Story Gods, are you there? It's me, Katie...


 

I've mentioned this before but I'll say it again and again: a good playlist is crucial in keeping motivated. If you want some solid weight loss advice, there is your golden nugget. I finished my last book over a week ago, then I flew through my collection of podcast episodes and now that my intellectual tank is dry, the effect it's had on my motivation is palpable. Without having a story to look forward to it's hard to look forward to the work out. It becomes something I just have to get through. When it feels like a chore I don't get nearly as much out of it.

I'm desperate. I'm looking for a good story that I can get lost in that maybe feels like summer. The only stipulations I have are: It must be an audiobook, it should have a good narrator and preferably be in the first person. I like strong female characters but comedies, suspense, and mystery are really good too. Even a good Podcast would be good. I'm looking for any recommendations for something good that will keep me wanting more.

I'm so consumed in my search I am going to leave you early and  continue my search while you enjoy another fun shark video. RIP SNUFFY!

<3 Katie
Day 29
200lbs
Feeling like sometimes you get the shark and sometimes the shark gets you
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Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 9, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Hey There Katie! If you enjoy Stephen King try his son, Joe Hill. I just listened to NOS4O2. Narrated by Kate Mulgrew.
    You're friendly friend behind the glass,
    Terri B

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    1. Latie KJuly 10, 2013 at 5:21 PM

      Thank you! I will definitely check him out! I learned about Audible from you so I trust your good taste <3

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  2. MikeJuly 9, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    I listen to old episodes of Snap Judgment when I run. Seems to keep me motivated.

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    1. Latie KJuly 10, 2013 at 5:22 PM

      That's a really good idea Mike! There are enough of them now I should start working through the backlog. Thanks for the idea!

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