Keeping It Real, Nutrition

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

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