Thursday, June 25, 2015

Well, here it is, nearing the end of June and still no full time job.  Resumes sent out every day, for months, applications have been put in, phone interviews done, one call back but the sadly, pay isn't what I can live on.  
Another resume sent out today and I've turned in my app at the school board for a different job so, fingers, toes and eyes are crossed for something to break loose...any day now!  The universe has been pretty darned good to me lately so I'm hoping this is a good sign that good things are on the horizon, just waiting for the right time.  But I'm ready now, Universe!  
Living at my sister's house in Tampa has been quite an experience for these last 4 weeks or so.  I'm swimming; a lot, eating raw, organic, smoothies, etc. and loving it.  Losing weight, albeit a tiny bit, it's a start.  First thing I want when I get a job and an apt, is a heavy duty blender!  Vitamix is out of my budget range but there are a lot that aren't and man, you can do so much with them!  
I'm also teaching a long distance friend about dieting for health, weight but mostly for living better and longer. Sessions include:
  • Say goodbye to sugar, slowly, Oh yes you can
  • Just say no to second helpings
  • Portion control for God's sake!
  • Smoothies aren't just about fruit
  • See, I told you that you can't taste the kale
  • Broiler ovens are your friend
  • Get up and move!
  • Just give it two weeks...you'll see
and finally:
  • You're Welcome!  
So far he's purchased a blender and has a starter recipe, with options, to use every morning.  A few virtual butt kicks and he's off!  Hopefully the weight too and the diabetes will be under control or gone.  Not just small changes but major ones for him, but it can be done when you're willing and able. Very proud of my friend and cohort in hockey passion.  
Have a great rest of June ya'll, see you next month for an update.  

2 comments:

  1. I love smoothies. I don't add veggies, but I am a big veggie eater anyhow. Im a vegetarian for crissakes, I love veggies. And I love fruit. Unfortunately, a lot of times it is hard to find good fruit without nicks or bruises etc. so I buy a lot of frozen fruit for smoothies. I add greek yogurt for protein. I could have fruit smoothies all day. I am glad to hear that you are feeling so healthy, best of luck with the continuing job search!

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  2. Yes, I'm learning to get my veggies in early in the day, a bit of protein mid morning and then more veggies at lunch and dinner.
    We use spinach, romaine (or any other leafy green), cucumber, apple, banana, then any other fruit we have or frozen, protein powder and flax oil, coconut water and a bit of ice. Yummy! We had celery this morning, good for you and not as hard to eat! :-) I'm doing well, except for falling on my butt last night and now I'm laid up for the week. Ugh! Otherwise still working on a job and trying to stay positive!! Working on a share post for your blog too. Should be done by later today and I'll post a link on the FB page. :-) Hugs and thanks!

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