I'm new to this forum and blog. I've been reading the blog for about two weeks and I have started to fully embrace the Mustachian lifestyle. I am starting a challenge for myself (and anyone else interested) tomorrow to see how long I can go without spending any money on food.
A little background: I have been attempting to follow paleo/primal guidelines for a while and haven't been sticking with it...AT ALL! This year alone, I gained almost 20 pounds because of several work/life changes. New living situation since October 2013, new store (I was working in retail) in March 2014, new career (desk job) in July 2014, laid off and rehired by new company in September 2014...so pretty crazy. I haven't been able to consistently stick with anything in terms of diet/exercise.
That being said...from a shopping trip a few months ago I have a decently stocked freezer with chicken, fish, turkey and beef burgers, and mixed veggies; I also have canned tuna, salmon, chicken, and green beans; several types of nuts and seeds; about a pound of loose leaf tea; chicken and beef stock; coconut oil and ghee; mostly everything I have is within the primal guidelines.
A few notes:
I already know I have plans next week with some friends for a pizza party. I obviously want to chip in, but how? Well...my friend is going to have to bring me to the bank to use the coin counter/converter. That will be my only exception for paying for food in the upcoming weeks. (The rest of the money will be stashed for potential use at New Year's Eve event).
I will be going upstate (NY) to visit my parents and brothers for Christmas. Yes, I will be eating their food! I'm probably going to score some free chicken and duck eggs from my brother's "farm" to help hold me over another week.
And then it is almost New Year's Eve...I believe I have plans to go to a friends house for a couple of days in the Berkshires. Remaining converted coins may be applied.
After that I'm guessing I will be ready for a trip to Trader Joe's to continue living LOL