I can't believe that February is halfway over! My body has been a-movin-and-a-groovin this past week. Here's a summary... Housework. Housework. Ran on the track at the gym. ZUMBA! Plus danced in my living room. :) Ran on the track at the gym. Ran mile outside to get ready for my 5k race then ZUMBA!… Continue reading Month of Movement: Week 2 Wrap Up
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.
Month of Movement: Week 1 Wrap Up
So I made it through my first week of my "Month of Movement". I had a lot of excuses to give up - I was planning a party, getting ready for an event, and to top it all off the State came in for our annual survey at work. But I didn't give up. I… Continue reading Month of Movement: Week 1 Wrap Up
Month of Movement
I can't believe that it is already February. January flew by! Especially the last two weeks... and I have no blog entries to show for it. I also haven't been using MyFitnessPal and I missed a week of Zumba. Oh and we won't talk about my project 365... :( I have fallen into the resolutioner… Continue reading Month of Movement
Keeping It Real: Companionship
Those of you who know me in real life or read my blog on a regular basis know that I am a dietitian in long term care. You may not know a lot about long term care. You may think of nursing homes, certain odors, and diseases like Alzheimer's when you think of long term… Continue reading Keeping It Real: Companionship
Weekly Wrap Up #3
Another week has gone by - can you believe it? January is almost half over! While I definitely feel myself "slowing down" a bit, I'm still trying to keep up with my goals for 2014. We are still waiting for the state to show up at work, which kinda throws me off. It has helped… Continue reading Weekly Wrap Up #3
What I Ate Wednesday #7
I almost forgot about this today! I was trying to think of a creative photo for my Project 365 picture of the day, then remembered I needed to do this. So I captured pictures of what I ate today, plus a bonus! This morning I could have slept in, but I woke up at 6am. I didn't… Continue reading What I Ate Wednesday #7
Weekly Wrap Up #2
Well here we are, almost a full week into the New Year. I have been working hard towards my goals for 2014 and have even added some new ones. This weekend was a productive one for me, even though we have been dumped on with snow since last night. Right now it is looking like… Continue reading Weekly Wrap Up #2
Stuff I Love: Otria® Greek Yogurt Dips
Since I "keep it real" on this blog, I will tell you honestly that I am not a huge fan of fresh fruit or raw vegetables. I know, I know... as a dietitian, I should be raving about how wonderful fruits and veggies are. Don't get me wrong, they ARE super good for you, but… Continue reading Stuff I Love: Otria® Greek Yogurt Dips
What I Ate Wednesday #6
Whew! It has been a while since I posted one of these. It is New Year's Day 2014, and as you might know I have lots of goals to accomplish. Posting a "What I Ate Wednesday" blog more often is part of the deal! So what better way to start off my New Year than… Continue reading What I Ate Wednesday #6
Goals for 2014
Here we are again! New Year's Day... and a lot of people out there are thinking about their New Year's Resolutions. New Year, New Me, right? Every year I make a list of goals - I don't refer to them as resolutions. When I was in high school and just starting college, my lists were… Continue reading Goals for 2014
My 2013 Blog in Review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here's an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 1,300 times in 2013. If it were a cable car, it would take about 22 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see the… Continue reading My 2013 Blog in Review
Ready To Go!
As part of my goals for 2014 (check out my latest update) I want to run more. Specifically I want to run at least 3 times per week, I want to achieve a goal of running and/or walking 50 miles in a month, I want to run at least 3 races this year, AND I… Continue reading Ready To Go!
Bring It On 2014
It is December, and this month is always a time to reflect as the year winds down, ending with big holiday celebrations and welcoming the New Year full of new possibilities. 2013 has been a big year for me and the people in my life. It wasn't the year I was expecting it to be… Continue reading Bring It On 2014
Keeping It Real: Why My Body Is Awesome!
I like many people out there, I'm sure, am completely guilty of bashing my body. There are days when I say critical things about myself and I get down on myself for not eating right or exercising enough. And as a dietitian I should be a better role model to the world... but lately life… Continue reading Keeping It Real: Why My Body Is Awesome!
Keeping It Real: The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades!
So much has been happening in my life and the lives of people around me. Really, so much is happening in the world. There's a lot of people out there that are fearful for the future. Healthcare is scary, government is scary, growing up is scary. And while there are a LOT of times I… Continue reading Keeping It Real: The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades!
RD on the Run 