What were your new year resolutions?

Welcome to a sponsored post from Kelloggs.  I will hand you straight over to Lana to tell you all about Special K’s new website and their useful tools to help you track your new year’s resolutions. Lana writes

There is something so deliciously blank about January– it just begs for a new start.  And right now, after the indulgent festive season I need a new start.  I spent much of late December eating and drinking too much but also thinking about changes that I should make this year – kind of pre-empting my new year’s resolutions.

I was happy with the fact that I don’t smoke, don’t bite my nails and have been able to temper my shopping habit (by forcing myself to stay in the office for protracted periods of time). There were other things I was less happy about – I have no internet off switch, I could eat a more balanced diet, I do not exercise nearly enough and I am very bad at replying to emails from my family overseas…. Eek sorry mum!

I am not alone in being focused on new year’s resolutions (although my mother will tell you that she is alone because I never email her) , it’s that time of year.  Everything from smoking and drinking, from nail biting to online shopping is up for review at the beginning of January.  All in the pursuit of a healthier and more fulfilled lifestyle.

Good timing indeed then to find out about Special K and their brand spanking new website.  Because what better way is there to start your year than resolving to maintain a healthy lifestyle? And what better place to start than breakfast? After which you can send an email  to your mother.

Part of staying healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is to eat a balanced diet with a wide variety of foods from each of the different food groups, remembering that nothing is forbidden and no food is ‘good’ or ‘bad’ – it’s all about ‘balance’.

Aside from being nutritious, low GI,  and incredibly delicious Special K Original is more than just breakfast.  While you can eat the cereal for breakfast and snack on it anytime Special K also have a website which offers a whole package of motivation for your resolutions including a raft of tools including eating plans, exercise plans and a BMI calculator.

Eating plan
Simply print out the Special K eating plan, stick it to your fridge (or anywhere else you will see it every day) and follow it for two weeks. It is a balanced plan meaning you will eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and cereals; moderate amounts of lean meats, fish, poultry and low fat dairy products and small amounts of treat foods.
Exercise Plan
Ideas and inspiration to keep you moving and exercising including tips to get you started and  to keep you motivated.  There are even charts that you can download to learn and perfect your stretches!
BMI Calculator
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women (18-64 years). You can enter your information on the Special K website and  then click on the button to calculate your BMI.

Special K also have a two week Challenge on their site which is a really groovy and interactive way to kick start your New Year’s Resolution, to help keep you on track – check it out here.

What are your new year’s resolutions? Are you planning on any major changes? Have you resolved to try a healthier way of eating ? Will you email my mother?

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