I started drinking more water instead of soda and I also stopped eating out as much as I was.
Not only does it help save some money, but it also helps me lose a couple pounds as well so it's a win win situation.
I was going to mention soda as well, but I'll just add that there's another benefit to quitting soda. Soda is a major cause of tooth decay, because of it's acidity. Not in a small way too. Some are nearly as damaging as battery acid. I've since started drinking earl grey tea, with some cream I think it's better than soda.
Here's a source on that tooth decay thing if anyone is curious.
Been doing this for a long time now. The only problem is when you end up in Europe and restaurants often make you pay for water...I can understand needing to make a profit but if I'm content with just plain tap water, please give me that.
On that same note: cutting back the amount of chips/junk food (not eating an entire bag in one sitting...). Finding snacks that are more filling and cheaper per lbs/kg is also a good way to save some cash. And healthier to boot if you find the right things! A small bowl of roasted broccoli and cauliflower with some shredded parmesan...absolutely delicious snack and not nearly as bad as eating an entire bag of cheetohs.
Going out to eat has been the biggest offender for ruining budgeting attempts in the past. It's amazing how fast you can spend $1000 in a single month just on restaurants/fast food/coffee alone.
I started drinking more water instead of soda and I also stopped eating out as much as I was.
Not only does it help save some money, but it also helps me lose a couple pounds as well so it's a win win situation.
I was going to mention soda as well, but I'll just add that there's another benefit to quitting soda. Soda is a major cause of tooth decay, because of it's acidity. Not in a small way too. Some are nearly as damaging as battery acid. I've since started drinking earl grey tea, with some cream I think it's better than soda.
Here's a source on that tooth decay thing if anyone is curious.
Here's a comparison chart for your benefit
Been doing this for a long time now. The only problem is when you end up in Europe and restaurants often make you pay for water...I can understand needing to make a profit but if I'm content with just plain tap water, please give me that.
On that same note: cutting back the amount of chips/junk food (not eating an entire bag in one sitting...). Finding snacks that are more filling and cheaper per lbs/kg is also a good way to save some cash. And healthier to boot if you find the right things! A small bowl of roasted broccoli and cauliflower with some shredded parmesan...absolutely delicious snack and not nearly as bad as eating an entire bag of cheetohs.
Going out to eat has been the biggest offender for ruining budgeting attempts in the past. It's amazing how fast you can spend $1000 in a single month just on restaurants/fast food/coffee alone.