Posts by Camille Martin, RD
Let’s Talk About Carbs
Oh my gosh, y’all, I am SO over it: the crucifixion of carbs. The very first question I usually get when someone finds out I’m a dietitian is, “What do you think about carbs?” And it’s clear from the way the question is asked that my answer will dictate whether the person asking will overdose…
Read MorePlanning to Fail?
There is a famous quote by Benjamin Franklin: If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. You’ve probably heard this, and I’m sure you agree. After all, you wouldn’t renovate your house without using an architect, and a trip overseas goes a lot better when you have an itinerary. Having a plan can…
Read MoreWork It Out
Everyone knows that being active is good for your body. It improves blood flow, it builds muscle and makes you toned, it makes your skin look better — and, yes, it keeps your weight down. It also improves your mood, and it’s an incredible stress reliever. In addition to all this, exercise gives you a…
Read MoreThe Year of . . .
Happy New Year! This is your year. The year you stop trying to lose, eliminate, and quit. The year you stop trying to beat your body into submission. The year you start loving who you are and the life you’re living. The year you evolve into the best version of yourself. The year you become…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Mantra
Well, the time for changing ourselves from the outside in is upon us. Yes, tomorrow is New Year’s Day. Let the resolutions begin! I’ve been talking about this for a few weeks now, how New Year’s resolutions are incredibly alluring because of the promise they hold of overhauling ourselves completely. The problem with this —…
Read MoreDo It Differently
I love this time of year. Food, wine, friends, fires, shopping, Santa — all of it! But what’s even more fun to me than celebrating the holidays is looking forward to a brand new year. I’ve mentioned this before, but I adore the idea of New Year’s resolutions. I love the feeling of being able…
Read MoreCan’t or Won’t?
“I just can’t stop eating chocolate.” I used to say that all the time. I would sit after lunch at my computer and down a half a bag of M&Ms — and of course feel like crap about myself. This went on forever. Until I made one tiny modification to the statement. And that was…
Read MoreSorry, Not Sorry
I consider myself to be a strong, confident woman . . . I do now, at least. But it took a lot of work to get here. And one of the most destructive habits that I had to get rid of to become this new person was the habit of always saying “I’m sorry.” I…
Read MoreSay What?
“Ugh, I am so fat. What is the matter with me? Why can’t I just lose weight?” Sound familiar? It does to me. This is how I used to talk to myself, and not only did it make me feel like crap about myself but it also kept me from losing weight. What you say…
Read MoreFestive Free-For-All
Is there anything better than loading up a huge plate of food, shoving it down, and feeling like crap after? And then drinking heavily to console yourself? No, not really. But sadly, this is exactly what we do during the holidays. We actually look forward to the holidays precisely for that reason. We get to…
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