After purchasing my first road bike, I was told it needed to be fit to me.  I thought how hard could it be?  You adjust the height of the seat and that’s it, right?  I am not sure I could be more wrong! I had my bike fitting at this great bike shop in Lexington, […]

Welcome to the newest addition to Choices.Habits.Lifestyle!  This new section is all about triathlons – from nutrition and fitness to equipment and time management.  As a new triathlete, I am finding each experience to be an adventure and an opportunity to learn more about the sport.  I am not a fitness guru or professional, I […]

There is nothing like being caught in a lightning storm while running.  But, running in what feels like 2500% humidity and a cotton t-shirt might be worse.  I made that unfortunate wardrobe choice for tonight’s run which inevitably made me think about nothing but hydration. I do not drink enough water.  When I am thirsty, […]

While running on the treadmill and attempting to read a magazine, which I do not recommend, I came across a blurb about internal motivation and weight loss.  Although this magazine is not the best source of nutrition and health information (remember, this is why I am here, your dietitian, to clear things up!) it really started me […]

The more time I spend in New England, the more I see the desire for health and a focus on nutrition and physical fitness.  A story in the Boston Globe recently only emphasizes this point.  Two Harvard students, Yifan Zhang and Geoff Oberhofer decided to develop something called Gym-Pact as a way to encourage individuals […]