I want to start by stating that to say I’ve neglected this blog would be the understatement of the century. Or at least a close second. I was so optimistic last September, and my first semester of grad school got the best of me. From what I hear that was the hardest one, so perhaps I’ll actually be able to keep up with things this semester.
Update on my life: I officially put in my two weeks notice, so although I will have more free time to make healthier choices, I’m on an even tighter budget than before. I’m also packing my schedule full of commitments I didn’t have time for last semester (such as conferences, committees, and a chance to get published!) so hopefully this blog still appeals to the busy/working grad student, or anyone who is busy and on a tight budget. Another update: I have been soda and fast food free for the better part of the past six weeks! I cheated once or twice when I went on vacation to visit the boyfriend, but I’m back on track now and feeling better than ever.
For my first post back I wanted to share a link I found about health benefits of bananas. Not that other fruits/veggies/etc don’t each have their own special benefits. I’ve found in the past that I have a habit of buying fruit, putting it in my produce drawer, and forgetting about it. I don’t know about you, but when my budget consists of student loans I don’t have money to be wasting on spoiled produce. Bananas seem to be the one thing that I always remember to eat before they go bad because I can see what kind of shape they are in any time I walk into my kitchen. Not to mention that at $0.99 a pound for organic (at least where I shop) they’re a pretty good deal!
Anyway, in case you want reasons beyond economic value to eat bananas, check out the link. And keep checking back…I plan on posting a lot more this semester!
Getting Fit in Grad School 