Keeping It Real

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, Nutrition

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

Goals for 2014, Running

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

Goals for 2014, Running

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, Nutrition

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

Goals for 2014, Race Recaps, Running

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

Goals for 2014, Month of Movement, Running, Weekly Wrap Up

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

Goals for 2014, Month of Movement, Running, Weekly 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

Goals for 2014, Month of Movement, Race Recaps, Running, Weekly Wrap Up

Month of Movement: Week 2 Wrap Up

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

Goals for 2014, Month of Movement, Running, Weekly Wrap Up

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

Goals for 2014, Month of Movement

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, Nutrition

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

Goals for 2014, Weekly Wrap Up

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

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