Firecracker Food Freedom

26/04/2024

It’s Friday…
It’s raining.
It’s cool outside.
It’s still a beautiful morning. The birds are moving slow, but still coming to the deck for breakfast. People are driving by, starting their day. Laundry has started for today’s check out and turnover. Warmed up the leftover coffee to make a fresh pot.

Yes, pretty random. But still, pretty special! I like to think of tomorrows, I really look forward to them. I don’t wish today away at all though.

News came through our alumni email and social media groups that a classmate a grade ahead of me passed away this week. It really sunk in. Her tomorrows have ceased here. She is going to miss her 60th birthday. Her close group of friends is going to be really off kilter from this point on. That’s a lot to ponder on a rainy Friday.

With my coffee, thinking about today, and all the tomorrows I’m planning for.

24/04/2024

SSQQUUEEEEZZEE into that little bit of a moment, even if you are not totally in the photo. You are still 💯 in the moment, but more importantly, in the memory.

No filters. No smooth skin. No softening the wrinkles. No coloring the gray. No hiding behind your friends to cover up your stomach, your hips, your thighs. Let all the things be there on that particular day. They are key components.

To that day.
To your age.
To what you have lived so far.
To who you are.

18/04/2024

This swimsuit body is made for swimming, not for the visual perfection that can make me choose to starve myself, take unhealthy supplements, overwork my body to cause unexpected injuries and mentally agonize over.

Just live, ladies. Do all the things and just LIVE and LOVE the body you have taking you through this life.

01/03/2024

☕️ Starting each day with priorities and warmth in my grasp.

26/02/2024

Beginning of the work week.

My “office” is ready. I’m back in business again.

11/01/2024

Winter is suppose to be for slowing down, not GO, GO, GO…

Now, the to-do lists are still around, and there are still priorities, but the stress of it all is cooled down a bit.

Maybe because of the temperature outside.

And wearing a comfy sweater, a warm jacket and a knitted hat can take care of that.

03/01/2024

No filter, no edit, no enhancement.

Just some coffee with the Lord while letting Scrap and Molly start their day.

Yeah, I take more morning photos than other times of the day. And usually with my coffee. There’s just something warm and comforting about daybreak. Even if it is 24 degrees outside.

01/01/2024

Yes…all before 8:00 a.m.

31/12/2023

21/12/2023

The most precious gift for Christmas (or any time for that matter) is TIME.

I had a thought this fall, that I never get one-on-one time with my sons. The three of us are together or I’m with each of them with my husband. I enjoy all those times, but my sons are so close as brothers, but they are very different young men. Their Christmas gift to me (and mine to them) was for them to each choose a place we could drive to for a couple of days and get in the Christmas spirit.

For our inaugural trips, we are 2 for 2. Spot on choices! Accommodations, dining, excursions, no agenda (other than dinner reservations) major memories accomplished!

16/11/2023

Changing the coffee routine…combined Vital Proteins collagen IN THE frother with my NutPods peppermint mocha…then added to my morning brew. Blended so much better!

I am truly my favorite barista! ☕️= Four Sigmatic Calm decaf.

09/11/2023

14 months ago, an unexpected email came, about this program that was dissolved this week. As many emotions have waved over lots of fellow coaches, I'm going to focus on the positives and the future.

💛I have met so many amazing, intelligent people because I got out of my way and accomplished something I thought I could never do. (Thanks to attending a team building event hosted by Lisa Whelchel).

💛There have been days that felt like Christmas because of receiving packages from affiliate companies, with products to try and swag to enjoy.

💛Learning about coconut aminos, collagen, whole carbohydrates, plated fats, the evils of sugar/fake sugar, cravings, "no is a complete sentence" pressure when eating from friends/ family, electrolytes, NutPods in coffee, a meal template, and all the books that add education to aging, wellbeing and longevity.

💛 Being a part of and moderating a social media group that helps many, but has brought a group of friends, who I have been able to give the most heartfelt hug to. (more to come on that part!) We will stay connected in each others' lives.

💛 I was able to earn and obtain accolates along the way. Plant Based and Advanced certification, as well as a team shared award for the moderating of the social media group.

New adventures may come our way, but dissolvement doesn't take away achievements and relationships. EVER