Is there an explanation for my “down in the dumps mood today”? Could I be concerned about PJ’s new running injury (yes…on our long run this weekend, he developed some ankle pain and is on the DL this week). Is it the 35 papers I have sitting in front of me to grade? [...]
So what do you eat? I am not for sure if all dietitians get this question, but there is something intriguing to people about what the Dietitian eats. Do they follow what they preach? Do they ever eat French fries? Will they ever eat Ted Drewes? My eating philosophy is to strive for an [...]
If you haven’t noticed on the grocery shelves, there has been an explosion of the “100 calorie snack pack.” Before you know it, you may find yourself browsing the 100 calorie food aisle. Example products you might find are Keebler Fudge Shoppe Grasshopper Cookies, the Special K Chocolately Drizzley Bar, Chex Cheddar Chips, or the [...]
In my last blog, I talked about proper hydration. As we consume more water, we (including myself!) need to make a conscientious effort of getting that water from the tap instead of buying it in a plastic bottle. Some stats from the December 2007 issue of Today’s Dietitian remind us why.
“86% of water bottles end [...]
This morning on my ride in, I got passed (brutally passed) by another woman cyclist. I really don’t expect to be the fastest bike commuter out there. In fact, I often find myself “taking in the scenery,” and taking my time. But, I don’t like getting passed, I admit to my competitive bone. So I [...]
So I turn 30 on Sunday, and I am throwing my own birthday party. It doesn’t bother me though, I love birthdays. It’s just another great reason to celebrate. I do have one requirement, a mint chocolate chip ice cream cake from Baskin-Robbins. It has been a staple on April 27th since I turned 5 years old. The [...]
I will admit I have been glued to the coverage on the Roger Clemens trial, and as much as the world of pro-athletes and some of their behaviors disgust me, my real concern lies with the average student athlete who spends his or her (harder to come by) money on supplements that do not live up [...]
My favorite spectator sport is coming to an end, but at least we all get to celebrate it with a party! In doing some research for this blog, I realized that Super Bowl Sunday ranks 2nd (after Thanksgiving) in the amount of calories/day consumed by Americans! I had no idea! I guess it does makes sense…for instance,
1) we [...]
One of the ways I stay abreast of the “hot topics” of interest in the nutrition field is to watch what is highlighted on national programming television shows such as the morning Today Show. The topics give me ideas for a television segment I frequently get to do on Fox 2 News morning show called STLMoms. [...]
Christmas 2007 was very good to me. I got a new road bike (his name is Bob) and an engagement ring. So don’t be surprised if many blogs in 2008 revolve around Bob and the planning of a Saint Louis wedding.
To test out our new bikes, PJ the fiance, and I decided to ride along [...]