So, Chloe was here Wed. through Sat. (part of those end days), so I didn’t stick perfectly to my plan. When the week was finally over on Saturday a.m., I’d lost 3 1/2 pounds, but I’d lost 3 pounds in the first 2 days, so the rest of the week I wavered around the same weight, ending up just 1/2 pound lower.

But things are good today. I did my shopping for the next week and I have some good menus planned. I was afraid I would have to spend more to do this, but my shopping today was actually only about $30, so that is great. Even with the $40 I spend at Sam’s Club  yesterday, I’m still below my budgeted $75 a week.

Ever notice that it is harder to watch what you eat when you are also watching what you spend? We can only focus on so much at once. Besides, healthier foods are more expensive. Example:  “Should I spend $.35 on a huge sweet roll  or $1.59 on a single Greek yogurt?” Argh! It isn’t fair. Of course, I’m neglecting to say that I could also spend about $.15 on a banana!