🧠 The Budget Trick That Lets Me Eat Filet Mignon Without Guilt
"Wanna eat like royalty on a ramen budget? Count your meals, not just your money."
I used to think expensive food was off the table—until I figured out how to make it work.
If I get four meals out of a $10 roast, that’s $2.50 a meal. Add rice, soup, or bread from my stash? Done. Bonus: I freeze leftovers immediately so nothing goes bad in the fridge. That roast can be BBQ one day, Chinese stir-fry the next. Sandwiches? Yep. Soup? Even better.
Here’s how I make it all work:
✅ Set a hard budget
✅ Shop in strict intervals
✅ Big shops only after payday
✅ Groceries? Once a week, max
✅ Stock up slowly—spices, sauces, stuff that lasts
✅ Clean with vinegar & towels, not pricey paper goods
My rule? Count 6 full meals in the house. If I’ve got that, I’m good. And if I want lobster or filet mignon? Go for it—as long as it fits the budget. Balance, not deprivation. 😎
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