So, here is the first week of shopping. I wasn't able to get everything I wanted but such is the life of the "poooor". I would have liked to have gotten some cheese and maybe some more fresh vegetable but that will just have to wait until next week.

I am eating steak tonight and will begin the challenge tomorrow. I did buy my orange juice and I make no apologies for it.

There are certain things you should recognize about what I bought. Eggs. Eggs are an integral part of eating on a budget. They are a tasty and inexpensive source for high quality protein. Also, notice the chicken. This is a ten pound bag of leg and thigh quarters that Walmart sells for $7.80. This is one of the keys to eating on a budget. The chicken will be used in several different ways so stay tuned for that. Also, fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables are inexpensive and good. They are not quite as nutritious as frozen but that's ok.

Notice there is no convenience packaging and no junk food. Fresh fruit and vegetables and fresh poultry is the only way to go when eating on a budget.

So, tomorrow I start cooking and living the SNAP challenge.