No, it's not a definitive source, however I prefer the way I feel when I eat a whole30 diet than not.
And yes, alcohol isn't the smartest purchase. And definitely not a necessity so on this case I will not be buying some.
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Alcohol is not a part of the Whole food diet and usually includes grains!!!
So you're not on the diet and any feeling better is made up, like many things.
Also, this is not like the 310k Hhi poll because you are giving your personal specifics/situation. Not saying "how would you spend your money I your budget was x money for y days?"
Did you even read my other responses?
I completed my Whole30 a month ago. Then spent another month reintroducing foods. I decided that I enjoy beer way too much to cut it out completely. Instead, I'm much more conscious of what alcohol I drink.
I've decided that I sleep better, have more energy, my skin is clearer, etc when I eat on a whole30 like diet.
Yes, I gave specifics and you're right. I should have been more general about instead.
But, as I also mentioned I spend about $100-150 a month on groceries. Which is plenty for one person.
Maybe I'm nuts, but as long as my other bills are paid for that time, I don't think this is that bad. I wouldn't fill my gas tank, but 3/4 of a tank would last that long for me. My list would be different, because I do eat grains and beans, but it's pretty doable, IMO.
But... You're not in the Whole30 diet if you drink alcohol.
Did you not read our responses?
Omg. I follow a whole30 like diet. Using what I learned and applying it to work for me.
Whole30 isn't necessarily supposed to be sustained forever. But rather help you develop a new relationship with food and one that works for your lifestyle.
My lifestyle includes beer, not eating grains, limiting my diary intake and not eating beans.
Maybe I'm nuts, but as long as my other bills are paid for that time, I don't think this is that bad. I wouldn't fill my gas tank, but 3/4 of a tank would last that long for me. My list would be different, because I do eat grains and beans, but it's pretty doable, IMO.
This is my thought. $75 is about half my grocery budget. I don't understand how people think it's not doable for one person.
Maybe I'm nuts, but as long as my other bills are paid for that time, I don't think this is that bad. I wouldn't fill my gas tank, but 3/4 of a tank would last that long for me. My list would be different, because I do eat grains and beans, but it's pretty doable, IMO.
This is my thought. $75 is about half my grocery budget. I don't understand how people think it's not doable for one person.
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I normally don't agree with a lot of your posts, but I do agree with this. We normally spend about $90/week for two people, and that's with plenty of extras included and not being particularly frugal about it. So $75 for one person for two weeks or so, especially given you have some proteins already, seems OK. We do usually eat dinner out once a week, so maybe it would be a little tighter since we'd have to add those dinners into the grocery budget, but I think we'd be OK.
If we needed to use that money for gas, though, we would be in trouble, lol.
Post by emilyinchile on May 31, 2014 18:12:46 GMT -5
I think "I make a chicken last for 10 days" is the new "I ran a 4 minute mile." Because unless you're eating like two bites of chicken per day, there is no way.
Also, maybe if you started saying paleo/primal instead of "Whole30" people would understand better. Since words have meaning and all, and Whole30 is a very specific eating plan.
Oh... I reached out to farmvillelover to confirm her address. It was incorrect. She said not to bother.
I give up. There's only so many times I care to try and resend a package.
But continue to harass me about it. I'm over it.
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I told you to get your money refunded from amazon since I never got the package you sent me. How you got the address wrong both times is odd though, seeing as how it's right on Elster.
Ah. Elfster. I completely forgot about it. You're address was saved in my Amazon account, clearly I typed it in wrong.
The first 2 times it went to my address.
But if it's right on elfster I'll update it out amazon and get something out! :-)
Post by imojoebunny on May 31, 2014 18:19:27 GMT -5
Is it just you? If so, I would buy a bag of beans, a bag of rice, and a bag of cheese, maybe $10-15 total. A box of wine from TJ's (4 bottles) for $10.99. Some oatmeal for breakfast, 20 packets is about $5.00. If you wanted to spoil yourself, you could buy a bag of frozen blueberries to put on it $4-$8, depending. You would still have $26 left over for lunch, so I would buy 8 cans of chick peas, $8.00, toss 1/2 can each day with mayo, $3.00, and any spices you have on hand, buy a 18 pack of cheese sticks for $8.00 (not low fat), and a bag or two of apples/carrots.
I think "I make a chicken last for 10 days" is the new "I ran a 4 minute mile." Because unless you're eating like two bites of chicken per day, there is no way.
Also, maybe if you started saying paleo/primal instead of "Whole30" people would understand better. Since words have meaning and all, and Whole30 is a very specific eating plan.
Really? You shredd the chicken and it's not eaten at every meal. I can shredd the meat and get 7-10 portions.
For example, I'd have a hard boiled egg, a small handful of shredded chicken and some raw veggies for breakfast.
Paleo and primal are a little different. You can eat dairy on paleo. And I think they're okay work beans.
There's no real name for my diet but it's framed after the whole30.
I would not spend a penny on liquor. I would fill up on gas, buy lots of ramen noodles, rice, beans and a ton of bananas from costco along with a giant bag of frozen veggies. And only drink water. The rest of the money would be for emergencies.
I would not spend a penny on liquor. I would fill up on gas, buy lots of ramen noodles, rice, beans and a ton of bananas from costco along with a giant bag of frozen veggies. And only drink water. The rest of the money would be for emergencies.
OMG, dramatic much?
What emergency is going to come up that is less than like $50?
What emergency is going to come up that is less than like $50?
dramatic? Really? I follow that plan quite often and we have money LOL!
You have plenty of money and your grocery shopping is a ton of ramen, a ton of bananas and a big bag of frozen veggies so that you can save the rest for emergencies? Why?
What emergency is going to come up that is less than like $50?
I was thinking if she needed additional gas or transportation.
Considering that Bliss has recently been contemplating getting rid of her car entirely, I think she will make it on 3/4 tank of has. Also, she has no money! Where is she going that she needs more gas? Lol.
Post by alleinesein on May 31, 2014 18:52:25 GMT -5
$5 Fridays at Vons can be your friend. They always have one type of deli meat and cheese for $5 a lb. For just under $10 you can get a lb of meat, 1/2 lb of cheese, a head of lettuce, a loaf of bread and a tomato and be able to have sandwiches for a week or so.
Considering that Bliss has recently been contemplating getting rid of her car entirely, I think she will make it on 3/4 tank of has. Also, she has no money! Where is she going that she needs more gas? Lol.
Bliss didn't ask what SHE should do…she asked what WE would do. I answered that question. If I was that poor, I would need gas to get to interviews to find a job!
OK, point taken. I still think you're being a little dramatic. Bliss has a job.
Considering that Bliss has recently been contemplating getting rid of her car entirely, I think she will make it on 3/4 tank of has. Also, she has no money! Where is she going that she needs more gas? Lol.
Bliss didn't ask what SHE should do…she asked what WE would do. I answered that question. If I was that poor, I would need gas to get to interviews to find a job!
I have a monthly budget of & 100-150 for groceries. I really don't understand how that equals "look for a new job."
I follow a Whole30 type diet and they don't consider rice, beans and grains whole foods.
Lol. That's why you portion it and freeze it. Trust me, I've been eating Costco chickens for years and have it down to a science. :-)
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I haven't read the whole thread so this may have been pointed out, but beer and wine are not whole30 compliant. I am kind of loling that beans are not whole foods...but beer counts. You know beer is fermented grain, right? And it's a lot higher on the glycemic index than beans or rice.
I have a weakness for beer. And with so many amazing brewery around I chose not to avoid it. But rather limit my encounters.
I think "I make a chicken last for 10 days" is the new "I ran a 4 minute mile." Because unless you're eating like two bites of chicken per day, there is no way.
Also, maybe if you started saying paleo/primal instead of "Whole30" people would understand better. Since words have meaning and all, and Whole30 is a very specific eating plan.
Really? You shredd the chicken and it's not eaten at every meal. I can shredd the meat and get 7-10 portions.
For example, I'd have a hard boiled egg, a small handful of shredded chicken and some raw veggies for breakfast.
Paleo and primal are a little different. You can eat dairy on paleo. And I think they're okay work beans.
There's no real name for my diet but it's framed after the whole30.
Avoid dairy and legumes. "The Whole30" is a very specific short-term diet. What you are describing, with some modifications to those eating principles, sound more like a paleo or primal (different but with some similar underlying concepts) eating style. You can of course call it what you want, but it's you who is causing the confusion and not everyone else.
I was misunderstanding you on the chicken and thinking that you were expecting it to get you through 10 days as your main protein source at every meal. Sorry about that.
Post by Velvetshady on May 31, 2014 19:23:03 GMT -5
What exactly is your struggle then Bliss? It's not your budget, it's not your fake diet, it's not getting people to offer you real advise that you don't want to hear or bother to think about, it's not having a low paying job and not having the spending money you want. It's not that you think drinking it a basic need. It's obviously not that you still, after all these years of your bullshit, can still get people to pay attention to your lying-ass-ways and waste their time responding to your inane posts that you claim to not want responses to.
WHAT THE FUCK IS THE "STRUGGLE" YOU REFERENCE IN THE TITLE?
Tell the truth for once...It's not being able to work Amazon properly, isn't it?
FYI: I lived for several years when I had $50 a month left after set bills (rent, utilities, car payment, car ins, and medicine) and gas to get to work--that $50 included all food and "fun" money. Your "Challenge" isn't that hard to deal with.
What exactly is your struggle then Bliss? It's not your budget, it's not your fake diet, it's not getting people to offer you real advise that you don't want to hear or bother to think about, it's not having a low paying job and not having the spending money you want. It's not that you think drinking it a basic need. It's obviously not that you still, after all these years of your bullshit, can still get people to pay attention to your lying-ass-ways and waste their time responding to your inane posts that you claim to not want responses to.
WHAT THE FUCK IS THE "STRUGGLE" YOU REFERENCE IN THE TITLE?
Tell the truth for once...It's not being able to work Amazon properly, isn't it?
FYI: I lived for several years when I had $50 a month left after set bills (rent, utilities, car payment, car ins, and medicine) and gas to get to work--that $50 included all food and "fun" money. Your "Challenge" isn't that hard to deal with.
Oh... It's a meme I've seen. Let me try and find a photo.
It was a joke and not literal. In reference to said meme.
Lol. I know how to send plenty amazon orders to myself. But sure, if that's what makes you sleep at night. My struggle is with Amazon. Lmao.