About
Registered dietitian. Mother of three. Wife. Teammate. Scrapbooker. Foodie. That’s a lot of roles to commit to, and I strive to find balance every day. Juggling with Julia started as a niggling little idea in the back of my brain in March of 2011. I had recently started following the food blogs of a couple of nutrition colleagues out of curiosity. Through them I discovered the vast, prolific and passionate world of food blogs where homegrown cooks, bakers, dietitians, and foodies alike share their recipes, passions, and ideas with the online community. The sense of camaraderie is amazing, the recipe ideas are endless, and I just knew I wanted to be a part of it all. I thought to myself, “I can do that. I want to do that. And I’ve got something worthwhile to talk about.” And so, Juggling with Julia was born.
My Philosophy for a Fit and Food-loving Family:
1) Listen to your body. Feed it when it’s hungry, and stop feeding it when it’s full. Rest it when it’s tired, and move those muscles every day.
2) Enjoy your food. Eat what you like, indulge in moderation, and try new things once in a while.
3) Open fewer packages. Fruits, veggies, legumes, nuts, whole grains, low fat dairy, and high-quality proteins are the foundations for a wholesome diet.
4) Break a sweat. Plenty of research show that physical activity brings plenty of benefits, from weight control, to stress reduction, to a stronger body less prone to chronic disease. Get moving a few times a week, and your body will thank you!
I would love to hear from you! If you have a recipe idea, a food disaster, or philosophy you’d like to share, feel free to email me at jugglingwithjulia@gmail.com.
Apr 26, 2011 @ 22:42:10
I LOVE it so far! xoxo
Apr 29, 2011 @ 12:20:03
Love it Jules….keep er’ coming.
I am also one who is constantly looking up recepies on the internet.
I get Kraft recepies every couple of weeks.
I try them on my race pals…..ha ha
Jackie
May 04, 2011 @ 10:52:27
Hey Julie,
Really great idea and nice job. Congratualtions on getting it going!
Patty
May 04, 2011 @ 19:59:57
Hey Jules, this is awesome, I finally had a chance to check things out. Always enjoy reading anything you write. If my family is ever in the same place at the same time for a meal, I will have to try some of these recipes.
May 08, 2011 @ 17:58:19
Hi !! I’m a friend of your Aunt Jackie’s….Love the look of your web-site…
I will be trying some of your dishes….It all sounds great,,,
Good luck to you…
Terry
May 08, 2011 @ 19:49:21
Thank you, Terry! Trying to post 3x a week. Let me know when you like what you see, I am new at this and love the feedback. Give my Aunt Jackie a squeeze from me
Jun 25, 2011 @ 15:44:34
Totally loving your philosophy #3! Words I try to shop and cook by. I saw on a morning show once another dietician advising that if your grandmother couldn’t recognize any of the grocery items in your cart, then don’t buy it. Love that. But I’m still not giving up my sea salt kettle chips during that time of the month
Jun 25, 2011 @ 17:12:58
Hi Susan! My grandmother was a dietitian and I know she would be horrified at some of the things I do still buy. However, if she were here, I would simply say it was payback for making me eat beef tongue and chicken livers. I have to have the salty chips once in a while, and for some reason really love Cheetos. But don’t tell anyone.
Jun 26, 2011 @ 08:19:00
Julia, this is GREAT! Thanks
Jun 26, 2011 @ 09:25:49
Thanks, Noreen!! Come back and visit often
Jul 04, 2011 @ 18:14:17
So nice seeing you at the Casserole Buffet at Church. . I just printed out your Bacon Mac-n-cheese amd will be trying it soon!!!! YUMMO!!! I am really excited to follow you on your blog.
Judy
Jul 09, 2011 @ 13:34:36
Wahoo! Thanks, Judy. Feel free too send along the spaghettie casserole recipe
Sep 05, 2011 @ 07:53:00
I love those philosophies!
Dec 17, 2011 @ 18:17:31
Ok, so 5 months later I finally make your bacon mac & cheese, and it is awesome!!!!! Thank you!!!!
Dec 17, 2011 @ 21:30:03
Yeah!! Another fan of Bacon Mac-and-Cheese 😊
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Jan 18, 2012 @ 16:57:17
The internet is going to be huge someday! Wow, I just found out about your new (old! by now) blog via a LinkedIn update! My old (young) friend you are constantly re-inventing yourself. You are an inspiration! Wow, I can’t believe that I knew you 3-kids-ago! Time flies. Great job & good luck. -Barb R. (former Bostonian)
Jan 18, 2012 @ 20:02:29
Thanks, Barb
This blogging thing is a lot of fun. And, yes, this Internet thing is really catching on, isn’t it?
Jan 30, 2012 @ 22:45:32
so coooooooool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 31, 2012 @ 09:01:04
Can i put a link to your website from my website i’m making at school?
Jan 31, 2012 @ 12:49:26
Hi Erin — yes of course, use this link for your website. Cool! I will be a big hit with Middle Schoolers
Feb 01, 2012 @ 09:05:45
thank so much
Feb 01, 2012 @ 09:06:33
it was supposed to be thanks so much not thank so much