May 2013
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April 2013
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Boston
Praying for the Boston marathoners and their families for good physical recoveries and even stronger mental breakthroughs. I hope their collective energy and courage brought to the starting line channels to a rectifying cause. The marathon is a time for hope, encouragement, and the redefinition of unattainable. It’s to push your limit and to see what greater person you can become. I...
Anonymous asked: Hello G! I enjoy reading your blog. I had a couple questions/thoughts. I like your A+ Grocery List but wondered why beans, lentils, and tofu/tempeh are not on it. They may not be A+ but they are fantastic sources of protein and all in all health. Also, have you ever thought about writing up a Grocery Guide for Singles. I have never found a good one just for singles. Thanks. Enjoy the rest of your...
March 2013
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accio-wings asked: hey! i love your blog btw [: i'm about to finish my 3rd yr of undergrad, planning on taking a yr off, and then applying to med school! i saw that you're in med school right now so any tips at all that you'd like to share would be much appreciated!
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Getting my priorities straight:
Med school curriculum
My fitness/health
Family. Get to see mom, dad, and little bro soon! I have a date to watch Wreck It Ralph with my brother, and I’m happy I can see my dad before he goes to Malaysia on a business trip.
Extracurricular Activities (Med School activities, writing, drawing/painting)
Boyfriend? I feel like it should go here…I’m...
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Weekly Workout 3/18-3/24/13
Monday: BodyJam (50 minutes)
Tuesday: Elliptical trainer (45 minutes)
Wednesday: Elliptical trainer (50 minutes)
Thursday: Elliptical trainer (45 minutes)
Friday: BodyPump (50 minutes)
Saturday: Hike, 6-7 miles
Sunday: Running, hills, (45 minutes)
Wow, I was on the elliptical a lot this week! For stress relief, I prefer high-intensity cardio over strength training. I find that I need...
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jaxx2themax asked: Hey! Firstly, I love your blog; you seem to have such a positive attitude. I'm in my last semester of undergrad and I'm applying to grad schools whilst holding down two jobs, two internships, and, ready for this, downsizing to move. Working out has become my way to keep my life in order-the earlier the workout, the more productive I end up being. So I wanted to ask you something:...
Anonymous asked: I saw a picture post of things you bought at Costco, and I saw dried plums. I always thought dried fruit isn't a "clean" food. Are dried fruits healthy for you? Do they lead to weight gain?
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Anonymous asked: Do you have any workout tips for someone who wants to start? Every time I attempt to go for a run, I get out of breath after one round around my development (maybe 10 minutes max), which is pretty sad. I never worked out before, so I am quite new to this! Any tips for increasing my running stamina? Also, I get lightheaded and dizzy after I run, and sometimes during. Any suggestions? :)
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quick post to say “I’m alive… >.<”
Ideas to come:
-1-day Juice Cleanse report
-med school & life update
-Grit/Les Mills review
-Weekly Workouts
-way better snacks review
-answering messages!
Love,
Geraldine
February 2013
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what would you do if you weren't in medicine
Today in Small Group, our facilitator asked us to share (icebreaker alert) what we’d be if we weren’t going to be doctors. I felt like I got to know people a little better after hearing their responses…like wow, we don’t always take ourselves that seriously. My classmates would have been bakers, chefs, real estate agents, school administrators, nannies, and even one that...
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So my boyfriend (this is relatively new…did you catch on?) read my blog for the first time and I’m so embarasssedddddd >.<! He mentioned it over the phone and I got really chatty and started talking really fast and almost defensive..oh god he’s going to see this and it’s going to be even more embarassing. Ahhhhh! okay I had to vent just a little bit to you guys!...
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Weekend Restaurant Wrap Up:
So I’ve become food obsessed like everyone else in San Francisco…not really because I love food so much, but I’m fascinated with the effort, love, and dedication people have for the food and restaurant that they’ve created.
On Friday, K and I watched Argo at the Kabuki theater (great movie, learned a lot, Ben Affleck is so talented) and ended up having dinner at one of the...
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January 2013
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Anonymous asked: Hello there! I was just wondering how you balance having a healthy lifestyle and being in med school.
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sweetchris-hellamelissa asked: hey! so my brother and i just started this blog to get in shape together. we've followed a few blogs, but they all seem to be directed towards girls. do you know of any blogs directed towards guys/guy's fitness blogs? i don't want my brother to feel left out with a dash full of bikinis. thank you so much! i'll be looking around some more.
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thinking about running Kaiser Permanente San... →
haha love their facial expressions…so intense yet fake.
Early registration ends tomorrow…race is February 3rd.
Pros: fee reasonable, close by, some med school peeps will do it, I can run 13.1 miles for sure, donation to Kaiser
Cons: I don’t think I can run a personal best, I am enjoying the variety and flexibility of my workouts, the finisher’s shirt is brown…
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babe4lyf3 asked: How did you make that ramen? it looks delicious!
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December 2012
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sunda-ys asked: Hi Geraldine! I just found your blog and of course I had to follow. One thing I noticed looking through your A+ grocery list was that the drinks section included tea, but not coffee. Is that just personal preference, or is coffee super unhealthy? Right now I'm finishing up my second semester in college with goals of med school in mind. Even as a freshman it seems impossible to get enough...
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blozi asked: Hi, im thinking about running a half or full marathon later this year. I was wondering if you had any advice for someone who to be honest probably could run for fifteen minutes. Thanks
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November 2012
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Anonymous asked: hi i wanted to ask if you still blog for team 17? havent seen u in a while
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Article about working on my school's mosaic! It's... →
Hi Everyone,
So aside from Fitness, I love writing about “Arts and Culture!” This article is about my experience working on a newly installed mosaic at my school. I’m just so happy to be at this school and for the first time, I never feel like I’m alone. That motivated me to help beautify my school and leave a little something of me here for years to come. I know...
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instagram web profile!
Hi everyone, have you seen my instagram profile? Share your link as a reply or a comment so us healthnuts can keep in touch!
-Geraldine
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UCSD featured under medicine! →
Yayy! so cool that my undergrad college has a popular tumblr! Follow this blog for some proven health-related information!
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Anonymous asked: It's concerning to me that you feel like you need to run a marathon to justify eating a blueberry muffin.
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Anonymous asked: You're in med school? what year?
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Anonymous asked: that comment you made on the fella wearing sunglasses not being "hot" broke my heart. that was very mean.
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Parnassus Farmers’ Market Offers Convenience and... →
An example of what & how I write for my school’s student newspaper.
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Synapse ucsf student newspaper staff writer →
Hi everyone! I need to be more organized so I can blog frequently again! I’m working on it, I swear. As you know, I’m a first year medical student. But what you don’t know is that I’ve been writing for my school’s student newspaper pretty much since school started. I write about arts and culture and fitness (of course)! It’s a lot of fun and keeps me involved in...
