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Is it really worth it?

big_daddy_d
big_daddy_d Posts: 37
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm new here but I will tell you guys what is happening to me in the last week when I really start dieting ...

I use to spend between 30 to 60 dollar a day on food ... some time more than that !!!

Now I only spend 40 to 60 dollar a weak buying healthy food ...

Sine I started dieting, I feel frustrated all the time especially at night before I go to bed, and sometime I just want this nightmare to get over...

However, when I wake up in the morning and I found out that I lost more than 1/2 Ib everyday sine I started dieting ...

trust me when I say YES IT'S REALLY WORTH IT...

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  • theradiantbride
    theradiantbride Posts: 50
    You're so right! It really is worth it. All the struggles will be worth it when you can see the results and know that you're doing something so amazing for yourself. :)
  • MuffinMan25
    MuffinMan25 Posts: 110
    30 to 60 dollars a day!!!!!???? WOW

    PS Keep up the good work!
  • PegasusDeb
    PegasusDeb Posts: 665 Member
    I wanna know where you can get a weeks worth of healthy food for $40-$60! :-)
  • SLambertAlaska
    SLambertAlaska Posts: 197 Member
    Absolutely! Good for you sticking with it even when it's hard!
  • Musicgrl4life
    Musicgrl4life Posts: 132
    It is really worth it! You feel so much better knowing you are losing weight. Way to go on losing some weight. Every little bit counts :)
  • Kristhin
    Kristhin Posts: 442 Member
    Nice motivation!
  • big_daddy_d
    big_daddy_d Posts: 37
    Thank u guys ...

    my old days I did not like to make my own food so I will tell you my average meals in the day

    breakfast 2 egg burritos + Mexican tall soda = 8$

    dinner large fast food meal and another burger a side = 13$

    lunch either steak or Joe craps = 20$

    snack = crap I buy from any gas station ( 2 ice cream, chocolate, and etc ) = 10 $

    don't forget star box, smoothy, and etc ...
  • big_daddy_d
    big_daddy_d Posts: 37
    I have a class right now but I have a diet that I use to do when I played Judo six years ago ...

    it's in Arabic but I will translate it for u guys and u can find all the food from walmart
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    I wanna know where you can get a weeks worth of healthy food for $40-$60! :-)

    Not too far-fetched for me... Husband and I both eat healthy and spent between $80 to $100 a week for the two of us. :-)
  • whatwentwrong
    whatwentwrong Posts: 228
    ugh, i used to spend so much too- bingeing on fast food and pastries adds up quick :/ since i started eating well, i'll spend a little over 100 every time i get groceries, and they last for 2 weeks :D totally worth it financially regardless of the weight loss!
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I wanna know where you can get a weeks worth of healthy food for $40-$60! :-)
    If it were just me, I could easily live on $40 - $60 per week while eating a healthy, vegetable- and protein-filled low carb diet. If you're eating smaller portions, and making food yourself, it's a lot less expensive than one might imagine, especially if you buy at places like Costco.
  • satikat
    satikat Posts: 35
    I doubt I spend much more than the OP...

    I frequent farmer's markets and local butchers. I use the grocery store for my staples (like rice and pasta, canned tuna, peanut butter, bananas).

    I do not cook "extra" or make enough for leftovers. I cook exactly how much I need for two people (me and my SO). That means a lot of portion control- but since it's all done before I cook it's super easy.
  • tangal88
    tangal88 Posts: 689
    Keep up the good work, best of luck reaching your goals. Sounds like you are heading in the right direction. :)
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