Keeping It Real, Nutrition

Keeping It Real: Eating Smart vs. Dieting

I would be lying if I said I didn't watch what I eat.  Call it pseudo-dieting if you will, but I keep a food and exercise diary at MyFitnessPal.com.  I find it more interesting to see whether I am getting in the nutrition that I need - vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc. - rather than watching… Continue reading Keeping It Real: Eating Smart vs. Dieting

Keeping It Real, Nutrition

Keeping It Real: My Body Role Model

When Titanic came out in 1997, I was young and impressionable.  I fell in love with the movie and to this day I still watch it every time it comes on.  It's more the history of the tragedy that I connect with than the star-crossed lovers.  I always thought it was so silly that two… Continue reading Keeping It Real: My Body Role Model

Keeping It Real, Nutrition

Keeping It Real: Why I’m Not On a Diet

Throughout my life, I have received many comments about my weight, my body.  I have had people refer to me as a "bigger girl" or "kinda chubby", I've been called "healthy looking", and I've been referred to as flat out "FAT".  As a dietitian, I have had clients who appreciate the fact that I'm not… Continue reading Keeping It Real: Why I’m Not On a Diet