Weekend Roundup - Finals Edition

This week’s posts might be shorter than usual since I’m headed into finals week at school. It feels odd to be taking finals again, but it also feels good. I got my health under control, now I’m doing the same for my career.

And with that, here are some articles from this week that I thought you might find useful:

I couldn’t resist linking to this article from Mark’s Daily Apple since it’s all about eating bugs. Yes, you heard me, bugs! Insects are actually a great source of protein and before you say “EEEW!” Have you taken a close look at a shrimp or crab lately? Not that different folks. Don’t count out a food source just because your culture tells you it’s bad. Remember, there are cultures out there who consider beef or pork unclean and disgusting. Now if only I could find a place around me that sell organic grasshoppers
@Mark’s Daily Apple

And while we’re on the topic of organic grasshoppers, here’s a piece from the Nutrition Research Center that deals with some of the controversy around “organic”. Unfortunately, our government, looking as always to cater to industry over consumers, have made the rules around what can or cannot be labeled organic rather loose. That means the “organic” produce or meat you pick up at the supermarket could be just as processed and laden with chemicals as the normal stuff. Two things you can do, first, shop at local stores, farmer’s markets or farms. Second, write your congressman and tell them your health is more important than campaign contributions. Who knows, one day, they might even listen.
@Nutrition Research Center

Moving from the subject of food to one of exercise, here’s one from Fat Man Unleashed that talks about the FITT plan for weight loss. It’s actually more of a FITT plan for general fitness which is why I like it so much.
@Fat Man Unleashed

Last one for this week talks about the most important topic of all, motivation. We all know what we need to do, eat healthier and be more active, it’s motivation that trips us up. This article is a bit on the long side but I found it really useful for working through mental blocks and keeping that motivation high.
@The IF Life

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