Dietitians Eat Chocolate Too

The Sweet Life: Sugar Cravings from SCAN's Rebecca Turner

2012-01-24T06:51:00.002-05:00

"Sugar cravings are a real problem for many including runners. When we “cave” to temptation we self inflict frustration and feelings of low self-worth. One reason we crave sugar (or caffeine) is because of low adrenal function. The adrenals are hormone glands that sit above the kidneys." Want to know more? Click here for the full article.

The Skinny Soup Post

2012-01-22T21:12:00.000-05:00

Delicious, yes. Beautiful? Non. I drove back to Pennsylvania for the weekend to celebrate by grandmother's 94th birthday (it's tomorrow). Friday night was calling for an ice storm which we did get so I drove home immediately after work and listened to The Splendid Table's weekly podcasts. I'm pretty sick of salad at this time of year as nothing is in season as we're all seasonally

Gina Approved Blog Posts From Around The Web

2012-01-21T09:20:00.001-05:00

Well, I'm off my Paula Deen rant. It felt kind of good to be a bit harsh. Again, too much Jillian Michaels and not enough Tara Stiles. I do have good taste in blogs, here's a few of what I'm reading this week: In the mood for brunch? Try RD On The Run's Granola Waffles this weekend. Want to read about balance? Try Healthy & Happy Hour . Vegetarian or vegan, maybe you ran out of butter or

Fit Foodie Finds: Brownie Batter Oats + Vanilla Protein Frosting

2012-01-19T21:26:00.000-05:00

Fit Foodie Finds: Brownie Batter Oats + Vanilla Protein Frosting: Guess what yesterday was? My last first day of school EVER (if I don't end up going to grad school). Yes, how weird is that? This pas wee...

Doctor and Patient - NYTimes.com

2012-01-19T20:09:00.000-05:00

Doctor and Patient - NYTimes.com:'via Blog this'

Paula Deen and Sweet Potatoes.

2012-01-19T19:24:00.002-05:00

“I'm your cook, not your cardiologist." --Paula Deen Paula Deen has been hiding her diabetes for three years. I'm kinda surprised it hasn't been sooner. The Huffington Post has been blowing up with articles, no one is really shocked by this developing news story. However, she'll be making some $ as a spokesperson for Novo Nordisk, a pharmaceutical company that specializes in diabetes

Freekeh Friday

2012-01-17T19:57:00.002-05:00

Inspired by Get Your Freekeh On. "Take also unto thee Wheat, and Barley, and beans, and lentils, and millet, and Spelt, and put them in one vessel, and make bread of it..."—Ezekiel 4:9 Ancient grains have been making a comeback to replace the typical American staples: oats, barley, wheat, corn, and soy. More people are being diagnosed with food allergies and Celiac disease while others

Is Your Personality Making You Put on Pounds? - WSJ.com

2012-01-12T06:20:00.000-05:00

Is Your Personality Making You Put on Pounds? - WSJ.com:'via Blog this'Losing weight is simple: Eat less and exercise more. Why that's so difficult for so many people is embedded deep in the human psyche.A variety of personality traits, such as being a night owl or a multi-tasker, all contribute to weight gain in different ways, Melinda Beck reports on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.A growing

Chick-fil-A offers more healthful kids' meal with grilled chicken - latimes.com

2012-01-11T20:18:00.000-05:00

Chick-fil-A offers more healthful kids' meal with grilled chicken - latimes.com: 'via Blog this' Chick-fil-A debuts more healthful kids' meal Chick-fil-A now offers grilled chicken on its kids' menu, which cuts down on fat and calories. (Courtesy of Chick-fil-A) "Going to Chick-fil-A might be easier for health-conscious parents. The fast food chain just introduced its new

Detoxing is Stupid. Here's Why.

2012-01-10T20:33:00.002-05:00

http://scandpg.blogspot.com/2012/01/quick-dirty-on-detox-dieting.html The Quick & Dirty on Detox Dieting With 2012 upon us many of our clients (or ourselves) are looking for a quick fix to rid our insides of the indulgences of the past holiday season. Traditional ‘detox’ diets base their programs on little food intake. Staples include foods with high water contents: cucumbers, fruit,

{The Greatest Gym Article Ever.}

2012-01-09T20:42:00.000-05:00

The 27 Rules of Conquering the Gym showed up in my inbox this morning from Steve and well, needless to say it pretty much made my mundane Monday more enjoyable. 1# is my favorite gem: " A gym is not designed to make you feel instantly better about yourself. If a gym wanted to make you feel instantly better about yourself, it would be a bar."

З Різдвом, Merry Christmas!

2012-01-07T09:34:00.003-05:00

No, I haven't quite lost it yet. Although, I'm close. Getting back into my life's regular routine was terrible this past week. I yearned to hold onto 'being off' as did most people. Tragic! Today is one of my favorite Christmases (I've been fortunate to celebrate three during the holiday season). Alas, this is the last one until the other end of 2012 comes around. My Ukrainian roots call

Man Up. Ditch Excess Calories.

2012-01-04T20:25:00.001-05:00

“I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself, ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’ And whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.” -- Steve Jobs Men don't diet. Must be nice. A man will eat healthy and avoid stuff, but dieting is for women. Dieting makes women mean.

The Holiday Detox.

2012-01-03T20:32:00.002-05:00

It's winter. Today is apparently one of the most depressing days of the year (initially I thought it was just every Monday) and if you're like me, you probably feel uh, fat. If you don't feel fat after the last 5 weeks of holiday mayhem, you are a better (wo)man than I. Anyway, it's time to get back on track. I don't really make New Year's Resolutions for the following reasons: 1. It's cold

Best Lunch Box for Work, School - Bento Lunchboxes - Pack Fast

2012-01-02T20:00:00.000-05:00

Best Lunch Box for Work, School - Bento Lunchboxes - Pack Fast:'via Blog this'Have you resolved to save a few bucks and eat healther? I'm kind of obsessed with these lunch containers after seeing them on Sofia's Journal

Tara Eats — Simple Health / Food Tip: Eat slowly and enjoy...

2012-01-01T20:33:00.000-05:00

Tara Eats — Simple Health / Food Tip: Eat slowly and enjoy...: 'via Blog this' Simple Health / Food Tip:Eat slowly and enjoy what you are eating. Food is good and good for you! And indulgences are tasty too! Don’t feel bad about it! Enjoy it! Go slowly!Before you refill your plate for seconds or go for that 4th cookie, give yourself a few minutes to relax and see how you feel. If you’re still

The Holiday Gift Guide

2011-12-22T22:00:00.000-05:00

I've been a slacker with posts and photos lately. I plan on getting it together more once I'm settled over the weekend and not watching a Beavis And Butt Head DVR marathon. That 70's Show has been on MTV with Christmas episodes all week and that hasn't helped. Anyway, I'm done with shopping except for picking up something for Mick who decided he's the He doesn't know he's on the blog or the

Drop It And EAT- drop the diet, manage your weight

2011-12-22T07:08:00.000-05:00

Drop It And EAT- drop the diet, manage your weight:'via Blog this'Stay out of trouble this holiday season and Happy Hanukkah!

25 Foods You'll Never Be Able To Eat Again

2011-12-15T20:13:00.000-05:00

25 Foods You'll Never Be Able To Eat Again:'via Blog this'Not even nutrition related but I used to sneak Crystal Pepsi into my Catholic grade school so the nuns wouldn't realize I had pop (they didn't like you drinking anything but water or milk).

8 Pet Peeves of Top Dietitians | Fitbie

2011-12-14T17:35:00.000-05:00

8 Pet Peeves of Top Dietitians | Fitbie:'via Blog this'Here are my pet peeves *sing to the tune of the Twelve Days of Christmas*:1. Everyone going gluten-free when they don't have Celiac disease. 2. Diet pills.3. Nutritionists, Certified Nutritionists, and people who are NOT RDs giving out 'nutrition advice' or 'menu planning'.4. People that juice.5. All soy products.6. Super-coupon-ers

Why You’re Overeating | Women's Health News Blog: Latest Health Headlines and Tips to Stay Healthy

2011-12-11T20:04:00.000-05:00

Why You’re Overeating | Women's Health News Blog: Latest Health Headlines and Tips to Stay Healthy:'via Blog this'All the more reason I love my little Fiesta ware Collection.

Petition for Registered Dietitians for Obesity

2011-12-08T21:39:00.001-05:00

WE PETITION THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO: urge CMS to reconsider its decision (CAG-00423N) excluding Registered Dietitians from direct billing for Obesity Therapy In the recent decision memorandum by CMS regarding Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity (CAG-00423N) the agency determined that potentially lifesaving preventive services for Obesity could only be furnished by primary care

Skinny Holidays!

2011-12-08T21:16:00.001-05:00

Fatty Holidays everyone! Oh, I meant Happy Holidays! I feel like I'm 3 chips away from the next season of Biggest Loser or Celebrity Rehab...except I'm not famous, yet. But it's the holidays and you don't want to spend January detoxing. The following things are consumed during the holidays: Cookies Glorious deep fried things Booze Booze with coffee Butter filled things Stress induced

Food Science, Pizza, & Holiday Decorating

2011-12-04T13:15:00.001-05:00

Ikea paper doves Anyway, I'm working on my letter of intent for OSU's Food Science Technology (want to know more about Food Science?). The morning has been spent with this question: "What makes me unique?" Well, aren't we all unique? I've decided what makes me different is that I challenge the status quo. I experiment, break rules. I look for outcomes and want different solutions to the

Bitchin' Dietitian: Biting Off Just Enough to Chew

2011-12-02T07:13:00.000-05:00

So I'm throwing my hat in to the grad school fellowship ring. It's gonna be crazy over the next few weeks but I decided to use my 'good' taste in blogs to find the low-fat cream of the crop for this Friday. I love this nugget from Bitchin' Dietitian. Bitchin' Dietitian: Biting Off Just Enough to Chew:'via Blog this'Pumpkin Spice Latte in Your Own Bitchin’ KitchenNOVEMBER 29, 2011 2 COMMENTSI

P90X Newsletter Holiday Edition

2011-11-30T18:27:00.000-05:00

I needed to re-post this P90X Newsletter. 8 Lower-Calorie Holiday Cocktails By Stephanie S. Saunders Who doesn't like a good cocktail during the holidays? Sure, spending 3 days straight with your extended family might have something to do with it, but beside that, nearly everyone likes to let loose at this time of year. And there are plenty of occasions to do so. From the office holiday party

{Oatmeal Cookies Three Ways}

2011-11-28T20:05:00.001-05:00

It's been a crazy and rewarding Thanksgiving break. Yet I have nutritionally neglected myself and 'yinz' as well. Luckily, Steve bought me running shoes for my birthday, new Mizunos! I feel thinner already. My poor 'pound hound' Lois Lane was feeling awful from a bout of pancreatitis and we were worried that she would have to be put to sleep (she's 15 years old). Luckily, after a few days

Pizza=Vegetable. Congress Agrees On Something.

2011-11-22T18:56:00.001-05:00

Smart cooks realize that the easiest cookbook to use is the Yellow Pages and the handiest appliance in the kitchen is the telephone. - Miss Piggy Well, the good news is that Sidney Crosby has returned. Sarah Kliff wrote for The Washington Post's Wonk Blog: "Congress didn’t declare pizza to be a vegetable. And, from a strictly nutritional standpoint, there’s decent evidence that

Pumpkin Bisque

2011-11-21T19:01:00.001-05:00

Like the saying goes, if you can't beat 'em blog 'em...or something like that. I hated Crazy Sexy Diet. However, Tara Stiles posted a fabulous pumpkin bisque recipe that came from Kris Carr and the New York Times Here it is: Crazy Sexy Thanksgiving By TARA PARKER-POPE “Crazy Sexy Kitchen”Pumpkin Bisque 2 cups pumpkin, butternut squash or sweet potato2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 cup

Ukrainian Borscht and Wendy's Chili

2011-11-20T21:18:00.001-05:00

{I live on good soup, not on fine words.} Moliere It's dark out when I go to work and it's dark out when I get home. There are two things I want to do right now and those are sleep and eat soup. After spinning Thursday night I made a rare fast food run through Wendy's Drive-Thru for a small container of their chili. A small chili has 210 Calories, 17 g protein, 6 g of fiber. I'd say

Fitness Junkies Get With the Program - NYTimes.com

2011-11-20T18:21:00.000-05:00

Fitness Junkies Get With the Program - NYTimes.com:'via Blog this'" Don’t tell my trainer, but my smartphone has become my favorite exercise companion. To novices, that may sound lonely and pathetic, but it’s nearly 2012 and the technology on offer is extraordinary. I have discovered a few high performing fitness apps that motivate and teach like a professional. They go where I want, when I want,

Cocoa-Oat Truffles | WholeFoodsMarket.com

2011-11-20T17:21:00.000-05:00

Cocoa-Oat Truffles | WholeFoodsMarket.com: 'via Blog this' From Whole Foods Makes about 20 truffles Combine cocoa, oats, dates, almond butter and spices to make these naturally sweet treats. Our Health Starts Here recipes celebrate naturally flavorful whole foods with no extracted oils or refined sweeteners. Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup finely chopped pitted dates 1/4 cup

{Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte}

2011-11-15T21:08:00.000-05:00

Getting Pumped! (Seasonal Latte Swap!):'via Blog this'Thank you Hungry Girl!

Love Yourself

2011-11-15T06:04:00.001-05:00

Well, I'm going to be working an incredibly long week as I was at work forever last night, so posting might be a little few and far between or VERY early. I've been up since 5 AM. Luckily, I've been reading blogs and amusing myself with 'stuff' I bought online from The Body Shop. I <3 The Body Shop. I stumbled upon this other dietitian's blog with the greatest title ever. The blog which is

Dine In Challenge

2011-11-13T18:42:00.001-05:00

Just got back from the Notre Dame-Maryland game at FedEx Field. Beating the blues with some yoga and blog reading (screw running, it's dark out...wah!), and cleaning. I subscribe to Jillian Michaels on my Facebook and I wanted to re-post this: "Here's a challenge for the upcoming week! Try not to eat out more than 2 times. Bring your lunch to work. Prepare recipes for 8-10 servings so you have

Weight Loss On The Fast Track

2011-11-10T20:10:00.001-05:00

{Stay Hungry} {Stay Foolish} ~Steve Jobs Happy Saturday everyone, I attempted to sleep in and really considered going to an 8 AM spin class. Instead I'm drinking coffee, watching the sunrise because I can't seem to sleep in this week, and I'm packing for the Notre Dame-Maryland game tonight. I never get fast food, I just steal donuts from work. Le tragic. Oh, well. Many of my colleagues

A Dietitian Walks Into A Bar...

2011-11-09T19:22:00.004-05:00

A friend doesn't go on a diet because you are fat. ~Erma Bombeck I swear this is the last post of the night. I've been reading blogs and putting off cleaning the kitchen. I'm currently obsessed with A Beautiful Mess. The above picture is a stromboli made with Pillsbury Pizza Crust. I rolled out the dough and cut into 6 servings. This guy is filled with 2 slices of turkey and 1/4 cup

2011-11-09T19:01:00.002-05:00

Sweet potatoes are cheap, good for you, and pretty versatile. I've been messing around on Spark Recipes because they have a nutrition calculator. Let the sweet potato roast while watching 30 Rock. Ingredients 1 sweet potato2 oz almond milk5 cashews2 tsp pumpkin seeds1 tsp cumin1 TBS tumericsalt and pepper Directions Bake sweet potato at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until

Pumpkin Pie Milkshake Recipe - A Beautiful Mess

2011-11-08T21:41:00.000-05:00

Pumpkin Pie Milkshake Recipe - A Beautiful Mess:'via Blog this'Note this is not low calorie but the pictures are aesthetically pleasing to moi.

the DNA Post

2011-11-08T18:34:00.000-05:00

I'm continuing my birthday month celebrating into the second week as we creep towards to the 27th. Today made me grumpy and was quite long which finished with being yelled at by an oncologist because apparently I can control cancer... I was glad the phone was handed over to the perky nurse on the other end. So then I got to thinking...well we can change our DNA. Why Your DNA Isn't Your

Thanksgiving Side Dishes, Part 2 - Gluten-Free Stuffings — Recipes for Health - NYTimes.com

2011-11-07T21:41:00.000-05:00

Thanksgiving Side Dishes, Part 2 - Gluten-Free Stuffings — Recipes for Health - NYTimes.com:'via Blog this'

"Food is not an anti-depressant."--Michael Pollan

2011-11-03T20:51:00.001-04:00

Well, I'm on the mend. I never thought that the 1.5 hours I saved by NOT working out and napping/rehabilitating the hamstring would be so productive. I'm still reading The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck, MD. The Amazon.com review: "The Road Less Traveled... helps us learn how to distinguish dependency from love; how to become a more sensitive parent; and ultimately how to become one's

Michael Pollan On 'Colbert Report': Home Brew Beer, Food Rules, Soda Tax And More (VIDEO)

2011-11-03T19:05:00.000-04:00

Michael Pollan On 'Colbert Report': Home Brew Beer, Food Rules, Soda Tax And More (VIDEO):'via Blog this'I had to share this as Michael Pollan is my hero.

{Occupy Chili}

2011-11-02T18:43:00.000-04:00

I pulled my hamstring last night during a yoga podcast from Yoga Journal. They're podcasts are great, now I must heal this bugger that hurts like a puttana. Most of my patients stared at me like a limping injured deer with the thoughts of "Oh, you're one of us now". I'm also quite irritated that I managed to get wind burn on my eyelids during my Monday night Halloween run. It was a

"I miss everything about Chicago, except January and February." Gary Cole

2011-11-02T18:18:00.001-04:00

I needed this past weekend off, so I made it an extended four days and figured I'd leave the Free State for the Windy City. Lucky for me I dodged the blizzard that hit the East Coast. The L in Chicago is pretty easy to figure out particularly if you fly into Midway, it's a quick 30 minutes and then you're only a short walk to well...everything. I previously went to Chicago in May for a quick

Trick or Treat Times | Women's Health Magazine

2011-11-01T19:22:00.000-04:00

Thought I would have to post this after busting a diabetic with waaay too many Snickers FunSize bars leftover. Stay out of trouble...the holidays are coming.Trick or Treat Times | Women's Health Magazine:'via Blog this'

Chocolate: Around the World | The Field Museum

2011-10-26T20:22:00.000-04:00

Chocolate: Around the World | The Field Museum:'via Blog this'Can't wait to explore this on my upcoming trip to Chicago!

Nutella Sandwich Cookies // From Emma - A Beautiful Mess

2011-10-24T21:45:00.000-04:00

Nutella Sandwich Cookies // From Emma - A Beautiful Mess:'via Blog this'Because I love Nutella and good runs.Moderation people.

Food Day

2011-10-24T07:02:00.000-04:00

Happy Food Day!What is Food Day?Ask Congress to Support Food Day's Goals:1Reduce diet-related disease by promoting safe, healthy foods2Support sustainable farms & limit subsidies to big agribusiness3Expand access to food and alleviate hunger4Protect the environment & animals by reforming factory farms5Promote health by curbing junk-food marketing to kids6Support fair conditions for food and farm

After Tuesday, It's Just WTF

2011-10-20T22:01:00.001-04:00

Happy Thursday everyone! Hopefully, you haven't decided to just keep working until next Thursday like I am. However, I will be rewarded with four days off. I've also considered my own protest which will be called OCCUPY BAR, a new movement sweeping happy hours all over the country... I'm currently working on a slow cooking pot of Cooking Light's Real Texas Chili. If you're OK with eating

baked kale chips | smitten kitchen

2011-10-19T19:12:00.000-04:00

baked kale chips | smitten kitchen:'via Blog this'I just made these and decided they needed Old Bay and sea salt. If you've ever wished for low calorie chips without Olestra (and the accompanying diarrhea with it) these beauties make me eat my greens.

Really? The Claim: Yoga Can Help Manage Pain - NYTimes.com

2011-10-19T18:24:00.001-04:00

Really? The Claim: Yoga Can Help Manage Pain - NYTimes.com:'via Blog this'

The Doctor's Remedy: Turmeric for Joint Pain - NYTimes.com

2011-10-19T18:24:00.000-04:00

The Doctor's Remedy: Turmeric for Joint Pain - NYTimes.com:'via Blog this'

To Concuss or Not to Concuss...

2011-10-19T18:04:00.001-04:00

"The waiting is the hardest part." {Tom Petty} No GRE score. I've been waiting almost a month now. I've been terrible. I should really be obsessing over some new food trend but I'm happier in the interior design blogs of Cupcakes & Cashmere, Delightfully Tacky, and Department of the Interior. Health wise I still love my staples of Fit Foodie Finds, Blessed Vegan Life, Tara Stiles'

Kent State. Pumpkins. Vintage Dietitian.

2011-10-17T21:15:00.001-04:00

Before heading to work last Wednesday I wanted to capture quite possibly one of the most beautiful sunrises I've witnessed here in Western Maryland. {Misty & Crisp} Homecoming game. Steve and I at the game, our 5th one together! Hey I ran that in the morning! Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Free State Pepitas with cumin and Old Bay kale & pumpkin,

Warning: Food Pornography Below.

2011-10-15T10:44:00.002-04:00

Don't stop until we're through.We're all together,Let's go forward, K-S-U! Happy Homecoming Flashes! If you're an aging alumna such as myself, this is my favorite part of October. The last five years I've been out so much has changed to campus and my beloved rec center. Kent's Rec is so awesome, when I advanced my degree at the University of Maryland College Park, their rec was pretty

Le Bad Day

2011-10-13T17:23:00.001-04:00

This has been a terrible week. Incredibly productive at work and with workouts but the diet has sucked and my allergies flared up a tad. I also lost control of my car while driving home from work due to an oil slick. No damage to the vehicle or this blogger luckily. I felt like Charlie Brown playing football with well...Lucy. I've been reading The Road Less Traveled these past two weeks to

Festive Fall Breakfast

2011-10-12T06:06:00.000-04:00

Festive Fall Breakfast:'via Blog this'This looks fab from Jillian Michaels' website.

“You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.” Yogi Berra

2011-10-11T18:13:00.003-04:00

I love pizza. Carbs, tomato sauce, and cheese--a glorious trio of heavenly smells. From the humble English Muffin Pizza to the 2 AM slices sold for a dollar at your local pizzeria to feed the college age bar closers--this magical food needs to be in every diet...and you can eat it while on a diet. Ezekiel Bread with fresh tomato slices, 1/4 cup 1% Fat Mozzarella Cheese with 1 TBS

Strength is the ability to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands – and then eat just one of those pieces. ~Judith Viorst

2011-10-09T18:58:00.000-04:00

I'm going to continue my autumnal obsession. Currently, I'm suffering from pumpkin spice latte withdrawal, but hope to find one within my reach at homecoming next weekend. Go Flashes! My family kinda has an idea of what I do for a living besides blog so periodically I receive a 'thinking of you card' with a comic clip. Here are my favorites from September 2011. {These

Love Yourself.

2011-10-09T17:53:00.003-04:00

“You must love yourself before you love another. By accepting yourself and fully being what you are, your simple presence can make others happy.” A lot of the time people get so wrapped up into changing themselves they forget to reward themselves for the progress they've made. From a young age we idolize celebrities, athletes, and our parents. These people will let us down. We let

"He's a liar. The demon is a liar. He will lie to confuse us. But, he will also mix lies with the truth to attack us. The attack is psychological, Damien, and powerful. So don't listen. Remember that, do not listen."--Father Merrin from The Exorcist

2011-10-07T06:52:00.005-04:00

Genetically modified or engineered food kinda scares me, hence this blog post is fittingly done in October and I thought a title related to a scary movie might drive my point across. I wanted to swipe some excerpts from an e-mail I received from Stonyfield Farms (here is the full post) "The term genetically engineered (GE, or sometimes GMO – genetically modified organism) refers to a plant

Is Junk Food Really Cheaper? - NYTimes.com

2011-10-06T06:43:00.000-04:00

Is Junk Food Really Cheaper? - NYTimes.com:'via Blog this'

iSad

2011-10-05T21:49:00.001-04:00

"This life has an infinite number of potentials for you; we live in a made to orderUniverse. Whatever you believe is possible for you and take consistent action uponis what becomes your reality. If you keep telling yourself that your dream isn't possible, you will come to find that you are absolutely right.But my friend, if you draw a line in the sand and tell the Universe that your dreamsare a

2011-10-04T06:54:00.001-04:00

Favorite Blog updates from around the 'net: Ali on the Run The Amazing Adventures of Diet Girl Eat Simply. Live Healthy. Lose LBs or DIE Fit Foodie Finds So now after your cake induced binge eating weekend (or at least from my experience), you can be armed to make healthy choices. "Pushing almost always comes from looking outside and wanting something that is not authentic to you. Look

"I will not be shamed by this."

2011-10-02T20:57:00.001-04:00

I felt a comment from one of my favorite 'junk' reads was appropriate. This was a hectic weekend filled with Mick's (my dad) birthday Friday; the surprise party I threw them Saturday in Pittsburgh at Buca Di Bepo for their 30th anniversary; and my binge eating for three straight days (as a former 'fat person' I am allowed to use the term binge freely as I have had that street cred). I tried to

"The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook." -- Julia Child

2011-09-28T19:29:00.003-04:00

After surviving the GRE on Saturday morning and tackling Morgantown, WV on a game day, I thought I deserved a few days to relax before heading back into my manic life. I've been obsessed with Tara Stiles yoga. I'm also starting to get into Women's Health Magazine's new yoga contributor, Kathryn Budig. I typically hate yoga but ever since starting a daily practice I feel like a million

Crazy Stupid Diet

2011-09-20T17:15:00.001-04:00

Kris Carr's take on cancer is inspiring. Her diet? Let down. Raw food is bogus. What's the other one I hate? Gluten-free diets for people that--don't have Celiac disease. I've been reading the Crazy Sexy Diet. Let's just say my fellow RDs are not fans of raw food diets. This is not a knock on vegetarianism or vegan lifestyles which I endorse with my own overly caffeinated lifestyle The

Just Because You Put A Pretty Shirt Over Your Muffin Top Does Not Make It A Cupcake

2011-09-17T18:15:00.003-04:00

PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE IS BACK... so are stink bugs. Anyway, after surviving a hurricane, tropical storm, earthquake, and trying to figure out where the Steelers were last weekend, I can say I'm glad to finally be enjoying cooler weather here in the Free State. After Katie and Charlie's wedding last weekend, Steve and I went to our old alma mater--Kent State to rehash at Starbucks. That

Follow Your Passions Even if it's not Your Job.

2011-09-16T18:39:00.000-04:00

Tara Stiles: 'via Blog this' Inspiration. In this economy, it's not OK to whine about your job. Because. You. Have. One. "If your job isn't in the same field as your passion, keep following your passions when you have time (outside of work) and see where it leads you. Maybe it's not meant for your passion to provide your income, but that doesn't mean you have to squash it. It is possible for

How To Lose Weight 101

2011-09-15T20:06:00.000-04:00

A simple concept. Weight loss. Take in less than you need. Scale moves down. Drink lots of beer and eat pizza at 2 AM, scale moves up. Some people are blessed by a higher power or deity and can do the aforementioned activity and they are a size 0. These people are @#$%^& and can go to @#$. I need to watch what I eat and you probably do too. So how goes it? Step One: Figure out how

There are only two places in the world where time takes precedence over the job to be done: school and prison.--William Glasser

2011-09-14T16:55:00.000-04:00

Back to school and the GRE is within sight for me. As I am ready to mitigate anxiety for this test, I refuse to act ostentatiously by assuming I'm going to bust out some obscenely high score. Here is my run down of foods to make you smarter (well it's from last year's post): Spinach oatmeal fish berries walnut yogurt eggs From WebMD: Brain Foods For Concentration Don't forget a

I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond. -Mae West

2011-09-13T06:15:00.000-04:00

I got a yoga e-mail from my gym (I take a Tuesday night class for my own mental stability...and physical instability). It's free and included in my gym membership so being a Clark Howard devotee, I like free. If you're also an iPod nut such as I, Tara Stiles has a great podcast that takes you through a few poses in <5 minutes that I'm considering doing at work (with a door closed) on my lunch

Rose: What's the name of that hemorrhoid cream again? Charlie: Fire in the Hole.--Two and a Half Men

2011-09-06T20:17:00.000-04:00

I hate finding a witty title for blog posts most of the time so channeling prime time TV comedy seems to work best. This past weekend's adventures included almost simultaneously combusting at the Pitt home opener where they were lucky to get past the University of Buffalo. It was 95 degrees and by 9 PM it was a frigid 80 degrees. Don't get me started on humidity. Today's blog post is

THE CANDID RD: Slightly Southwestern Salmon Soft Tacos

2011-09-02T21:58:00.000-04:00

THE CANDID RD: Slightly Southwestern Salmon Soft Tacos: First off, can you believe it's September first? I feel like just yesterday it was Christmas. Do the years fly by these days, or is it jus...

Eat Simply. Live Healthy.: Not Your Typical College Kitchen

2011-09-02T07:14:00.000-04:00

Eat Simply. Live Healthy.: Not Your Typical College Kitchen: 'via Blog this' For your back to school needs. Ugh. I need to get ready for work. Oh, Friday procrastination.

Fit Foodie Finds: Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites

2011-09-02T07:11:00.000-04:00

Fit Foodie Finds: Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites: 'via Blog this' If you don't read Lee's awesome blog, well, you should.

Stop in the name of all which does not suck. ~Butt-head

2011-08-29T21:01:00.000-04:00

Few things in life excite my happiness more than the return of my all time favorite offensive cartoon. Yes, Beavis and Butt-Head are returning on October 27. I am also eagerly awaiting Masterpiece Theater's Downton Abbey in December. This past weekend was filled with Hurricane Irene and her many drops of rain. It didn't put a damper on my adventures into Cumberland, Maryland's Beer and Wine

So I Just Consumed An Entire Bag Of Trader Joe's Turkey Jerky

2011-08-25T19:41:00.000-04:00

AGH!!! ROSS MATHEWS hosted Chelsea Lately this past week. This makes me happier than being "Jerzday". I have an affection for bad reality television as I do NPR, art, and playing Mozart pieces of my violin. Yes, Rachel (my mother) calls me a piece of work. My addiction of the week, Trader Joe's Jerky (Bison, Turkey, heck, I think they have beef). So after fasting for 16 hours for a health

I Like My Earthquakes Shaken, Not Stirred.

2011-08-24T17:41:00.000-04:00

“I was married once -- in San Francisco. I haven't seen her for many years. The great earthquake and fire in 1906 destroyed the marriage certificate. There's no legal proof. Which proves that earthquakes aren't all bad.”--W.C. FieldsI was probably the only person on the East Coast of the United States that thought the tremors that ran through Western Maryland was 'kinda cool'. The first 5

Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity. ~Voltaire

2011-08-22T18:29:00.000-04:00

This is the dessert post. I can't say it more fabulously than that. Between work, P90x/Jillian Michaels self-induced hell, and the GRE, I find myself easily distracted about what I really shouldn't have. I am pretty sure that I'm the Chelsea Handler of nutrition, but her vodka is my chocolate. Zucchini Brownies: 1.5 Cups of instant chocolate cake mix 1 small zucchini grated 1/2 Cup Egg sub

Almighty Zucchini.

2011-08-08T19:11:00.000-04:00

This is going to be a long post as I am trying to combine several elements: recipes, photos, vices, and news. First off I LOVE Men's Health. I subscribe to Women's Health as my gender directs me to, but this website has some great articles. Albeit, manly ones. Red Wine Improves Your Memory: The same drink that made you forget where you left your credit card last night may actually improve

City vs. Country: Who Is Healthier? - WSJ.com

2011-08-02T06:41:00.000-04:00

City vs. Country: Who Is Healthier? - WSJ.comMakes me love my suburbs even more.

Organic Deals. Not An Oxymoron.

2011-07-29T15:02:00.000-04:00

For the record, half the items I purchase are organic or at least free from my nemesis high fructose corn syrup. I also have issues with soy but that's for another post. Even my beloved Snooki can see the difference in price between a $2.99 pint of strawberries compared to the $4.99 pint of organic strawberries, and if you need a few pints, plus the rest of your grocery list? Epic fail.

Morning Joe

2011-07-29T06:42:00.000-04:00

TGIF! Finally getting to sleep in tomorrow which mean I'll get up at 7 AM. A Price Of A Coffee Bean "This year, Honduras passed Guatemala as the top coffee producer in Central America, the region that produces the bulk of the world's washed arabicas, the most expensive and sought-after coffee beans, which are used in gourmet blends. Honduras's harvest this season was 3.8 million 60-kilogram

"One fry short of a Happy Meal." -- Rush Limbaugh

2011-07-28T20:41:00.000-04:00

Well, the heat wave is over and I'm settling into another week, post-vacation (I miss you San Francisco), and I'm still holding my breath with the Pirates current record (it's only taken 18 years). I was scrounging around the internet and reading my beloved Wall Street Journal, lo and behold this: Under Pressure, McDonald's Adds Apples to Kids Meals "The automatic inclusion of a quarter-cup

Taxing Twinkies?

2011-07-25T07:23:00.000-04:00

Bad Food? Tax It, and Subsidize Vegetables "Right now it’s harder for many people to buy fruit than Froot Loops; chips and Coke are a common breakfast. And since the rate of diabetes continues to soar — one-third of all Americans either have diabetes or are pre-diabetic, most with Type 2 diabetes, the kind associated with bad eating habits — and because our health care bills are on the verge of

Freedom To Nosh Past The Nighttime News

2011-06-20T19:26:00.001-04:00

I once had an argument with a personal trainer of the time to eat. I explained Calories and went into detail about those unfortunate in the ICU of the hospital I was working at on PEG tubes who receive Calories almost 24/7 w/o weight loss. He argued that everything we eat turns to fat like Cinderella's gown at midnight. Thankfully, others agree with my argument.

Guy Meals Made Easy : MensHealth.com

2011-06-16T21:26:00.000-04:00

Guy Meals Made Easy : MensHealth.com

"Why aren't you signed up for the 401K? I'd never be able to run that far." - Scott Adams

2011-06-14T17:46:00.000-04:00

Well, I've survived my first 10K race. For those who don't know I was somewhat of a runner during high school and did a couple seasons of track. I basically ran for conditioning during the soccer off seasons. I pretty much gave it up in college when my knee would bother me and realized I needed to cross train...which then lead to me picking it up again at the Kent, Ohio Hampton Inn during

Breakfast Leftovers

2011-06-06T20:21:00.000-04:00

Can't figure out what to use leftover pancake batter for? Blueberry Breakfast Bake 1/2 cup pancake batter 4 slices of Nature's Own Light Bread, crumbled (or any low calorie bread, English muffin etc.) 3/4 Cup of the light vanilla almond milk (it should have 40 calories per serving) 1 TBS low fat sour cream, can substitute low fat butter spread or 1/4 c. applesauce or 1/2 mashed banana 1 cup

USDA's MyPlate Unveiled

2011-06-03T20:12:00.000-04:00

Great interactive tool. Even though, I am a fan of Marion Nestle's, Food Politics, I give the USDA a thumbs up.

Dietitians Eat Like Crap Too

2011-05-23T21:04:00.000-04:00

I was in the middle of what John Mayer so eloquently calls, "a quarter life crisis". So I threw a carry on bag in the Chevy and caught a flight to Chicago from Pittsburgh. Just for this... Cue the opening credits for Married With Children... and the bean. So I also felt compelled to eat a personal pan deep dish pizza at Navy Pier. Yes, it has vegetables on it because those somehow make

Proposal to Cut Back on Potatoes in Schools Causes a Food Fight - WSJ.com

2011-05-20T07:21:00.000-04:00

Proposal to Cut Back on Potatoes in Schools Causes a Food Fight - WSJ.comYou say PO-tato, I say po-TATO.

Celtic Paul Pierce to Fans: To Get in Shape, Know the Drills - WSJ.com

2011-05-11T06:52:00.000-04:00

Celtic Paul Pierce to Fans: To Get in Shape, Know the Drills - WSJ.com

Consumer Reports Ranks Diet Plans; Jenny Craig Takes the Crown - Health Blog - WSJ

2011-05-11T06:49:00.000-04:00

Consumer Reports Ranks Diet Plans; Jenny Craig Takes the Crown - Health Blog - WSJ: "Consumer Reports Ranks Diet Plans; Jenny Craig Takes the Crown"

Weight Loss Improves Memory

2011-05-05T07:14:00.000-04:00

Weight Loss Improves MemoryIn honor of my Alma Mater, Kent State University, dropping a few lbs can make for more memory.

Coupon Diva-In-Training

2011-05-01T12:43:00.000-04:00

“A man in love is like a clipped coupon -- it's time to cash in.” Mae West I love to budget Calories and money. I love excess as well. However, I fear financial disaster in this economy and want a nice nest egg for long term goals, Master's degree, cool vacations, and a a few Eskimo Spitz dogs roaming around the yard. So being the lover of TLC, I found myself glued to Extreme Couponing.

Weight Loss: A Royal Pain

2011-04-29T21:00:00.000-04:00

Everyone wants to drop a few pounds before the big day. Whether it's for a reception of 200 or a Tweeted gala of 2 billion. Just remember one thing when it comes to weight loss: Weekly Recipe, Couscous Cakes with Thai Cashews Makes 6, serves 2-31 cup whole wheat couscous, prepared 1/4 cup smashed white beans (or chickpeas) 2 TBS ground flax seed 3 TBS pesto non-stick cooking spray Trader

Glorious Cupcakes

2011-04-22T17:30:00.000-04:00

When I was growing up in the 80's, my Punky Brewster formative years, my mom used to break out the Joy Cones and make the infamous ice cream cone cupcakes. Here's my lower Calorie version with a peanut butter frosting top. Recipe: 1/2 box of chocolate cake mix (I used Trader Joe's Chocolate Cake Mix) 1 can diet cola 1 egg or 1/4 cup egg substitute or 1 mashed banana flat bottom ice cream