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Last First Day!

Today was my first day of my clinical rotation. For the next 2 weeks and for 3 weeks in January, I will be spending time at a few nursing homes for my Long Term Care rotation. I haven't fully looked over my modules and assignments but I know this rotation is going to keep me extremely busy. Lots of papers, assignments, projects, etc. Oh yes, the life of a dietetic intern. I know the finish line is coming soon and I can't wait to soak up as much info as I can in the next 14 weeks. After looking at my quiz schedule for the next 4 months, I know I have some heavy-duty learning to do... Quiz 1: Diabetes Quiz 2: CVD Quiz 3: Gastrointestinal Quiz 4: Nutritional support Quiz 5: Cerebral Accidents and HIV Quiz 6: Pediatric Quiz 7: Renal Quiz 8: Liver Quiz 9: Metabolic Stress Final! Karel and I took a quick weekend trip to Washington DC this past weekend. With 3 days of no working out, we are completely exhausted. So much walking, despite a bit of metro riding. The wind was brutal and i

The Bottom Line

1 more day...Tuesday is the BIG day. I guess there is always a last first day so on Tues I will be able to officially say "This is my last first day of my dietetic internship rotation" My very last rotation starts on Tues and in 14 dietetic weeks (448 hours) ...I will be finished with my dietetic internship. OMG...this is super exciting. I think in the last few months I have had dreams were RD pops up behind my name, just behind M.S. I never thought two initials would make me feel so happy but wow, these initials are sure hard to get. So much work and I know this last rotation will not be easy but I can't wait to learn as much as I can about clinical nutrition. In 1 day I will be a clinical dietitian (in training). So, in my last issue of Nutrition Action (Dec 2010) I just loved the article on pg 7, taking an in-depth look at the latest on diet and disease. There was a quiz that helps you cut to the chase for when you just don't have time to read what the researchers

Green beans, Soo Foo blend and your choice of protein -Creations

It's really easy for Karel and myself to enjoy vegetarian meals. Even if Karel eats meats, his diet is primarily meat-based. I try to plan my protein choice for my meal, before I think about the rest of the meal. Once I decide on my protein, I then balance the meal with fruits/veggies, healthy fats and carbohydrates. I try to listen to my body and reflect on the day as I plan dinner. Depending on my workout for the day and upcoming workout, I can adjust macronutrients as needed. I received a sample of SooFoo brown rice, grains and lentils and it is super delicious. If you are a rice or lentil lover, I highly recommend this product. You can buy it online: http://soo-foo.com/ The ingredients for the 16 oz (1lb bag) include only the following: -Long grain brown rice -Brown lentils -Wheat Berries -Oats -Barley -Black lentils -Rye Berries -Green lentils -Buckwheat Talk about an ingredient list good for the heart. More like EXCELLENT for the heart. Soo Foo rice is not only for dinner but

New Year Changes

Finally...the 2011 Iron Girl Race Calendar is official!!! A Half Marathon in Clearwater on April 10th!! COUNT ME IN!! My mom typically walks/jogs the 5K so we should both be there. Gotta love the beautiful Clearwater beach venue...oh yeah, and that bridge/causeway that we have to run over!! Registration opens on Dec. 31st for all Iron Girl events (except Columbia which is already filled) so get your credit card and typing fingers ready....the events will fill up fast! I won't be able to attend Iron Girl Atlanta (it would have been my 4th year in a row!) because my brother is graduating with his Masters from Carnegie Mellon on the same day. I will be sure to cheer from Pitt, PA. for all the future Iron Girls in my favorite, and most challenging, short-course race. Check out IRONGIRL.COM for the listing of all Iron Girl events. It wasn't very hard for me to come up with a topic for my Dec. Iron Girl article. The month before and after the New Year can often be a stressful and/or