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Thin whole wheat sandwich buns Jennie-O Turkey Bacon Egg Beaters Deli Cajun Chicken Breast Pepperjack Cheese Slices I used to eat so much regular bacon, I love it! Today decided to get some turkey bacon so I can try that. For breakfast tomorrow I'm going to have 2 slices with 1/4 cup eggbeaters on a thin whole wheat sandwich bun for 200 calories. A note on the cheese: if you just use 1/2 slice it's just 40 calories. For dinner it was chicken breast tenderloin grilled with blackened season and mustard. fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes with fine red wine vinegar and bottle water. |
I faced the music at weigh in today
:weightshock: Back on track. 1. Lunch and snacks are packed for tomorrow 2. Water bottles filled and ready to go 3. My food journal/tracker is in my purse and WILL be used! |
So glad to read all the wonderful tips and advice here....I love what you were saying Anastasia....for me, drinking my water, eating my salad and running like heck from fast food makes such a difference.
Mistie, lots of the folks here are doing Weight Watchers and I think it's a great program - but not all of us are. I'm doing a different eating plan that really cuts back on grains and starchy vegetables (like potatoes and corn), and emphasizes lean protein, legumes, fruit and vegetables and healthy fats like olives, olive oil and avocado. It's leaning more towards the paleo diet that Novelafemme posted about....basically going back to a more "primitive" diet that our bodies can handle better. Amazingly, I'm finding that the more of the fast food, junk food, artificial sweeteners I cut out....the less I want. Now, when I'm feeling "snacky" I really prefer some low-fat string cheese, some olives, maybe some almonds. Anyone who knew my previous BBQ potato chip addiction can vouch for how huge that change is. My first week weight loss of 6 lbs was fun, but not a sustainable level....and, weighing every day and crunching numbers like the nerd I am....I appear to be losing at a daily rate that will amount to 2 or 3 lbs this week. I'm more than happy with that. :) Official weigh in is Saturday, so we'll see. The better, and more important, thing for me is that my blood sugar readings are good....and I'm interested to see what my A1c level will be after 3 months of this diet. I'll keep you all posted in November sometime. :cheesy: |
Weigh in was yesterday - was expecting a gain due to PMS eating fits, but instead lost 1lb! So that was a nice surprise.
down 12.4 so far (7 weeks on WW). I need to add in activity to bump it up, but haven't quite got the motivation yet. I'm a member of the gym at work (small but cheap) just need to get my butt in there! skinny cow strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwiches -so frackin' good! (just a random shout out). |
Ok so I am making a grocery list for picking up some groceries this weekend tell me what you all think :
seedless grapes strawberries banannas greek yogurt apples bell pepper mozzarella cheese for salads pepper jack/gouda cheese for sandwiches weight watchers frozen dinners rice cakes sugar free coffee mate salad toppings country crock butter diet kind egg whites mushrooms lunch mate lunch box smoked turkey breast wheat bread from Pepperidge Farm German Dark Wheat bread lettuce/tomato chicken breast green beans mixed veggies in a can garlic/herb Ms Dash 2% Milk Fiber One Bars Mio flavors Water Bottles Splenda granola and I am thinking of more but this is what I have come up with for right now |
Has anyone tried pluots? They're a hybrid of plums and apricots and are very mild and not too sweet. I picked some up at the farmers market and they're nice when you want a mild flavored fruit... :)
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This is also one of my favorite snacks and satisfying. 4 oz cups/containers are only 2 points
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Misty....
It looks like you are headed in the right direction with your grocery list! Lots of nutritional stuff... and yummy stuff, too! Just remember, whatever you do, you MUST eat. The starvation route does not work, and will only lead to binges. If you are hungry between meals, munch on some baby carrots or celery with a lil' peanut butter, or some fruit. If you like to snack while watching tv... try the 94% fat free buttered or kettle corn popcorn. Seriously, you can't tell the difference.... and it is so good! Giving up your daily sodas is gonna be a li' tough. The headaches will suck for a day or so, but once you get enough water in your system, your body will feel so much better. When eating out, I usually have unsweet iced tea. I maybe have a soda once a week... but for the most part I don't crave them anymore. I KNOW how much you love Mexican food ~ and lord knows I do, too! Living in Texas, we have the best Mexican food around. Where we have cut back is what we order. If you like crunchy tacos (meat, lettuce & tomato), they are your best bet ~ 2 or 3... don't go crazy! Or chicken soft tacos. I would suggest laying off the beans & rice... I know, that is gonna suck! Chips & salsa ~ don't overdo it. The salsa isn't bad, but the chips add up calories QUICK! One treat that D and I do for dessert sometimes, is I slice up strawberries, blackberries & bananas, and add a scoop of fat free Cool Whip on top. I think I'm tricking myself that it's a sundae or something... doesn't matter to me, because it is yummy! You can do this Misty... I have lots of faith in you. You are stronger than you give yourself credit for! I look forward to seeing you succeed on this journey my friend!!! |
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Salsa is actually very good for you as long as it doesn't have a ton of salt. If you can't resist chips and salsa and want that once in awhile how about trying the baked chips instead of the regular ones? At least that cuts down dramatically on the fat content. Beans are actually really good for you, but most restaurants use white rice which isn't....what about ordering just the beans and hold the rice? Can you get your mexican food with corn tortillas or whole wheat tortillas instead of the white flour tortillas? Every little change adds up. :) |
well my weigh in was yesterday, and i am down 13 more lbs for a grand total of 36 lbs lost !!! wheeeeeeeee!
this was not in one week, more like almost 3 weeks, i think.. i cant remember my last date i announced a weigh in, maybe a lil over 3 weeks even.. i am content with that, as i'm sure i gained some weight last week because i wasnt eating at all the week before when i had oral sugery..so, whatever i gained back i have no clue, and i can't fuss it now can i!?? lol.. pretty proud of 36 lbs lost so far though.. the changes in my body and my thinking process and positivity are just wow.. Starting today, i am taking measurements as well ... Been LOVING the tips in here, the advice and encouragement.. lettuce for bread, i never would have thought of that, and actually LOVE the idea, great way to cut back in carbs for sure..and think i'll give that a try, it sounds yummy! |
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Yes, you know me I love Mexican. But yea need to cut that to once or twice a month. I eat it most every day. LOL I am going to try the fruit and cool whip and the popcorn and the idea about salsa/chips. And yes giving up sodas is gonna be tough. I can drink a twelve pack in a day. I am already experiencing the headaches and withdraws LOL But I keep thinking of the way my legs and feet were so swollen and couldnt get my shoes on. So in my brain it thinks that will happen again if I drink another one. Thanks for the support my friend you rock! :) |
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The corn or wheat tortillas is a great alternative! I have a friend that actually brings her own wheat tortillas... because most of the restaurants don't carry them (at least where I live). D's mom orders corn tortillas and breaks them in pieces and eats them with the salsa... instead of the fried chips. I looked at her like she was crazy, but actually it was pretty good. You are right the beans are good for you... but unfortunately, I don't think that the refried beans are. A few places are starting to offer the borracho (sp?) or black beans as the alternative. You are right about the rice, that's why I do my best to just say no to it. Hey cutting back whenever we can works... little changes add up to big changes overall :) |
Hi,
I wanted to share something I’ve been using for some time now. I’ve always enjoyed cooking, but not everybody knows how. All recipes is a really good collection of not only recipes, but also cooking techniques and nutritional information. Some of the ways I use it are; discovering recipes for things to try, for instance if I like black beans but don’t know what I want to do with them I just search that ingredient and get a ton of ideas. Narrowing that by category makes it less overwhelming, like black bean soup, or dip, something like that. I pick something that sounds good and try it, I usually aim for something that has lots of reviews so I know it is a popular dish tried by many, and I read a few of the comments for extra information and ideas for variations e.g. a soup recipe calls for vinegar but is unspecific, by reading some comments I can see that most folks like to use balsamic for this one and several suggest adding cumin, that kind of thing. If you are tracking nutrients or calories or grams, just click on the nutrition tab and you get the basic values, click expanded for all the details. One thing I especially like since I am cooking for 1 is that if you just change the number of servings on the recipe it automatically updates the ingredients for the new size. I use the free version and love it the way it is. If you want to pay some, I think it is small, you can get even more expanded features. This is a really great way to try new things and expand your palate with some sense of guidance, and there are also tutorials and videos for techniques if you haven’t done something before. Bon Appetite :chef: |
my workout today! - 15 mins on elliptical - beginner's workout DVD with Jillian Michaels (wow, what a burn THAT was) - 10 more mins on the elliptical - worked the arms out with 5 lb weights - and going to do a brisk walk after supper - it's beautiful out! feeling super energetic today...loving it.. LOVED the tip of using lettuce in place of bread, i used it like a wrap.. great way to cut the carbs down, thank you! i am going to use that website Kelt provided, to get some new ideas of cooking with vegetables - my methods are so basic and boring... and maybe some new salad ideas too, some different ways to spruce them up.. thank you Kelt! list of to do's for me: - get a new workout routine going, so i'm doing a little more than walking each day - get some new recipe ideas - get a book and be better about journalling my daily intake (something i can bring to work even) - work on portion control - cut back on cheese, i love cheese, but i eat far too much - take my measurements to track that each week too - celebrate my accomplishments more - because i'm doing this! 36 lbs lost to date and that's something i should be proud of !!! congratulations to everyone for weight loss and encouragement and motivation, what's important is how good we feel.. keep up the great work everyone! |
Ok so I have a confession.
We just had a 5.8 earthquake that I posted about in "breaking news" thread. Freaky as hell and I said well if i'm gonna die, fuck this I'm eating this chocolate that sits outside of my office on a table with other treats that I have been staying away from. So yes, I sure the hell did eat some delicious chocolates from Paris that a co-worker brought back from vacation. I admit it and am not ashamed!!:eatinghersheybar: |
I also love the idea of using lettuce as a wrap instead of a tortilla and a great alternative to using bread! THANK YOU! I love the lettuce wraps from Pei Wei.... I don't know why I never thought of using them with something else ~ like even sandwich meat! Romaine is the perfect shape & size, too! I might have to make up a batch of tuna salad for lunch tomorrow and try it out.
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Scorpie... your nerves were rattled, I hope you enjoyed that chocolate! You deserve a lil' treat!
**by the way, so glad that y'all are ok!** |
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sylvie....
I wanted to say congrats on your continued weight loss! You are doing amazing! I must say, your workout routine looks pretty demanding... but you are handling it all with ease! GOOD FOR YOU! I really need to start utilizing the receipe finder more. D told me the other day that she was getting burned out on meat & veggies. I will be so happy when it starts cooling off here... but I just can't cook heavy, hot dinners when it's 100 degrees outside. I love comfort foods like chili, gumbo & soup ~ so I'm looking foward to finding healthier alternatives for them! I did make the WW turkey tetrazinni awhile back, and it was YUMMY! I guess in my 38 years, I've always heard pasta was bad for you... so it was hard for me to wrap my head around how this yummy dinner was still healthy. I am very thankful that I found the Smart Choice pasta (it's a white/wheat pasta with added fiber & calcium). I FINALLY got D to eat brown rice & wheat bread... now convincing her to try wheat pasta might be another challange. We shall see! In the crockpot for tonight, is lean beef tips with low sodium mushroom gravy. I'm gonna boil up the Success brown rice and steam some green beans. Voila... dinner is served. |
I have been doing really well. Although I did snack on some chips over the weekend. But I added the points and was totally honest with myself. I have to admit tho' when I am camping I eat less, and that is not a good thing. I eat under the points, which leaves my body is a state of "plateau". Which is where I was for almost three weeks. I don't know what it is about camping that makes me lose my appetite. I think I am just too busy doing other things to pay attention. It is frustrating. I have to think "you have to eat, go to the cooler and eat". I did a long drive yesterday (600 km) and for breakfast I cut up two nectarines, one apple and a bananna. It was lovely to snack on that as I was driving through just beautiful country. I was lucky to find a place to eat a late lunch that catered to those of us Albertans that don't eat beef. :canadian:
So today I am eating my soup. This is what is in it: One tin of super hot tomatoes with chillis 2 cups broccoli 1 cup carrots 1 cup kernal corn 2 cloves of garlic 1 cup snow peas 1 red onion vege stock 1 pkg of Knorr vege soup mix various spices I like to sweat my spices in a couple table spoons of vege stock then add my onion and garlic. I don't add salt because the tin of tomatoes and the vege stock have enough in it for my taste. It is a very good soup, high in fibre, low in fat and spicy!!! I am enjoying the recipes. Tonite I am making a vege stir fry... yummy |
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Normally i do 10 mins a day on the elliptical, if i can.. but honestly i only get a few times a week with that too, because of my hectic work schedule..Today i am off of work, it's sunshiney and i have an energy increase , probably from the motivation of the weight loss and just feeling all around great today! i soooo wish i could do that workout everyday t hough.. and my try at the DVD, was pretty pathetic LOL.. i huffed and puffed and couldn't keep up, took frequent breaks and watched while drinking water before i jumped back in when i could, i found it difficult, cuz its all new to me.. i just wanted to try the dvd while i was off today to get a sense of it, so i can maybe try that every so often too.. i want to up my workout routine, to a walk and something (whether its weights, or resistance or elliptical) at least every other day even.. on days i cant get out walking, the dvd workout might be a good choice ... loving the energy i had today, wish i could have it EVERYday LOL!! i just find the walking everyday doesn't feel like enough anymore, so i need to either step up the speed maybe or walk more hills, or add a lil something afterwards! just don't want to get bored doing the same thing all the time, i need to buy a helmet too because i now have a bike to use! |
I've been M.I.A. and have returned. I have no good news to report because I stopped doing what was working. I am now back on track. I haven't been reading the thread because that means being accountable. But that is what I need. So you have permission to bug me if you don't see me checking in.
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Today I stayed at the gym for three hours,no I havent lost my mind,but I did spend some time doing diffrent things that I usely do.I gave the epilitical another try,the first time my left thigh spazzed out in the first 6 steps..I tryed again same thing.By goddess not today as I was determend to stay on the darn thing for 5 minits if it killed me..even tho I had to stop a couple of times or slow down some I did the 5 minits.Then I got on the tredmill,I do not like tredmills cauase haveing something move under my feet gives me the willies..its a balance thing cause of my vertago.I did manage nearly a mile before my wind gave out.Dam congestion I cant seem to beat,I am useing nose spray and otc decongestions but they arent doing much good,my voice sound like a croaking bull frog.The staff sugested I sit in the steam room for a while cause it has eucliptic(sp?) oil in the steam wich can open up my nose and clear my chest,I stayed in there for 5 minits as its between 100 to 110 degrees inside with a 10 minit limit.After I cooled off I went to the weight room for a round of weights. A little advise if u all please...im thinking of adding something to my routine what do u all think?they offer..Pilates,spin,ICE..whatever that is,Tai Chi,yoga,zumba,kick boxing,body blast..not shure what it is.These arent on the same day,I know im goin g to give kick boxing a try but the rest I havent go a clue..yet.Have anyone use any of thes things and how did it work for you???
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Good Afternoon Mistie,
I added some notes to your choices. Watching my dad suffer from diabetes was a hard thing to do. Margarine was shown to be the worst stuff to cook with and consume. That stuff will never mold and is one step above being plastic. I learned this from going to a dietician's office with my dad after his heart surgery. Have a great day and good luck! We will all be here for you.. Zimmy Quote:
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Congratulations on the weight loss!
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For me, both are a great example that you don't always need to move fast or far to get a great work out. :) |
sooooo, much as i felt energetic, the elliptical and the DVD workout killed me LOL.. i was not able to go for my walk today because my legs hurt and felt like jello but thats okay.. i was feeling the energy, doesn't mean my body was willing to let it happen, and i had a good workout just the same..
i have never tried tai chi, i tried pilates some years ago, just touched on it but i really should try it again, i have a book here teaching pilates, yoga and meditation, i should haul that out tonight! |
hello bfp! I feel like I have been gone,forever! Work is kicking my butt! I get home ready to pass out :s I hope everyone is doing well here! I miss having a computer :(
I have been sticking to the healthy lifestyle. Too exhausted to even go to a drive thru lol have been purposely waiting to weigh in. Trying to ignore scale. Will have tons of catching up to do this weekend! Sorry if I have been MIA! Working on adjusting to schedule :s |
Hey Everybody!
Mist maybe you should try some Pepsi Max. It doesn't taste too bad. I was a huge Pepsi drinker also but I've found I do not miss it. I'm drinking more water and ice tea. I do have a 2 ltr of Pepsi Max in my fridge and if I feel the urge I may have a cup with dinner. I went to Red Lobster today I did pretty well except those 2 damn cheddar bay biscuits! Oh well. it's done. Now that I know how many calories those have I won't do that again! I had like 4 oz of tilapia, 3 grilled shrimp and 3 crab legs. a few bites of baked potato with only sour cream no butter, some rice pilaf and ate the tomatoes and cucumbers out of my salad. Usually I would pack on the butter on my potato and seafood so I am still am proud of how I ate there today. I even had some fish, shrimp and rice left over to bring home for lunch tomorrow. |
A little eye opening experience for me yesterday...
I've been seriously watching my carbs and eating no white flour or sugar...and my weight has been steadily dropping for the last week and a half (I weigh daily because it helps me stay on track). Yesterday, a couple things happened...highly stressful last 2 days, ran out of Greek yogurt and the salad greens I really like and didn't get to the store, let myself get actively hungry several times and ate dumplings (only 2, but made with white flour) last night with dinner. This morning, the scale was up 1/2 lb. :blink: The irony? I probably ate less yesterday in total than I have been for the last week and a half. Shows me how ready my body is to pack on the weight when I don't eat right, and when I let those bad carbs back into the meal plan. Needless to say, this morning's breakfast is Greek yogurt and blueberries...and I'm making doubly sure to avoid the white flour and bad carbs going forward. |
good morning everyone ~
Yesterday i had a great day exercisewise - but wasn't very happy about the portions of food i ate.. i was doing so well with portion control before that, but yesterday definitely went a little overboard.. so today, i will be working on better portions again... i did manage to measure myself yesterday so will be taking measurements along with weighing myself as an added motivation - since sometimes we build muscle rather than lose lbs.. my poor legs last night, felt like jello and hurt, this morning that hurt has passed mostly, so since i am off today i may try the elliptical and Jillian workout again - although it's a beautiful sunshiney day i'm sure taking a brisk walk will win instead LOL! Either way as long as i get something in.. i did not work on my list of to do's last night - so, i will tackle this today! list of to do's for me: - get a new workout routine going, so i'm doing a little more than walking each day - get some new recipe ideas - get a book and be better about journalling my daily intake (something i can bring to work even) - work on portion control - cut back on cheese, i love cheese, but i eat far too much (DID THIS) - take my measurements to track that each week too (DONE) - celebrate my accomplishments more - because i'm doing this! |
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good for you for having an aha moment though Jo! and congrats on the weight dropping and finding ways to make that happen, this is why this thread inspires me, tip sharing like this and making me more aware of what i am doing myself! ♥ |
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I know that fruit is full of carbs, but I seem to be able to eat more of it now than I used to and still have good blood sugar readings and lose weight....as long as I stay away from the "bad" carbs....the white flour, white rice, sugar kind. I'm really starting to think that if it's processed then I probably shouldn't eat it, period. Getting in touch with my inner cavewoman and eating a very "primitive" diet seems to be the key for me! :) |
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And avoiding that stuff would be key for me as well, i think it's important for us to treat our bodies well, as well as doing what we can to lose weight.. i'm sure we can work hard enough to lose weight if we portion the things we eat, but staying off the stuff (like white flours, sugars, etc) & anything process would prove to be a positive thing on many levels.. this girl is with you Jo! Because i know when i have a healthy day of fresh ingredients, i feel tremendous overall. This is something i will work on too! |
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Kick-boxing is great for both an aerobic workout and strength training. Spin, zumba and body blast are all different types of aerobic classes. Personally I'm a huge fan of pilates; and I can't wait to get back in regular classes. Pilates targets your core, the movements are small and precise (and killer). It builds strength, endurance and coordination. If you stick with it and work hard (pilates is about precision not repetition, it takes concentration and practice) - it will be strengthen every muscle group in your core; which in turn will improve your physical performance in pretty much every single way. |
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One of the disadvantages to living at home is that alot of the time I have to eat whatever My parents buy, and often its the bad stuff like sugar and white flour based things ~ having to stick to a tight budget is not fun, and thus the stuff they buy isnt exactly the best all the time. They get alot of things like chicken burgers, chicken nuggets, fish sticks etc (meat in boxes); boxes of stuffing, mac 'n cheese, packaged rice etc is everywhere in our house and they always buy margarine. My dad likes to bug Me about the food that I eat, but are they any better with what they buy? I've tried talking to them about changing the habits but they seem fixated on what they buy right now so its not exactly ideal.
I'm trying to change alot of My eating habits and I'm doing good so far making small changes everyday, but when those other things are right in front of you it can make staying on track hard but I'm doing it ~ no more swelling in My legs and feet, its easier for Me to walk and I'm just feeling better in alot of ways. I love My sister to death but watching her during the summer is tiring and I had promised to try and get out more this summer but it never works out how I planned so once she is back to school it'll be upto Me to really kick start this weight loss into high gear since I'll be the only one home during the day. This will actually be a good thing since I will have My time to Myself again and that will allow Me to truly get Myself into gear. I'm still drinking mostly water and will allow Myself one small glass of pepsi a day just to make sure I'm still getting My little fix but whats most important is thats a huge change, and its been over a week that I've been doing this so I'm quite proud of that. I'm really happy to hear that everyone is doing well with their weight loss, making small changes everyday, and being successful in their daily lives :-) |
Good morning fellow healthies!
I have my oatmeal heating in micro and m drinking a terrific cup of coffee.
My body is fighting to hold onto the last 1/2 pound before I move into the new " decade" as I like to call each 10 pounds. I will prevail! The first week I started walking upstairs again (didn't realize my knees won't allow me to walk down stairs but am able to walk up!) I could barely do 3 flights, now am able to do 6 easily. Funny how quickly that happened. Re: Zimmy and margarine. She is so right about that. My internist told me better to have a little pat of butter than any margarine at all. I am not eating any bread (sniff*miss my sourdough) so am not currently buying butter, but if I could without eating 1/2 loaf of sourdough-butter it would be! Have a great day all and we always need to remember with healthy eating & weight loss: sometimes it is 2-steps forward and 1-back but we are moving forward:) Hugs, |
Matthew...
It does have to be tough living in a home where what you eat depends on who is buying & cooking it. What I suggest is, go to the store and buy some bags of salad. Before you sit down with your family for a meal, eat a big ol' salad AND a glass of water FIRST. That way, even if they don't serve a very healthy meal, you've already had a good start, and it will keep you from overeating the bad stuff. Also, if they do a lot of prepakaged food... look at the nuturional label on the back. See what the calorie content is PER SERVING. Stick to the serving size (3 fish sticks or 1/2 cup of rice) and you should be ok. Portion control can be tricky... but if you know exactly what the serving size is you'll be able to stick closer to a wiser portion control and be able to keep your calories under control. Honestly, I know exactly what you are talking about when it comes to grocery shopping. I was in the store the other day, and it's absolutely ridiculous how much more expensive it is to buy healthier food choices than it is to buy crap. For instance, a pound of grapes might be $2.99 a pound. But you can buy THREE boxes of Little Debbie Snack Cakes for the same price! My mom & dad eat a lot of the same meals... not because they actually like them (or they are or aren't healthy) but because my mom knows exactly what she can buy each week with a $40 budget. |
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