[JulieB]

Veggies that are in season locally will usually be less expensive. I also watch for sales on frozen veggies & 'stock up'. As mentioned above, I buy meat in bulk & freeze and use canned tuna for lunches a couple times a week. We also buy eggs from a local hobby farmer.

I think just not spending money on ice cream & chocolate & pop's gotta be saving me money - plus no fast food...it's coming out in the wash for me. I suppose how you USED to shop/eat before Atkins will also, by comparison, make it seem more or less of a price hike. We always ate fresh "good quality" food - it just contained sugar & carbs. So not much of a difference there for us.

Can you grow a garden where you are? Canning / Freezing your own vegetables can save a fortune - plus gardening is great exercise!