Originally Posted by margy

In these times of hardship, cutting back, tightening belts etc I'm going to pretend I smoke (although I don't smoke) because we're always told giving up smoking saves you money, so just imagine how much money I'll have because I won't have bought any at all.

Going on that diet by not buying sweets, crisps (unless they are dorritos for OH/daughter) only buying desserts that I don't like but OH/daughter do. I've lost a few pounds already and I can put any money I've saved to wine! Well known fact wine bought on the cheap is calorie free.

M

Originally Posted by northernbird

..... and because it is made from grapes it goes towards your fruit intake for the day. Have it alongside a slice of carrot cake and there is your veggies taken care of too