Welcome to April! Where Did March go?? I feel like 2012 is just zipping by. Actually, I feel like the last 12 months have passed at lightening speed.

Today marks the day that all internship applicants find out whether they were matched

with a dietetic internship program or not. I can remember so clearly this day last year, all day my stomach was in knots. I was trying to study for an exam and couldn’t concentrate, I tried to workout to take my mind off things but felt so weak when I hit the gym. Anything I did it was like I was a shell of myself, my mind was definitely elsewhere. The day seemed to take f.o.r.e.v.e.r!

For those not familiar with the match day for dietetic internships, it’s a process in which all applicants log on to a website called D & D Digital, we put in our username and password and then wait for the screen to load. Currently the match rate is only about 50%, meaning only 50% of all applicants nationwide will get accepted into an internship program. Without being accepted and completing an internship you are not eligible to become a Registered Dietitian.

I was

so nervous to check my results last year that I actually closed and covered my eyes and made Kevin look. He either had to be the bearer of bad news or tell me the good news – that I got in. Thankfully for me (and Kevin!) he only had to deliver the latter news.

Seeing how excited other RD2be’s are today brought a lot of memories back from match day last year. As I sit here thinking about this day one year ago I realize how quickly the internship went. We spend 4 hard years of undergrad studies preparing ourselves to be the best possible candidates for an internship and then it is all over almost as quickly as it started. In 12 months I have graduated with a B.S in Dietetics, started and completed my internship requirements and accepted a new position that couldn’t be any closer to my ‘dream job.’  I won’t say that these 12 months were easy; the internship was busy, challenging and sometimes frustrating but the rewards you get for putting in all the work definitely outweigh the hard times ten fold.

So to all the Rd2be’s that were matched today: Congratulations!! It is so exciting to see hard work pay off, to see other aspiring dietitians join a truly rewarding profession, and most importantly see these people share such a strong passion to that of your own.

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Today is National Registered Dietitian’s Day

so I thought it would be quite fitting to do a post I have been thinking about writing for some time.

I often here the words “Dietitian” and “Food Police” muttered in the same sentence when in my opinion, the two associations couldn’t be further from the truth! Dietitian’s are passionate about our field of work. We went through extensive schooling and training to get our credentials and are genuinely enthusiastic about our career field. For me, food is an exciting topic. I love learning about how nutrients nourish the body and that we need these nutrients for survival. Food can either strengthen the body, or weaken it just as quickly. Every function our body carries out requires energy to do so – from breathing to blinking – it all requires energy that comes from food sources. As dietitian’s, we advocate for food policies we believe in. We are the experts in the field that all have one common goal: to improve the health of all individuals through proper diet and education.

My take on food is that there are no good or bad foods, just good and bad food habits. Moderation and mindful eating really are the key when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

I want to help people discover the same things about food that excites me. I will never tell someone they cannot eat something; sometimes I may suggest a healthier alternative but you better believe that if I am in the mood for a red velvet cupcake or cup of frozen yogurt that I’m going to have it. I won’t be the one knocking the cupcake out of someone’s hand because chances are I’ll be enjoying the cupcake along with everyone else

That’s what I love most about food – once you discover it’s beauty you will learn just how powerful it really is.

If your are a dietitian or RD-to-be – Happy National Dietitian’s Day!!

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With the last week of my internship here (looking back, I can’t believe how quickly it went!) I see some nice, relaxing retail therapy in my future My Birthday is also only a few weeks away and friends and family have been asking what I want. While doing some online browsing recently I added some items to my  wardrobe wish list. Looking back through everything I selected, I realized almost everything had a blue hue.

Normally I opt for pink/red/coral tones when it comes to bright wardrobe pieces but I guess this spring I’m looking to switch it up!

DV by Dolce Vita ‘Archer’ Sandals

These were love at first sight.  A fellow intern noted that the gold metal might get hot in the Arizona heat…I am willing to pay the price to wear these lil beauties

Collection XIIX Oversized Ombre Gauze Scarf

It’s very possible that my scarf collection if bigger than my shoe collection. This one in particular comes in 5 different colors, and I could quite possibly see all five color combinations fitting into my wardrobe.

Express Swirl Resin Bangle

I love chunky brangles and this pretty lil thing just happens

to perfectly match the above scarf. How convenient

Express Feather Waves Shirt Dress

I have been looking for a dress for the boy’s graduation in May…think I may have just found it!

Annnd for my dream list…

Rebecca Minkoff Mac Clutch

At least my purse would look pretty holding my empty wallet

What colors/trends are you looking forward to this spring?

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