I hope you were able to catch my IG Live. As promised, I wanted to talk about how to pass the RD Exam on the first attempt. According to the Academy, in 2020, 67.3% of dietitians passed their RD Exam on their first attempt. Before you get too caught up in the statistics remember, you aren’t […]

Today, I want to introduce you to this delicious Plant-Based Chocolate Mousse made with tofu. Why? Honestly, I think this might be tofu’s biggest flex. Tofu can replace eggs in scrambles and chicken in my favorite Asian dishes and now chocolate mousse! Tofu is an incredibly versatile food. It takes up the flavor of your […]

I personally believe, second career dietitians have an advantage over those who go the more traditional route. Second career dietitians clearly know what they want because transitioning to the field of dietetics is not for the faint of heart. Pursuing this career requires a lot of resources including time and money (and sometimes lots of […]

On March 6, 2020, I had an in-person interview for the one and only dietetic internship program I had applied to. The truth was- I withdrew my application from two other programs after my brother passed away.  My dream program was at the University of Houston. The school my brother had planned to attend after […]

  Research shows gardening may reduce depression and anxiety symptoms and stress while increasing quality of life and cognitive function. Gardening can also impact the food choices we make. Studies have shown that gardening improves opportunities for individuals to gain interest and eat more fruits and vegetables. You don’t need to be a master gardener […]

In my early twenties, I became very involved in my local running and triathlon clubs. I competed in several local races and events, this reignited my interest in nutrition. After researching nutrition/dietetic programs and decided on a Dietetic Technician (DTR) program at Tarrant County College. I applied to (DTR) Program because: Its accreditation by Accreditation […]

The other day I was reading through blog posts from my disordered eating days. It was hard to ignore the tremendous amount of guilt and shame I had for consuming one of my favorite treats- chocolate. As I read through those writings, I was transported back. Transported to the feelings of isolation and loneliness. Transported […]

Only a person studying for the RD Exam would know that evaporated milk can be reconstituted with water and used as a substitute for regular milk. You’re welcome. I tell you this because, for the first time in a long time, this household was out of milk and pancake mix. Okay, I lied, we weren’t entirely […]

Originally posted on March 7, 2016 on my blog at MovingWrightAlong. Edited March 10, 2021. Thank you for dumping me. Because when it comes down to it, I wasn’t brave enough to dump you. We were great together. We had fun. We traveled. We loved. We started to dream and plan our future together. In the end, […]

Edited January 18, 2021 So, you’re about to start your dietetic internship? I am sure several dietitians and RD2Bes have given you ideas of what you need to be successful. Between the immunizations, internship handbooks, eNCPT, and everything else in between, I wanted to share some of my dietetic internship must-haves with links. Talking to […]

Why it’s so hard for me to let go of 2020.