1 box has only SIX packages of oatmeal, but is $0.20 - $0.30 MORE than a box of regular quaker oatmeal (which has TWELVE packages)?

i was curious to try it once i saw it had finally reached our canadian grocery shelves, but not that curious

You'll get even more steamed when you realize that it is no different than regular old oatmeal. For the flavored varieties they may use sugar substitutes, but in the end, oatmeal is oatmeal. But by virtue of adding the words "Weight Control" they have justified the extra costs. After all, it is diet oatmeal and must be more expensive to make.

Can I interest you in this Diet Water I am selling? It has 100% less calories than regular water!

Individual packs of oatmeal are a ripoff anyway. I can buy a big cannister of oatmeal for less money than the 12 serving package and get more meals out of it. I add my own maple flavoring and brown sugar and I get a delicious breakfast for a lot less money.
Lynn

lol yeah, very true. i'm not big on the flavoured kind anyway (i usually stick with the regular stuff, as i don't care for the extra sweetness). i think the only real "positive" for the weight-control crap is they've added a few extra grams of protein to each serving, but big deal. as it is, i always cook my oatmeal w/ egg whites to boost my protein (recommended by my trainer), as well as a quarter cup of allbran, and a tbsp of ground flax. fills me up and keeps me quite "regular" lol

I add 1/8 cup chopped walnuts or slivered almonds, and handful (or 2!) of blueberries to my oatmeal. If I don't have berries, I add a bunch of craisins. Top the whole thing off with a few shakes of cinnamon...yum!

Is it flavored? I want some, I WANT SOME!!!!

I buy it here in the states. It has 8 or 10 packs in it. Its not much more expensive than other name brand oatmeal boxes. It also has more fiber and protein. I enjoy it.

I'll buy a case!