Peterson Nutrition and Fitness: News
Thursday, DECEMBER 15, 2011
New Intuitive Eating Group:
I am excited to offer a new seven session class on the principals of intuitive eating. Please click the links below or call me for more information: 804.440.3110
- Click here for information on intuitive eating
- Click here to learn more about The Intuitive Eating Group
Wednesday, DECEMBER 7, 2011
Hello Wise Women,
The Winter Solstice candlelit labyrinth walk will be held December 22nd from 4:30-6:30. I will be walking the labyrinth at 5:30pm. This will not be a Wise Women "event," rather a silent, contemplative, personal journey inward. If you would like to walk the labyrinth with other Wise women, join us at 5:30ish. Feel free to bring family or friends; remember all are welcome here.
Click here for more information and directions.
I look forward to seeing you on the 22nd.
Peace,
Elisabeth
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
WISE WOMEN REUNION
September 25, 2011: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Bring your journal and a blanket to sit on.
- Beautiful sunny day: 3351 Loxley Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
- Beautiful rainy day: 5000 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059
There is no cost for this event, please come & enjoy. All are welcome here. Please RSVP so I have an idea of how many will join me in our celebration.
I look forward to seeing everyone again!
Elisabeth
MonDAY, July 4, 2011
PNF featured in Richmond Times-Dispatch
Henrico practice provides counsel about nutrition, fitness and eating disorders
Elisabeth Peterson simplifies the complex chemistry and science related to food, making it easily understood and practical to use.
"There's a lot of misinformation out there and you don't know what's best for you," said Peterson, who owns Peterson Nutrition & Fitness, a practice in western Henrico County that focuses on counseling patients on nutrition, fitness and eating disorders...
Tuesday June 21, 2011
Gramma Zena's Green Beans
Gramma Zena is my son's paternal grandmother and today is her birthday. She is Sicilian, Italian, loves to cook, and, as you would expext, cooks exquisite meals. I have great memories of the wonderful times I spent with her working in the kitchen creating delicious meals for her husband Ed, her daughter, six sons, all their spouses, oodles of grandchildren, her mother, father and sister. Whew!!
Here is a simple and delicious recipe from Gramma Zena:
- 1 Valdalia Onion
- Olive oil
- Garlic, pressed or chopped fine
- Marinara sauce, homemade prefered
- Green beans, fresh or frozen
Saute onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic, stir and cook for a minute or two before adding a few spoonfuls of homemade or store bought Marinara sauce. In a separate container steam green beans. Stir the tomato-onion mixture over the green beans and serve.
This recipe is full of nutrients. The beans provide the carotenoids lutein & beta carotene for healthy eyes, B-vitamins, antioxidants, and the mineral silicon for bone health and formation of connective tissue. The tomatoes provide abundant amounts of the antioxidnet lycopene important for protection of our cells and DNA, and in reducing the risk of prostrate, breast and pancreatic cancers, especially when consumed with fats such as olive oil.
Mangia!
Wednesday May 11, 2011
Brené Brown
This is a talk given by researcher Brené Brown from the famous TED conference on the power of vulnerability and the need for human connection, including our ability to empathize, belong and love.
She is a delightful, humorous speaker with an important message. It is a "must see" video.
Wednesday April 20, 2011
The Excitement of Cornrows in Anticipation of Summer
When I was a child I spent most of my summers on my Aunt and Uncle's farm just outside Lynchburg. While traveling to and from the farm my dad taught me to look for the early growth of corn rows planted perpendicular to the road. As I drive by the corn rows now, in adulthood, they are a harbinger of the fresh vegetables to be enjoyed throughout the summer months and I am reminded of the times when my Aunt and I would pick fresh vegetables from her garden for the evening meal. What excites you about spring?
WeDnesday NOVEMBER 3, 2010
Reset Button & Balance
I have been teaching about balance for years now but like many I often times struggle to practice what I preach. Last year was a particularly busy year for me as my life was absorbed with emotional energy devoted to my extended family. Lately though, I have been working hard to balance my time by slowing down and kind of pressing the pause button.
Over the summer I took advantage of several opportunities to go to the beach with my dear friend from middle school. I love the beach and feel completely rejuvenated when I dive into the salty waves and soak up the suns rays. I was also fortunate enough to be the invited guest of another friend on a trip to Philmont in New Mexico, where I hiked and for the first time went fly-fishing. I even caught four fish! Most recently, I completed a 15 yearlong goal of becoming certified as a scuba diver. There is something extremely fulfilling about being grounded in the grand outdoors. 
The majesty of the mountains and power yet solace found in the rhythm of the ocean waves, the beauty in fields of wild flowers and experiencing a whole new world underwater makes me take pause. Those experiences truly reset my dial helping me to function effectively again, to feel more balanced and therefore more alive.
Life affirming activities fill me up like nothing else. I envision the cartoon where the top half of my head is opened and a pitcher pours liquid life juice in until it runs over. That is how I feel when I experience the wonders of nature. That is how I felt scuba diving recently and being able to breathe underwater. I became a mermaid for a brief moment in time, free to move and breathe as my body felt called to do. I feel that way EVERYTIME I am outdoors swimming, hiking, kayaking, cycling etc.; connected and grounded deep into my core being. Have you thought about taking pause to reset?
Tuesday September 21, 2010
New recipe for end of season vegetables and herbs:
Gemelli With Roasted Vegetables
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 large yellow squash
- 1 large sweet red pepper
- 1 (8oz) package fresh mushrooms
- 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
- 1 T. balsamic vinegar
- 2 t. olive oil
- 1 t. dried rosemary
- ½ t. sugar
- ¼ t. salt
- 1 t. freshly ground pepper
- 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 10oz. gemelli, uncooked
- 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ c fresh basil
Line a 15 x 10 x 1-inh jellyroll pan with aluminum foil; set aside or, prepare a grill basket by spraying it with Pam. Cut zucchini, squash, and red pepper into 1-inch pieces; add mushrooms and onion.
Combine vinegar and next 5 ingredients in small bowl, stirring well and coat vegetables evenly with mixture. Place on prepared pan and bake at 425 for 15 minutes or pour into grill basket and grill for 15 minutes. Stir vegetables and add tomato. Bake or grill 10 more minutes or until vegetables are tender or golden.
Cook pasta according to directions. Place pasta in serving bowl. Add roasted vegetables; toss well. Add feta cheese.
Makes 10, 1 c servings
Wednesday September 1, 2010
Eating in the Light of the Moon Group Starting In September
Imagine sitting in a healing women’s circle, combining the stories, myths and fairy tales found in Anita Johnston’s book, Eating in the Light of the Moon, mixing in art, music, guided imagery and discussion with other women struggling with food and steeping for 14 weeks. What could be more wonderful? Many women in the Richmond area have found healing and hope for recovery over the past 3 years since this group began.
I am happy to announce that there will be two sessions of Eating in the Light of the Moon Group this fall: Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings. We hope you will join us this fall!! Classes start September 7th & 8th-- give me a call!!
WEDNESDAY, July 28, 2010
September 2010, we will have been in business for nine years!
First and foremost, thank you for your business and support. As some of you already know, there are some big changes happening at Peterson Nutrition & Fitness, we are moving our office and have new affiliations.
First, as of August 23rd, we will be at our new office: 2200 Pump Rd, Suite 220, Richmond, VA 23233. My new office is more spacious and therefore is more suited for group work and will have completely new heating and air-conditioning supply and return and more windows so it will be much more comfortable.
Second, I will be sharing my office with like minded professionals with decades of experience including a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Life Coach (who is a Registered Nurse with specialty training), and a Certified Massage Therapist who specializes in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. We look forward to providing the Richmond Area with our healing services.
Third: New Logo coming soon and changes to the website, stay tuned!!
MONday, FEBRUARY 8, 2010
Anita Johnston Arrives in March for Two Workshops
Hello,
I am thrilled to share that Anita Johnston, author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, is coming back to Richmond, VA in March!! She is offering a day long workshop titled Body Talk: Using Metaphor to Treat Body Image and Eating Disorders for professionals March 5, 2010. CEU’s for Social Workers and RD’s are pending.
Anita is also offering a day long workshop titled Soul Union: The Divine Marriage on March 6, 2010, for all women who want to find the balance between their inner feminine/yin energy (which is receptive, emotional, instinctive, intuitive, and relationship oriented), and their inner masculine/yang energy (which is active, logical, linear, practical, and goal-oriented). She would like this workshop to be a small, intimate setting and is only accepting 25-30 people, so if you would like to join us, please sign up soon!
Anita is keeping the “early bird” price for both workshops. For more information and to sign up go to Anita’s website. Attached are flyers as well for you to peruse and share with your colleagues, clients and friends.
I look forward to seeing you in March,
Elisabeth
Thursday, October 11, 2009
Fall Apple Recipes
Apple Cheddar Melt
- 1 whole-wheat English muffin, toasted
- 2 teaspoons jam
- 4 thin apple slices
- 2 slices reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Spread English muffin with jam, layer with apple and cheese. Toast in a toaster oven or under the broiler until the cheese is melted.
Apple Sauce
- 4 McIntosh apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or more to taste (optional)
- Pinch of cinnamon
Place apple pieces in a medium microwaveable bowl. Cover and microwave until softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a food processor, add brown sugar, if using, and cinnamon and puree until desired consistency.
Don’t forget to add apples to hot or cold cereal, pancakes, waffles or muffins, salads, or combine with nut butters for a quick snack. Many quick, tasty and wholesome recipes can be found on the web, these came from www.eatingwell.com. I love to collect delicious, nutritious recipes…feel free to send me your favorites.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Eating in the Light of the Moon Group
Join us for the next book discussion and activity group based on Anita’s Johnston’s book Eating in the Light of the Moon. This group is for any woman who is ready to transform their relationship with food. We've offered this group for over a year now and the women who have joined us have found it to be very healing and the process has produced wonderful results. Next class starting in January 2010!!
MONday, AUGUST 17, 2009
Workshops with Anita Johnson
This past week provided me with many terrific opportunities for personal growth. I was fortunate enough to host Anita Johnston, a friend and colleague, and accompany her while she interviewed Judith Duerk, a psychologist, musician, and author of Circle of Stones: Woman's Journey to Herself and I Sit Listening to the Wind: Woman's Encounter Within Herself for a documentary film project. I felt honored to witness these two powerful amazing women interact.
How fortunate Richmond was to have Anita Johnston, psychologist, master story teller, lecturer, and renown author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling present two workshops for people in and around the Richmond area. “Eating Disorders Messengers of the Soul” was presented Friday to the professionals in our area and “Soul Hunger” to those coping with eating disorders on Saturday.
Anita is a master story teller and her philosophy of using metaphors to help women discover and trust their inner wisdom, recognize what when their soul is starved and what it is hungry for is transformational, because I’ve witnessed friends and clients restore their relationship with themselves, with food, and with the world at large. Anita’s approach provides a unique avenue to profound healing and brings that which is holding us back from healing to light. Stay tuned, as I am sure she will be back to present more workshops in the near future!
If you are interested in future workshops send me an email and I’ll add you to our mailing list.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Eating in the Light of the Moon
I am so excited to share with you that Anita Johnston, author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, is coming to Richmond, VA!! She is offering her day long Eating Disorders as Messengers of the Soul workshop for professionals August 14th, and it is going to be wonderful! I have had the opportunity to attend a 10 day workshop with Anita and found her to be a beautiful, warm woman and fascinating speaker & I so highly recommend attending if you can! CEU’s for Social Workers and RD’s are pending.
Anita is also offering Soul Hunger on August 15th, for women who are struggling with making peace with food. She wants this to be a small, intimate setting and is only accepting 25-30 people, so if you have clients who would benefit you’ll want to have them sign up soon!
Finally, a colleague and I will continue offering a book discussion and activity group this fall based on Anita’s book Eating in the Light of the Moon for women trying to transform their relationship with food. For more information, see the group counseling page on my site or give me a call. We have offered this group for over a year now and have found it to be quite healing and therefore produce wonderful results.
Anita’s website is http://www.dranitajohnston.com for more information and to sign up. Please share with your colleagues and clients.
I look forward to seeing you in August,
Elisabeth
Thursday, May 14, 2009
It is triathlon season again!
Are you interested in learning how to increase power and endurance through proper nutrition and hydration before, during and after training and events? I will be speaking for TRIgirl Richmond on June 10th or you can set up an individual appointment. Call me for more information.
