In March I decided it was time to reduce my body mass, and get fit. So far I have lost about 10% of my starting body weight, and my fitness level has raised to a point where I can run for 3-4 minutes without falling into a dying heap (which is only getting better, awesome!).
Recently I started weight training. And funny thing is I am finding I am liking it. I never thought I would. Yes there is pain. Yes I nearly fall down stairs when finished because the legs are no longer working. And yes I now have mini biceps that I can see (it is awesome!). I have been doing proper gym workouts for nearly 2 months now, and weight training for 3 weeks. Sometimes I can't even touch my toes for the amount of weights I have done.
The downside of all this weight training is I am HUNGRY and eating just about anything in sight. Fruit, chips, chocolate, vegies, bread, you name it (well apart from meat - see previous post), I am eating it. And as a result I am not losing weight. I realise some of the fat is being turned into muscle, and I can see tone, but it is the numbers on those scales that make a difference to not only ones self esteem, but to overall health. I want to see them go down gosh darn it!
As of today I am going to get back on the healthy food wagon. Not only for my weights sake, but for my health as well. I need to get healthy. I also want to be one of the hawt ones on the beach this summer! Best go walk the dog then!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Wanted: Awesome job, excellent pay, and great hours.
Don't get me wrong, I love my job, but it is time for a change. Cos change is good, right?
The problem comes when I try to apply my current job experience to a new role. Sure I have put it all down in my resume, but I work in a specialised field all day - my job has become very narrow and focused, and I have never heard of any other opportunities in a similar space previously. So how do I go about and get something I enjoy doing just as much, and expand on my current experience. I can't. I mean how to explain to someone who possibly wants to hire me, in 25 words or less, what I do. I practically need a spoken word book just to go through all my functions at my current role.
So I tell people I am in administration.
Not only is that devaluing the experience that I have gained from working with this fantastic company, but it also devalues me and my future worth. I know I am more than administration, but try explaining that in a 4 page resume, and making people understand it. Especially since I don't have the credentials to back it up - given that I moved into this role 2 years ago.
It is an interesting experience to look for a new job with what I know now. I am older (maybe wiser), and looking for a job post 2 years GFC. I have sent out 20+ resumes and had 2 interviews so far. Maybe I am applying for the wrong jobs. Project Coordinator, Contracts administrator, yes I could do them, but these people don't know that, and they aren't willing to take the chance, because I don't have that title on my resume. I understand, I worked in that industry too.
Best to get on with it hey. Wish me luck...
The problem comes when I try to apply my current job experience to a new role. Sure I have put it all down in my resume, but I work in a specialised field all day - my job has become very narrow and focused, and I have never heard of any other opportunities in a similar space previously. So how do I go about and get something I enjoy doing just as much, and expand on my current experience. I can't. I mean how to explain to someone who possibly wants to hire me, in 25 words or less, what I do. I practically need a spoken word book just to go through all my functions at my current role.
So I tell people I am in administration.
Not only is that devaluing the experience that I have gained from working with this fantastic company, but it also devalues me and my future worth. I know I am more than administration, but try explaining that in a 4 page resume, and making people understand it. Especially since I don't have the credentials to back it up - given that I moved into this role 2 years ago.
It is an interesting experience to look for a new job with what I know now. I am older (maybe wiser), and looking for a job post 2 years GFC. I have sent out 20+ resumes and had 2 interviews so far. Maybe I am applying for the wrong jobs. Project Coordinator, Contracts administrator, yes I could do them, but these people don't know that, and they aren't willing to take the chance, because I don't have that title on my resume. I understand, I worked in that industry too.
Best to get on with it hey. Wish me luck...
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