WINNIPEG — I can see the light at the end of the tunnel … less than two days to go.
I was getting tired of poached eggs and toast for breakfast, so today was scrambled eggs. Nice change, at least for a day.
My soup has managed to last so far; I think I will have enough for tonight and Friday’s dinner.
This pledge has me thinking about how hard it is to eat a balanced diet with such a strict budget.
READ MORE: Global News reporter Holly Alexandruk blogs about life on the Poverty Pledge.
I drove past a fast-food restaurant today and saw 10 pieces of chicken for $1.97. I thought to myself, what a great price for chicken. I am starting to see how easy it is for someone on a very tight budget to stop and get fast food for dinner, especially at that price.
When shopping, it was cheaper to buy two bottles of pop than a carton of milk.
I’m starting to see how, even though I am eating three meals a day, I am not getting a proper balanced diet — and definitely not getting even close to hitting my goal of eating from all the food groups.
I didn’t realize how lucky so many of us are to have a well-balanced meal, not worrying if we can have a piece of fruit or vegetables, yogurt or a glass of milk with a meal.
Two more dinners to go, one more lunch and another breakfast.
Tomorrow I’ll be on the Morning News on Global Winnipeg to discuss my journey. Be sure to watch!
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