Too much beef and dairy will push you out of your keto macro goals... Honestly guys… July was super challenging. On top of trying to adjust to a new schedule with going back to work while juggling the classes I continue to teach, my professional development, social, and dating lives were all busy, too! Which … Continue reading Keto Updates
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I Failed the Slow Carb Diet
The SCD did not turn out how I imagined. For being the one diet I was most interested in testing, I had a lot of compliance issues. Here is a list of why I think I failed this diet so hard: One thing I liked about Whole 30 was not eating grains or beans/lentils at … Continue reading I Failed the Slow Carb Diet
“Slow Carb Diet” – Week 5
Not working so great, so far... Also, this graphic isn't the whole SCD story... Posting late this week... but better late than never. Last week on Wednesday morning I went to DC Health on a contract position to manage projects within the Nutrition Services department of the DC WIC program. So, back to the office … Continue reading “Slow Carb Diet” – Week 5
Renewing for the New Year
Well I took the plunge and renewed my wordpress account after realizing I hadn't posted anything since last August... which brings me to: If you’ve spoken to me more than once in the last 18 months, you likely know that I’ve had a lot of thoughts rolling around in my head about if/when/where to open … Continue reading Renewing for the New Year
Quick and Healthy Breakfasts, Pt 1
As the old adage tells us, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast does just what the noun entails, it breaks the "fast" we experience during a good night's sleep. Beyond waking up the digestive tract, breakfast prepares the body for the day ahead and a good breakfast should curb the amount … Continue reading Quick and Healthy Breakfasts, Pt 1
Birthdays: A Time to Reflect and Renew
Today is the last day that I will be 31 years old, as tomorrow I turn 32! Having a birthday in mid-June has it's ups and downs. You never know what the weather will be like. Many times it has been scorching hot for weeks leading up to June 16th, then will fall to the … Continue reading Birthdays: A Time to Reflect and Renew
Copenhagen
It's been a while since I published "Armenia"... And I've been in Berlin for over a week now. Honestly I've been having issues with integrating photos from my phone and camera onto the Mac Book in a way that lets me organize them the way I want, then more issues figuring out some things on … Continue reading Copenhagen
Armenia
I spent eight days in Armenia, visiting my sister who is in the Peace Corps. I took a lot of pictures, and instead of writing multiple posts (which I had planned to do), I decided to spend more quality time with my sister and her wonderful Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) friends. So, this is a … Continue reading Armenia
What’s In My Backpack?
Intro While planning for this trip, all I could think of was “how am I going to fit 12 pairs of shoes into that backpack?” HAHA. Just kidding. Or am I? I’m a girl who loves her closet. I like to dress up. I also enjoy workout clothes (hello discounts at Athleta and Lulu!). I … Continue reading What’s In My Backpack?
The First Post!
This is the excerpt for your very first post.
Courtney P - The RD 