It’s been a while! I can’t believe it’s 2015 (and that I graduated high school in 2000… yikes!). Like most people, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on the past 12 months and wondering where I go from here. Career-wise (and I guess, life-wise), 2014 was kind of a transition year – getting settled into my new career as an RD, finding fulfilling side projects in addition to my full-time clinical work and figuring out how to make ends meet with the onslaught of student loan payback time. It took a while, but I think I finally found my groove.
started 2015 with a run followed by my favorite breakfast {sprouted grain English muffin with PB, banana, Greek yogurt, berries and chia seeds plus coffee}
I think it takes time to build confidence and knowledge when starting any new career, but especially one in the healthcare field. Nothing can really compare to getting some experience under your belt. When I first started working at the hospital, I think my outlook was kind of, “wait, I actually get to do this for real now? And you TRUST me??” Totally normal, but not exactly exuding confidence. But the good thing about my job is that you never really stop learning, and nothing helps more than just getting in there and doing it. Now with my patients, clients and colleagues, it’s more like, “here’s what you need to do, here’s how you do it. Let’s get to work.” The more I work and learn, the bigger difference I feel I’m making – that’s a great feeling. There’s nothing better than seeing real-life results from the people I work with, whether it be a client reaching their goal weight or a patient learning how to eat with their new ostomy or diabetes diagnosis (or whatever it may be). I have a lot of career-related goals for 2015, but in a field that’s ever evolving I think in general it’s just to not stop growing.
I also really want to get back into regular posting here about my favorite nutrition and running-related stuff. Even though I’ve been radio silent for a while, I have been writing lots about nutrition on other channels (links below if you’re interested!). Can’t wait to do more here soon!
- Realistic Resolutions for the New Year
- Nutrition Tips for Holiday Parties
- Healthy Holiday Nutrition Tips
In addition to my clinical work, I’m also still seeing private clients (always! more information here), and am an online nutrition coach with an awesome start-up company poised to do great things in 2015 (check it out here!).
Up next is a running update!
First race of 2015 – check {NYRR Joe Kleinerman 10K in 16 degree weather, no less}