I have to admit, I LOVE to shop. I'm a big believer in retail therapy. But lately I've noticed that when I come home with anything new, I'm overwhelmed at the amount of stuff I already have. This is getting particularly stressful because I have to pack up and move AGAIN in just a few weeks.
So I've been doing my best to use what I have lately, and get rid of what I don't need. I took a bag of old clothes and shoes that were in perfect condition but that I just didn't wear, and got 15 bucks from a local consignment store. I've been (painfully) passing up invitations to eat out from friends. (This one is a huge challenge for me, especially dollar margaritas and bottomless amazing salsa at La Hacienda)
But this whole process is forcing me to get creative, simplify, and think if I really need to order that pizza or can I slap some spaghetti sauce and cheese on some toast and toss it in the oven...
Food is probably the hardest, with shopping coming in a close second. But eating at home makes me also insanely concious about what I'm putting into my body, as opposed to heading to a restaurant and tossing all cares aside for that 1,110 calorie quesadilla burger. Note, I haven't had one of these in the two years since I found out how horrible they are. It's the single most unhealthy entree at Applebees...
And I haven't given up everything, I'm jsut trying to swap it. Ryan and I's date nights for cheap wings at Applebees used to consist of Boneless breaded wings that are about 150 cals a piece, plus an appetizer. We now opt for bone in, no breading, still not great for you but way better...
I'm trying I really am. And some days its tougher than others. But I'm clipping coupons, haven't eaten out in a week, and I'm constantly on the lookout for deals and steals. I figure the earlier I adopt these habits, the better off I'll be in the long run.
(I really really really wanna go get sushi across the street on my lunch break but I'm going to go home and have a turkey sandwich, mixed feelings...)
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