This blog will help you towards healthier lifestyle choices!

I owned a State Approved K-6 for over 20 years and when it closed, I was devastated. However, I decided to make lemonade out of lemons and so I thought: I went to school for 40 years (one class at a time) and I have a PhD, I'll just look for a better job.



And, I did.....look that is, the "finding" part eluded me. I was 60 years old, never got sick and could outwork almost anyone half my age but, as I was looking for a job, it was NOT looking for me!



In the first two years after my school's closure, I applied for over 450 jobs (everything from Starbucks, to Admin Assistant to jewelry sales) and had no luck.



Finally a friend asked why I was counting the jobs and I realized I was focusing on what was NOT happening instead of what might happen so I quit counting, but not applying.



In order to survive, I sold my house and lived off the proceeds while I continued applying. I lived extremely frugally because I knew that the money would not last forever.



Over the years, I have continued to live frugally and apply for jobs. However, there truly is ageism in America today and I have been unsuccessful in getting a "real" job.



What I have been successful at is cobbling together a life by working at my many part time jobs! Currently, I have 2 jobs each day (subbing in the Auburn School District and tutoring at Sylvan Learning Centers). And I do other jobs occasionally such as Real Estate Broker, Author, and Editor.



Because I am a Health Coach, my passion is helping people be healthier.
Over the years, I've learned much about how to be healthy even if I wasn't wealthy so I decided to share my expertise with you! I will bring you tips, recipes, and many ideas on how to choose a healthy lifestyle, even if you are eating out of the local Food Bank and/or don't have much money to pay for gym memberships!

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Raw Strawberry Banana Smoothie

I love the combination of strawberries and bananas. This is one of my favorite smoothies! This blender makes two full meals. Cut it in half to make just one meal, or in thirds for a snack. I make it for two days and just put it in the fridge for the second day. 3 cups distilled water 1/4 cup golden flax seed (for protein and fiber) 2 scoops of organic soy powder (soy is good protein for those not allergic) 2 cups frozen strawberries 6 bananas (frozen or fresh) To freeze bananas: be sure to peel first and cut off the dark piece at the bottom of the banana. Put into plastic bags onto a flat surface (a cookie sheet works). Put water into VitaMix blender (or other heavy blender) Add flax seed and powdered soy. Turn blender on variable-low and gradually turn up to 10. Then turn blender onto high and blend until flax seeds are finely blended. Add strawberries through hole in top of blender while it is running on high. Add bananas one at a time. If using frozen bananas, there might be a need for a bit more water. Blend until all the colors have blended in. I put this into two thermal containers (or a thermoses) and put one into the fridge and one into my thermal carrier for my dinner.

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