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Category: Dealing with Expectations

I Scoffed at Nutrition. Now I’m Becoming a Dietitian

Posted on November 28, 2020December 28, 2020 by Ame

I never thought I would work in nutrition. I didn’t even know what a dietitian was until 2019. Now, I’m planning a career change. And that new career path? Dietetics. This post is about how I went from scoffing the...Read More

Posted in Dealing with ExpectationsTagged dietitianeducation, learningboutnutrition, nutrition

The Challenges of Changing Careers to Become a Registered Dietitian (and How to Overcome Them)

Posted on June 21, 2020December 28, 2020 by Ame

You’ve decided to take the plunge! You are changing careers in order to become a registered dietitian. Hooray! While excited for this, you also know that the transition period is probably going to be..rocky. This post overviews the challenges you...Read More

Posted in Dealing with Expectations, Hot Tips for Time Management, Studying NutritionTagged career change, dietetics, dietetics students, non-traditional student, nutritioneducation, rd2be, student dietitian, student success

What is a Balanced Meal?

Posted on May 3, 2020May 5, 2020 by Ame

The terms “balanced eating” or “balanced meal” have been around the block a few times, and yet, we are still questioning what “balance” is. I attribute this to the prevalence of fad diets, anecdotal evidence to support unbalanced meals and...Read More

Posted in Dealing with Expectations, Lessons in Nutrition, Studying NutritionTagged balanced eating, balanced meal, carbohydrate source, fat source, healthy eating, macronutrients, nutrients, protein source

The Benefits of Taking Time to Do Nothing

Posted on April 19, 2020April 20, 2020 by Ame

Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms have been filled with messages saying “Now is the time to get stuff done; focus on those projects you were too busy to do before!”. The message seems innocent enough until it’s paired...Read More

Posted in Dealing with Expectations, Health and Wellness, Hot Tips for Time ManagementTagged health, healthy habits, productivity, relaxing, taking a break