Dietitian, gym junkie and food lover are three words you might use to describe Teri L. Collins, RD, LD from Managed Macros. Teri not only has a passion for living a healthy lifestyle, but she practices what she preaches; she is an avid runner, passionate about all aspects of exercising and has a love for nutrition and healthy foods.
Teri is currently Vice-President of the Central Iowa District Dietetic Association, Co-chair in The Kids Take Flight when Kids Eat Right 5k/1k, an independent nutrition consultant and business owner of Managed Macros and more! On her blog you can find delicious recipes, health tips and plenty of inspiration to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
I am pleased to introduce one of Around the Plate’s Nutrition Experts and hope you enjoy getting to know her a bit better.
AtP: What inspired you to start blogging?
Teri: I was introduced to the world of blogging in 2007. My friend, Mary, started her blog, ‘Starting from Scratch’ (or something like that!) and I was opened to a whole new world after that! I didn’t start my own blog until 2010 (about the time she quit hers!) and I have been trying to grow and keep it updated ever since…it could be a full time job!
AtP: Who or what inspired you to become an RD?
Teri: I am one of the few that did not have that ‘light bulb moment.’ I started my education in commercial horticulture with an interest in landscape design. I started to lose that interest although still had a spark for fruit and vegetable science…I guess dietetics was just the next step!
AtP: What is your favorite post up and running on your blog and why?
Teri:I do like the ‘Manage My Macro Challenge.’ It has downsized from 12 people over 12 weeks to 10 people participating in a 10 week challenge. We correspond through a private FB page and the experience has been positive for both the participants and me! It sure has kept me in on my motivation and educational game!
AtP: Do you have a personal nutrition mantra that you live by?
Teri:Yes, by George Eliot. ‘It’s never too late to be who you might have been.’ I am 43. In 2005 I uprooted my life and son to go back to school. I also put a full set of braces on a year later. I started upping my running and now run about 35 miles/week competing in all kinds of races. Once I stepped out of being grounded by my ‘age,’ I realized there really is not anything I can’t do! Don’t tell me you’re too old!
AtP: If you could meet any chef in the world, who would it be and why?
Teri:If I had to pick a chef it would have to be one of the world’s best pastry chefs. If you read my blog, I think you would find one recipe that is baked with only one ‘sweet’ dessert. I love sweet desserts…that is why I don’t make them! 
I would gladly indulge in these creations that I admire so much…what talent!
AtP: What is your favorite dish to cook for your family and why?
Teri: Red Curry Chicken with Coconut rice or Chicken Salsa Verde with Chickpeas. These are two dishes my teenage son like, so that means a meal we can all enjoy together!
AtP: If you could give one piece of nutritional advice what would you say?
Teri:Focus on fresh first and there is no need to count calories!
Teri is an inspirational voice in the virtual world. Find fabulous fitness tips, recipes and more over to Teri’s blog Managed Macros! You can also follow her on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.
An Intern Behind the Plate
~Alyssa
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