Yes! I focused all week on not spending any money AND was determined not to buy a lot today at the market. I accomplished both as well as coming in under my set point of $30.00 today. I only spent $21.35!
Here’s my list:
I actually stuck to it pretty well, but swapped out graham crackers for rice cakes.
(I need to get a few pounds off, not many, and that is why I need to be careful, I am almost a goal! That will save money; but that is another post for another time!)
I bought bread for lunches as well as chips and juice:
And I bought more than bananas, my list should have said produce, I really needed more than bananas!
It made a beautiful fruit bowl with a huge bag of grapefruits! Mmmm… I love them with Stevia sprinkled on, (a weight loss trick).
And finally, my receipt!
After I got back from Weightwatchers and the grocery store, I headed out to my neighborhood FREE Gym:
I feel like I am off to a great start this year.
I feel like I can do this.
Even if they make my payment higher, I know how to shop, I know how to live and I can do this!
Congratulations! Good food, a little exercise–and all within budget. You can’t beat that.
You can’t beat it for sure. I feel like I am heading into 2013 and finally learning how to control finance and finally get on track, set a good example and maybe someday be able to be secure, not rich, but be able to afford necessities without worry!
Great job! I love grapefruits too, I peel them and freeze little bags so I get juice ready to blend for a lazy morning.
I do that with lemons that people give me and use it cooking!
I live for grapefruit season! I have about 8 lbs. of them in my fridge! I do use sugar on mine but I make sure to measure it out and track it!
Sometimes I think Sugar is a much better choice than all the fake stuff. Its not that bad either in moderation. Its the prepackaged junk food that give it the bad name!