Am I spending to much on groceries?

[Jmmmfi4]

So I work out a lot so I need to eat healthy in order to see results from my workouts.

I go shopping every Saturday and easily spend $100 a week. That's over $400 a month... for one person.

Here's what I usually buy... Bananas, tomatoes, fish, chicken, grapes, Avacados, banana peppers, rice and maybe a few other items.

And no I'm not rolling in money or have a high paying job. I'm starting to think I'm spending way to much for one person. Does this seem high?

[StarWarGirl]

I don't know what does the working out a lot means. I don't know is it too much than needed or what neither I know the reason why. But if it is for having good health or you have goal like making your body healthier if it is needed because of any reason then i don't think there is anything wrong. As health is only that would be paying off in your whole lifetime even in your old age. If you have money related problem then you can work hard over that to have more but i don't think anyone should compromise regarding health or education kind things it's must and necessary.

[midnightmoon05]

Sounds normal. We prob. spend that much.
in terms of budgeting…if you are able to save 50% of your take home…then you are good.

[OfMiceandMen]

I think that is just way things are lately. Food costs are ridiculous. I've been doing a lot more vegetarian cooking lately to reduce costs. In Ontario, vegetables are not taxed, so it's one way to reduce food costs.

If I want meat/proteins I go directly to the farmer and buy it in bulk. It's way cheaper than going to the grocery store all the time and I know they've been raised without hormones, etc.

[JackCarter]

Uh , depends on your monthly income
I really understand how hard it is to get enough food for those muscles you just destroyed in the workout !

[Anonymous]

that's way too much... you need to cut that down to $50 a week...

[chrissykerdock]

i don't think 100$ is too much for 1 person... if it was any less you'd be starving yourself

[Spongebobssocks]

Yes thats a lot of money for food..