The Dietitian’s Husband shares his weight loss transformation and rants along the way. My husband, Bob, occasionally delights me by offering to be my GUEST BLOGGER. He shares what it is like being married to a registered dietitian nutritionist. (There are many misperceptions!). His articles are my most popular. Enjoy! So, I was on one of my very infrequent forays into social media and my attention was captured by a guy doing some pretty impressive exercises. He did handstands, pushups and handsprings. He was a mass of lean muscle and tendons. Then I learned he was over 60 years old! … [Read more...]
Essentials for Self-Care After a National Disaster
Essential tips for Post Trauma Self-Care. Let me preface with: every situation is different and anyone who goes through any type of trauma knows the road to recovery is different for everyone. However, there are fundamental physical and emotional responses that almost all humans experience after any natural disaster. Struggling with how to manage feelings is normal, however it’s also essential to find ways to deal with the stress that support a healthy mind and body. I hope this article helps bring some peace and clarity to how you approach self-care if you are reeling from a natural … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Savor Food This Holiday Season
Take some of the stress out of the holiday season and allow yourself to savor life, and the foods you love! 1. Simplify. Are you always asking yourself “What should I be eating?” Michael Pollan in his book, In Defense of Food, gave an excellent answer to this exact question: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” When he talks about food he is referring to the food our grandparents raised, harvested, and made. 2. Slow down. The holiday season is a busy one, but just as we find ourselves preaching to our children “remember the real reason for the season”, we may need to remind … [Read more...]
