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Wow - thats a huge mark up. But I understand that because of the difficulty in getting food to the North, those are the prices that retailers can charge. Here on the north shore of Lake Ontario, from the latest food flyer for the chain Metro, cauliflower is 2.99/head, grapes are 2.99/lb, ONE head of romaine is 1.99,…

I'm in the NWT and a 500g bag of no name frozen vegetables is about 3-4 dollars depending on the variety. More northern communities than where I live frozen vegetables cost that much. [/quote] I thought so!! I have friends in Iqaluit and they tell me about prices there and I just cant imagine it.

Oh I see - you are one of those "all or nothing - I have to be perfect" people. I agree with you - if you think you have a problem, and its causing you anxiety and stress, then you really do have a problem. Fortunately you recognize it, and you present as a well informed and knowledgeable person, and one who has the skills…

where in Canada do you live that a bag of vegetables is 8$ ??? I'm in the GTA and you can get a good size bag on sale regularly for 2.49...smaller bags for less...[/quote] Everything is cheaper in Toronto because, as we all know, its the centre of the universe!! I am about 265 east of you, and only a couple of weeks ago,…

I think if one of us had the answer to that question, we would be extraordinarily rich and you would have heard about it in the media!! Binging is a really individualized issue - only you can identify the triggers and the way the binge plays out. Somehow, you have to find a way to short circuit that loop, either before it…

Is eating something going to improve your math mark? I think not. But is maintaining your self control over what you consume going to make you feel better about yourself? I think so.

You put your toast on the scale and then add the peanut butter right on top of it to make sure you get every gram available to you!

Thats the thing about life - it keeps happening! If you recognize the cycle, and it seems like you do from what you wrote, then you can find a way to break it at some point - either before you spiral into an eating frenzy (do something about the stressors or the boredom - have a Plan for those days) or after the feast (get…

I am on the list for knee surgery and I am scared witless. My surgeon recommended that I lose 20 lbs, so I've lost almost 50 since October last year. Now its not just my knees that are benefiting, but I am feeling better, looking better, smaller clothes (4 sizes down) and generally eating in a healthy, sustainable way. So…

I believe it was Mark Twain who said that quitting smoking was easy - he had done it hundreds of times. Getting beaten down is hard, but rising up is the charm! Good luck!

There is only one exercise that I know of that can improve your face - its SMILE, baby - smile!!!

If I dont sleep well, I find it almost more than I can handle to keep my cravings and hunger at bay. I feel like I have no control over myself, and I dont even want to try. I am miserable to myself and others. I take sleeping medication, and with that assistance, I can get about 7 hours nightly, which seems to work in my…

I am curious - what could possibly be in a Keurig cup that has calories? I can understand if its a flavoured coffee, but in just plain Colombian?

I am of the same mind as most other posters - I do not run a diner - you eat what I make or you make your own.

I track the milk I use in my tea and coffee - my tea runs about 11 cals (using skim milk) and I can drink 3 or 4 cups per day on the weekend, and coffee runs about 20 cals per cup - I know that because I measure out the amount of cream I use. So you are right - not tracking can lead to up to almost 100 cals a day for me.…

Dont worry about being the weird lady - trust me, there will always be someone weirder!

Ditto for Gala apples - I have one every day. Love bananas but cant eat them fast enough so I usually have a half dozen or so in the freezer for banana bread or muffins. I love blackberries and blueberries, strawberries and watermelon. I despise cantaloupe. Cherries are wonderful too! I am not a citrus fan, so no oranges,…

99% of the time I bring lunch to work. Many times its a smaller portion of leftovers from dinner the night before. Many times its a sandwich with chicken or some other protein. Soup is good too, and if I am feeling particularly in need of a little "comfort", I have Alphagettis in my drawer! I have an apple every day at…

The product that I have found that is perfect for my love of chipschipschips - Kelloggs Cracker Chips (found in the cracker aisle). They come in plain, BBQ, Sour cream, salt and vinegar - for 17grams (granted, a small bowlful) it is only 80 calories. Its just enough that I can fit it into every single day if I want, and…

My objections to FIJI water are primarily due to its marketing practices and shady business associations with heavy handed military juntas. No flames necessary, just my opinion based on my social justice background, I offer no references but if you want to read about it, just look it up.

I will be 60 in August. Counting calories, logging my meals, practicing moderation and making logical and informed choices are key to my success at weight loss. I enjoy an occasional glass of wine, occasional chocolate, occasional whatever because I am a huge Clint Eastwood fan, and you know what he said - "A (wo)mans got…

Actually, I recently read in one of the threads that one of the posters here really did eat EXACTLY the same thing every day for five weeks just as MFP suggested, but she did not reach the goal they predicted for her, and she was quite disappointed. That shows you how helpful that feature is.

I admit to watching "My 600lb Life" on tv - I find the folks there inspirational and I learn a lot from them. However, what I dont understand is why they ultimately go through with the surgery, when the successful ones learn that they can do it on their own. Maybe its a short term will power thing. What I mean is, the…

Whenever you feel down on yourself, and are tempted to say you're stupid, or the "r" word (yeah, its not appropriate) just substitute "human" - we have all felt like you at some point, we have all hurt like you, and we are all going to get through it - like you!!

Just today I saw a clip on Facebook where jackfruit was prepared in a savoury way, and then pulled apart and served on a bun - people who tried it said it tasted like pulled pork. I am going to see if I can find some around town.

[quote= The issue is not that I don't know what I should be eating - I have many years of studying under my belt regarding that. The problem is that I haven't been doing it. [/quote] So.......why not? If you dont get a grip on that, none of the suggestions offered here are going to resonate with you, and you wont be any…

The relationship between food and emotions is fraught with difficulty. I try to approach it with all the logic I can muster. If I am angry, I used to eat it - but then I thought heck, I am now still angry AND I've just sabotaged myself by binging - now I am even angrier! If I am lonely, having a meal doesnt magically…

There have been lawsuits in both the UK and the US regarding just how many (or actually, how few) almonds there are in so called almond milk. You know you can make your own and then control exactly what goes into it. Always read the labels so you know what you are consuming.

I really agree with this. And its kinda the same in Canada - you go to the movies to see the movies, not to eat something. But I have noticed that in the US, everything is an eating event - like going to the mall (eat at the food court), shopping (eat out for lunch), movies (as above). I really am blown away by the reports…

I dont want to tell people what to think - I want to encourage people to think for themselves. I only offer the start - where they finish is entirely up to them, about sugar or aliens!