RANT

I try to be a positive person but there is really ONE thing that ticks me off about weight loss. So here it goes:

The cost of healthy food. I have a family of five on a single income that I have to provide for - much like everyone else. The cost of McDonald's food and junk in the grocery store is so CHEAP but to get out the door with enough fruit and veggies to last me a week and meat and dairy to last a while runs me about 200+ a trip! I have found a local produce market who sells ripe produce at a fraction of the cost - but if I am not careful, it goes bad very quickly. I still chose that one over a mega food store - just make multiple trips.

We wonder why there is an obesity epidemic - a lot of it has to do with choices - but what influences a purchase choice? Money. Everyone wants more bang for their buck and when it comes to food - cheaper = junk.

Why isn't there a sin tax on fast food or junk like there is alcohol and cigarettes? Just seems like it would be the right step in the right direction to encourage people to eat healthier!

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The solution?

My solution was to seek out (by recommendation of others or ads) smaller produce markets. They normally have better deals than the big grocery stores. I also have started shopping at my local ALDI store for the canned goods and boxed foods - which leaves me more money for meats and produce. I encourage you to do the same. My husband and I have also allowed more of our monthly budget to go towards food too.  See what works for you and keep moving!