Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

I think most triathletes would agree with me when I say that we all race for a reason. Sometimes we don't know the reason when we start a triathlon journey but somewhere down the road, we begin to make goals and find it necessary to make sacrifices in life in order to accomplish those goals. As much as we would all like to live a balanced life 24/7, sometimes we are forced to put certain things on the back-burner in order to accomplish triathlon-related goals. Over the past 39 weeks I have devoted my life to my dietetic internship. Although I was able to squeeze in a finish at Ironman Wisconsin at the end of my first rotation, I slowly found myself running low on energy when it comes to racing for a reason. As much as I love to train in order to race, I feel it has been necessary to give all my attention and focus to my internship. Sometimes in life you are forced to make decisions and often those decisions come with consequences. But sometimes those decisions come with rewards. I ...

I love it when a meal has so many flavors for my taste buds. I have really learned to love different textures, flavors and temperatures in a meal. I often find myself combining cold and hots foods as well as savory and spicy foods. It takes a little creativity to find what will work best for your current taste buds but don't be afraid to play around in order to create new habits as you try new foods. I hope you enjoy my latest dinner meal, followed by a yummy meal for my lunch break at St. Vincent's hospital. Enjoy! Want to learn more about Tempeh? http://www.tempeh.info/ Tempeh Salad w/ carrot slaw carrot slaw: pineapple, carrots (equal parts) + lemon juice + fresh ginger (about 1/8-1/4 tsp) Salad: Romaine Tempeh (cooked with a little olive oil) Extra's: Strawberries, raisins, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese DINNER LUNCH

I made a quick stop at Big Lots on my way home from interning, in order to pick up a few goodies for our trip to NOLA on Fri. I will not be racing so expect a blank time behind my name if you check the results. I could not be happier with my decision not to race (which was made about 2 weeks ago) and I am really looking forward to a well-needed semi-vaca with my wonderfully, supportive hubby and my furry best friend. Neither one of them have been to NOLA so I am excited for us all to be together. Plus, I am excited to meet new friends and cheer on the many Jacksonville athletes participating in the race. After my internship is complete, I will go into detail regarding my hip flexor strain that occurred 8 weeks ago. Right now I am trying to save my brain cells for the hospital but it wouldn't be fair of me to not share my injury and rehab with others, in an effort to help you all gain strength and balance with your body. I have been struggling with Rt hip and glute/piriformis pain f...

From April Nutrition Action What is Greek Yogurt? Greek yogurt is strained, so even fat-free versions are thick and creamy. And the lost liquid means that the yogurt that's left has twice the protein of ordinary yogurt (or milk) - about 17 grams in 6 ounces of plain Greek yogurt. That's not trivial for people who have cut back on meat, fish and poultry. Many people assume that yogurt is rich in protein because an 8 oz container (which used to be typical) of plain yogurt had 8g of protein, just like a glass of milk. But once companies add sugar and fruit-and now that yogurt containers are 4-6 ounces-there's less room in the tubs for yogurt, which means less protein. A 4 oz tublet of Breyers Smooth and Creamy, Dannon Light and Fit 60 Calorie Packs of yoplait Fiber One, for example, has just 3g of protein. that makes Greek yogurt even more impressive. On the downside, Greek yogurt has less calcium than ordinary yogurt. A 6oz container of Dannon All Natural Plain (non-Greek) ha...

Lately, I haven't been so great about blogging my yummy creations. Please believe me that I am still cooking all my meals but my creativity has been lacking. Not to mention my camera that has been very bored throughout this last part of my internship. However, even if time is not on my side, my health is still my top priority. For the last 16 weeks (my clinical rotation) I have eaten breakfast every day, have prepared my lunch at home all but 3 times and have made a fresh dinner every night. I have to say, never had I had to sacrifice so many things in my life!! Although graduate school was difficult and time consuming, I was not an IM athlete, I was not married and I did not have 3 furry children. So while I have sacrificed my training routine, my anticipated races, social events and traveling with my hubby, I have not sacrificed by love for exercise and wholesome food. In the April 2011 issue of Nutrition Action there was a great article on Yogurt. Here are a few facts (YOGURT 1...

I was eager to finish my last day, of my second week, on the cancer unit and hoped for a great day. The first 3 days went rather smoothly and I expected another great day. Well, the day was great but it started off really busy. I prioritized my list of patients and noticed I had two assessments that needed to get done before my follow-ups. I spent a good chunk of the morning working on a pt with celiac disease/diverticulitis and another pt who had roux-en-y revision, after having gastric bypass surgery. While I am familiar with both conditions, the status of both patients left me overwhelmingly confused. First I couldn't read the handwriting of the Gastroenterologists so I was kinda stuck on the current status of my patients. Once I finally deciphered the handwriting, I then had to google the procedure done on each patient because I wanted to know what my patient had experienced and the reason behind the current status. Whereas much of my patients have similar procedures and tests,...

Have you said "I love you lately" or even "thank you" to the many important people in your life that have supported you, cared for you, encouraged you and have given you guidance in this thing called life? I am about to finish my 2nd week of my staff relief rotation, with only 2 more weeks to go. I am feeling very comfortable and confident with where I am right now and my intense 9 month internship (thus far) has prepared me very well for this last part of my rotation. Having said that, this is my last day on the Cancer unit, which I have been covering all by myself. Every patient is unique and special and I feel privileged that I have been able to assess and follow so many courageous and strong men and women. Not all of my patients have cancer but 99% of the patients that I have seen this week have been high risk, partly for the chief complaint of why he/she entered the hospital (ex. GI bleed, intense abdominal pain, hyperemesis/nausea, etc.). I have learned so muc...