Registered Dietitian

So my title explains it all right?!?


No?

Let me elaborate.


I am in college at the moment, actually in my third semester. I've just been taking general education courses until I could make up my mind on what I've wanted to base my degree on. I've thought teaching, then maybe counseling/ therapist, and both I thought I could do well.

I've changed my mind (who doesn't) a million times, but this is the first time I have EVER felt a calling for my degree.

Y'all I am going to become a Registered Dietitian.
I'm NOT going to be going to the ugly University, but to a lovely little college that isn't coed...YES!

I had an appointment with the head of the department and she was so nice, I have another appointment on Wednesday, to talk to an advisor and make sure all of my paperwork is in order.

I'm so excited, and I finally feel as if I have a calling. If there is one thing I can do, it's help others with nutrition. I've been there, I'm passionate about it, it's awesome!

I was worried about job outlook, but of the students that graduated with the degree last semester, only one has yet to find a job.

I can do this.

I can follow my dream, help others, be passionate, and enjoy knowing that my goal is attainable. I might have about 3 (hopefully no more than) years left of schooling but I'm confident and thought I would share.

Look out world, sooner than later...I'M GOING TO BE THIS GIRL!

NSV's

Hopefully you enjoyed the video from last night...errrrr....this morning. I tried uploading it last night but two hours in to it, Youtube said there was an error and couldn't fix it. SO FRUSTRATING! So, I tried again this morning, and three hours later, it worked!

I woke up this morning, sooo bloated. I think it might have been the meal I had at the restaurant? Even my lips were swollen! I told myself that the bloat would probably make the scale read a not so great number so I wouldn't be upset, or disappointed. Turns out it said I've lost a pound and I'm happy with that! I'm just going to weigh myself in tomorrow to make see if it was a bloat/sodium thing.

I have been known to get upset over a disappointing number, but I think my pep talk helped me see the true picture! Every step forward, is a step in the right direction! Hope you are telling yourself that too!!

Today my Aunt came over to visit Nana and she just raved about my hair. It felt so nice to receive her shower of compliments and I didn't say anything negative after like, "oh please I'm bloated" or "Seriously? You think so?", I just said thank you and allowed myself to feel a Non Scale Victory!

My other Non Scale Victory today? I ate three extra servings of green veggies, I fit into a size medium pant, I had to place the button on my suit jacket over 3 inches in order to the suit to fit better, and I had to put another notch in my belt to keep my work pants up!

No one, and no thing can steal my happiness! Happiness is a choice that I will continue to fight for!

Saturday on Sunday :)

Peanut Butter Memories

One of my fondest memories growing up was Peanut Butter...Not really for me, but because PB reminds me of my mom!


My mom can be pretty indecisive (not in a bad way), I remember one time I asked her what her favorite color is, and she told me the rainbow! I love it! So if I asked her what her favorite food is, I'm sure she'd say something smart like a buffet. So I'm going out on a limb here and declaring my moms favorite food as Peanut Butter!

Why? There is a simple way to answer this...my mom puts peanut butter on EVERYTHING!

Some great (safe) concoctions- Apple and PB, Celery and PB, PB&J, Fluff'N'Nutters (do you know what this is? Marc had no idea what I was talking about!!! the horror!!)

Some are just EWW- (5 words will tell you everything) PB, lettuce AND MAYO sammies.

Some I've never tried but hold nostalgia for her, like her mother's Peanut Butter Roast.

So my dinner is dedicated to my mom!



OIAJ (Oats in a Jar).

That last tidbits of White Chocolate Wonderful, plain yogurt, frozen berries (melts so yummy), and oats.



Wanna bite? I know my mom would :) If you can't tell by that last photo, I'm stuck at work on my day off...booo. BUT, I'm looking forward to a relaxing day tomorrow ending with a girls night dinner with my friend Angie! (seriously guys I have a friend! a real life friend!!) lol!!

Do any foods remind you of your parents, or siblings?! Any gross concoctions?

Marshmallow!

A huge reason why I love shorter hair..no joke this was my bed head hair this morning!


And here I am after school...




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Sorry it's so short, I'm running low on TIME! busy girl here :) Goodnight loves!

I LOVE IT!

I got my hair cut and I feel like ME!





Plus when she put the gown on me I didn't dislike the image I saw staring back at me. This is a MAJOR breakthrough. I've gone so far and I am so happy! That might sounds stupid, but I don't care! I always have felt that way when they put that choking cape on your neck and all I would see is UGLY.




I can't wait to show you in my regular clothes! My hairdresser rocks too! Love Hairy's Hair Bar :) Plus it's so close to my house, and has such a fun name!

I did my half week weigh in today and am exactly on point to hit my goal this week! I'll let you know how it goes on Sunday!

Awesome NEWS!

1) I just finished 4 hours of math homework

2) I'm getting a raise at work

3) I get to wear sweaters instead of a suit and tie at work

4) I don't have to work Thanksgiving, or Christmas

5) I have a hair appointment for tomorrow!!!