New Discovery

So I was bumming around on my computer early this morning...

And I opened my Microsoft Word (for Mac), and made an interesting discovery.

In the project manager (what word opens to when it asks you what kind of blank document to open), there is a little menu on the side.

If you click Planners, there is a section called Meal/Diet Planners...
There is a daily food log and a meal planner that calculates everything for you at your disposal! Crazy!

I have to say I created my own version of the template, customizing colors and such!
I'm too excited! I can't wait to use it!

I wonder if they have it for PC too! Let me know!

Setting Goals

Rule Number One:
BE REALISTIC.
25 lbs in two months? As if.

Rule Number Two:
SET SMALLER GOALS TO REACH YOUR BIGGER GOAL.
By two weeks from now, I'd like to have dropped 2 lbs. That way, if you lost one more, you'd be stoked. If you lost one less, you'd be less let-down.

Rule Number Three:
DON'T LET A BAD WEIGH-IN MAKE YOU THINK YOU'RE BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD.
You might have gained weight because you gained muscle, or maybe your body is being stubborn and has decided to plateau. Try to trick your body by trying a new exercise or some different foods in your diet.

Exploring Fruit

There comes a time when eating healthy gets kinda boring. You know what healthy foods you like and so you form a routine. Then all of a sudden, one day you just crack. And you want foods that aren't so good for you.

STOP. Variety is essential. Check out new things.
There is way more than just apples and oranges out there!

Ever cracked open your own pomegranate? It's very tasty and not nearly as complicated to eat as you'd think! They're messy but really fun! Available at Loblaws (2 for $5), check them out - they even come with instructions! Also, a fun snack to keep you busy while you're studying, since the fruit comes in seeds!

Last week there were kiwis on special. Previously I associated kiwis with bad store-bought fruit salad or a tacky topping on cheesecake, and rarely bought them for home. However, since Loblaws had made a tropical fruit section that week, I decided to turn my aversion around. Cutting them this week for breakfast I realized how beautiful and delicious kiwis were.

In the grocery store, try to pick one new fruit per week. You'll thank yourself that you are not getting tired of eating healthy!