Comments on: A Frugal Victory!

By: jim

jim — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:49:54 +0000

Mediterranean Pasta > QPwC any day but it’s always good to celebrate the small victories. Just last night I wanted a snack but stopped myself (twice), saying that it was late, I didn’t need the calories. I have to admit, I brushed my teeth to remove some temptation but it’s a small victory. :)

By: Denise E.

Denise E. — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:42:17 +0000

Good for you! The cool thing is that you did this once and it will be easier the next time. I agree with other commentators, have meals in the fridge, freezer that can be pulled out last minute. They help release temptation.

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:52:05 +0000

Wow that is a big one! I have been trying so hard to force myself lately to stick to the plan and only eat out when it is scheduled. It can be very difficult on a super busy day. I am hoping in the long run that our wallets and waist lines will thank us. :)

~Amber

By: Marci

Marci — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:20:46 +0000

Hooray!
I know what an issue this has been for you – so this is a BIG step! Hooray again!

May I suggest dragging the kids out early to run those errands if you have to – when it’s cooler out. These next few days are going to be scorchers.

Another suggestion – make dinner – or at least start it/prep it, while you are helping the kids with the school work early in the morning. (I wish I could just do dinner in the morning and nibble the rest of the day… would work much better with my mindset :) ) Set it in the crockpot and it will be ready for you at dinner time. Or do those double meals and freeze one to take out on the bad days.

Used to be I had a problem evenings ‘deciding’ what to have for dinner – and that meant I procrastinated. Then I decided to start taking out the meat for the next dinner on the evening before – once defrosted, that had to be dinner by default…. much easier to NOT be able to procrastinate :)

By: business

business — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:00:28 +0000

Victory!! You made it through the hectic day AND stuck to your menu plan! Sometimes I can’t even make it through the entire day and get everything accomplished that I had planned. Congrats!

By: Amiyrah

Amiyrah — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:34:18 +0000

That is awesome! Your meal plan is finally working for you. I think it’s one of the most important things you can do week after week. Way to go!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:59:14 +0000

Nice Job!!!! That can be a problem, the nice thing here is that there are no places to grab dinner on nights like that.

By: Jean

Jean — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:32:46 +0000

Lynnae, I could see it coming through the entire post – oh, no – she’s going to stop for fast food on the way home!!!! I’m so proud of you for NOT. You are an inspiration and I thank you for that.

By: Johanna B

Johanna B — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:20:40 +0000

Congratulations. I’m sure your dinner tasted even better with the sweet taste of victory mixed in.

By: karyn sweet

karyn sweet — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:53:32 +0000

That is a frugal victory. Eating out too often is our biggest “nonfrugal” issue that we have had a really hard time trying to get under control. Good for you!