Eating healthy without going broke!!!

As for eating healthy for less money, here are my tips and tricks. 

1. Buy in bulk. (Apples, onions, potatoes, chicken, lean ground beef, pork chops). I cut all bulk meats in 1/4 and freeze separately for entire month/paycheck.

2. Buy frozen and cheap (store brand) vegetables, fruit, meat. I know it's not the same, but to me it's worth it and it works. Also, helps not waste food because I only pull out a cup or handful at a time.  

3. Eat leftovers as a meal. If I count on my leftovers as a second days meal, then I tend to control my potions better. Also, I waste less food if I spread it thin! (Another option is freeze leftovers for next weeks lunch!)

4. Keep your meals simple. Think of food as fuel for your body instead of as a gourmet meal. I've saved a lot of money by simply doing a chicken breast with mrs. dash, a frozen cup of vegetables and half a sweet potato. No seasonings or extra special ingredients. It can get boring, so like once a week fix one of your yummy new fun recipes.  Eliminate almost all your liquid and replace with tap water.  

Since January I've been working on simifying my diet. I've cut out recipes because more ingredients means more money. And I've also learned to live on leftovers and repeat meals/snacks for all week. Oh and I pay attention to prices at store. If ground turkey is more expensive than normal then I suck it up and change my menu and eat lean gr beef or chicken or no meat.  Be flexible and creative with your groceries depending on prices!!!  

Please remember I am not a nutritionist, and I am not a purist that believes you can ONLY eat fresh, organic, natural...blah blah blah!  I do what works for my budget, my tastebuds, and my fitness journey!  

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Contemplations of Motivation

The story is all too typical; all too familiar. How many of us do the same thing over and over?

We dream a wonderful dream. We want it so bad that we can taste it. It can be exhilerating and inspiring to contrive the dream. When we break it down into steps and goals in attempt to bring it to fruition is when it becomes daunting.

Have you ever stopped to wonder why we come up with so many excuses and allow them to get in between us and our dreams?

I was watching The Vampire Diaries today while I was contemplating what to write for Kristen's request. The main character almost allowed the love of her life to slip through her fingers; to be lost forever. All on account of fear. As I watched her sieze what she wanted, it struck me that this is all I must do as well.

I cannot allow the fear of faillure or change to impede my progress. Every time that I see myself making up excuses for not doing what needs to be done, I must realize what is truly happening. I must once more resolve within my heart to keep pushing and not fear my own dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem at the moment.

I am reminded of a quote from a movie (A Cinderella Story) that I would like to share with you in closing.

"Do not let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."

Guest post by Bridget J.