Comments on: Bad Economy= Smaller Waistline

By: Andrew R

Andrew R — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:25:13 +0000

Hey Kelly,

I hear you on the bad economy effecting our general health. It sucks, I feel guilty going to Whole Foods for anything because it’s expensive! But I found an awesome post on Mark’s Daily Apple that I linked to in a short post over on my site. It’s got some great tips on there, you should check it out.

http://www.gohealthygofit.com/eating-healthy-during-bad-economic-times/

All the Best,

Andrew R

By: ModelBehavior

ModelBehavior — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:36:07 +0000

Amen Kootz, amen.

By: kootz

kootz — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:10:32 +0000

I thought I’d just find a rich boyfriend to pay for all my meals and buy me drinks.

By: JJ125

JJ125 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:45:15 +0000

I am just glad it is just the bf and me to feed. Well, and a cat. Seriously I don’t know how you people with kids do it.

By: runjess

runjess — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:13:03 +0000

Well let’s see…

I’ve spent lots ‘o cash on doc appts. for running injuries. The latest one was this morning, so I think I’m just very preoccupied with it right now.

My healthy food is expensive, but I HAVE cut down drastically on eating out, so I’ll call that a draw.

Running shoes, gym membership, race fees, etc. All expensive.

I just hope keeping myself healthy now keeps me out of the hospital later. Right now, it may actually be costing me money.

But money well spent, nonetheless

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:56:10 +0000

I booked Christmas flights in AUGUST and I’m still cringing at the cost.

By: ModelBehavior

ModelBehavior — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:59:56 +0000

It’s not always cheaper to buy tickets early, I booked my ticket to Chicago early and then just out of curiousity checked it 2 days before I left and they had a last minute deal for 100 bucks less then I paid for mine, it can be stressful but last minute can be the way to go!

Bret and I used to go out 2 or 3 times a week and the meal usually included wine and dessert, now it’s more like twice a month and we never get wine and usually no dessert either. All the rich food, alcohol, and extra desserts weren’t necessary anyway!

My solution to no money is usually to work some overtime. Aside from the obvious reason, working more keeps me busy and keeps me away from the mall :D

By: charlotte

charlotte — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:52:14 +0000

Yeah, once I started noticing food prices going up (and my budget strangely not), I realized I had to start cutting back. First to go? Treats and processed crap. Sure the kids whined a bit but, let’s be honest, they do that anyhow.

Great ideas!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:00:47 +0000

I’m saving money, by not buying another coach, dooney, or burberry. Also saving my husband from having a heart attack, from seeing the bill from such purchases. I’m a good wife like that. :) Hope you’re doing well. {{Hugs}}

By: Kelly Turner

Kelly Turner — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:30:49 +0000

Erica- I pretty much always buy the same stuff at the store and bill keeps getting higher and higher. pretty soon Ill be subsisting on gruel.

Lori- lol, thanks. and thanks for the link, ill check it out tonight. and i better not get a virus if I click on that link or you’re in trouble….

Nicole- i know! i want to run to the store so the trip isnt so long, but then I have to carry a purse. and i cant take my dog cause someone will steal him because he is so adorable.

FBG-lol, thanks. the netwrok may shoot me for illiciting clicks.

planting your own is a good idea.i was thinking about it over the summer, but the weather here is so hit and miss and my green thumb is more of an overripe, worm infested one, so i dont know how lucritive that would be for me.