Bev Benda begins her first blog on unheralded.fish with an insightful look into how Jordan Spieth used positive thought and words to help win The Masters golf tournament last weekend. Spieth is just 21 but mature beyond his years.

Benda is a licensed registered dietitian and board certified coach in Grand Forks, N.D.

She is the owner of My Coach Bev, a private practice dedicated to assisting individuals, groups and work sites achieve healthier lifestyles and environments.

She offers nutrition, wellness and health coaching services as well as teleclasses, motivational presentations and work site wellness consultation.

A native of Wahpeton, N.D, Bev graduated from North Dakota State University and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics.

She has worked in a variety of settings, including public health, health promotion research at the UND Medical School and clinical nutrition.

For many years, she served as the state media rep for the North Dakota Dietetic Association. In her spare time, she likes to play Pickleball and golf. For more information, go to www.mycoachbev.com or email her at bev@mycoachbev.com.