When most people think of Lent, if they know anything about it, they think of "Oh, that's when you give up something for 40 days." While this is partially true - part of Lent is abstinence and penance, which goes along with giving up something - the biggest part of Lent for me, especially this… Continue reading Becoming Catholic: The Man Born Blind
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Stuff I Love: Pure Protein Bars
As a bariatric dietitian, I am always trying out protein supplements - from bars, to powders, to pre-made drinks, I attempt to try anything and everything that my clients are using or that I suggest to them. I have always had a hard time with protein bars. Most of them make my stomach feel funny,… Continue reading Stuff I Love: Pure Protein Bars
Thirty Things Before 30
I'm 27. Ever since I turned 26, I have been somewhat dreading the big "three-oh". I know that these days 30 is the new 21, but there is just something about that age. It seems so "grown up". Ohh, I know I'm only as old as I feel, but I think society says once you… Continue reading Thirty Things Before 30
Keeping It Real: Fat Tuesday
Tomorrow is Mardi Gras, which is literally translated to "Fat Tuesday" in English. And Fat Tuesday it will be, with many people indulging in treats such as paczki, a Polish fried doughnut filled with fruit preserves or other sweet fillings. It is also the end of the Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans. In general,… Continue reading Keeping It Real: Fat Tuesday
Race Recap: Winterlaufe 2015 8k
"It'll be fun!" she said. "Just a few little hills!" she said. Those were the thoughts going through my head as I climbed the first "little hill" in the 2015 Winterlaufe race and saw rolling hills ahead of me. More than just a few. And not little! As you might recall, one of my goals… Continue reading Race Recap: Winterlaufe 2015 8k
Race Recap: The Snowman’s 5k
We are more than a month into the New Year, and I have gotten a great start to my Goals for 2015. Although a bout of the stomach flu derailed some of my momentum at the beginning of January, I did follow through on my goal of running a race, even though I did not… Continue reading Race Recap: The Snowman’s 5k
Keeping It Real: Every Body is Beautiful
It's January. We've all heard it... "new year, new you!" And we've all seen the increase in ads for gyms, weight loss products, etc. Heck, even my own work (I'm a registered dietitian for a bariatric surgery program) seems to have increased their advertising this month. With the onslaught of resolutions, my Facebook timeline has… Continue reading Keeping It Real: Every Body is Beautiful
Stuff I Love: Toufayan Smart Pockets
I love a good sandwich, and I am always in search of a "better bang for your buck" option when it comes to bread. A lot of times I have found products marketed as "thin" or "fit" or "smart" end up tasting quite like cardboard. Yes, I'm excited that I'm getting a healthy serving of… Continue reading Stuff I Love: Toufayan Smart Pockets
Stuff I Love: The Couch-2-5k Training Plan
Your "Keeping It Real" dietitian is changing things up a bit - instead of posting about a food product that I love, I'm going to post about a workout that I love! With New Years resolutions in full force, many people that I know have decided that they want to take up running or get… Continue reading Stuff I Love: The Couch-2-5k Training Plan
Stuff I Love: Dannon Light & Fit® 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! Greek yogurt is definitely one of those items - you can't go wrong when you… Continue reading Stuff I Love: Dannon Light & Fit® Greek
Goals for 2015
It is a New Year again, and I have already seen an influx of "Resolutioners" coming to my gym. The aisles of my local grocery store are stocked with protein powders, weight loss shakes, and slimming supplements. I'm even guilty myself of focusing more on fitness in the early months of the year, and of… Continue reading Goals for 2015
Keeping It Real: My Goals for 2014, Accomplished?
So here's my list of goals for 2014, minus the ones that I decided not to accomplish earlier this year. I finished 10/27 of last year's goals, not too shabby! I'm ready to start a new list of goals for 2015. Cancel my membership at my current gym and get a new membership somewhere else… Continue reading Keeping It Real: My Goals for 2014, Accomplished?
Banking the Miles: October Update
October and the beginning of November have been a roller coaster for me. I've had some huge ups and even bigger downs, I've experienced every emotion in the last couple of weeks in the most intense form. My diet and my exercise have suffered. I'm starting this week fresh, though. I have lots of reasons… Continue reading Banking the Miles: October Update
Banking the Miles: September Update
I wish I could say that I was starting this month feeling AWESOME about my half marathon training. Unfortunately right around our 2 year wedding anniversary I came down with a nasty bug that kept me from training. Not only did I get sick, but we also got a visit from the state at work… Continue reading Banking the Miles: September Update
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
RD on the Run 