Thanks for joining me and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date today. March is blowing in fast as it tends to around here. It’s the perfect morning to catch up over coffee or tea. Whatever suits your fancy. I’ve got lots to chat with you about today so, let’s get right to it.
Ultimate Coffee Date Blowing Into March 2021
March blew in quickly around these parts and brought its ubiquitous winds with it. Maybe that is a signal that change is coming. I sure hope so! Anyway…Let me grab my coffee mug.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
You may have heard that March is national nutrition month. Now seems an appropriate time to mention that I have been working on getting my certified nutrition specialist certificate through NASM. I have always had an interest in health and nutrition from my early days. Back in the day, I worked as a licensed social worker in an eating disorders clinic doing psychotherapy. I spent a great deal of time working with clients on nutrition plans and behavior modification strategies. And, as you all know, I love cooking and finding new ways to make foods healthier. Feels like a great fit for me right now. We will see where this leads! I am hoping to take on some clients looking to dial in their nutrition in the near future.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
Now that spring is in the air and it’s staying lighter longer, I am determined to bring back my afternoon walks. I was great with them until January and then nope. So far, this week has gone well. I am starting with getting in about 2 miles in the afternoon on days when I don’t run. That’s my plan!
Tell me, has spring started to pop out where you are? Does March come with blowing winds? Do you feel a change in the air? Your turn, if we were having coffee, what would you tell me?
I also hope to get out for more walks now that there is more daylight and the weather is improving. But this wind is crazy! That’s really exciting that you are getting a nutrition certification!
The wind is always crazy this time of the year!
I do a fair amount of nutritional counseling in my job and I know enough to be dangerous, lol. A nutrition certification sounds great. I feel like that is one area where there are so many myths. Looking forward to having you dispel them!
There are so many myths and crazy ideas out there!
That’s great that you are going for your certification – sounds like a perfect fit for you!
Thanks I think so too
March is always a sneaky month in Iowa, and the wind is a given. Nutrition is a perfect fit for you! I definitely can see you taking that increased knowledge and running with it 😉
Thanks my friend
All the best with your nutrition certification! I did see the tiniest shoots of daffodils popping up and the the sun is much stronger, but the wind lately has been pure ice. Winter is waning though and for that I’m grateful!
Yes the signs of spring are popping out
Wow, wow, wow on your nutrition certification! Congratulations on taking that on. You’ll be great. What’s up with our 20 degree temperature drop from yesterday to today???
Thanks and yes the wind is crazy and it’s freezing this morning
Like you, I also want to bring back my afternoon walks. I did this daily for a few months when lockdown first started last year and it really helped my mood and was a great way to break up the work day
It really helped my mood and my stiffness from just sitting around. Let’s do it!
Doing a nutrition progeam is something I’ve wanted to do for a very, very long time. The $$ stops me!
Nope, Spring is AWOL at the moment, we’re back in Winter temporarily. At least no snow (although there was a dusting yesterday).
I happened to catch the NASM program on a very big discount watch for those it was 40% off
Being a certified nutrition specialist sounds like the perfect job for you! That’s such exciting news and I’m so happy for you!
Thanks for the linkup and have a great weekend!
Thanks so much! I am really excited about it and maybe we can even work together on something in the future
A nutrition certification does seem like a great fit for you! When will you finish it?
Here in Florida March means our temperatures are starting to heat up again- Wednesday it got up to 88 (ugh!!) We’ll still have some nice weather for a couple months, but I think our beautiful cool days are over for this year. Sigh.
The grass is always greener weather-wise! (literally) And yes- I am really excited about the nutrition course
Very cool on the NASM certification. I also think your background in counseling and ED will be so valuable. So many health and nutrition “coaches” seem to have disordered eating and crazy ideas these days!
WEll that is probably very true! There are a lot of crazy ideas out there
It is awesome that you are getting your nutrition certification! Sounds like your background is perfect for you to do nutrition counseling. I love your idea to do a 2-mile walk on the days you don’t run. Bill is currently not running due to injury. I think adding a 2-mile walk with him in the afternoons would be beneficial for both of us.
Yes I agree hope he is feeling better!
Congratulations on the NASM training. I’m sure you will be excellent in it.
I ran to the testing site today and there was NO SNOW. I’m sure there’s still some in the park, but I didn’t think the ice slide by the river was ever going to thaw so this is baby steps.
Yes signs of spring for sure!
That’s great that you’re getting your nutrition certification. With your background you can really find a niche with people looking to get healthy and eat right.
Thanks I thn=ink it will be a fun side project for me
Wow Deborah that’s awesome that you have been working on nutrition certification! Totally suits you!!
I’m all about walks – my walking was down in Feb but with the weather improving I too am looking forward to more afternoon walks!
Let’s both get those walks in this month! Yes, I am really excited about the nutrition cert and I think it will be a fun side project for me
I need to get my husband out walking in the evening. He always says he’s going to but then says he’s too tired. Ugh.
I have people ask me nutritional questions all the time. I don’t know if it’s because I’m a nurse or a runner, or both. My daughter just told me her friend said she wanted me to make her a meal plan to help her lose weight. What?
well, your husband sounds a lot like my husband! I worry about the young girls and all of the crazy social media pressure they face
I worry about these you d girls too. I try to remind them about all the fake people and photoshopped pics. I’ve always emphasized healthy over skinny.
I know it’s a hard time to be a young girl
That was nice getting to learn a little about what you did for work in your earlier days. I bet that job was so rewarding! You may have already known this but I use to be a High School Nutrition teacher. I loved that job! Unfortunately in an effort to save money, the district got rid of that class.
Thanks for the link up!
I did not know that you used to do that! It’s such an important aspect and so unfortunate that the school does not value that part of education. Yes, It was rewarding at the time and I look forward to getting back into it
That is exciting about the certified nutrition specialist certificate! It is just perfect for you! Most of the snow has melted and we’ve had lots of sunny days. Spring is around the corner. I am so happy about it. All of the snow and cold days was depressing me.
It is nice to see the signs of spring coming
Sounds like the nutrition certification is a perfect fit for you! I hear you on the walks – last summer/fall I walked or ran 5-10 miles every single day. That totally fell by the wayside when it started getting dark so early. I absolutely need to get back in the walk habit!
I’ve never been so ready for spring as I am this year.
yes the daily walks are fabulous and now that we have warmer temps I am going to make it happen
That is so awesome about the certification! I’m sure you already have a wealth of knowledge – you’ll just have the certification to prove it!
Thanks I am so excited!
In my country (Brazil) we are in summer and very hot, unlike in other regions, but even so my coffee doesn’t change for anything, without it I can’t get up and stay alive all day, I walk in my backyard with the mug in my hand, enjoying my coffee, it really warms up, just so I get ready for the bath and have a smart day.