Thanks! Next up...

Thanks to those of you that read/kept up with the Candida portion of my TMI Dieting Adventure. We're on to a new adventure which I'll elaborate on shortly, but I'll say after a week of being off plan, I've gained only minimally (due to Valentine's sweet treats and delicious eating), and where I didn't really notice before, I apparently had a kind of persistent (Sorry TMI) Athlete's Foot situation which has COMPLETELY cleared up. I may as my doctor for a Candida Test in my next visit, just to be sure, but otherwise, I'll be going back to the drawing board trying to figure out these hand issues.

In other news, I'm on day 4 off Lexapro. That's been a bit of an adventure on it's own, but I did 12 days on 1/2 a pill (5 mgs), and then cold turkey starting Sunday. Other than some minimal withdrawals, and some tears last night I couldn't really control, so far, so good.


My next adventure is of the BUDGET kind! I'm going to take the next 30 days to cut our food budget, and hopefully cut some other budget pieces, as well. We will see.

30 Day Challenge - Cut food budget starts SATURDAY!

Goals
Lower food budget to $100 a week (for us both). We usually average about $200 a week, $150 for our Su-Th groceries, and $50ish for our Friday/Saturday. Obviously there's some carry over from the two, but I will document all food costs, what we have on hand already, and hopefully I can find a way to feed us healthy, and cut some costs.

This will also entail coupons, reviewing weekly ads, and going to multiple places to shop.

Of the stores I will use:
Sprouts - I'm really looking to find out how they compare in prices to the other stores.
Trader Joe's - As much as I don't really care for that place, I'll go in if savings will happen.
Walmart Neighborhood Market - Only packaged foods (canned, spices, etc.). No produce or meats
Publix - Standard go-to. Not always the best prices, but they do have good sales.
ALDI - My husband hates their store-brand items though, so probably only minimally.

Wish me luck! And I'd love to hear any tips you might have!