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You are here: Home / Weekend / Good Mail

September 7, 2010

Good Mail

I think I get my love for the mail from my mom. She always used to wish for "good mail" when we were young.

I went to bed hoping for good mail last night and good mail came!

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Just gotta find a frame and hang it over my computer

this !

Worked online this morning for a while and gear up for more YOGA! I can definitely tell a change in both my yoga practice and my body when I do it more than once a week. Particularly my abs. I’ve never had great abs, but I can feel them getting strong and stronger in there. Class today was another great noontime flow – lots of sweat thanks to higher temperatures outside. It was one of those days when the class feels like dance.

Once I got back home from my bike ride, I was pretty hungry.

Slammed a few of these while we cooked

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And then, enter colorful lunch

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I had an open-faced veggie sandwich with a little jack cheese and avocado. It was AWESOME.

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A tiny little hand-picked apple

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And the strained yogurt with Pear Fig Jam and just a sprinkle of granola. Gotta have just a leeeetle crunch!

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QUESTION: What VIDEOS or POST TOPICS would you like to see? I’ve been toying with a few ideas but they seem boring. Any requests?

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  1. ashley says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    i just started using your budget spreadsheet. LOVE. would love to here more finance tips from you.

    Reply
    • Heather Marie says

      September 7, 2010 at 3:52 pm

      I am with Ashley… great idea!

      Reply
  2. Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Congrats on your certification!

    Reply
  3. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    OH how exciting! Hang that bad boy up!
    I’d love to see more about how you prioritize organize you life with blogging 3 times a day – don’t know where you find the time!

    Reply
    • Marla says

      September 7, 2010 at 10:42 pm

      She does it as her full time job 😉 ( I think!!)

      Reply
  4. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Yum, this looks delicious.

    I love your google videos and would love to see how you customized the new Priority Inbox feature to suit your needs.

    Reply
    • Katya says

      September 7, 2010 at 3:42 pm

      I second that. I made mine, but feel like I could do more with it.

      Reply
      • Laura @ Blogging Over Thyme says

        September 8, 2010 at 9:17 am

        Oh She Glows (www.ohsheglows) just discussed this on her blog!

        Reply
  5. Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    I love getting post!! It’s like, a highlight of a day 😀 Especially when Glamour magazine arrives…
    I’d love to see a post on portion sizes and distortion, that kinda thing. I always find it fascinating how bloggers eat such different sized meals 🙂

    Reply
  6. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    And congrats on your certification 🙂

    Reply
  7. Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    WaHoo- congrats… bring on the frame!

    I’m curious… you seem to enjoy a beer every now and then, but usually only 1 or so. Did you ever drink more? Like in college? I’d love to see a comparison of your life 5-8 years ago to now.

    Just an idea 🙂

    Reply
  8. jenn says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    I’d like to know how you know all of this stuff is going to taste good together!! Is it just that you’ve been eating this way for awhile, or did you learn all of it in your RD classes? Sometimes, when I see the mixtures you put together for your smoothies, or meals in a jar – I wonder where you come up with the ingredients/mixtures and especially the proportions. Are you reading them from somewhere – making them up on your own? And if so – how do you know?

    Reply
  9. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Beautiful lunch and congrats on getting your certificate!!

    Reply
  10. Rachel (Two Healthy Plates) says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    The yogurt with fig looks so good!

    I love information about organization – how about kitchen/pantry organization? Or about breaking bad habits, it can be anything from kicking a soda habit to stopping nail chewing.

    Reply
  11. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    Congrats on the certificate!! I know it’s been official for awhile now, but it’s always so exciting to get the actual piece of paper.

    ORGANIZATION TIPS!! You house/kitchen/pantry/life always seem so organized!!!

    Reply
  12. Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    That is GREAT mail!!!

    Reply
  13. shannon (the daily balance) says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    yay! it’s official! congrats 😉

    Reply
  14. anon says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    Kath –
    Love your website – have never commented before. Thanks for sharing so much of your lovely life with your readers. I’m interested in the food blogging community and the intersection between healthy living (which you showcase in abundance) and eating disorders. It seems that so many “healthy living” bloggers are recovering anorexics who are still unhealthily obsessed with food and choose to mask their issues with strict veganism or raw eating. I love how you and Matt live a full balanced life and make such healthy choices.
    Thanks.

    Reply
  15. anne says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    I typically read your posts at work (on my lunch break of course) so I’m not a fan of videos. I like it when you post ideas about time management and meal/menu planning. Also, you had some good charts last year about nutritional info and cost comparisons of soy, almond and cow’s milk.

    Reply
  16. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Hooray for “Good Mail” 🙂

    I would love to see how you organize, find time for blogging 3 x per day and keep up with life in general. Managing my time is the worst for me!

    Reply
  17. Daniel says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    How to cut a kabocha / acorn squash into those neat little “fry” shapes for roasting. I always screw mine up somehow…

    That being said, just a “fancy prep” video would be kind of neat, showing how to slice things like pears, apples, squashes, or anything that’s kind of difficult to present in a fashionable manner.

    Or you could do a humorous, yet informative, little “cooking show” and demonstrate recipes or little tricks in the kitchen (I know organization was mentioned and that’d be kind of neat). Heck, you could even toss the bears in there, some Benny Hill theme song music, and go nuts with it!

    Reply
  18. JessicaE says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    I remember a couple videos of you/you and Matt demonstrating a recipe in your kitchen; I enjoyed those videos very much.

    I also am always interested in cutting down on the time it takes to get ready in the morning. You seem out the door so quickly.

    Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  19. Farah says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    Hi Kath,

    Congrats on getting the certificate – and of course on becoming an RD!
    I’d love a post on how to start your own blog. I’ve been wanting to sart my own and would love some ggood advice, e.g. what host you’d recommend, an bloging software/tools you would recommend (Mac vs PC), tips on posting photographs etc.

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
  20. Felicity says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    Congrats on your certification!! I would also love to see how you manage and organize your menu and grocery planning.

    Reply
  21. Joanna @ landanimal.wordpress.com says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    Yay! Congrats!

    Reply
  22. Gracie @ Girl Meets Health says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    As a single gal, I’d love to see some one-serving dinner recipes! Also – maybe some more in-depth posts about nutrition, since you’re an RD now and all 😉

    Reply
  23. Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    Congrats on your certification! That is so awesome!

    Reply
  24. Meg says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    Congrats Kath 😀

    Reply
  25. Christine says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    I would love your thoughts on what to feed toddlers. My girls (3 and 16 months) already have a good diet but I would love new ideas!

    Reply
  26. Barbara says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Love your blog. I’m a relatively new reader so I’d wouldn’t want you to repeat yourself on my account. I’ve looked at a few past posts but not all. How about a shopping list? What are staples in the KERF kitchen?

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      September 8, 2010 at 10:32 am

      Just to let you know, Kath made a list of KERF staples in a post not too long ago! I can’t find it now, but you may want to check it out!

      Reply
  27. Amanda-The Nutritionist Reviews says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:11 pm

    Congrats on getting the sweet RD diploma! I can’t wait to get mine : )

    Reply
  28. Amanda-The Nutritionist Reviews says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    P.S. I would love to see a day in the life of what Matt eats! Just curious if and how he eats differently from you.

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      September 7, 2010 at 4:19 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
      • Tori says

        September 7, 2010 at 4:28 pm

        Yeah!

        Reply
  29. Canadian says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    I’m interested in more about running. If you were looking for video ideas, something on stretching would be good.

    I’m also interested in specific nutrients , how you know when you’re getting enough, what foods are good sources, ideas for getting more, etc. Let us benefit from your nutritional expertise!

    Maybe also posts on particular foods, why they’re good for you, how to incorporate them into your diet, recipe/meal ideas.

    Maybe something on how to balance food choices, so that you have some treats (as I see you do: beer, wine, frozen yogurt, etc.) but the bulk of your diet is healthy and nutrient-rich.

    Reply
  30. Camille says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Yay! Having the paper in your hands makes it all so much cooler 🙂

    Reply
  31. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    Congrats! It feels good to get that piece of paper in your hand! Lunch looks so good!

    Reply
  32. Nancy @ The Wife of a Dairyman says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    That is GREAT mail! Congrats!

    Reply
  33. megs says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    Any organization tips for the kitchen would be wonderful. Also, any recommendations on including more veggies and fruits with a meal. Your recipes are great – especially your oatmeal ones. Because of your oatmeal ideas, I enjoy banana, pumpkin oats.

    Reply
  34. Gracia says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    Let’s see, I was thinking about emailing you with a couple questions, so this is really timely!

    I’d love to see “oats 101” – A post where you explain the basics, like:

    Stove top oats: use x to x ratio of oats/milk, cook for x minutes, add toppings
    Microwave oats: …
    Overnight oats: …

    Also some ideas for people who are starting out with running and yoga? I joined a yoga class today (20$ for one class a week until summer, at my campus) but was wondering how could I do another session at home so I practice 2x/week? Any videos you recommend for beginners?

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      September 8, 2010 at 10:34 am

      Check out Kath’s “Tribute to Oatmeal”!

      Reply
  35. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    i would love some more blogging tips. photography, networking, etc.!

    Reply
  36. Emily says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    Yay, that is good mail! I got really excited when my certificate came in the mail, too. Seems kinda unreal after all that work, huh?!

    Your veggie sandwich sounds awesome. Love the addition of avocado. 🙂

    Reply
  37. Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    I love the apple with all of the leaves still on! How adorable!

    I love posts about budgeting, organizing, grocery shopping, cleaning, etc. I’m kind of a homebody and I love learning how other people do those things!

    Reply
  38. Jordan says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Congrats! I’ve never commented but have been reading your blog for awhile, I really enjoy it! 🙂

    I’m interested in how you decided to make such a huge career change and how your life has changed since you no longer work the typical 9 to 5 schedule.

    Reply
  39. Mama Pea says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    More dance videos. Every time I hear Bad Romance I picture you dancing 😉

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 7, 2010 at 4:25 pm

      hahah I second more dance videos. Kath, have you read “Real Food” by Nina Planck? I’m in the middle of it and it is really good, just curious to know your thoughts.

      Reply
      • Kath says

        September 7, 2010 at 6:59 pm

        LOL!!

        I have not read “Real Food” or even heard of it. Do you like it?

        Reply
        • Lauren says

          September 9, 2010 at 2:21 pm

          Yes, I definitely recommend “Real Food” She also has a sequel called “Real Food for Mothers and Babies” that I totally started reading even though I’m not even expecting. hah! I would so love to hear your thoughts. I checked it out from my library which is small, so I’m sure yours would have it. Oh, I also thought of possible ideas for your blog that I love so much 🙂 Maybe homemade nut butter recipes/tutorials and crunchy oatmeal toppings. All your fun toppings always look awesome but I would love a way to make some of those things homemade for less $. I’ve been wanting to try making a healthier homemade nutella in the food processor. Just an idea. Thanks for asking, Kath!

          Reply
  40. Liza @ Health Nutting says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    That lunch looks so fresh and beautiful and delicious– I love that the leaves are on the apple. 🙂

    Reply
  41. Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    I’m obsessed with checking the mail :o)

    Your lunch plates are purdy!

    Reply
  42. Liz says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    Photography tips for slr’s! Your photos are so beautiful. Tips on the didderby settings, terms, etc would be awesome!

    Reply
  43. Maria @ Oh Healthy Day says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    Congrats on “good mail”. With all the email that floats around these days, sometimes it’ just so nice to receive something tangible. I think I’m going to start sending more cards 🙂

    I love your posts on Charlottesvile and running. You new running page fascinated me because I’m a new runner and can use all the information I can get.

    Reply
  44. Liz says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Photography tips for slr’s! Your photos are so beautiful. Tips on the different settings, terms, etc would be awesome!

    Reply
  45. Colleen says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Hi Kath,
    I have trouble w/ portion sizes, so if you could do a post on how you keep your portions in check then that would be a great help. Also, I don’t eat a lot of meat and am concerned that I’m not getting enough protein. What personal guidelines do you use to ensure that you’re getting enough protein in your diet?
    Thanks and congrats on receiving your cert!

    Reply
  46. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    i would love it if you did a video on gardening, portion sizes, and how you decorate/organize your house!

    Reply
  47. Betty Ray says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    Congrats on the cert!! Hang that little guy up ASAP.
    I’d love to see “A Day in the Life” kinda thing, incorporating your work, workouts, etc. Although I enjoy checking your blog many times a day as is. and your lunch today looks so yummy!

    Reply
  48. Heather says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    COngrats on your certificate~ ideas on what to write on~ wondering how you get such a great balance all the time to do follow a certain guideline or a rule of thumb~ do you also have a rule of thumb of your exercise~ like so many days of running, yoga and such?

    Great blog!

    Reply
  49. Heather says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    yay for good mail! I am obsessed with the mail too. Hubby knows not to get it b/c that’s my favorite job lol!

    post topics-you could ahve already done this and I missed it, but a yoga post on diff kinds of yoga and what the differences are, mats, what to bring, clohes, etc. (maybe I missed this?) lol

    Reply
  50. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    Yay for good mail!! And yay for good yoga!

    Reply
  51. RC77 says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    CONGRATS on the great mail!

    I agree with the other comments about meal planning- either how you combine what you have in the house into a great meal (it never turns out that way for me) or how to minimize prep time or how to cook one meal one day and use it again for something else… it never comes across as ‘leftovers’ in your pics! Anything about organizing and planning… I could use all the help you’d be willing to give!

    Reply
  52. Bri says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    Kath,

    Would love to see posts on the different dieting fads out there. Maybe you could address a different diet of the month? Raw food, low carb, low fat, vegetarian, etc. It would be great to hear your thoughts on the pros and cons of these diets, why you do or don’t like them, and how you would modify them (if at all).

    Thanks!
    Bri

    Reply
  53. Angela (ohsheglows) says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    More Nerd Kerf!

    Reply
  54. Katie O. says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    Uh oh…you asked and now we are telling! Okay…I have been dreaming about something like this…

    A grocery list of things needed for a week. Then different recipes and ideas for how to eat that food in a couple meals plus snacks. I have 2 problems…1) I make a big meal for the week and get sick of it after eating it twice. 2) I waste fruit and vegetables cause I can’t think of ways to use them in simple meals/snacks.
    If I could go shopping and then effectively use everything I would be so proud of myself I might burst. I have been struggling for years! 🙂 You seem to be the queen of imagination & not wasting. Pretty please? 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      September 8, 2010 at 10:36 am

      I agree!

      Reply
  55. Leah says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    I’m curious how you feel about taking vitamins and supplements and if you yourself take any.

    Reply
  56. Sam says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    Hey Kath,

    Longtime reader and I’ve spoken with you a few times via email (heading out to BHI next week per our conversation back in May :-D). I have reviewed all of your resources on budgeting, meal planning, and using Google calendar and iPhone (now Droid) apps for time management but I would still love to peer inside your head and see how you think about time and how you plan out your days, weeks, long-term projects, budgets, and meals. I don’t know if that makes sense but you continue to stand out to me as one of the best time managers I “know” and I would love to really understand how one does that.

    Thanks for your help and lots of congrats on your cert,
    Sam

    Reply
  57. Joanna says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    As someone new to healthy eating and a bit terrified in the kitchen (due to lack of skill and knowledge) any posts on cooking how to’s or easy changes to make in the beginning of a healthy eating journey would be much appreciated. (I’ve already cut out diet soda and cut way back on processed foods).
    There are many veggies I’ve seen on your blog that I’m scared to prepapre. I also don’t do well with turning things into a second meal – I end up with lots of random left overs! So tips there would be great!
    Congrats on your certification!!

    Reply
  58. Jenna says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    I know that I read healthy living blogs in order to get some more ideas about how to eat healthier … by both adding more fruits, vegetables, and “real food” to my diet and also by managing my portions. I would love to see more tips from you geared towards people struggling with their weight … how can they stay motivated to eat less portions even when they are already eating healthy foods.

    Reply
  59. Megan says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    Congratulations!! Love that kind of mail!

    I would love to see a post on crock pot recipes (especially non-meat ones). I love how you put things together and every recipe I try of yours is delish! I have trouble finding non-meat crock pot recipes online. Thanks for asking us!

    Reply
  60. Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    Congrats on your certification! It must have felt incredible to get that in the mail. 🙂

    Reply
  61. Anne says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    Time-(/self-)management! But I guess the video of the healthy living summit will cover that topic?

    Reply
  62. Courtney @ Bread & Bokeh says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    Congrats!!!! I would love to see a video about your approach to interior decorating!!! I really love your style!

    Reply
  63. Mom says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    And I was just gloomy because I came home from work to bad mail. Glad you got good mail! Congratulations a million times over! Love, Mom

    Reply
  64. Blythe Melanson says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    I would love to see a post re: eating healthy while away from home. I spend 3 nights a week away from home for school and find it a daunting and overwhelming task figuring out what I am going to pack so that I have healthy options and also so that I do have to spend extra money. Congrats on the certification : )

    Reply
  65. [email protected] says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    YES!! frame that up and hang it asap! so proud <3 Registered Dietician 🙂
    mm and the lunch is a bit of a celebratory feast hehe. looks awesome!

    xo

    Reply
  66. kristy @ ksayerphotography says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    Yay Kath! I love good mail 🙂 My last piece of good mail was an exam back from my school with a big 100% plastered on the front – It feels so good to be recognized for your hard work!

    Reply
  67. Nicole, RD says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:41 pm

    Good mail, indeed! I loved getting that piece of mail, too 🙂 That bread looks fantastic…all the seeds on the crust…yum! Love GH — I grew up on the stuff in Illinois!

    Reply
  68. Taysa says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    You seem so organized, be it finances or grocery trips, etc, so anything on organization would be great!

    Reply
  69. Kelly says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    Congrats Kath!!!

    Reply
  70. Caitlin (EatFeats) says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    I don’t have any requests, but just wanted to say that I, too, always hope for good mail. It feels so special compared to the usual forms of communication today!

    Reply
  71. Dynamics says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    Congrats on being official now with the paperwork!!! How about educating us with facts/food we may not be familiar with. With the cold weather coming upon some of us, how about a post on soups.

    Reply
  72. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    That’s not just good mail- it’s fantastic mail!! Now it’s official-official. Congrats 🙂

    Reply
  73. Jen says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    Congratulations on your certification!

    Reply
  74. Cason says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    Firstly, something about how you manage portion sizes would be great. I love eating real food, but I have always struggled with portion sizes. Whenever I get hungry, I inevitably become grumpy and get light headed, so I tend to eat too much because I worry I’ll get hungry later (and stopping to eat at work is an issue).

    Also, if you could speak a little about how you balance nutrients (amount of protein versus amount of carbs, good fats, etc.), that would be great.

    Congrats on your certification!

    Reply
  75. Mary Catherine says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    Congrats, Kath!

    I work at a desk for 9+ hours/day. I love oats for breakfast but always feel so guilty eating a big bowl of carbs. Do you recommend something lighter for breakfast for someone who is not as active during the day? I work out for an hour every day after work but sometimes feel like a bowl of carbs in the morning goes right to my hips when I’m sitting all day!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      September 7, 2010 at 6:58 pm

      Good question. Well the carbs aren’t just for your body – but for your mind too! I think if they fit into your energy needs for the day, there’s no reason at all not to have oatmeal for breakfast. A half cup of oats cooked with milk and banana and perhaps some peanut butter is hardly a carb fest. But if it’s 600 calories and you only need 1800 / day and are eating more at your meals, it’s the calories that will add up to your hips. Also, you do want to ensure your oats have some protein/fat to balance the carbs and ease the release of sugar into your blood, so ONLY oats made with water and banana would be pretty carb heavy but only because of the lack of other food groups. Does that help?

      Reply
  76. Lisa @bakebikeblog says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    oooh very exciting indeed!!!

    Reply
  77. Eileen says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    Echoing some others:

    — organization and home care

    — a joint video with Matt explaining how to cook for two people who may have different tastes, nutritional needs, etc., or how to motivate one partner to eat differently. I’m always so impressed with Matt’s willingness to eat a meal of beans and veggies … my husband can get a little pouty when I make “lighter” dinners.

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  78. Stacey (The Habit of Healthy) says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    Can’t get better mail than that. Well, perhaps a cheque would be better! 😉

    Congrats on your certification and becoming and RD. Your hard work paid off!

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  79. Krystina says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    Congrats! Your sandwich + apple looks deeelicious. 🙂

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  80. Rachelle says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    Yay!
    Congrats 😉 Nothing like having that degree done and the proof to boot 😉

    I’d like to see a video of you making a smoothie & what goes in it and what you prefer the consistency to be.

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  81. Melissa says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    Congrats on becoming an RD! 🙂 Lunch looks stunningly delicious. I would like to hear more about time management in regards to blogging. Do you have any tips to make blogging life quicker/easier. It seems like uploading the pics seems to take forever. Also, any videos on yoga would be nice. I have never done it, but am thinking about getting into it. I’m a bit afraid of knowing all of the stances though. Lastly, and advice on getting through injuries with exercise overuse/running–in particular my hip. Thanks!

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  82. christina cadden says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    Congrats! That is so exciting!

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  83. polly says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    Hi Kath!
    WAHOO, way to go sweetie! RD, my friend Kath. 😀

    I vote to dedicate an entire day to MATT’s food! That would be fun and you could have the day off to eat whatevah ya want, no photos, no bloggin’, just eatin. 😛 XOXO

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  84. Jillian @ Reshape Your Life says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    I would love to see a post on starting to run and building up endurance. I’m sure there are tons out there, but I think your take on it would be interesting.

    P.S. That sandwich look amazing!

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  85. Amelia says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    Congrats! I’d love to see a few “dumbed=down” posts about what you learned in RD school. Maybe just point form on some basic health pointers, what we should be including in meals, what certain things do for our body, risks, etc.
    Thanks!

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  86. Sarah R says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    Woot! Woot! You’re officially official–congrats again 🙂

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  87. Karen says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    A huge congrats on your huge accomplishment, Kath! Wishing you many more pieces of ‘good mail!’

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  88. Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Yayy on the good mail. I’m thinking about what I want to see, I’ll let you know!

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  89. Maddie says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    Congrats on getting your certificate! I would like to see more videos on breakfasts that are quick and easy to make. I never thought of putting fig jam on yogurt. I will have to try it!

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  90. Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    You have apples growing in your yard, you are so lucky.

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  91. Sarah @ Sarah's Shaping Up says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    Congrats! You’re official now! 🙂

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  92. Kristen @ Kristen, Sweetly says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    I’m with Jessica – I’d like to see more explanation on how you deal with time management. I know how packed you make each minute, but you still find time to do all sorts of fun activities.

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  93. Simply Life says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    congrats on the official notification! 🙂

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  94. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:27 pm

    WOOHOO! Congrats, Kath! It’s completely official. I can’t wait for that day to come for me someday. I can only imagine how excited you must feel. 😀

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  95. Wei-Wei says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:27 pm

    I totally read “What I learned from my nom” hahahaha. Nom nom nom and learn something! Congrats on the RD. 🙂 Make a purtty frame!

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  96. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    Good mail, indeed! That’s a gorgeous piece of paper. Congrats, Kath!! 😀

    Jenn

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  97. May says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    Video request – I’ve been mindfully eating with friends and would love a video of you enjoying a meal! You could even voice your thoughts of the meal throughout and note when you are starting to feel full.

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  98. Dad says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    That’s been some path from Davidson, to Trip Mag, to Mower, back to undergrad, to blogger and finally to RD. Congrats on your perseverance and finding your way.

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  99. Lauren at KeepItSweet says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:38 pm

    congrats on your certification!

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  100. Stephanie @ Single in the City says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    My suggestion is purely selfish: Since you’re a bonafide RD (CONGRATS on the good mail), how about a crash course in traveling the health road for those of us who are planning on taking that trip? I read a lot of blogs and it seems like chia seeds are pretty popular. I’m finding that I’m on information-overload and it’s so overwhelming!

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  101. Allison O'Mara (Girl in her kitchen) says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    Congrats!! 🙂

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  102. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    I love love LOVE that blue bowl! And I think it would be cool do posts about how to make your blog successfull.. perhaps how yours became so sucessfull and widely read?

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  103. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    Congrats on getting your certificate! It must feel so official now!

    Hmm I’d love to see a post on fueling yourself on workout days. I’ve never been sure how much extra I need to eat to make up for the calories I’ve burned.

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  104. notyet100 says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    congratulations

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  105. Sally Mae says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    Dear Kath,
    I loved your financial stuff and could definitely use a refresher!!!! I started my home budget because of you! Also, anything on menu planning for the week in conjunction with a grocery shopping list! I’m sure you have a great system – you seem so organized!!

    (Also, I don’t know if this is something you would write about, but is there competition amongst you and your blogging friends? I know a lot of women our age struggle with that and I just find it interesting that you have such a huge community of blogging friends that all write on a similar topic. Is it hard? What advice would you give to someone interested in starting a healthy living blog? What is the best/worst thing about blogging all of your meals? Also, I sometimes wonder, what’s next? I think that some of us who have always put health/wellness in the forefront forget to look past that. Once we reach our goals (and are living a healthy life with healthy eating) how do we move beyond always focusing on food/eating? I hope that question makes sense…. I’m not quite sure how to phrase it! On a blog like yours, how do you let people know that there is more to life than food?)

    Sincerely,
    Sally

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  106. Hannah says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    Congratulations!!!! And such a colourful lunch, too, to make your diploma proud 🙂

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  107. Lorin says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    I would love to know how you get all these great recipe ideas like what you had for dinner and it seems like every meal you have is delicious!! Maybe you can write about how you afford to eat such a variety of foods!

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  108. Lisa P. says

    September 7, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    I agree with Jessica @ Sweet Eats. How do you fit in the time to blog three times a day? I just started a blog and am practicing with blogging once a day while I work full time. It’s tough to fit in a post in under 30 minutes!

    Also, your “trade secrets” for blogging-like I saw you use eye-fi which probably helps with the photo upload tremendously.

    Thanks Kath and congrats on your exciting mail! I am a good mail geek too.

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  109. Chelsea says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    Very exciting mail! Congrats! Too bad about the apple pies…they at least look delicious!

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  110. Heidi - apples under my bed says

    September 8, 2010 at 2:12 am

    Hey Kath!
    Congrats – I’m yet to frame my Dietitian qualifications, oops!

    Re the posts, I really enjoy what you put up & am struggling to think of new ideas. Perhaps you could do some more on menu planning for the week? In terms of how you come up with ideas for meals (books, seasonally, what is in the fridge, budget restraints, etc).

    Heidi xo

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  111. Laura (spokesnoats) says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:48 am

    Congratulations!

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  112. ilana says

    September 8, 2010 at 9:06 am

    Congratulations, bravissima, encore! Way to go, Kath.

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  113. Marissa says

    September 8, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    Id like to know what foods someone with hypothyroidism should stay away from.

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  114. Meghan says

    September 11, 2010 at 4:34 am

    I’ve been trying to get away from the typical yoplait yogurts. But, I have a hard time knowing what to look for! I bought an all natural yogurt and it was gritty and I wasnt sure if it was bad or if it just wasnt for me! I also tried greek yogurt but I found that there would be like solid bits near the top of the container…
    So what kind of yogurts can I try for the healthier living lifestyle, that have a similar texture to what I am used too?
    Thanks!

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    • Kath says

      September 11, 2010 at 8:03 am

      I’m guessing Dannon Plain was the gritty one!?

      I’d recommend anything by Stonyfield. Try Oikos Greek or Trader Joe’s Greek – both are very smooth. Stonyfield’s Plain is good too – mixed with jam or pumpkin!

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  115. Fancy says

    September 12, 2010 at 10:08 am

    I would love to see a video tour of your new house (like you did with your other one) 🙂

    Reply

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