Looking for some inspiration to keep you eating healthy?

Check out some of the fun things Special K* is doing to help you stay on track. We talked with Johanne Trudeau, Director, Nutrition Marketing for Kellogg Canada Inc. 

What are the challenges to sticking with a healthy eating plan and how can Special K* help?

According to a recent survey commissioned by Kellogg's Special K*, while Canadian women are looking to achieve a healthy, balanced lifestyle, many don't know where to start or how to stick to a plan.

At Kellogg Canada we understand that women are busy and that's why we are committed to providing support and practical, simple solutions with Special K* to help women achieve their weight loss goals.

In addition to offering low-fat cereals and wholesome snack options, Kellogg's Special K* has developed a number of online tools designed to help Canadian women achieve and maintain their weight management goals, including new, free, downloadable meal plans available at specialk.ca.

Based on Canada's Food Guide and developed with third party experts, the meal plans provide Canadian women with healthy recipes and dietary suggestions to help them stay on track.

Available in four different variations - gourmet, classic, vegetarian and on-the-go - the new meal plans are designed to fit a variety of lifestyles and palates.

According to the same survey noted above, nearly two-thirds of women believe a 'diet buddy' would make them more successful in managing their weight and three quarters of women agreed that having a meal plan would help them stay committed to their weight loss goals and would make them more successful in managing their weight.

Enter Special K*'s Project Victory, a free online resource available at http://thevictoryproject.msn.ca which is designed to help and encourage women to find their own virtual diet buddy.

The online resource provides Canadian women with expert tips and advice on fashion, fitness, nutrition and beauty and offers a discussion board where women can share their triumphs and obstacles.

The website also chronicles the lives of real women during their weight loss journeys.

It's important that Canadian women find out what works best for them.

Why is healthy eating important and how can Special K* help women to stay committed to their eating/weight loss goals?

A balanced diet with healthy food choices combined with regular exercise is the key to a healthy lifestyle and helps us to look and feel our best. That's why, as an ally in helping Canadian women stick with and reach their weight management goals, Special K* encourages women to follow five simple steps:

- Set a goal: Set yourself up for success by choosing a goal that is achievable. Be sure to write it down.

- Make a plan: Decide on the actions you will take to reach your goal.

- Put it into action: Follow through on your plan one day at a time.

- Track your progress: Don't worry if you get off track one day. Start again with new energy.

- Reward yourself: Celebrate your success by planning something fun you can look forward to.

What are some of your favourite breakfast and anytime treats?

Like many Canadian women, I rotate my breakfast and snack options to suit my plans for the 
day, my mood, etc., but new Special K* Blueberry flavour cereal is definitely in my favourite 
rotation because it is fast and easy and requires no preparation time at all. When it comes to 

a healthy snack options, lately I've been reaching for new Kellogg's Special K* Fruit Crisps.
They're crispy and flaky with a delicious strawberry or blueberry fruit filling, and at only 
100 calories for two, they're a portion-controlled snack that perfect on-the-go and helps me 
resist temptation.

For more information visit specialk.ca.

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