Money Fritters 'Enough Now' DFW Diary - Chapter 2

Money_Fritter

Morning Folks,

I hope everybody is well today.

Here is my food costs for today

Breakfast

Porridge (Golden Syrup) - 18.6p (This will be lower when I use up the golden syrup I have left and switch to normal porridge)
Milk - 10p
Banana - 14p

Snacks and Lunch

Jelly - 33p (This will be lower when I start making my own)
Lettuce - 10p
Cucumber - 10p
Tomatoes - 17p
Ham - 36p
Yoghurt - 25p
Apple - 22p
Blueberries - 40p

Tea

Onion - 4p
Canned Tomatoes - 10p
Veg Stock - 2p
Green Lentils - 12p
Dried Sage - 1p
Garlic Sauce - 6p
Soy Sauce - 4p

Total = £2.76

A busy day in work today and then hoepfully I will get another run in tonight. I am hoping to pay another £40 off my credit card today, to conclude my payments for the month of July. This is because I made about £80 doing my sports trading this month, so half of the profits, as discussed, goes towards my debts.

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So how did I get on with my goals last week, and were do I need to improve.

Week 23rd - 29th July

Physical
1) Running - I did 6/7 20 minutes runs
2) Treats - I had no treats during the week days.
3) Alcohol - I had around 30 units of alcohol (My target is 20 units of less, so I need to cut this down lots)
4)Weight -I lost 2lbs for the week

Work
1) Weekly Report - I did not manage to complete a weekly report (must try harder)
2) Weekly Plan - Complete
3) Daily plans - Complete
4) Reading -I completed 2/5 30 minute reading sessions (not good)
5) Lab-Book - Lab book was complete for the week

Mental
1) Sudoku - Did 1/5 sudoku puzzles last week!!!
2) Crossword - Did 3/5 quick crosswords
3)Maths Puzzles - None

Home
1) Gardening - None

Debt
1) Extra £100 off debts per month - For July paid £90
2) Food £25 per month - This is starting for August
3) Half profits from sports trading going to debts (July) - Complete (£40)
4)NSD Challenges (Not Started until August)
5) Grocery challenges (Just started August challenge)
6) £20 Spending money per week (Just Started for August)

So a mixed bag, really surprised by the units of alcohol, I certaintly need to cut that back this week. I also must try harder on some of other items. But a decent start; I suppose I can't be perfect straight away.

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Money_Fritter

Evening all,

Well I did not manage a run tonight, as I could not resist watching a bit of the olympics. I will get out tommorow morning.

I did not make my lentil stew tonight either. Instead I made a corned beef and onion pie. I even made my own pastry. For a first attempt it was very nice; it also had carrots and potatoes in it. It was yummy.
I did not have to buy any ingredients, so I managed a NSD day today as well, to round off the month.

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Money_Fritter

Good Morning,

Well I am still pleased with my corned beef and onion pie I made last night.

So yesterday's meal plan was not quite right for tea the corned beef and onion pie was 82p

So my total food plan cost yesterday was £3.18

My plan for today costs:-

Breakfast:- Shreddies and a Banana 32p
Morning Snack:- Home made Jelly with Peaches -26p
Lunch - Corned Beef and Onion Pie - 82p
Lunch - Yoghurt and Apple - 47p
Afternoon Snack - Blueberries - 40p
Tea - Tuna Pasta Bake - 79p

So total for the day is £3.06

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Money_Fritter

Well 1st of the month and I have managed to:-

Pay £104.73 and interest off one credit card.
Pay £20.30 and interest off the other credit card.

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MrsPorridge

Hey MF - really well done with all your meal planning. I too have decided to try and use cash rather than the card as its far easier to keep track of and you actually see yourself spending the money!

You have also done really well with your other goals.

Congrats on the 2 lb weight loss as well.

Money_Fritter

Hi Folks,

The tuna pasta bake was nice tonight, but I managed to get 3 portions out of it instead of 2. So that means it was only 52.6p per portion. So happy with that.

I also managed a NSD today so that starts my month off well.

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Money_Fritter

Good Morning Everyone,

Well I managed another run this morning; however, I was feeling tired. I might have a day off tomorrow and then complete a run on Saturday and Sunday.

As mentioned I have £20 spending money per week; this lasts from Saturday to Friday. I have £6.30 left. I tend to only really spend during the weekend, so I think I can manage another two days.

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Money_Fritter

So Meal Plan for today is slightly revised

Breakfast:- Shreddies and Banana - 32p
Snack 1:-Jelly with peaches - 26p
Lunch:- Tuna Pasta Bake - 52.6p
Lunch:- Apple - 22p
Lunch:- Yoghurt - 25p
Snack 2:- Blueberries - 40p
Tea:- Spicy Carrot and tomato soup - 50p

So total for the day is £2.48

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Money_Fritter

Well the Spicy carrot and tomato soup for tea was very nice; the gf loved it too. I have frozen a further two portions and have kept a portion in the fridge for lunch tomorrow.

I also managed another NSD today; so that is 2 for August.

A good day in the olympics, with several medal wins; we are now 5th in the table.:j

I am looking forward to the atheltics starting and I hope Rebecca Ardlington can come good tomorrow in the swimming.

Go Team GB.:j:j:j

Night folks

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