Dietetic Career Spotlight on Mira Bella Coleman, Mindful Eating
Meet Mira Bella Coleman, RDN, who is starting her career as a dietitian and finishing up grad school. Her future goals are to continue empowering clients to optimize their health and wellness through Mindful Eating. Read on to learn how she is going to excel in this niche.
What attracted you to the field of nutrition and dietetics?
My passion for food and understating about healthy eating, as well as mindful eating, fitness/exercise, disease prevention, honoring healthy body and mind, and developing healthy habits for wellbeing in general.
Your Job Title?
I am defending my master’s thesis on Mindful Eating this month and looking for a job to start my career in dietetics.
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Describe a typical (or not so typical) day-in-the-work-life for you?
I interact with patients/clients and educate them on Mindful Eating and demonstrate how they can incorporate it in their everyday life to stay healthy and prevent weight gain, obesity, and some other chronic diseases.
What skills were you born with and what skills have you learned along the way?
I was born with a passion for teaching and empathy. Thus, I love educating patients/clients, mentees, students, friends, and family members. I have learned critical thinking skills which are especially important in the clinical setting.
What advice do you have for others wanting to be just as successful and fulfilled as you?
Never give up on your dreams, keep pushing through any challenges and give yourself a credit for how far you have come already!
If you could be paid for your job with something other than a paycheck, what would it be?
Good, healthy food!
About the Author
Sarah Koszyk, MS, RDN is founder of Family. Food. Fiesta. A family-based wellness program and blog focusing on recipes, family health tips, and videos with kids cooking in the kitchen. She is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach specializing in sports nutrition and adult and pediatric weight management. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, or LinkedIn.
