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I eat pretty well rounded meals (most of the time) so I don't often get crazy hungry HOWEVER I've found there are things I do that "trigger" hunger more out of habit than actually needed energy. Shopping (food courts), watching TV or movies, road trips, etc. I always want snacks. I've been trying to break these habits (or…

Currently I'd be a Flexitarian but I'm moving towards vegetarian or vegan. I just hate wasting food I already bought/getting used to making veggie choices at restaurants. Eating out is REALLY hard for me to switch now. I wasn't expecting to be since I was vegetarian for two years and vegan for eight already.

This doesn't involve health or well-being (except the mental kind) but man, I'd make them step it up for product package design. I'm a graphic designer and it HURTS to see some of the terrible design choices that happen. If you're going to be packaged stuff, it should at least be beautiful to look at.

Nachos. I don't get meat on them so I figured cheese and chips will be the issues. Divide it into two meals so shouldn't be too bad. Have salsa, no sour cream. Extra veggies. There's usually not a huge amount of cheese (like pizza). I figured by be over by a bit but nothing worrying. NOPE! One dish, divide between meals…

It's hard to know what kind of things she would respond to without knowing much about her personality but I think geocaching is a great activity (http://www.geocaching.com/). It's easy for a family or group of friends to do too. Indoor rock climbing is fun too. One of my goals is to get in good enough shape to go ice…

Sounds good! Here's another recipe from the cookbook, Appetite for Reduction (a vegan cookbook)by Isa Chandra Moskowitz. http://www.godairyfree.org/201101044821/News/Nutrition-Headlines/Appetite-for-Reduction-OMG-Oven-Baked-Onion-Rings.html (the author of the article got permission to reprint it so I thought it would be…

Love them. I switch between Chia, Flax, and Hemp Hearts.

I think one issue a lot of overweight kids have is that they feel uncomfortable with their bodies and they end up not liking sport/working out/gym because of it. I think this happens with girls a lot (I'm sure guys too I just don't really know any teenage boys haha) because of puberty etc. If you maybe tried to find a…

Thanks for this. It's a really simple way to explain it and it makes so much sense.

I have been using that approach and it's worked so well for me. Thinking positively!

Because they suck. It sounds amazing.

Bacon ice cream has been around for almost a decade. If anything, it's quantity that is the problem, not the item itself. I don't see the big deal about this at all. If you eat it once and awhile and it fits into a healthy diet plan, no problem. You eat it for every meal for a year, there's probably going to be some…

I've heard that it depends on the brand, quality is important. Some grocery store brands are very low quality. I've been told (not sure if true) that the leaves are important so it's best to get loose leaf tea rather than regular bagged so you actually get the leaves and not other bits of the plant. I've also heard matcha…

Depending on where you're going, lots of hotels have computers and internet access you can use (in their lobbies or business centres).

YES! I mix mine with a little coconut milk and add raw cacao nibs (dark chocolate would work too). SO GOOD.

I can't remember the name of it but it was filled with marshmallow and caramel, covered in chocolate but it was not "real" versions of that stuff (I don't know if it was low in sugar or what but it tasted WEIRD). When I looked at the nutritional info I saw I only had like 8g of protein. So not worth the taste.

I've been having this issue too but I just started so I'm going to be patient. I think I need to do more exercising (more variety, more challenging). Maybe that's the issue you're having too? It's really frustrating but sometimes the best thing to do is experiment and try new things. I just switched my % around and am…

Chili is a great option if you want esay and meat free. Throw in a bunch of legumes (kidney beans, black beans) and you'll still get protein. You can even make it in advance and freeze it for when you're in the mood.

The only people I know who felt better after going gluten free are people with gluten sensitivities. If you get cramping, bloating, bowel/digestive issues it would probably help. I find that since I'm mostly wheat free now, when I do eat it, it feels so much worse so I would be hesitant to recommend that (partial switch)…

I've been looking at Soda Stream but I've never been able to justify the cost of buying it. I know I wouldn't use their "flavours" so it seems a bit excessive. I do really like the idea of being able to use glass or reusable containers though. And I do love kitchen gadgets.

I eat a frozen banana (with a little coconut) instead of ice cream everyday. Super satisfying. If they fit into your macros, I don't see an issue with them.

Mint leaves are nice. I use fresh ones and a little bit og lemon juice or True Lemon. It tastes so good I have no problem drinking tons of water.

Haha I'm giving my dad a GC for his favourite fast food place (it's in a different town so he doesn't go very often!). It will totally be his pig out day.

This is what I do. Sometimes I use a bit of lemon juice with the water too.

I have never heard of SW so I checked out the free 7 day plan. I can see why it appeals to people. It's super accessible. I didn't read through the whole site so I don't *quite* get it but I find it's a little to carby for me. Pasta and potatoes. I'd be tired all the time! (I don't react well to lots of carbs, I'm not…

I'm a little jealous.

I guess I simplified it a bit too much. The emergence of the modern agricultural system has caused a decrease in biodiversity, globally. Large scale farming is so common now, most farms use GMO seeds. it's easier. They're also commonly used in developing countries. It creates a monoculture. In terms of my personal…

I'm intrigued. Your use of The Doctor as an icon makes me trust you implicitly.

I wouldn't say it's a 'fad' per say...it's been used for thousands of years and can be really beneficial. I think it's just become so cheap to grow in NA that it's become a victim of over-processing and over-use. It's used as filler now and it's generally not very high quality. So sad because freshly made tofu is amazing.…

I think initially healthy food is more expensive because you have to cook from scratch. Getting spices, oils, basics like flour, a big bag of onions, whatever cost $. But the big differences is it lasts longer. (I'm in school again too and working with first year students in res so I hear you!) Overall the cost decreases…