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I got a bento box for Christmas (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016S7MJM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2QYTRXWE0G41H&coliid=IP1NLRPKB23KK), but then I started working from home. I'm only out of the house at lunch time once, maybe twice a week! I haven't had a chance to use it yet. :(

Biotin (crazy-weak nails, lots of hair loss over the past few years) Vitamin D (very low levels at last test, probably due to a desk job and indoor hobbies) Magnesium (told it would help prevent headaches) I'm probably going to add a multivitamin soon. I'm generally fine on A and C, but I know I'm woefully shy on…

So many of these resonate with me. - an entire pizza in one sitting - a whole pint of ice cream at once - boxes/bags of cookies disappearing before I knew what happened - at least one 20 oz, sometimes two or three, of soda a day - a whole box of Kraft mac and cheese by myself - half a box of pasta at once - no can of…

I feel you. Thursday was a 3209 calorie day for me, which was practically double my daily allowance. I don't really have advice on how to break the cycle, as this certainly isn't the first time I've done it. All I can tell you to do is start over the next day. Yesterday I spent an hour at the gym and only ate back about…

I was nodding in agreement with you, but then I scrolled back to the top of the page and saw a Fifty Shades of Grey ad.

I had two servings of bran flakes for lunch today and got 90% of my iron from just that. Also, as others have said, leafy greens and beans are great sources.

Mmm. I miss that.

Um... NO NEVER IN MY LIFE. That sounds fabulous! I... I might have to have brownie batter for dinner now.

There definitely is a certain something that seems to be lacking in the homemade stuff.... It's a... tangy-ness in the box mix that I miss. But the different taste makes me not eat quite as much, so that's good. I always loved the Ghirardelli mixes. Once I had those, nothing else was worth it.

Baked spinach and egg, hash browns, one ounce of country ham, and a handful of pills. Pretty filling for 337 calories. :)

When people ask me or my brother what our favorite dessert is and we say "brownie batter", they always look at us quizzically and say "...brownies, you mean?" No. Delicious, raw-eggy brownie batter. While I sympathize with the weekly trap you've found yourself in, I'm glad to have found another Batter Enthusiast. (Are you…

I can vouch for this.

I've gotten into that spot a couple of times recently. The first time, I ate two jars of apple butter. Second time, a jar of strawberry-rhubarb jam.

I don't think I could do it, either. It's good that you know that will be a problem for you and avoid it. It's never cool to get involved with someone who you know has kids, and then demand to be put before them. Not a good look for anyone.

It helps the coating adhere to the chicken. I personally wouldn't skip it; I've been out of eggs and tried to use other things, and it never turns out well.

Ugh! Please. Your MIL is spoiling things for everyone else by caring about what you eat. Tell her to shove it and eat/don't eat what you want. Unless you like her. Then... maybe you can be nicer than "shove it". I just don't like people, generally, but even less so if they comment about what's on my plate.

If sleep data is one of your top priorities, the think the Peak is your best bet. My sleep doctor did a test of several different monitors, and it's what he recommends. I'll be getting one soon. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-christopher-winter/sleep-tips_b_4792760.html

Is there any way you could try to steer one of those meals towards a restaurant with more low-calorie options? If not (or even if you can), I personally would probably shave 100 calories off each day the week before. It would be a combination of eating less and exercising more, for me. However, my daily goal is 1650. I'm…

Not entirely weight-related, but tangentially*: "A gluten-free diet will CURE your narcolepsy!" Yes. Because wheat is what caused my body to attack itself, and NOT eating will cause the neurons to magically regenerate. Makes all the sense. *Related because narcolepsy makes working out more difficult, and also lends itself…

The only thing I can think of is the organic dried mangoes at Trader Joe's. The non-organic ones have sugar added, so make sure you pay attention to what you're grabbing. I wouldn't say they're "less expensive", though. IIRC, the pouch is like $3.99?

Proper fresh lo mein noodles. There are two Asian markets in town, and neither carry them. :(

Chocolate Nutty Bits at TJ's.

I will preface this by saying that I lead a similar life to the fiance: I have narcolepsy, and I prefer to spend my entire weekend at home. I sleep in until noon and then nap every few hours. I even gave up on dating because one night out late completely wrecks me. However, when I do end up doing something, I sure don't…

+1. What a sad existence. I always wonder if these people never had kids, if their kids are themselves poor and unable to help, or if their kids are just freaking terrible people. EDIT: However, I'm not sure I'd consider Canidae "expensive". I mean, compared to brands that are full of fillers, sure. But compared to other…

That's a valid point. I use the USDA values for my veggies, meat, and fruit, so the potassium is listed there. But, for example, the Trader Joe's roasted garlic marinara says 0 potassium, and that's not true. Thanks for pointing that out!

Greek yogurt, for sure. I've had a hard time hitting my protein goals, so it helps with that. I also like to add some chopped up chocolate nutty bits and some stevia for a nice dessert that's almost better than ice cream. Also, I used potatoes at home for the first time in about 2 years yesterday. I cut them out originally…

I manage a local produce company, so my meal planning starts with what we have available. Right now, we're neck deep in winter squash, cabbage, broccoli, and potatoes.... I'm not much on winter squash, so most every dinner has cabbage, broccoli, or both in it these days. From there, I think about what meat I have in the…

baby spinach baby spring mix broccoli fresh ginger grapes tomato (1) boneless skinless chicken thighs ground turkey salame 1% milk low-fat Greek yogurt eggs sparkling water Trader Joe's chocolate nutty bits chocolate whey protein powder (maybe?) roasted garlic marinara sauce radiatore I don't shop until Wednesday, and this…

At my school it was an elective, and one that most people didn't take. You've only got room for one or two electives per year, and if you're on the college track, a language probably takes up one of them. Plus if your parents don't really cook, you can't pick it up from them. My mom did her best to put good meals on the…

1) What kind of stuff do you like to eat? 2) What equipment do you have? Pots, slow cooker, wok, etc. I'm full of tips, but best to narrow it down a bit first. ;)