Review of the 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The good, the bad, and the ugly about the new 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans…
Lifestyle
What I Eat for Triathlon Training
Swimming, biking, and running takes a lot of energy… and a lot of food! See what I eat to fuel my triathlon training these days.
The Expat Dietitian Turns 10!
Hello friends! When I first hit the “Publish” button on my Banana Oat Cookies post in May of 2015, I had no idea that I would still be blogging 10 years later. But here I still am, hanging out in my little corner of the internet, cooking, baking, working out, and sharing tales of my …
What I Cooked Over Spring Break
Moms love to feed people, and I’m no exception. Now that my kids have left home, I have to make the most of the time we’re together by cooking as much as humanly possible!
My Different Take on New Year’s Goals
My 2025 goals look different this year… very little about nutrition & exercise, and more about disconnecting from what isn’t valuable, so I can connect more deeply to what is
The Expat Dietitian is Back!
Hello friends! After 22 months away, I’m back!! I’ve missed you all, and I’ve missed connecting with you here. After my last post, a LOT happened in the life of the Lwin family, and I just didn’t have time or mental capacity to write. Meanwhile, my little blog was busily “auto-updating” itself until I couldn’t even write on it anymore.
When Home is Across the Globe…
When the kids and I left Manila on March 14 in the face of the city-wide pandemic lockdown, I had packed for about 3 weeks, (naively) assuming that we would be back shortly after Spring Break. How little did I know. Seven months later, we are finally home. A lot has happened in 7 months, …
My Year of Eating Everything
Howdy friends, here we are on the cusp of all the November-December eating holidays, starting with the biggest one of the year for Americans- Thanksgiving. And it seems to be the annual kick-off of the food-filled festivities that last until New Year’s Day. These 6 weeks are often met with a mix of eager anticipation …
Why I Quit Competitive Bodybuilding
Hello friends! Yes, it’s true… after 2 1/2 years of meticulously keeping track of every gram of protein I ate and every pound of weight I lifted, I decided it was time to hang up the crystal high heels and retire from the sport of competitive bodybuilding. Why??? Why would I quit when I just …