Nutrition, What I Ate Wednesday

What I Ate Wednesday: Ludington Girls Trip Edition

Although we planned our trip to Ludington around running a race, no girls' trip would be complete without enjoying some delicious food at local eateries! Going to unique to the area restaurants is one of my favorite things about going out of town. I love experiencing what locations have to offer through their food. And… Continue reading What I Ate Wednesday: Ludington Girls Trip Edition

Nutrition, Recipes

Tried It Tuesday: Overnight Oatmeal

I will be honest. The first time that I tried overnight oats, I was not impressed. I really wanted to like them because I knew that I could make a batch and have breakfast for a few days, which is huge for someone who likes to sleep in like I do! I don't remember what… Continue reading Tried It Tuesday: Overnight Oatmeal

What I Ate Wednesday

What I Ate Wednesday # 8

Wednesdays for some reason always seem to be my hectic days. With my new job I work 10 hour days, and on Wednesdays I usually work a late day - so I work from 9:30am-8pm. Long days, and slightly awkward as far as eating throughout the day. Also, with my new job, I have started… Continue reading What I Ate Wednesday # 8

Stuff I Love

Stuff I Love: Dannon Light & FitĀ® Greek

As a registered dietitian working with clients that are trying to lose weight and getting ready for bariatric surgery, I am always looking for products for my patients that taste good and give them the best bang for their buck! Ā Greek yogurt is definitely one of those items - you can't go wrong when you… Continue reading Stuff I Love: Dannon Light & FitĀ® Greek

What I Ate Wednesday

What I Ate Wednesday #7

IĀ almostĀ forgot about this today! Ā I was trying to think of a creative photo for my Project 365 picture of the day, then remembered I needed to do this. Ā 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. Ā I didn't… Continue reading What I Ate Wednesday #7

Goals for 2014, What I Ate Wednesday

What I Ate Wednesday #6

Whew! Ā 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. Ā Posting a "What I Ate Wednesday" blog more often is part of the deal! Ā So what better way to start off my New Year than… Continue reading What I Ate Wednesday #6

Goals for 2013, Keeping It Real, Nutrition, Running

Keeping It Real: Why My Body Is Awesome!

I like many people out there, I'm sure, am completely guilty of bashing my body. Ā There are days when I say critical things about myself and I get down on myself for not eating right or exercising enough. Ā 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!

Recipes, Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up #1

One thing I love about the MyFitnessPal app on my phone is that I can look at my overall progress a week at a time. Ā The thing about good nutrition and healthy living is that it is all about averages. Ā Every day isn't going to be perfect, and it doesn't have to be in order… Continue reading Weekly Wrap Up #1

Recipes

Breakfast Fun!

One thing that I love about weekends is the ability to whip up a more complex breakfast than I do during the weekdays. Ā Let's be honest - I like to sleep in. Ā I am not an early riser. Ā I don't leave myself a lot of time in the mornings before work to make a great… Continue reading Breakfast Fun!

What I Ate Wednesday

What I Ate Wednesday #5

Well, this isĀ embarrassing. I had Wednesday off this week. Ā I spent the entire day doing chores around the house - I cleaned my kitchen, dining area, and bathroom. Ā I made a delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner, and planned to blog about it on Wednesday. Ā But... by the end of my busy, productive day off, not… Continue reading What I Ate Wednesday #5

What I Ate Wednesday

What I Ate Wednesday #3

Err... so this is actually "What I've Eaten Lately" because I haven't been very good at updating or taking pictures of the yummy food I eat. This delicious meal was breakfast on 1/15/12 - told you it had been a long time since I updated!Ā  I love my weekends - I always try to make… Continue reading What I Ate Wednesday #3

What I Ate Wednesday

What I Ate Wednesday #2

So you all know Murphy's Law right?Ā  What can go wrong, WILL go wrong?Ā  Welcome to my day today. It was day 2 of my new job as a long term care dietitian.Ā  I wanted to go into work at 8am or 9am, so I set my alarm for 6am.Ā  I'm trying to get a… Continue reading What I Ate Wednesday #2