Life Lately: December 2019 Catch Up I recently graduated with my degree in Dietetics and Nutrition, and although I’ve technically been qualified for a while (I officially passed my degree in September), wearing my gown seemed like the end of the chapter. However, it...
Dietetics
How to avoid being hungry ALL THE TIME when Marathon Training
Lets face it, when marathon training, many of us have non-stop hunger. The kind of hunger that even when you finish your long run and eat an entire pack of chocolate fingers isn't satiated (ahem, or is that just me?) When I trained for my first marathon, instead of...
Becoming a Registered Dietitian: FAQ
What did I do before studying to be a Dietitian? Before going back to Uni, I worked as the Deputy Cookery Editor (and before that the Cookery Assistant) at Good Housekeeping Magazine. I loved that job, and had the best boss ever. However, when she went on maternity...
Life Lately…Oct 2018
I feel like I've been a terrible friend and wife lately, with just so much going on and not enough time to commit to anyone. As most of you know, I'm currently completing my final clinical hospital placement, working on the wards 8,30-4.30 Monday-Friday, as well as...
Tips For Starting Uni as a Mature Student
I can't believe I'm entering my final year of University. It feels like so long ago that I was just starting my second degree, and the four years felt like they would take forever to pass. And yet, here I am, about to begin my third placement. It has been a...
Day In the Life of a Student Dietitian (and blogger) on Hospital Placement
It seems like you guys are really interested in my dietetics studies, and in particular, my hospital placement, which I love. For confidentiality reasons, I obviously can't share too much of what's going on in the hospital, but I thought it could be fun to share a...
Becoming a Registered Dietitian: FAQ
What did I do before studying to be a Dietitian? Before going back to Uni, I worked as the Deputy Cookery Editor (and before that the Cookery Assistant) at Good Housekeeping Magazine. I loved that job, and had the best boss ever. However, when she went on maternity...
What I Really Eat in a Day When Marathon Training
This post is in partnership with Aqua Optima. I'm hungry ALL THE TIME. Or so it can feel like. And when I'm marathon training, it can just get even worse. I don't count calories. I don't track macros. And I hardly ever measure my food...unless I'm following or...
Life Lately…Oct 2018
I feel like I've been a terrible friend and wife lately, with just so much going on and not enough time to commit to anyone. As most of you know, I'm currently completing my final clinical hospital placement, working on the wards 8,30-4.30 Monday-Friday, as well as...