health. When I get this healthy eating more of a routine, it may finally be warm enough to incorporate the exercise. Hopefully by winter, my habits will be ingrained enough to keep going! I will watch and be encouraged. Best wishes!

  • @rockymom624
    @rockymom6244 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this encouraging video!

  • @lanamichalski3208
    @lanamichalski32084 ай бұрын

    Why didn't you take your dogs along for your walks? It would benefit all of you.

  • @zanym8088
    @zanym80884 ай бұрын

    Yeah dogs need walks..have 2 and we walk around 1 1/2 hours total a day .. I don't consider it exercise so I swim, row, x-country ski machine etc..

  • @zanym8088
    @zanym80884 ай бұрын

    Good you're walking but I bet your dogs would like to get out too

  • @laughinlori6893
    @laughinlori68934 ай бұрын

    That was my thought also. It's why I got a dog. She makes me walk. It's difficult to say no when she goes and gets her leash and waits by the door.

  • @mckilliplife
    @mckilliplife4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for tuning in! I agree it would be of benefit except neither of our dogs walk well on a leash and makes it so you can’t walk at speed. So either walk for yourself, or walk for the dogs, but not both. Also, Dutch the fluffy one, is going blind and both of them get anxiety when separated so it’s really best to walk them with two people.

  • @kimbers1238
    @kimbers12384 ай бұрын

    Please share as much as u feel comfortable

  • @kimbers1238
    @kimbers12384 ай бұрын

    What r the socks? I need to walk.

  • @mckilliplife
    @mckilliplife4 ай бұрын

    I got them at Walmart - Dr. Scholl's Women's Advanced Relief Blister Guard Ankle Socks, 3 Pack

  • @m.dessinateur8258
    @m.dessinateur82586 ай бұрын

    In an evil twist of irony, my Sicilian American wife is gluten-allergic. We usually make two of every pasta dish, one with “normal” pasta and one with the gluten-free version that usually tastes like epoxy. Which brand do you find works best with this? And does the final product have the mouth-feel of wheat pasta or the more clumpy feel of many gluten-free versions?

  • @mckilliplife
    @mckilliplife5 ай бұрын

    I agree, finding good textured gluten free noodles is challenging. My favorite brand is Tinkyada. I also enjoy the rice noodles you get when eating Thai food - they have a nice bounce. Also, whenever working with gluten free noodles I tend to check them frequently because they can go from hard to mush or even crumbly quickly. The directions can vary as well, some want you to soak the noodles and not boil them.

  • @MICHELLE-gu2qc
    @MICHELLE-gu2qc6 ай бұрын

    Looks delicious for winter served with cream or ice cream would be yummy

  • @journeys4466
    @journeys44666 ай бұрын

    Nice and easy desert

  • @ScraptasticYarns
    @ScraptasticYarns6 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed watching this video

  • @mckilliplife
    @mckilliplife6 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @kenziebellomy229
    @kenziebellomy2297 ай бұрын

    Chili looks yummy. I’ve been craving chili and cornbread as soon as the weather cooled off.