This week I've been stewing on how to live on a budget. Over the last month, I've had unexpected expenses for car repairs and doctors appointments. I am already on a tight budget. I sometimes splurge on clothes and shoes, but after reviewing my bank statements, I saw that I spend most of my money (after rent and credit cards) on food. I love food! I've been a vegetarian for years, and I love organic produce and sprouted grains. On my days off, I love to walk the isles of Whole Foods and sample the newest products. I am becoming a foodie, and my pocketbook and waistline are suffering.
A year or two ago, I saw a teacher on "Good Morning America" who had lived on a $30/month food budget. The teacher was a younger man, and he ate plain oatmeal, pb&j, and ramen (or cheap noodles) everyday. He drank water or black coffee, and didn't splurge on teas/sodas, fruit, or fresh produce. He was able to spend about $1/day on food. I've always been intrigued by that teacher's sacrifice. And now, after realizing how much I spend on food, I'm ready to try the same experiment.
I went grocery shopping a few times this week, and I have some yummy, healthy food to enjoy this weekend before the experiment starts on Monday. I'm getting ready to make a strawberry, blueberry, and soy milk smoothie for breakfast. I have spinach salad in the fridge for lunch, and I am going to make some homemade soup for dinner. This weekend, I plan on eating the last of my peanut m&m's, enjoying a glass of wine, and snacking on guacamole and chips. I'm not sure how well I will do in this experiment but it's worth a try.
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