Americans Spend 1/5 of Food Budget...

Sunday, May 20, 2012

... on veggies and fruit, according to a report I heard recently. They said that, although people think that healthy foods are more expensive, when looked at more closely, they are actually not.

What's more expensive than all of the garbage that most pack into their carts? When looking at how many servings one gets from veggies, it factors out to be a lot less than the processed stuff we normally buy.

Wishing all a happy day.

  

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NANCY- 5/21/2012 11:51AM

It comes down to quantity over quality. There are some cheap non nutritious foods, but the healthy stuff is cheaper in the long run because you do not need the volume to satisfy you, Report Inappropriate Comment

TYLERDRANGUET 5/20/2012 5:57PM

I've found that it's cheaper or the same price to buy freggies as opposed to all the other junk people buy. It's all about perspective I suppose, and the people who generally argue that buying freggies is more expensive generally aren't eating enough anyway! (Funny how that works-- they don't know because they aren't buying them!) Report Inappropriate Comment

CAKEMAKERMOM 5/20/2012 1:31PM

I have no problem buying healthy. It fits into my budget and Hamburger Helper is never on my list (I only mention it because it seems to be one of the most frequent things that pops up in the argument). Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTDOIT011 5/20/2012 12:33PM

I know....I have tried (unsuccessfully) to convince people that healthy foods are cheaper than unhealthy foods. I always fruit examples-- on my last receipt to the grocery store, a banana was 20 cents, kiwi was 31 cents, mango was 59 cents, cucumber was 45 cents, a serving of carrots was around 30 cents....and the cheapest thing you're going to find at a fast food place is a $1.00 fry or burger. Cost is really just an excuse people use to say that they cannot eat healthy, because they cannot afford to. Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 5/20/2012 11:04AM

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Coffee Drinkers Live Longer?

Friday, May 18, 2012

Yet another "study" has been in the news all day; coffee drinkers live longer. It's been over three months (today is day 106 in fact) that I detoxed from caffeine. It was a hard fought battle and I thought I was ready to throw away the old coffeemaker and little supply of coffee that remains on my shelves.

However, I have been jonesing big-time. Not because I love it. Not because I want it. But because of a book I read last week that I'll be blogging about soon. It's called "6 weeks to OMG," in which the author gives tips for a jumpstart to weight loss. And coffee is one of the tips for speeding up metabolism. I've been wanting to speed up this process. Tired of working hard at it. (yes, I know I'm being a silly rebel)

But I had to remind myself of how even a little bit of coffee makes me feel yucky. I got on some medical websites that listed the pros and cons of caffeine and reminded myself that I have a couple of factors that don't do well with coffee. So, it's been on the brain and what also kicked in is the thinking that everyone else in the world is enjoying it except me. (yes, just like a five year old)

Wishing all a happy day.

  

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CHATTIEGIRL 5/19/2012 10:05PM

Hi Jesse; Never could drink coffee it makes my insides shake. I am a tea drinker and it id decaf, don't do soda. Lot's of waterso whatever makes you happy. Enjoy your weekend and stay healthy. God bless you always. Smile Joyce Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 5/18/2012 2:16PM

Another reason that I do love my coffee ;-) Do you like hot stuff...the capsaicin is supposed to speed up your metabolism, too. Report Inappropriate Comment

NANCY- 5/18/2012 10:14AM

You are one amazing lady for sticking with what works for you and leaving the hype behind. Report Inappropriate Comment

JLITT62 5/18/2012 5:20AM

It's been in tbe news recently . . . I'm wondering who funded this study? I don't drink . . . the health benefits of drinking are routinely touted . . . doesn't make me want to drink. You're doing great! Slow & steady really does win the race. Report Inappropriate Comment

Another Pound Bites the Dust

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Yesterday, when I blogged and whined about the scale, I knew that I felt lighter. Even a pound makes a difference in how I feel. Today I jumped on it again and am down a pound. That's a total of 8 in the past two months. Slowly, but surely.

  

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JLITT62 5/17/2012 4:44PM

8 lbs in 2 months is NOT slow! Heck, I'd be done with 8 lbs gone. Good job! Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUE42DOWN 5/17/2012 3:51PM

Bit by bit! Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 5/17/2012 11:17AM

So there! Report Inappropriate Comment

RYDERB 5/17/2012 11:02AM

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NANCY- 5/17/2012 9:18AM

Slow and steady you are sparking your way to your goal. Report Inappropriate Comment

WELLNESSME09 5/17/2012 9:06AM

wishing you continued success on your weight loss! Report Inappropriate Comment

Throwing a Tantrum on Weigh-In Day

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Today's weigh-in was a bit disappointing at the same number as last week. I know, I know, I won't focus on it. But it's still a bummer of a disappointment.

  

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JLITT62 5/17/2012 5:01AM

Remember, you're only allowed sn hr to pout! Report Inappropriate Comment

DJ4HEALTH 5/17/2012 12:00AM

Go by how your clothes feel too. You maybe gaining muscles and that weight more than fat. Your clothes will tell you too that you are losing weight. Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 5/16/2012 7:09PM

It's better than it going up. Report Inappropriate Comment

RYDERB 5/16/2012 5:17PM

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Smelling Can Trick Your Brain?

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Last week, I read a book called "Cut the Crap." Among some of his advice was something he states has been substantiated by studies.

If we sniff delicious food, it tricks our brain into thinking we've eaten it. Honestly, I doubt that would work for me as I have too much stimulus/response going on. That is, I smell something yummy, and I want to eat it.

Hope all are having a happy day.

  

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NANCY- 5/16/2012 2:27PM

The author of "Cut the Crap." should talk to supermarkets that place the bakery dept near the store entrance as a marketing strategy. Wonder how big the studies were and and if they used normal humans. :) Report Inappropriate Comment

DJ4HEALTH 5/15/2012 10:56PM

Never tried it but it is suppose to work. Report Inappropriate Comment

GODZDESIGN95 5/15/2012 6:47PM

what?? that would never work for me. If I smell it I want to eat it. Cut the crap indeed.LOL. Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 5/15/2012 3:11PM

I don't think it would work for me, either. I'll have to try it sometime to see, though. Report Inappropriate Comment