Comments on: Kicking My Candy Bar Addiction In The Foot – And Saving Big Money http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:34:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Make Friends, Earn Money http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-202685 Make Friends, Earn Money Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:47:00 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-202685 I agree with your comments, it just takes a little self discipline. I think that you are right to point out the savings each week you could make but I think that higher savings are made in the long term in relation to medical and dentist bills, because your helath will generally be better (less clogged up arteries and bad teeth!) I agree with your comments, it just takes a little self discipline. I think that you are right to point out the savings each week you could make but I think that higher savings are made in the long term in relation to medical and dentist bills, because your helath will generally be better (less clogged up arteries and bad teeth!)

]]> By: Free Food http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-48765 Free Food Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:51:58 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-48765 Keep it up and with exercise, you'll feel great too. Unfortunately for me, my workplace has a free candy supply that is very often loaded with snickers. It kind of negates the saving-money aspect. After reading everyone's comments though, I'm going to try to bring a banana/orange or something from home for my afternoon snack instead of emptying the company supply. Keep it up and with exercise, you’ll feel great too.

Unfortunately for me, my workplace has a free candy supply that is very often loaded with snickers. It kind of negates the saving-money aspect. After reading everyone’s comments though, I’m going to try to bring a banana/orange or something from home for my afternoon snack instead of emptying the company supply.

]]> By: Dr Pepper http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-46195 Dr Pepper Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:29:24 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-46195 My weakness is diet Mountain Dew. I have tried for years to give up my one liter per day habit, but no luck. I guess I spend about $400.00 per year when you figure in the state sales tax in Illinois. I've tried to be as rational as I can be: Don't smoke, don't drink coffee or tea, don't buy designer water, candy, or alcohol. I have thought about buying Pepsi stock; that way I would get something back everytime I bought a bottle of Diet Mountain Dew. My weakness is diet Mountain Dew. I have tried for years to give up my one liter per day habit, but no luck. I guess I spend about $400.00 per year when you figure in the state sales tax in Illinois.

I’ve tried to be as rational as I can be: Don’t smoke, don’t drink coffee or tea, don’t buy designer water, candy, or alcohol.

I have thought about buying Pepsi stock; that way I would get something back everytime I bought a bottle of Diet Mountain Dew.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-46149 Elizabeth Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:26:16 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-46149 For cheap and delicious fruit this summer check your local farmers market or roadside farm stand -- here, it's peach season and there is nothing like a peach that was picked within the 24 hours before you bought it. I might even assert that the last one I ate tasted better than a snickers bar! For cheap and delicious fruit this summer check your local farmers market or roadside farm stand — here, it’s peach season and there is nothing like a peach that was picked within the 24 hours before you bought it. I might even assert that the last one I ate tasted better than a snickers bar!

]]> By: Mitch http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45747 Mitch Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:38:17 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45747 I think it would be interesting, though, to find out from a nutritionist what candy bar to buy out of a machine if you are desperate. I know I sometimes get stranded in a strange place (mechanic, doctor's office, airport) with nothing but a vending machine for a snack. I have found that although I prefer the taste of Milky Way's (light and dark) a Snickers seems to do a better job of stopping the swirling and tiding me over for a few hours. My guess is it's the peanuts. I need to master traveling with food, but it would be great to back it up with knowing how to make the best of a bad situation. I think it would be interesting, though, to find out from a nutritionist what candy bar to buy out of a machine if you are desperate. I know I sometimes get stranded in a strange place (mechanic, doctor’s office, airport) with nothing but a vending machine for a snack. I have found that although I prefer the taste of Milky Way’s (light and dark) a Snickers seems to do a better job of stopping the swirling and tiding me over for a few hours. My guess is it’s the peanuts. I need to master traveling with food, but it would be great to back it up with knowing how to make the best of a bad situation.

]]> By: 60 in 3 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45730 60 in 3 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:12:04 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45730 You can actually save quite a bit of money by eating healthier. Just kicking the soda and candy habit helps. Beyond that you can start cooking your own meals, shopping at farmer's markets and eating less meat. All good steps to reduce the size of your belly and increase the size of your savings account. Gal You can actually save quite a bit of money by eating healthier. Just kicking the soda and candy habit helps. Beyond that you can start cooking your own meals, shopping at farmer’s markets and eating less meat. All good steps to reduce the size of your belly and increase the size of your savings account.

Gal

]]> By: Mitch http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45723 Mitch Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:33:42 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45723 As far as the budget is concerned, bringing just about any snack from home can be cheaper than getting them out of the machine. I don't know about Whole Foods, since I mostly run in, grab pasta, and run out (the place is almost as claustrophobic as Kay Bee Toys in December), but when I was in high school my mom took me to Sam's to get a pack of V8 cans (11.5 ounce cans) for an after-school work/activity pick-me-up. Even though V8 is pricey, it was cheaper per can than soda out of a machine. And, shockingly, pop was only 50 cents at school but 55 cents at the office building (this was in northern Illinois around ten years ago). As far as the budget is concerned, bringing just about any snack from home can be cheaper than getting them out of the machine. I don’t know about Whole Foods, since I mostly run in, grab pasta, and run out (the place is almost as claustrophobic as Kay Bee Toys in December), but when I was in high school my mom took me to Sam’s to get a pack of V8 cans (11.5 ounce cans) for an after-school work/activity pick-me-up. Even though V8 is pricey, it was cheaper per can than soda out of a machine. And, shockingly, pop was only 50 cents at school but 55 cents at the office building (this was in northern Illinois around ten years ago).

]]> By: Amy Haden http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45666 Amy Haden Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:45:50 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45666 That's great! I too had a vending-machine Snickers habit at one time, and realized as I packed on the pounds & simultaneously emptied out my wallet, that it wasn't a good thing. Candy is a treat. So now I try to make sure that I don't have money with me at work so that I'm not tempted by vending machines -- and like you, I have fruit & veggies (also crackers & cheese sometimes) to snack on at work. That’s great! I too had a vending-machine Snickers habit at one time, and realized as I packed on the pounds & simultaneously emptied out my wallet, that it wasn’t a good thing. Candy is a treat. So now I try to make sure that I don’t have money with me at work so that I’m not tempted by vending machines — and like you, I have fruit & veggies (also crackers & cheese sometimes) to snack on at work.

]]> By: Fellowes http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45561 Fellowes Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:21:21 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45561 I've actually found that eating healthier is overall cheaper than buying a ton of processed foods. Yes, you can't buy your produce at 'Whole Paycheck' but if you are willing to shop at your local hole-in-the-wall corner fruit stand (assuming you have access to one), you can get good produce on the cheap. Good luck on kicking the candy habit. My vice, like many others was Coca-Cola; 2 per day. It was just like frittering away money on lattes only worse because of all the empty calories. I'm on both the debt and weight reduction journey, which for me have been deeply interrelated. I’ve actually found that eating healthier is overall cheaper than buying a ton of processed foods. Yes, you can’t buy your produce at ‘Whole Paycheck’ but if you are willing to shop at your local hole-in-the-wall corner fruit stand (assuming you have access to one), you can get good produce on the cheap.

Good luck on kicking the candy habit. My vice, like many others was Coca-Cola; 2 per day. It was just like frittering away money on lattes only worse because of all the empty calories. I’m on both the debt and weight reduction journey, which for me have been deeply interrelated.

]]> By: Jay Wilson http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45548 Jay Wilson Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:46:14 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45548 I totally know the pain of wasting precious dollars on a mid-afternoon snack/meal. I've been doing the "sandwich and soft drink" thing from a deli on the same block as my job - at the tune of about 8 bucks a day. 40 bucks a week. $160 per month. I'm going to - get this - buy a lunch box on Friday so I'll be encouraged to save money by making my own meals at home, which will be far cheaper. I totally know the pain of wasting precious dollars on a mid-afternoon snack/meal. I’ve been doing the “sandwich and soft drink” thing from a deli on the same block as my job – at the tune of about 8 bucks a day. 40 bucks a week. $160 per month.

I’m going to – get this – buy a lunch box on Friday so I’ll be encouraged to save money by making my own meals at home, which will be far cheaper.

]]> By: Brip Blap http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45522 Brip Blap Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:37:10 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45522 The fruits and vegetables may be more expensive in the short run but dentists' bills, doctors' bills and buying new fat clothes are more expensive in the short run. Everyone has bad expensive food habits and bad dietary food habits. I like having a nice fresh salad for lunch every day but it costs $8. A Subway sandwich is $4 and a sandwich from home is even less, but not as healthy (lots more carbs). It's important to balance health and money. Personally, I don't think you can ever spend too much on your health. It's a cliche, but if you don't have your health what do you have? The fruits and vegetables may be more expensive in the short run but dentists’ bills, doctors’ bills and buying new fat clothes are more expensive in the short run. Everyone has bad expensive food habits and bad dietary food habits. I like having a nice fresh salad for lunch every day but it costs $8. A Subway sandwich is $4 and a sandwich from home is even less, but not as healthy (lots more carbs). It’s important to balance health and money. Personally, I don’t think you can ever spend too much on your health. It’s a cliche, but if you don’t have your health what do you have?

]]> By: Lazy Man and Money http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45513 Lazy Man and Money Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:03:59 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45513 I'm with Mark and Dave. It is often the case that fruits and vegetables are more expensive than unhealthy options. Compare the cost of a double cheeseburger and a salad at McDonalds for instance. I’m with Mark and Dave. It is often the case that fruits and vegetables are more expensive than unhealthy options. Compare the cost of a double cheeseburger and a salad at McDonalds for instance.

]]> By: mary http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45511 mary Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:52:57 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45511 I like the way you intertwined wasteful spending and more healthy habits together. 99.99 percent of people can relate to the snickers bar addiction! I like the way you intertwined wasteful spending and more healthy habits together. 99.99 percent of people can relate to the snickers bar addiction!

]]> By: guinness416 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45506 guinness416 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:40:52 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45506 Whoa ... two snickers a day! I think you should see serious weight improvements just by quitting the chocolate, never mind any other changes. Trail mix is another great substitute for the office, if you feel like changing up from the fruit. Whoa … two snickers a day! I think you should see serious weight improvements just by quitting the chocolate, never mind any other changes. Trail mix is another great substitute for the office, if you feel like changing up from the fruit.

]]> By: Ben http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45497 Ben Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:22:06 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45497 I used to have a two can a day Coca-Cola habit. I had tried to give it up several times in the past. This time I have been successful in giving away drinking all soft drinks (this what Sodas are called in Australia). I set up a spreadsheet to track how much I haven't been spending on soft drinks since I have given up my habit. I also track how many times I have paid for regular financial commitments now that I'm not wasting money on soft drink. I used to have a two can a day Coca-Cola habit. I had tried to give it up several times in the past. This time I have been successful in giving away drinking all soft drinks (this what Sodas are called in Australia). I set up a spreadsheet to track how much I haven’t been spending on soft drinks since I have given up my habit. I also track how many times I have paid for regular financial commitments now that I’m not wasting money on soft drink.

]]> By: Rob http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45493 Rob Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:09:57 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45493 Snickers and just about every mainstream candy bar is pretty unhealthy... I wouldn't say it's nearly as bad as soda, but anytime you get a load of sugars and fats together in a small dense package that barely fills you up, it's safe to say it leans toward the unhealthy side. Snickers and just about every mainstream candy bar is pretty unhealthy… I wouldn’t say it’s nearly as bad as soda, but anytime you get a load of sugars and fats together in a small dense package that barely fills you up, it’s safe to say it leans toward the unhealthy side.

]]> By: Lynnae http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45489 Lynnae Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:53:57 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45489 I've been lurking for a while, but when I saw this, I knew I had to comment. Snickers are my favorite, too, and I gave them up about a month ago. It was hard, but it's been good on the health and the wallet. I’ve been lurking for a while, but when I saw this, I knew I had to comment. Snickers are my favorite, too, and I gave them up about a month ago. It was hard, but it’s been good on the health and the wallet.

]]> By: Dave http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45488 Dave Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:53:43 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45488 I'm with Marc. How can you go through 2 candy bars a day and not think "Costco?" I also don't think Snickers are particularly unhealthy, just calorie laden. I’m with Marc. How can you go through 2 candy bars a day and not think “Costco?”
I also don’t think Snickers are particularly unhealthy, just calorie laden.

]]> By: Marc http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45479 Marc Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:40:55 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45479 I'm surprised you didn't start buying candy bars in volume when you started taking control of your finances. I’m surprised you didn’t start buying candy bars in volume when you started taking control of your finances.

]]> By: Bob http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/comment-page-1/#comment-45470 Bob Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:25:42 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/07/11/kicking-my-candy-bar-addiction-in-the-foot-and-saving-big-money/#comment-45470 Dropping the candy bars for weight loss is great,but everyone deserves a little cash expenditure that does not have to be accounted for except for being a small % of your budget so that you don't hang yourself tomorrow. Account for cash expenditures and don't beat yourself up over them!! Dropping the candy bars for weight loss is great,but everyone deserves a little cash expenditure that does not have to be accounted for except for being a small % of your budget so that you don’t hang yourself tomorrow. Account for cash expenditures and don’t beat yourself up over them!!

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