Ground Breaking News: Dark Leafy Greens Do Your Body Good What’s the ground breaking news you ask?!?! When it comes to nutrition, everyone always wants a new and exciting reason to change their intake or follow the latest breakthrough in science regarding health and wellness. Well, I hate to break it to you, but nutrition... Continue Reading →
Would You Eat Like a Dietitian?
No I don't just eat rabbit food... 🙂 I was recently asked what it would be like to eat like a Dietitian and what my dinners looked like. Let me start off with saying, not all Dietitians are created equal. While we all went to college, got a degree, completed a grueling internship and passed... Continue Reading →
A Dietitian’s Spin on the Sweet Potato Casserole
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! I would anticipate you are getting your house ready for guests and prepping food you all will enjoy. Sweet potato casserole is a staple in most houses on Thanksgiving day, so I decided a few years ago to come up with my own version of this holiday dish. It... Continue Reading →
Cocoa Half Marathon
Cocoa Half Marathon Race Report: February 11, 2018 Official Stats Category (30-39 Females): 3/83 Finishing Position (Out of both genders): 11th Finishing Position (Out of only females): 7th Finishing Time: 1:40:18.4 Pace: 7:39 min/mi Stats off Garmin Distance 12.61 miles; Pace 7:58/mi; Time 1:40:24 Race morning The weather was about 45 degrees and 5-10 mph wind. There... Continue Reading →
The New & Improved Nutrition Facts Label
What's New? The Nutrition Facts Label is getting a face lift! As consumers, we try to be mindful of what we choose, but sometimes want to know more about the product we are selecting to make a healthier choice. Below is a brief description of the changes you will begin to see this summer. If... Continue Reading →
Michael’s Ironman Chattanooga Recap
Ironman Chattanooga September 2017 Race morning officially starts at 3:30 am. It was a restless night, but I got more sleep than I had anticipated. The bike and our gear bags were dropped off the day before, so I have much less to worry about than usual. First thing on the to-do list is to... Continue Reading →
Krista’s Ironman Chattanooga Recap
Ironman Chattanooga September 24, 2017 First, THANK YOU to my amazing husband, family, friends and ALAMO 180! I would be lost without your support and guidance. Ironman Chattanooga here we come! We decided to drive to Tennessee and make a road trip out of our Ironman rather than fly. On September 18th, we headed out... Continue Reading →
Living Fearless
Over the years, many friends have encouraged me to start a blog. So today, I decided to take a stab at blogging. They encouraged me for a couple reasons. First, my husband and I have a unique story that many couples do not share. One thing that sets us apart is that sisters from my family,... Continue Reading →