re: Dieting on a budget

Homemade Ramen made with beef bone broth, soft boiled eggs, Chinese barbecued pork, and zucchini noodles.

Green beans

Black beans

Chicken

Potatoes
Water

The local grocery store by my house does a daily mark down of meat that expires that day. Everything from waygu beef to standard pieces of chicken. It will be 1/2 priced or better. They do this first thing in the morning and if you get there early, you can get some fantastic cuts of meat for awesome prices.

I work a 12-9 shift once a month for a week. On that week, I stock up on proteins to freeze and cook until the next late shift.

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drink less beer,

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Well that doesn’t sound very fun

Purchase a couple of cookbooks. Doesn't have to be for gourmet meals, there are hundreds to choose from at any bookstore.
Download a grocery list.
Plan out what meals you want for the week and purchase the ingredients needed.
A George Foreman grill comes in real handy for chicken breasts, etc.