Diet help asap

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  • Kindrex30
    Kindrex30 Posts: 13 Member
    Gena575 wrote: »
    Kindrex30 wrote: »
    Thanks you guys. I never grew up with my parents cooking anything besides hamburger helper. I don't really know much about healthy eating. I'm determined to step out of my bubble and start learning

    YouTube! Seriously! Or even the videos on fb like skinny taste. But if you're not comfortable with basic kitchen skills (wtf does Sautee mean anyway? Dice, chop, mince, fillet my fingers...it's all the same! Lol!) YouTube the terms. I'm convinced there is nothing not on YouTube lol. And the bonus is, the excitement of learning new skills/recipes helps me be motivated to cook. And if you get Miss Picky Pants involved, her acceptable food range will expand. Shoot, put her in charge of finding the YouTube videos for recipes.

    I really like this idea! Thank you!
  • sweetilemon
    sweetilemon Posts: 122 Member
    Jack monroe is a famous blogger who started blogging when she had little money to feed her and her son. Lots of cheap healthy recipes.

    https://cookingonabootstrap.com/
  • ogmomma2012
    ogmomma2012 Posts: 1,520 Member
    I am curious about your state's government assistance program. A single parent would never be denied food stamps here in AZ, even if they had a job.
  • Kindrex30
    Kindrex30 Posts: 13 Member
    ogmomma2012 wrote: »
    I am curious about your state's government assistance program. A single parent would never be denied food stamps here in AZ, even if they had a job.

    MN Scott County and Dakota County. I've applied at both counties in various years. They literally told me I could quit my job completely or have another child to qualify for help. I just don't understand. And I don't want to depend on the state for assistance. But sometimes life happens and I struggle for a bit. I always make it through. I threw a fit once and they finally gave me $98 for food for one month. While I have a friend in Minneapolis who just her and her daughter get $300 a month in food plus she got 6 months rent and utilities paid. I feel like our system sucks. Especially depending on which County you live in. So if people feel like I haven't asked for help in have. The system fails.
  • ogmomma2012
    ogmomma2012 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Kindrex30 wrote: »
    ogmomma2012 wrote: »
    I am curious about your state's government assistance program. A single parent would never be denied food stamps here in AZ, even if they had a job.

    MN Scott County and Dakota County. I've applied at both counties in various years. They literally told me I could quit my job completely or have another child to qualify for help. I just don't understand. And I don't want to depend on the state for assistance. But sometimes life happens and I struggle for a bit. I always make it through. I threw a fit once and they finally gave me $98 for food for one month. While I have a friend in Minneapolis who just her and her daughter get $300 a month in food plus she got 6 months rent and utilities paid. I feel like our system sucks. Especially depending on which County you live in. So if people feel like I haven't asked for help in have. The system fails.
    Yeah for real, I make 25k/yr and maybe it's because AZ has better qualifiers but I am married with one toddler and we get $200/mth. Only one of us works.

    Crazy crazy stuff. Churches do the food box thing, I'm sure you know the drill, buy in-season produce, shop meat sales etc. We are fortunate where we live, I don't know if you have an Albertsons or a store affiliated but they have amazing steak sales. It is literally the only time we eat steak. $60 for sometimes over $180 worth of steak.


  • LisaKay91
    LisaKay91 Posts: 211 Member
    ogmomma2012 wrote: »
    I am curious about your state's government assistance program. A single parent would never be denied food stamps here in AZ, even if they had a job.


    I believe all of the states in the US have income cutoffs whether you are a single parent or not
  • LisaKay91
    LisaKay91 Posts: 211 Member
    Chicken breasts and thighs are usually under 1.99 a pound and I buy a large bag of frozen vegetables that is under 4.00. I don't eat a lot of breads or carbs but they're a good idea if you aren't able to eat your calories with just meat and vegetables. You can add olive oil to the vegetables to add more fat and calories. I bought at least a dozen different seasonings. Maybe buy a new one every shopping trip? They are generally around 2.50 each where I am located and eventually you'll have a lot of season options for the food you make
  • ogmomma2012
    ogmomma2012 Posts: 1,520 Member
    LisaKay91 wrote: »
    ogmomma2012 wrote: »
    I am curious about your state's government assistance program. A single parent would never be denied food stamps here in AZ, even if they had a job.


    I believe all of the states in the US have income cutoffs whether you are a single parent or not

    Yes but she's unemployed. It doesn't make sense.
  • ogmomma2012
    ogmomma2012 Posts: 1,520 Member
    I guess to be more relevant to the conversation, despite my low income I lost my first 50lbs walking 1 mile twice per day and investing in a food scale. If you have small salad plates and toddler bowls, those are also good steps towards learning portions. It most certainly is enough to fit a damn "serving" of Special K, which I was all about when WIC allowed it.

    If you have WIC in your county/state, even if all you have is state health insurance you qualify for food assistance that way.
  • LisaKay91
    LisaKay91 Posts: 211 Member
    ogmomma2012 wrote: »
    LisaKay91 wrote: »
    ogmomma2012 wrote: »
    I am curious about your state's government assistance program. A single parent would never be denied food stamps here in AZ, even if they had a job.


    I believe all of the states in the US have income cutoffs whether you are a single parent or not

    Yes but she's unemployed. It doesn't make sense.


    Yeah that part doesn't make much sense. They could be using her assets against her if she owns a vehicle or has money in a checking account?

    How do you pay for rent/utilities/etc if you are unemployed? I do hope you find a job soon! Grocery shopping can be daunting when you're trying to eat healthier and don't have a lot of money to do it. Back when I had to make things stretch I stuck with the basics- rice, chicken, frozen vegetables.

    Try calling 2-1-1 and see if you can get in touch with food banks in your area.. around here they just require your ID and social security card of the household and you get food every 2-6 weeks
  • Kindrex30
    Kindrex30 Posts: 13 Member
    LisaKay91 wrote: »
    ogmomma2012 wrote: »
    LisaKay91 wrote: »
    ogmomma2012 wrote: »
    I am curious about your state's government assistance program. A single parent would never be denied food stamps here in AZ, even if they had a job.


    I believe all of the states in the US have income cutoffs whether you are a single parent or not

    Yes but she's unemployed. It doesn't make sense.


    Yeah that part doesn't make much sense. They could be using her assets against her if she owns a vehicle or has money in a checking account?

    How do you pay for rent/utilities/etc if you are unemployed? I do hope you find a job soon! Grocery shopping can be daunting when you're trying to eat healthier and don't have a lot of money to do it. Back when I had to make things stretch I stuck with the basics- rice, chicken, frozen vegetables.

    Try calling 2-1-1 and see if you can get in touch with food banks in your area.. around here they just require your ID and social security card of the household and you get food every 2-6 weeks

    I mainly lived off grants for school. I stayed on the honor roll and got most of it paid for. I also owe my parents and brother a ton of money. They help me all they can. Before I started school I was fine and had a steady income and would help them out. But the last few months I've just been focusing on finishing school. My brother is a bartender and both of my parents are retired. They don't have much but we're always helping each other all we can. I don't plan on being in this bind for more than a month. I have 3 interviews coming this week. So we'll see!
  • aloranger7708
    aloranger7708 Posts: 422 Member
    Do you have a food scale? You could still eat macaroni and hamburger helper. Just measure out 1 serving size for yourself. That's what I do and have lost a good amount of weight.
  • Kindrex30
    Kindrex30 Posts: 13 Member
    aloranger7708 wrote: »
    Do you have a food scale? You could still eat macaroni and hamburger helper. Just measure out 1 serving size for yourself. That's what I do and have lost a good amount of weight.

    I do have a food scale. And I use it a lot. And if I never eat hamburger helper again in my life it'll be too soon! Lol.
  • Gena575
    Gena575 Posts: 224 Member
    Kindrex30 wrote: »
    aloranger7708 wrote: »
    Do you have a food scale? You could still eat macaroni and hamburger helper. Just measure out 1 serving size for yourself. That's what I do and have lost a good amount of weight.

    I do have a food scale. And I use it a lot. And if I never eat hamburger helper again in my life it'll be too soon! Lol.

    I feel that way about canned ravioli! We ate so dang much of it as kids...and loved it. Now the thought turns my stomach. Good luck with your interviews!

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