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I'd suggest planning out your meals and recipes first, then shopping for what you need. Just buying at random is the best way to let food go to waste. That said, I try to make sure I always have an easy-to-cook protein and vegetable on hand for quick dinner after work. Things like frozen portioned salmon filets, chicken…

It's not just the US. And yes, they're definitely the in breed right now for anyone wanting to look tough and cool. I grew up with German Shepards and Dobermans, and my neighbour has the sweetest Rottie possible. These dogs have all been the bad guys at one time or another, yet I would happily own any of them (I have a…

Oh god this. I forced myself to endure the first day, pretty much starving half the day because I just couldn't do that green shake beyond a couple of sips (somehow hubby was able to force it down). By lunch the second day, looking at that green shake again... I was done with the whole thing and ordering a pizza. I was…

If I don't have breakfast, I get really grouchy by mid-morning. So my husband will tell you that breakfast absolutely is the most important meal of the day.

There's definitely a herd mentality to it. If someone thinner then you is saying they are trying to lose weight, it makes you feel like you need to play the game, too. And so on, and so on. And what you see them eating at work (their healthy lunches) is only one meal you're seeing. God knows what they're eating when no one…

Roasted chickpeas and kale chips. Both are super easy to make, and you are in control of how much salt goes onto them. Plus you can try all sorts of different spice combinations for different flavours every time. Popcorn is another easy one, too. Or even just a pickle. Salty snacks are a domino food for me, so I have to be…

But why would you want boring white bread when you could have a rich, multi-grain experience instead? :)

I use both. Each have their place and their uses. Plus butter is very expensive here. And I'm sure the formulation is completely different and improved over the years since it was banned in Wisconsin in 1967.

I really enjoy a glass of red wine in the evening, so I almost always have a bottle open. There was one diet plan I was trying out last year that encouraged a glass every evening. That was the part of the diet I was able to stick to. lol I'm also not about to give up my Jagermeister, but I just have smaller amounts and…

35-60 minute commute each way, but it's very rare for me to stop. If I do stop, it's at the grocery store for something healthy I can quickly make up fresh when I get home. I'm usually more focused on what I'll make when I get home so that stopping to pick up dinner doesn't cross my mind. Plus no eating in the car. I can't…

Depression has been something I've fought with all of my life. I didn't realize it as a child, but I can look back and see it now. My adult years have had ups and serious downs. A few years ago I was on medication for depression, and I came to the decision it was no way to live. So I went off it and decided to simply turn…

Having a difficult week. Despite a bad bout of SAD last week, my weight was melting off quicker than I could believe. And then on the weekend it seemed every bite I took put a pound back on, despite staying within my calories and being active all weekend (as opposed to trapped at my desk all day). This week, the scale is…

Cottage cheese mixed with sauerkraut... grosses my hubby out every time.

I make my own. Pita bread as the crust cooked on a pizza stone turns out thin and crisp. I've also used Roll Ups flatbread. And then you can get as creative as you want with the toppings. I diced up leftover steak and asparagus that had been sauted with fresh garlic, and it was very tasty on pizza.

Best bra fitting I ever had was at Sears. The lady there knew exactly which brand would fit my shape, showed me how it should fit properly, and I never went back to stores like VS or La Senza again. At first it was a little embarrassing and intimidating having someone fit you for such a personal garment, but I highly…

This one is a family favourite and my nieces love it. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-and-quinoa-meatloaf/

Definitely throw it out. Cut one small piece to enjoy and just don't even stop to think about it as you toss the rest away. Your friend need never know where it went. I did that at Christmas when my nieces left me a plate full of cookies they'd decorated themselves. It was heartbreaking to do it, but they had the fun of…

I started logging every single thing I ate or drank, but then I stopped adding the coffee, tea, spices, garlic, etc. Anything under 5 calories generally doesn't get logged, but I'm careful as I know they do add up. I leave a buffer in my calories usually to cover those little things. I do try to remember to log olive oil…

I don't usually drink out because I put my entertainment budget elsewhere, but at home I've been mixing vodka, soda, and a dash of a flavoured sugar-free Torani syrup such as cherry or raspberry. Not enough to make it sweet, just enough to give it a little flavour. Or skip the syrup and squeeze in a lime. Or do both. Lot's…

Make sure you are fully prepared with groceries and recipes ready to go. Cook as much as you can ahead of time for lunches to grab and go for work, and have dinners planned out. For phase 1, as it's very restrictive and for me was a big eating change, I made up a schedule of meals and leftover servings. It really helped me…

I go by fluids consumed and not water. Coffee, tea, juices, Crystal Light... it's all fluid and it all counts in my books. Is plain water the better choice? Absolutely, and I try to make sure I get plenty. But a cup of tea is still water at its core.

Roasted chickpeas Kale chips Both are easy to make yourself and you can flavour differently every time. As someone else mentioned, spicy salami/capicola ham/other thinly sliced round meat microwaved to a crisp, then add a dollop of herb garlic Laughing Cow Light cheese. So tasty and easy! I need to try those salt and…

I find the easiest way to curb the vending machine temptation is to look at the prices. I'm not going to spend that kind of money on a small bag of chips that I can snarf down before I've even blinked. And the chocolate bars do nothing for me. If I want chocolate, it has to be good, dark chocolate. I've actually never had…

Hummus and cucumber sandwich on a hearty multigrain bread.

I've gotten over a lot of my picky food aversions over the years, but olives remains one of those things that I just can't bring myself to eat. Just walking past the olive bar in the grocery store triggers my gag reflex. But I'm the only one in my family who doesn't like them.

You can eat what I make, or you can fend for yourself. That's the rule in my house.

I use hummus in sandwiches, and I also just love dipping cucumber spears into it.

I have been ordering water with lime at restaurants for years, mostly because of the cost. Between hubby and I, it saves at least $5.00 every meal. Times that by every time you eat out, and it adds up to a lot of money not spent. At home, I usually have one can of Coke Zero or Diet Coke with supper, sometimes a second can…

Did you suddenly cut out a lot of carbs and sugars from your diet?

Around 2:30 is when I'm usually busiest at work, so often I'm just too busy to notice any flagging energy or snacking desires. But I'll often make a cup of herbal tea if I'm needing "something" mid afternoon.