I recently traveled the beautiful state of Maine for a weekend full of camping, exploring, shopping, and eating. Only in Maine can you camp next to the Atlantic Ocean and visit a J. Crew outlet in the same day. I think I’m in love. My hiatus from the real world of commuting, working, and simply […]

by Allison Knott, MS, RD I love sharing articles I’ve written for other publications and I was thrilled to contribute to the latest Dietitians in Business and Communications dietetic practice group newsletter, Dimensions. 1.       TweetList Pro by Zooble, LLC – $2.99 Simple navigation between Twitter lists makes catching up on the latest tweets a breeze. View […]

If you’re reading this, you’re probably among the many Americans who sit in front of a computer screen for the majority of the day. And you probably spend quite a bit of time eating at your desk. Snacking at work can be one of two things: A mindless eating binge or a healthful addition to […]

Welcome to the latest (and newest!) section of Choices.Habits.Lifestyle. Waking Up Fridays will come to you every…Friday (too obvious?). It’s my little way of waking up your mind, your thoughts, your Friday with nutrition and fitness focused inspiration.  Now, get reading, sharing, thinking, commenting…all those things you do best! When the going gets tough… Why […]

Whew! That’s about how I feel after a busy few months. The summer has hit me with a lot of changes and Choices.Habits.Lifestyle has suffered as a result! So, in an attempt to make up for lost time, I’m bringing you a photo montage of the past few months. Some from Tennessee, some from Boston, […]

There is a new food trend on the horizon.  Supplements are out and food is making its way back to the front of the pack.  This news is music to my ears. According to research presented at the Institute of Food Technologists’ Wellness 12 meeting, more consumers want their nutrients from food.  The researchers point to […]

When I moved to Boston, I noticed many differences in the environment, the culture, and the behaviors of those around me.  I spent the first few months of my time in Boston in culture shock.  Actually, I will just refer to it as shock.  Everything in Boston is different from my hometown in Tennessee. I […]

Confession: I’m not the biggest advocate for New Year’s resolutions. For me, a New Year’s resolution comes with a sense of impending failure. Maybe it’s my history of vowing to make a change that lasts only a couple of weeks before I am left feeling guilty about my failed attempt. Or maybe it’s that, year […]

Maggie, the best dog ever.  Seven years and still going strong!  She is the best.My dear friends of whom there are too many pictures to put here. You know who you are.  Old friends from the South and new friends from Boston, you made me who I am today and I am so grateful. Going […]