So - I've been working the plan and planing the work.
My one real and easy opportunity to reduce spending quickly was the grocery store/incidental spending, and so far this month I am on track to reduce that spending by about 33%.
But - I've also gained 3-4 pounds since first of the month, despite giving up most of my treats (!) - chocolates, non-dairy ice cream, etc.
I've been having a lot of rice and bean meals, peanut butter as a breakfast staple, and a lot less fruit and salad.
I was not in a position to welcome this added weight! While I would have welcomed a weight loss - my weight was stable and at an acceptable level and I was not actively trying to lose - hence daily desert of pricey treats.
Previously - about half my diet was fruits and salads, and now - that is about 25% of my diet trying to save money. If I ever wanted to lose weight - I would crank up the fruit and salad to about 75% or more of the diet. But - that is going to come with a price tag, and I haven't been in the mood, frankly. So was willing to be ok with acceptable weight levels. Gaining a pound a week is not acceptable!
Not sure where to go with this, any thoughts?