During the SNAP Challenge, I will only be able to spend $12.30 on food that will last me a total of 3 days, while still attempting to make healthy choices. So…. here is my journey for the next 3 days.
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Meal Prep for Day 1 of the SNAP Challenge is complete. However for the next 2 days, I will be going through the exact same meal prep process due to not having many options. For breakfast I have scrambled eggs with a slice of wheat toast. For lunch, I will be having Ramon Noodles (with half of seasoning packet) with a side of broccoli and for dinner I will be having chicken breast with broccoli. I have also prepared a meal for after I workout and it is scrambled eggs with a side of spinach. My goal for this process is to just get through and try to find some way to have a balanced diet, I don’t know how it will happen, but I will try my best. Below I have a breakdown of the cost of each meal to show that I stayed within my budget.
The price of the eggs was $2.50 for a dozen and the toast was $1.99 for 20 slices.
Price Breakdown
Eggs: $2.50/12= 21 cents per egg * 3 eggs = 63 cents
Toast: $1.99/20= 10 cents per slice * 1 slice = 10 cents
TOTAL: 73 CENTS[/text_block]
The price of the eggs was $2.50 for a dozen and the toast was $1.99 for 20 slices.
Price Breakdown
Ramon Noodles: $0.25 per pack * 1 pack = 25 cents
Broccoli: $1.15 per crown * 1/3 (Since I divided up the crown of broccoli for 3 days) = 10 cents per slice * 1 slice = 35 cents
TOTAL: 60 CENTS[/text_block]
The price of the eggs was $2.50 for a dozen and the spinach was buy one get one free, so it was $2.50 for 5 ounces.
Price Breakdown
Eggs: $2.50/12= 21 cents per egg * 2 eggs = 42 cents
Spinach: $2.50/5= 50 cents per ounce * 1/2 ounce = 25 cents
TOTAL: 67 CENTS[/text_block]
The price of the chicken breast was $2.99 per pound and the broccoli was $1.15 for a crown.
Price Breakdown
Chicken Breast: $2.99/16= 19 cents per ounce * 6 ounces = $1.12
Toast: $1.15/3= 38 cents per serving
TOTAL: $1.50[/text_block]
Day 1
After the 1st day, I feel really good about my day. I am understanding that it is extremely difficult to get every nutrient that you need with such a limited budget, however, it should not stop you from trying. It takes a lot of preparation, however, if done right, there is a chance to obtain a well balanced diet. However, the difficulty of this is extremely high.
Day 2
So, I am feeling good that I have only 1 day left on the SNAP Challenge and I have held up pretty well, until my wife comes into the house with a slice of cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory. Other than that, I feel alright. I am not hungry throughout the day due to the amount of water that I am taking in, however, I am getting a little tired to chicken and broccoli. So, I have just one day left and I will be eating something other than chicken and broccoli for dinner.
Day 3
So, I have completed the 3 Day SNAP Challenge and I realize the difficulties a family would have when trying to only use a few dollars to eat the right thing and have a healthy lifestyle. Having to eat the same or similar foods on a consistiant basis can become extremely challenging. Even I slipped up today. I ate some of my daughters cookies, however, she did put them in my mouth, so I couldn’t say no.
