Okay, as you can all see I am one who was once at goal... now.... not so much. But, in my defence, tomorrow is one year non-smoking and I believe stats say that on average people gain 30 pounds in the first year of quitting. That would make me a typical statistic. But enough of that.

I am trying to get back on track and having a very difficult time. Two reasons:

1) I am VERY busy. I can't remember the last time I cooked... or watched TV... or sat on a couch for that matter. Everything that I eat is grab and dash.

2) I have been back in school since February and only working part time now. I can't afford to eat! I find I am skipping many meals just because I can't afford to stock my fridge. So, when I do eat I've been starved.... then.... I'll eat ANYTHING... and lots of it.

So, my question. There has to be other people in my same position... I need to stock my fridge with:

1) Foods that last.
2) Foods that are cheap.
3) Foods that I don't have to cook. (But are still meal size)
4) Did I mention cheap....

Please... any suggestions?



Argh... one more month of school.....

Also, just out of curiousity... I keep seeing these pills for carb blocking. Anyone use such things? Any insight on whether these work? Personally... something like that scares me.... pill popping and all that mumbo jumbo...

Looking forward to your replies.

Linnea