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The beginning of January, the husband and I decided we should try to eat healthy. We tend to have this same conversation the beginning of EVERY January. So, I went to the store and bought juice, fruit, yogurts. Then the husband says everyone at his work is RAVING about the Keto diet and while he doesn't want to strictly follow it, he does think we need to cut carbs. Well, I am more of a "rule follower" so I dive in head first, full Keto. I research and purchase carb counting apps. I look up all the Keto recipes. I make meal plans. I buy the ketone test strips. Then, I make my online order for Walmart and see the total in my cart !?!?! It was more than TRIPLE my normal grocery budget.  Now, if you know me at all, you know my budget is my life. I am a tight wad. I admit it. So, I dump out everything "health food" or "Keto" related. No almond flour, no Lilly's chocolates. I also eliminated any "double recipes" I was making because some

I know, I know. I took a several year hiatus. Life happened. But, I've thought about this blog and have been aching to write again, so here I am. I am back. In fact, I made regular blogging one of my 2019 goals (I don't like the word resolution). While, I am just now writing my first blog post, I have been spending time doing other blog related things. I have been planning what I want to talk about on my blog and coming up with ways to promote my blog. I am hoping this year brings big things and I want to share it with all of you. My other New Years Goals (and therefor things I will be blogging about) are: 1. Be Healthier. Eat Better. Lose Weight. I have started the Keto Diet and am learning so much. I started out at 155 lbs and my goal weight is 120 lbs. I can't wait to share this journey with you. 2. Control my money. Budget. Plan. This is almost always a yearly goal for me. I will be trying to stick to a strict budget to save some money and also looking at