Monthly. Spending. - Wake. Up. Call.

Okay, I haven't put my monthly spending out for a while! It's a consuming task to list everything but boy, is it an eye opener! I have to say, I'm not so proud of how I have done these last couple of months. I've become lax, not only with my spending, but with my diet!

As I look at the list of foods I've consumed, I realize much of my money has been spent on non-nutritious, empty calorie and sugar-filled foods!

Sugar is my enemy!

Of course, sugar isn't all THAT bad for you, in moderation! Natural sugars from fruits and natural sweeteners such as honey and agave syrup, of course, are the best ones for you. However, as we can see below, I don't know moderation.

This has served as a wake up call for two matters: my diet and spending. Below you will find my spending for the month. Tomorrow? My solution to fix these two troublesome matters - spending and nutrition.

                              May Spending

1-May		Dunn Bros	6.14
1-May		String Cheese	0.57
1-May		Milk	2.09
1-May		Ice Cream	3
1-May		Ice Cream	3
1-May		Mike and Ike Candy	1.49
2-May		Potting Soil - 3 bags	11.97
2-May		Clementines	2.69
2-May		Carrots	1.19
2-May		Strawberries	1.49
2-May		Hot Cocoa	0.89
2-May		Onions	0.99
2-May		Sponges - 2packs	1.98
2-May		Coffee	0.99
2-May		Salt and Pepper	1.69
2-May		Zucchini	1.49
2-May		Penne	0.89
2-May		Peppers	2.99
2-May		String Cheese	2.99
2-May		Pistachios	5.99
2-May		M&Ms	2.49
2-May		Kidney Beans	0.55
2-May		Diced Tomatoes - 4 cans	1.96
6-May		Strawberry Plant	4.24
6-May		Tomato Plants	3.24
7-May		Allegra Medicine	12.99
7-May		Reusable Steel Bottle	4.99
9-May		Reeses PB Eggs - 2	0.47
13-May		DQ Small Blizzard	3.74
14-May		Milk	2.49
14-May		String Cheese	2.99
14-May		Toilet Paper	6.99
14-May		Cereal Bars	1.89
14-May		Penne	0.89
14-May		Shred. Mozzarella	3.29
14-May		Batteries	1.99
14-May		Bread	1.99
14-May		Strawberries	1.49
14-May		Pasta Sauce	1.79
14-May		5- Bubble Mailers	12
14-May		Tape	1
14-May		Nut Roll	1
15-May		Coffee Out W/ Friend	8.75
17-May		Ice Cream, Sebastian Joe's	11.64
19-May		Yogurt	0.58
19-May		Granola Bars	2.48
19-May		*Not clear on receipt	5.47
19-May		Uptown Cafeteria	15
20-May		Wong's Take Out	6.89
21-May		Soil	10.74
22-May		Edy's Popsicles	4.29
23-May		Wagner's Drive Inn	17
28-May		Spyhouse Coffee	5
29-May		Reese's PB Cup	1
29-May		2 String Cheese	1
30-May		Almond Joy	0.99
30-May		Baguettes - 2 Bags	6
31-May		Peppers	2.69
31-May		Eggs	1.25
31-May		Peanuts	2.19
31-May		Kidney Beans	1.18
31-May		Strawberries	0.99
31-May		Tomato Paste	0.39
31-May		Broccoli	1.69
31-May		Fruit Bars	1.99
31-May		Bread	1.69
31-May		Diced Tomatoes - 2 cans	1.1
31-May		Pasta - 2 Boxes	1.78
31-May		Crackers - 2 Boxes	3.38
31-May		Nectarines	1.38
31-May		Grapes	2.99
31-May		Mozzarella	3.29
31-May		Pancake Mix	1.49
31-May		Celery	1.19
31-May		Werther's	1.99
31-May		String Cheese	2.99
31-May		Rice Milk	2.99
31-May		Almond Milk	2.79
		TOTAL	267.24

                              June Spending

2-Jun		Organic Plant Food	11.96
2-Jun		Potting Soil	7.39
2-Jun		Subway	6.53
7-Jun		Almond Milk - 2 Boxes	3.98
7-Jun		Cranberry Couscous (Deli)	2.96
7-Jun		Pizza Slice	3.49
7-Jun		Peanut Butter	2.89
7-Jun		Pita Chips	3.39
7-Jun		Chicken Meal	3.58
8-Jun		Bananas	0.42
8-Jun		Potatoes	1.72
8-Jun		Strawberries	1.59
9-Jun		Venus Shaver	12.49
9-Jun		Colgate	3.69
9-Jun		Brushhead Replacements	27.99
9-Jun		Shampoo	3.84
9-Jun		Conditioner	3.84
9-Jun		Fructis	4.99
9-Jun		Face Soap	2.49
13-Jun		Celery	1.69
13-Jun		Frozen Strawberries	1.69
13-Jun		Frozen Berries	2.99
13-Jun		Papaya	2.99
13-Jun		Frozen Strawberries	1.69
13-Jun		Limes	0.58
13-Jun		Spinach	1.99
13-Jun		Almond Milk	1.69
13-Jun		Bananas	0.38
15-Jun		Cocunut Bliss Ice Cream	5.99
15-Jun		Creamer	2.99
15-Jun		Sugar in the Raw	4.99
16-Jun		Carrots	0.99
16-Jun		Raspberries	1.88
16-Jun		Spinach	4.29
18-Jun		Drinks Out	15.5
18-Jun		Creamer	2.99
18-Jun		Graskaas	5.19
20-Jun		Whipped Cream	2.95
21-Jun		Celery	1.19
21-Jun		Peanuts	2.19
21-Jun		Peppers	1.69
21-Jun		Frozen Berries	2.99
21-Jun		Diced Tomatoes - 4 cans	2.2
21-Jun		Strawberries	0.99
21-Jun		Grapes	2.69
21-Jun		Limes	0.87
21-Jun		Frozen Strawberries	3.49
21-Jun		Light Dressing	1.29
21-Jun		Crackers	1.69
21-Jun		Garlic	0.89
21-Jun		Croutons	0.99
21-Jun		Bread	1.69
22-Jun		Eat Out	10
23-Jun		Hershey Bar	0.89
23-Jun		Romaine Lettuce	2.79
23-Jun		Spinach	5.99
25-Jun		6 pack beer	3.99
25-Jun		Bottle Wine	3.99
25-Jun		Papaya	2.99
25-Jun		Bananas	0.57
25-Jun		Limes	0.58
25-Jun		Almond Milk	1.99
25-Jun		Almond Milk	1.69
25-Jun		Chipotle	6.41
26-Jun		Coffee Out/Cookie	8.25
26-Jun		Chocolate Bar	3.89
26-Jun		Rosemary	2.99
26-Jun		Hamburger Buns	2.99
30-Jun		Thai Takeout	18.59
		TOTAL	276.12

Do you have a sugar addiction? Do you have other food addictions? What steps are you taking to overcome them?