At least for the next month or two.
My work provides us with plenty of food for lunch (bread, meat, cheese, soup, fruit, crackers, chips, cookies, string cheese, etc) that I can eat at work without having to bring my own lunch. And it's all free. Of course while doing this, I potentially sacrifice calories.
But I'm heading into a lean pocketbook time while I transfer out of being contract and into being regular employee. Out of getting paid every other week and into getting paid once a month.
I think it will really help me out when it comes to budgeting money for food. The past couple times I have had money left over from the food budget. I think it could be even more if I start intentionally eating at work more often.
I'm flying to my dad's tomorrow. There's going to be soo much food. I'm a little concerned to be honest. But if I can just keep a large glass of water near me and refill it often, perhaps I won't eat as much. We'll see.
Happy Christmas everyone!
Saving on groceries...
December 21st, 2007 at 05:48 am
December 21st, 2007 at 04:48 pm 1198255695
I always find the holidays diffcult because of all the food. I come from good Southern stock and if it can not be pan-fried in a whole stick of butter, then it is just not worth doing. I don't deprive myself though. I just use good portion control. Meats should be 3 ounces--about the size of your palm. And the sides (my favs)- maybe take half of a portion and after the food settles (while we watch football) if I am still hungry I go get another 1/2 serving. I make really good homemade pies--I allow myself one slice per day for 3 days. But I make myself add an addtional 15 minutes on my daily walk for those 3 days.
Merry Christmas!!
December 22nd, 2007 at 06:37 am 1198305442