Hey there, Mamas! Summer is here. More time outside usually means tank tops, shorts, and swim suits. If that makes you nervous, don’t fret! I have the secret weapon to reaching your goals once and for all this summer: Consistency.
The Meal-Time Mistake that Could Cost Parents Big
It seems so harmless. The three bites of mac and cheese. The half-eaten graham cracker. A quarter of an apple. But these seemingly innocuous things can have a huge impact. These and so many other foods are leftover when kids
The Secret Benefits to Meal Planning
Meal planning is a vital part of healthy eating, or just eating in general, really. There are so many benefits to planning meals ahead of time. Let me count the ways… Saves time – When you have a plan for what’s
Counting Calories: Is it Worth It?
Hi there, Mamas! A question I often get is about counting calories. Mainly, people want to know if it’s worth their time since it can be such a big commitment. My answer: I highly encourage logging calories… at least at
National Nutrition Month 2016
Hi there, Mamas! As I’m sure you remember from last year, March is National Nutrition Month. Good nutrition is vital in ensuring that we are able to enjoy our lives by staying healthy. By extension, it can improve our quality
A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 3} Feeding Your Fam
Hi there, Mamas! Here we go – week three for the Family Friendly Diet Series. (Check out Part One {Fad Diets} here and Part Two {Weight Isn’t Everything} here.) RDN Mama’s When “Kid-Friendly” Food Isn’t There are two big problems when beginning
A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 2} Weight Isn’t Everything
Hi there, Mamas! Here we go – week two for the Family Friendly Diet Series {Weight Isn’t Everything}. (Check out Part One {Fad Diets} here.) RDN Mama’s When “Kid-Friendly” Food Isn’t There are two big problems when beginning an extreme
A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 1} Fad Diets
Hi there, Mamas! Happy New Year! Hopefully after my last post, you were able to set some completely attainable and SMART goals for self-improvement for the year. If your resolution to get in shape by eating healthier, good for you!
Set Goals to Succeed in 2016
Hi there, Mamas! The New Year is fast approaching – can you believe it? Time to examine our lives and set new goals. It’s amazing how much things have changed in the past 12 months. RDNMama has been up and running for
Let Them Eat Cake!
Hey there, Mamas! This past week we celebrated L’s second birthday. (Man, time flies, doesn’t it?) I cannot believe she’s already two… but I’m sure that’s how everyone feels about their own children. L’s cousin’s birthday is one day after