Do you save a lot of $$ on food?

[rene2005 0]

Hi I am thinking of getting the lap band of course but wanted to know if you save alot of money on food especially for those who live alone? Of course then you have to buy all new clothes but who cares!

Thanks,

Rene

[vinesqueen 2]

well, last week my DH and I went out for dinner. We only ordered one entre. No desert, no apps, but we did get an extra salad.

We couldn't even eat the entire entre between us, but our dog got the leftover salads.

[Caren 0]

for me the resounding answer has been ....yes!

[rene2005 0]

I would think so! Even if a person is self pay wouldn't the money saved go down quite a bit? Do you have to take more then a daily vitsamin?

thanks!

rene

[Guest j. lynn]

Somewhat. I definitely save when I go out. But good quality food is more expensive that the yucky crap I used to buy.

jayme

[bigmom 1]

I agree healthy quality food is more expensive than the processed and fast food stuff I used to buy. But going out is definatly much miuch cheaper

[Aussiegirl 0]

My grocery bill is quite a bit less per month than it used to be, so I have diverted that money from the "food" part of my budget, into the "clothing" part of my budget.

As I still have weight to lose, I find that getting "new" clothes at Op Shops (thrift stores) is the way to go and my size continues to decrease every few months or so.

Eating out is a lot cheaper, but I still fluctuate from getting annoyed that I am wasting money when I can't eat everything that I have paid for, to being pleased that I can't actually eat everything on my plate!

[Chickie 15]

Yep. I think I worked out *my* daily bill was something like $30 a day, and now $10! That is a huge saving.

My DH loves eating out with me now. I order an entree, and get through 1/4 of it, and he gets the rest.

[bobby_hamrick 0]

I save a considerable amount. Really going out isnt as appealing as I can prepare what I like and what works. Before well I;m guessing over 200 a month easy, modestly really spent at food joints. Its easier to eat healthy and cheaper. I eat really well. Top notch Vitamin and protien supps with salmon, chicken, and organic veg and nuts every month at less than what I spent on fast food.

Some quick choices I eat are rice bowls(U.Bens) preservatives I know but time is a factor

[Corgi 0]

I DEFINATELY am saving about $40-50.00 per week, but I am spending more money on new clothes..

Corgi

[HarleyNana 10]

I still enjoy eating out, but I look forward to eating my leftovers either for dinner or the following day. Sometimes I get 2 addl meals out of one. On several occassions I've had the server comment I'm not drinking my Water, (you know how they come around with the pitcher to refill the glass). I sure miss drinking with my meals, or maybe I should say, washing down the grub during meals.

I guess I'll have to start taking an insulated bag to keep my leftovers safe.

[Persimmon 0]

Not me...There were times when (cuz I liked the crap) I'd practically live on cheap ramen and Mac & cheese...and real, good food is much more expensive. However, a good restaurant meal will usually last me 2-3 meals so that is cheaper

Nancy

[burnsun 27]

We are as a family- because I can order something at a restaraunt and share it with all the kids- they get good food & so do I. Inside eating we are saving $ too- but that is because there is always enough leftovers for dh to take to work the next day or too- so he doesn't go out as often. He is also loosing weight (since not as much junk at work)- but I have finally spent it all on clothes.