The First Month on the Meal Plan | I've Paid For This Twice Already... http://www.paidtwice.com/2008/02/25/the-first-month-on-the-meal-plan/#comment-17723 Joanne Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:49:49 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2008/02/25/the-first-month-on-the-meal-plan/#comment-17723 I think, too, that you figure a cost/benefit type relationship when you're changing your diet. In the past 18 months, I have lost 80 lbs... and our grocery budget IS higher than it used to be. But I'm using more healthful foods now (fresher meats, fresh vegetables) vs the frozen foods and processed foods that I was eating before, for cheaper. And I wouldn't think twice about going back and spending that money again, in exchange for the health benefits that I am enjoying now. However, I am COUNTING THE SECONDS until March when the produce market I frequent opens back up. Buying all my produce at the grocery store SERIOUSLY cramps my budget! I think, too, that you figure a cost/benefit type relationship when you’re changing your diet. In the past 18 months, I have lost 80 lbs… and our grocery budget IS higher than it used to be. But I’m using more healthful foods now (fresher meats, fresh vegetables) vs the frozen foods and processed foods that I was eating before, for cheaper. And I wouldn’t think twice about going back and spending that money again, in exchange for the health benefits that I am enjoying now.

However, I am COUNTING THE SECONDS until March when the produce market I frequent opens back up. Buying all my produce at the grocery store SERIOUSLY cramps my budget!

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