I had my orientation at the hospital yesterday. I am now a volunteer. I’m real excited as I am going to actually be working with low income families at an offsite location. I’ve got my Master’s degree in counseling and I’m so excited I’m going to be able to help people. I got divorced when my kids were young and raised them without any assistance. So it’s just going to be nice and try and help others since I will have a good understanding of what they are going through.

This volunteering has some benefits to it. As a volunteer, I can set up appointments with a nutritionist at the hospital and set up a specialized diet. I think if I have someone I’m having to account to, it will be more of an incentive to me….even if it is something I have initiated.

I’m looking forward to both. I’m excited at the idea of helping others…when it is my choice. For those that haven’t been reading my journal, I’ve complained in the past about helping others and always putting myself last. I’m turning those tables now…and it sure feels good.

I’m still going to start out on this SlimFast program since I’ve bought so many cans of the chocolate shake. I figured I’d wait a month or so before I see that nutritionist.

It’s a beautiful day so I’m going to take the dog for a walk….as soon as I finish my green tea. I’m sitting here thinking, I’m going to be helping people and losing weight doing it….What a win-win situation that is. Woooo Hoooo