After nearly two years of being quasi-homeless, I’ve finally secured an apartment and will be moving there in four days. I’m not rich by any stretch of the means. On the contrary, for the first time since 2003 I will be solely responsible for all of the bills. I’ll barely be breaking even, at the rate I am going right now. That means, something has to be cut from somewhere. But what? I need hydro. I need rent. I need my phone (due to the damn contract I’m on). But, I can “skimp” on food.

Ah yes. Food.

I’ve decided to follow this old plan of mine from 2001/2002 when I was able to lose almost 50 pounds and I did it (unintentionally) on less than $100 a month. However, that was ten years ago and with inflation and other insane increases in food prices, gas prices and taxes, I wonder if I can do it.

However, I’m up for a REAL challenge.

I want to see if I can do it for approximately $2.67 a day. That means, in a thirty-day period, I will spend approximately $80.  I’ll document everything that I can.

The one caveat will be initially, I will need to do a ‘basics’ food run which will include some condiments (ie, butter, mayo, things that will last months). But, everything else – the actual “foods” purchased such as grains, dairy, meats, veggies, fruits, etc. — will be included in the $80.

Wish me luck! I’ll update and let y’all know how it goes!