>>509771091 (OP)fasting (one meal a day max, usually 48-72hr fasts), food banks, eating out every two weeks or less, meal prep (eating lots of lentils, bean soup, chili and pasta sauce, i can make 6+ meals' worth and freeze). i've even gone to free meals at homeless shelters/churches a few times, including on Christmas last year. that was pretty bleak, ngl
after i get through this period in my life i will never be able to look at a peanut butter and jelly sandwich again the same way
on the plus side, since i started fasting i've lost 30+ pounds and gained some muscle from exercise. all you need is sea salt, potassium (sold in the spice aisle as "no-salt") and magnesium ($5 bottle of supplements will last 6 months+). i just take those three stirred in some hot water whenever i start getting dizzy from lack of electrolytes.