Category Archives: learning
Flashback Friday: Grad Cap to Pyramid Topper
I very recently realized that it’s been four years since I was a student of any kind; I’ve been in this “real world” for four whole years. As most of us know, one of the many beauties of this online … Continue reading
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2012 SCAN Symposium: A Note from the World’s Blue Zones
Over the past weekend I spent my “off” hours with the best of the best in our world of Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN). The Dietetic Practice Group’s 2012 Symposium took place in the Baltimore Inner Harbor this year, … Continue reading
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Wisdom from the WWW
I’ve been hushed by Tuesday night’s {free} Bootcamp workout at the the lululemon Georgetown store; Sgt. Ronald took payment in the form of sweat, maxed heart rates, muscles worked and lactic acid dished out in full. Kate & I will … Continue reading
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Roasted Vegetable Medley–Nutrients over Numbers
Before we pull out the forks and dine on a new (to me) vegetable trio, I want to thank you! I put this post out there as a feeler; an open door for dialogue, that could’ve gone in many directions. … Continue reading
Filed under dinners, in the kitchen, learning, lunches, new things!, Nutrition, recipes
Calorie Conversations
This post may be the first in a series that dives into my own philosophies of healthy eating, balance, etc. – sparked by some recent reads, and a craving for good conversation. As a college student, there was a time … Continue reading
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Betty Says: Measure. Cook Rice
Rice did not make a good first impression with me; it bubbled over once or twice (I have to watch this pan? Boring.), tasted either too dry or way too moist, and it did this to my pan: Multiply that … Continue reading
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Eggplant: A Fruit, More than a Hue
To get things started, the eggplant would like one thing to be clear – it is actually a fruit. However, similar to its fellow nightshade family member, the tomato, it’s often treated in meals as a vegetable (how often do … Continue reading
Breaking into Betty’s Kitchen
Before taking a semester “off” from school for an internship, and moving into my very first apartment (out of dorm life!), my Mom gave me a cookbook. My first cookbook; this one will teach you how to do everything from … Continue reading
Train SMART {DC}: Nutrition, Running & PT Tips
While we’ve marveled at the {incredibly crazy-awesome} finesse that some eventually perfect with fitness and strength, today we get back to the roots. The first ‘sport’ that many of us took on for a solo adventure, not totally expecting it … Continue reading
2012: When Things Quiet
Just in time for the year to turn over, seeing new numbers at the end of each date and a facing a new round of 365 days, I read this article from the New York Times – The Joy of … Continue reading
