Massive quantities

Buying in bulk...

So Tuesday, I had a few errands to run before I got back to the grind. I scooted over to Maines Cash and Carry and was kind of overwhelmed with everything I saw. I don't usually shop there, but I had to pick up something for a friend. I realize that stores like these sells items in bulk, like Sam's does for supplying purposes. But how many of the people that shop at places like this are actually buying to supply store fronts?

I wonder about this. A little off topic, but it's the same problem I have with extreme couponing. Essentially they're the same freaking thing. Buying in bulk. I mean seriously, everyone has seen that show right? What good is buying like more than 20 of the same item, just to sit on your shelf? Organized hoarding is more like it!

Here's my real beef with massive quantities, it tricks you into thinking that you're really not using or eating that much. Lets take fruit snacks for example. Say you bought a huge container of fruit snacks thinking they'll last you a while. At first, you start eating one package here and there. Then you start passing the giant tub multiple times and think "yeah why not, I have plenty more left", and then a few days later you realize you're reaching in the bottom of the bin for the last fruit snack bag. Don't gasp like you all don't know what I'm talking about! LOL. Everyone has done it! 

For me, having a limited amount of bad food or snacks around eliminates my temptation to keep going for more. And if I do go back for more, at least I know my snacks are healthy. My dad and I both have huge snacking problems. Actually, my whole family does. I refer to the area under the coffee table as "Dad's squirrel stash". Since I've been doing my thing on this program, they've hidden all their bad treats. I didn't get bent or anything about it, they did me a favor! It helps a lot that I'm not really home, or else I would totally eat out of boredom. I've adapted to the rule that it's all about portion control. Eating healthy is always a good idea, but seriously we all eat garbage too. Try to limit the amount of garbage your disposal can hold! The less you eat of bad food, the less you will be able to tolerate them and it was whip you into submission! I suppose if you still do choose to buy in bulk, try to separate things out and ration things. 

Just because you're hungry, doesn't mean you're going to DIE if you don't house that whole can of Pringles. Being smart about food is hard, but I promise you it'll become a habit once you get into the swing of things!