Greetings!! I’m Jill and the newest addition to the AnswerLine staff! I will take Carolyn’s place as she has left us to pursue more family time and travels. I have BIG shoes to fill, she will be sorely missed and we wish her the best of luck. I am so excited to be here! I was raised in Iowa and have lived in the midwest all of my life (Kansas City and central Nebraska included). I attended Iowa State University and earned a degree in Food & Nutrition/Dietetics. I first became interested in nutrition from my dad, who was a “health nut” before it was even popular! After ISU, I worked in the nutrition field in Kansas City area hospitals, then later with the Nebraska Beef Council. I was then a stay-at-home mom (seriously the hardest but most rewarding job ever) to my two kids, who are now 21 and 18 for several years before opening a paint-your-own-pottery and glass fusion studio. I’m currently a part-time fitness instructor, which I absolutely love!
I have an interest in fitness and endurance sports and have finished four full marathons and also participate in Olympic distance triathlons. I just signed up for my first half ironman competition which, if you’re not familiar with the sport will be a 1/2 mile lake swim, a 56 mile bike, and a 13.1 mile run!!! Yikes! What have I gotten myself into??? That will take place in September, so I’m hoping to get many training hours under my belt this summer. 🙂
Other interests of mine include travelling, scuba diving, kayaking, mountain hiking, camping, and cooking. I have a unique interest in serial killers and documentaries. I know, strange!
These days I am focused on sports nutrition and training, but have always had an interest in general nutrition and cooking. I love to experiment with new recipes and try new foods at restaurants and in my kitchen at home. I look forward to sharing my nutriton knowledge and life experiences with you all and hope you will check in with us often!