Low Carb on a Budget ~ My Journey to Lose Weight and Save Money Doing It!

[Nana Lee/MA]

Originally Posted by Sapphira

May 2 ~

Today's Weight: 275 (-1)
Today's Vitamins: Didn't take.
Today's Exercise: None.
Today's Water: 56 oz.

Goodness gracious, today was a total sausage fest (not that kind, I can hear your giggles and snickering) and I didn't even realize it until I started compiling today's menu. That explains the high sodium. Um, I'm going to be sooo bloated tomorrow.

But hey, at least I'm finally down a pound!


~Today's Menu~

Breakfast: Fried Eggs w/ Sausage Links

3 Jimmy Dean Turkey Sausage Links ($0.53)
3 Large Eggs ($0.32)
Salt & Pepper ($0.01)
1 tbsp Butter ($0.06)

Recipe Cost: $0.92
Cost Per Serving: $0.92


Lunch: Sausage Mushroom Quiche

1 lb pork sausage ($2.50)
6 medium mushrooms ($1.98)
1/2 cup diced onions ($0.12)
8 oz cheddar cheese ($0.83)
1 tsp dried tarragon ($0.10)
6 large eggs ($0.72)
1 cup heavy cream ($0.64)
Salt & Pepper ($0.01)

Recipe Cost: $6.90
Cost Per Serving: $1.15


Dinner: Beeb's Tuscano Soup

1 lb pork sausage ($2.50)
1/2 cup diced onions ($0.12)
2 teaspoons minced garlic ($0.10)
10 oz frozen spinach ($0.71)
3 chicken bouillon cubes ($0.07)
1/2 cup heavy cream ($0.32)
Water (free)
Salt & Pepper ($0.01)

Recipe Cost: $3.83
Cost Per Serving: $0.95

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Total Cost: $11.65
Cost Per Serving: $3.02


Here's a screenshot of my totals for the day:

Your meals look great. Where do you log your daily intake? I see the chart and all but where do you do that?

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[Nana Lee/MA]

Originally Posted by Sapphira

Good day, my friends. May the 4th be with you! Here's yesterday's totals:

May 3 ~

Today's Weight: 276 (+1)
Today's Vitamins: Didn't take.
Today's Exercise: None.
Today's Water: 112 oz.

Welp, I saw that coming after all the sodium I had the day before. The sodium was through the roof today as well, but I tried to get in as much fluids as I could. I've discovered that the key to drinking lots and lots of water is to have a large water bottle next to me at all times. I'm too lazy to get up a dozen times a day to refill a regular glass.

On a not so good note, I hurt my lower back somehow. And not only is that hurting, but it's shooting pain down my right thigh. I have no idea what I did. Twisted wrong, maybe? Disappointed, because I wanted to exercise today.


~Today's Menu~

Breakfast: Sausage & Cheese Plate

4 oz summer sausage ($1.33)
4 oz sliced cheddar cheese ($0.33)
2 hard boiled eggs ($0.24)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard ($0.11)

Recipe Cost: $2.01
Cost Per Serving: $2.01


Lunch: Chicken & Provolone Toasted Pita

2 oz grilled sliced chicken ($1)
2 slices provolone cheese ($0.41)
1 teaspoon mayonnaise ($0.06)
1/2 Joseph's Low Carb Pita ($0.25)
Salt & Pepper ($0.01)

Recipe Cost: $1.73
Cost Per Serving: $1.73


Dinner: Carls Jr

Recipe Cost: $13.86
Cost Per Serving: $6.93

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Total Cost: $17.60
Cost Per Serving: $10.67


Here's a screenshot of my totals for the day:

Your meals look great. Where do you log your daily intake? I see the chart and all but where do you do that?
Also, I use JONES sausage as it has NO FILLERS! Less carbs to contend with.