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#surviveon35 Eats: Day 5

July 23, 2012 by Lindsay 31 Comments

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Hi Friends!

Happy Monday! Can you believe we’re already on day 6 of the #surviveon35 challenge? I was selected to participate in a challenge sponsored by Anytime Fitness and given $70 to buy groceries for this challenge.

In case you’re just catching up, you can see what’ we’ve been eating for the past several days by clicking the links below:

Day 1 Eats
Day 2 Eats
Day 3 Eats
Day 4 Eats 

Now, let’s recap Sunday’s eats.

Breakfast

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French Toast with sliced bananas and melted peanut butter.
I used 4 slices of whole wheat bread, 2 eggs and a splash of milk.
It was delicious even though it was just sandwich bread,
not the fancier bread I usually use.
I forgot to add a sprinkle of cinnamon,
But that would have been an added bonus.

The rest of the day was all about leftovers:

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Lunch

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I had leftover fish chowder, leftover lentil pot pie & some celery with pb.

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Hubby had a wrap using a leftover black bean burger and some applesauce.

Snack

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PB & Banana quesadilla with a hard boiled egg.

Dinner

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Leftover Curried Lentil Veggie Soup and a side of beans/lentils and brown rice.

Hubby had the last bean burger topped with hummus, onion and cheese
and a side of black beans and rice.

Dessert

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Banana “fro-yo” with a handful of blueberries.

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All together now:

day5eats

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Also, I stopped by Kroger yesterday to spend the rest of my $70. As you recall, I only spent $56.87 on my first trip. My plan was to save about $10 so that I could restock a few things near the end of the challenge.

Here’s home I spent the rest of the money:

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I restocked a few basics like milk and fresh fruit.
I picked up a few items for our last two dinners,
and grabbed a few larabars for snacks,
since I know I’ll be at the library a lot this week.

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So, between the two trips, my grand total was:

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Stay tuned for the last two days of #surviveon35 eats and a final recap post!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Comments

  1. @pluvk says

    July 23, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    I would be happy to devour those leftovers! I’m such a soup and salad girl, so these dishes look so good… but the summer heat!! Right now I’d go for the banana “fro-yo” over anything else!

    I’m really enjoying these posts. Our $$ goes so much towards food, and it’s starting to add up. This definitely makes me want to work harder at planning our meals.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 23, 2012 at 9:24 AM

      awesome!!! glad you’re enjoying them!

      Reply
  2. Miz says

    July 23, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    man.
    we spend waaaaaaaay too too much on food.
    Im taking notes.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 23, 2012 at 9:24 AM

      glad to hear it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    July 23, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Ah you’re doing so unbelievable!! This is amazing to see that it can be done in a healthful manner!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 23, 2012 at 9:24 AM

      thank you!!!

      Reply
  4. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    July 23, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    This kind of makes me embarrassed about yesterday’s grocery haul… but I really was on empty…

    Reply
  5. jobo says

    July 23, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Wow, this is amazing to see each day and all week. Hard to believe it is achievable, in a healthy AND deilsh way!! You are inspiring me!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 23, 2012 at 9:23 AM

      yay! so glad to hear it!!

      Reply
  6. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    July 23, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Looking at this and how you are coming up with such creative and healthy eats totally makes me realize that we spend a ton on groceries and I don’t do half the stuff that you’ve done. It’s so great to see what you’re doing and how you’re using different ingredients. Hard work for sure!

    Reply
  7. Candice says

    July 23, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    That French Toast looks unreal. What an awesome way to start your Sunday morning 🙂

    Reply
  8. Danica @ It's Progression says

    July 23, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I’m realizing I spend too much money on food…still love following this challenge!! you’re doing a great job!

    Reply
  9. Jessica, the_toned_teach says

    July 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    I’m SO impressed! Y’all are doing an awesome job with this challenge… what a cute little FitFluential couple 🙂

    Reply
  10. Paige @ Running Around Normal says

    July 23, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Look at all that Tupperware! You’re doing awesome, Lindsay!
    I think I’d like to try this challenge, but it’d be tough, since my husband buys like, 3 coffees a day and sometimes lunch out.

    Reply
  11. Katie @wishandwhimsy says

    July 23, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    You’re doing an incredible job of balancing health/nutrition on a tight budget. I’m learning a lot from you, and I enjoy the simple ingredient meal ideas. Keep up the great work for this awesome cause!

    Reply
  12. Lydia @HappyHealthyConfident says

    July 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Doing awesome! That french toast looks incredible!

    Reply
  13. Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) says

    July 23, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    I think you are doing such a great job! Such an important cause. Way to go Linds!

    Reply
  14. Laura says

    July 23, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    You are doing SO well! I’m amazed you can handle berries, they are so expensive here. You’re menu planning is impressive… almost there!

    Reply
  15. Emily says

    July 23, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    I love banana “fro yo” or “ice cream. I’ve been adding cocoa powder and a little peanut butter to mine. Tastes like a creamy, frozen Reese’s Cup!

    Reply
  16. Charlotte says

    July 23, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    you make cheap eats look so easy! 😉

    Reply
  17. Leonor @FoodFaithFitness says

    July 23, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    I love reading about this challenge.

    Reply
  18. Heather @ For the Love of Kale says

    July 23, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Lindsay, you are ROCKING this challenge! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT. <3

    Reply
  19. Molly Ritterbeck says

    July 23, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I am loving the ideas you are giving me for my kids – but now the quesadilla is my favorite!!!

    Reply
  20. Kierston says

    July 23, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Wow! Awesome job!

    Reply
  21. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    July 23, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    I am loving your eats as usual. You make creating all these recipes on a budget look so easy!

    Reply
  22. purelymichelle says

    July 23, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    thank goodness for leftovers 😉

    girl you are killing it with this challenge, love it!

    Reply
  23. Lindsay @ Fuel My Family says

    July 23, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    I LOVE leftovers. I know most people don’t like them. Maybe its because I am the one who does the cooking so its a night off for me! I am loving reading about this challenge, makes me want to give it a go!

    Reply
  24. Amber @ The Cook's Sister says

    July 24, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    So glad to see that fresh fruits and vegetables are a possibility on such a restrictive budget! Love that you’ve bought strawberries, blueberries, and green beans… some of my favourites! Can’t wait to see your upcoming recipes!

    Reply
  25. Jaime's Journeys says

    July 24, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    how do you make fro yo?? i want to try it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 24, 2012 at 6:41 PM

      it’s not actually fro-yo. it’s just frozen bananas. cut a banana into chunks and freeze. take it out of the freezer, let sit for 5 min or so, then put in a food processor and process until smooth!

      Reply
      • Jaime's Journeys says

        July 24, 2012 at 7:24 PM

        Thanks! I can’t wait to try it!!!

        Reply

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