Dear Fishie: What is fit day and how do you use it? And what are steak-ums? Here in Canada we have fiddleheads from the Maritime provinces and poutine from Quebec but I usually don't eat them as they are regional foods.

Your appetite sounds as large as mine. I also like fried eggs & bacon, plus any fish from a can.

I often use the crock pot, throw in some chicken or a piece of meat, onions, garlic, and a dry spice mix, even a dry soup mix. Then leave it for a couple of hours.

Last night I ate late at night - another no-no. I haven't done it so much lately but it certainly puts a damper in your diet.

I bought a house 2 yrs ago and am making an apartment in the basement for me. The other tenants share the kitchen. I am moving all my kitchen stuff downstairs as they keep inviting me to eat some of what they made. Frequently it's hi carb or I'm not hungry but just can't say no.

Thanks for the advice and I will try what you've been doing.

Cheers from Chiqui