By Elizabeth Haaser I had a friend in high school who described her relationship with a boyfriend of three years as “the worst and best thing” in her life. She would tell me story after story of how he was rude to her or of how he made her cry, yet what was obvious to me was not obvious to…read more →
Starting January 3rd, this exercise and nutrition program is led by certified personal trainers from Fitness Matters Gym and registered dietitians from Rebecca Bitzer and Associates. We can help you safely train for a 5 K race in March**. FREE Introductory Meeting, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 6:00 PM at Rebecca Bitzer, MS, RD and Associates (www.rbitzer.com) Program includes: ¨ 2…read more →
By Elizabeth Haaser Sarah Costello happily shared with me that her latest BMI calculation showed she is no longer morbidly obese, and this is a huge milestone, considering she says she has been overweight, obese, and then morbidly obese for her whole life. Specifically, Sarah says she began struggling with weight as early as elementary school, and did not begin…read more →
Written by Amy Bortnick Client Name: Jean Hardisty Registered Dietitian: Kait Fortunato This is the story of a client on her weight loss Journey. After meeting regularly with Registered Dietitian, Kait Fortunato, Jean has been successful in loosing 12 lbs and has lowered both her blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Jean was thrilled when she visited her primary care…read more →
By: Elizabeth Haaser Here’s a Christmas miracle for you: pasta that can be eaten by people diagnosed with diabetes! Appropriately called Dreamfields Pasta, this product has been receiving a lot of attention, and was even featured on the Rachel Ray show. What’s all the buzz about? Dreamfields Pasta has a low GI of just 13 (65% lower than regular pastas),…read more →
Check out one of our student intern, Amy Bortnick’s, favorite recipes! The fall and winter seasons are a great time to take advantage of seasonal produce like pumpkins. They are full of great nutrients like carotenoids that fight aging, vitamins A and C, and fiber. Ingredients: 4 (6-inch) pitas, each cut into 8 wedges Cooking spray 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed…read more →
By: Amy Bortnick Holidays are a time to cherish family, friends, and all the wonderful gifts we’ve been given in this life. It is a time to focus on the positive and to express generosity to our loved ones and those less fortunate. However, holidays can also be a source of anxiety and become overwhelming for those struggling with an…read more →
By : Amy Bortnick As an athlete and nutrition major I am well informed about the importance of proper hydration in both, athletics and everyday life. However, it was not until I was training for my second marathon that concept of proper hydration and programmed drinking to replace fluid loss really hit home with me. Nutritionally, I strive to eat…read more →
At Rebecca Bitzer and Associates we advocate for complete health for our clients, including medical, mental, and physical. Along with nourishing your body with healthy food items, we also encourage some type of activity most days of the week. One of our close friends, Gary Siegel, owner of Fitness Matters, holds these same ideals and we asked him to share…read more →