Jornal de MamaShea2009, 02 jan 12

I know how hard it can be when money is short - I was a single mom for 10 years. Have you tried doing more scratch cooking? That is way cheaper - not that I am critizing, but I see that you had smoked beef sticks, Wendy's and ice cream all in the same day, all of which are processed and expensive. I also know that most places, including here, the processed food is plentiful :( and it is hard to find good, fresh food. Keep your chin up and keep plugging away, you deserve to be healthy for your own self. You have value beyond being a great mom. 

Thanks! Oh trust me, yesterday was a HORRIBLE day- I never eat wendy's and cold stone in the same day. My partner had me out and about and that's what she wanted to eat, so I did even though I knew it was bad and costly. On a "normal" day, (look at today's menu), I don't eat like that and I try to cut out the processed foods. My probem is I can eat healthy and afford to for about a week, and then I'm out of food. Then, I have that whole week of eating processed foods mostly and I gain it all back (payday is every 2 weeks) so....that's how it usually works for me. one week on, and then one week off and the weight is right back on.  

Have you tried meal planning for a 2 week period instead of a week at a time and then buying all your groceries at once? If you have the space in your fridge and cupboards that might be an option. 

No, truthfully I haven't. Not even sure what to do- LOL. I love new tasks and finding ways to help myself and my family though. I also love to organize so this could be fun for me. Any suggestions?