Last year, this race kicked my butt. This year, I OWNED it. I had both better training and the weather on my side. It was 11 degrees cooler this year compared to last year. I have been running on average about 8-10 miles per week, in June 2013 I was only running 4-5. Oh yeah,… Continue reading Race Recap: The Little Foot Run 5k
Author: Megan Hammis, M.Ed., RDN
Registered Dietitian with a B.S. in Dietetics from Central Michigan University and a M.Ed. In Nutrition Education from Framingham State University. Completed my dietetic internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. Currently working as a bariatric dietitian in Saginaw, MI.
Pinterest Recipe Success: Crock Pot Beef & Broccoli
You would think that I would be making slow cooker recipes during the week when I am working, but no, I save them for the weekend. I have been dying to try this recipe for a while, and I don't know what the heck I was waiting for. It was amazing! I didn't have my… Continue reading Pinterest Recipe Success: Crock Pot Beef & Broccoli
Pinterest Recipe Success: Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
Some day (maybe when I'm 80) I will make all of the recipes that I have pinned on Pinterest. For now, I bring you my latest success: Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili (click for the original recipe post). I had most of the ingredients for this recipe on hand - I actually thought I… Continue reading Pinterest Recipe Success: Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
Banking the Miles: It’s All Downhill From Here!
May was an awesome month for running. I averaged about 10 miles per week, which is the best I have ever done. In the past it's been like... oooh, this week I ran about 14 miles and the next week I manage 6 if I am lucky. But I have been more consistent in my… Continue reading Banking the Miles: It’s All Downhill From Here!
Banking the Miles: May Update
Last year, May was my best month for mileage because we went to Cedar Point many times and I tracked the miles we walked around the park. This year our plans to visit Cedar Point have been put on hold because we have a lot to do on our house and have a lot of… Continue reading Banking the Miles: May Update
Race Recap: Chip River Run 2014
Yesterday I ran my first race since my 10k back in March. In the meantime, I have really been "banking the miles" (I'll post an update on that later!) and staying very active. There were a few races in between that I could have done, but because we are trying to save money to fix… Continue reading Race Recap: Chip River Run 2014
Becoming Catholic: Holy Week 2014
As you might know from previous posts, this January I met with the religious education director at church to find out more about RCIA and have started the process of becoming Catholic. Although I had become somewhat familiar with Mass and the Catholic faith by attending Christmas and Easter Masses, I had only really scratched… Continue reading Becoming Catholic: Holy Week 2014
Keeping It Real: Not Getting Matched
Yesterday was matching day for dietetics students applying for internships. I just happened to notice this pop up on my news feed on Facebook. It made me realize that I have never really talked about my experience applying for an internship. In fact, I almost feel like I have hidden it... almost been ashamed of… Continue reading Keeping It Real: Not Getting Matched
Banking the Miles: April Update
I can't believe that we are already almost a week into April. Time flies when you're having fun! Or in my case, when you fill your life with awesome people and entertaining things to do. While I haven't really kept up on all of my goals for this year, I have been staying active. I… Continue reading Banking the Miles: April Update
Banking the Miles
Last year I challenged myself each month to walk, run or bike more miles than the month before. This year I am challenging myself to beat last year's mileage every month. This shouldn't be difficult to achieve since I am planning to... wait for it... ... ... run a half marathon in November. Yep... my… Continue reading Banking the Miles
Keeping it Real: Planning for the End
A lot of people ask me what made me decide to become a dietitian. The story is kind of complicated, but to sum it up - I care about people. I have a big heart. So it made sense to me to work in health care in some way or another, and being a dietitian… Continue reading Keeping it Real: Planning for the End
Race Recap: The Muddogs 10k
Yep, you read that title right. I ran my first 10k today! You might remember the post I made about a month ago about the freezing cold race that I ran on February 15th, The Ice Cube 5k. The Muddogs Race is the third and final race in the Winter Warriors series. These winter… Continue reading Race Recap: The Muddogs 10k
My Goals for 2014: February Update
Cancel my membership at my current gym and get a new membership somewhere else (the new place has an indoor track and fitness classes that I hope will motivate me to be more active). DONE before the New Year even started! :) Buy a fitness class punch card for 10 classes each month and attend 10… Continue reading My Goals for 2014: February Update
Month of Movement: Week 4 Wrap Up
I can't believe February is officially over! Although I didn't accomplish my goal of an entire month of movement, I must say I am pretty darn proud of myself. I exercised 24 out of 28 days, and even if you don't count the days where I cleaned instead of doing a workout, I still exercised… Continue reading Month of Movement: Week 4 Wrap Up
Month of Movement: Week 3 Wrap Up
Well, this week was my first official week with two no movement days. And while I am frustrated that I missed two days, I am also really proud of myself. I mean... we're talking going from working out 3 days a week at the maximum since August 2013, and most weeks not working out at… Continue reading Month of Movement: Week 3 Wrap Up
RD on the Run 