Dino Vukusic idiotic? That’s a bit harsh ain’t it? Most of this was pretty reasonable. Stop drinking so much alcohol and refined sugars which is better for both ur health and wallet and don’t be wasteful. That was the gist of most of the video. What’s idiotic about that?
I actually found quitting to not be very difficult. I'll still drink some rarely at restaurants, or a can as a treat. Besides the sprite I had a few days ago at a movie with a friend, I can't even remember the last time I had any.
I grew up with my mother being an alcoholic. She couldn't hold down a job, got us kicked out of an apartment, and made me miserable my entire Junior year of high school. My stepfather would go through a bottle of vodka every 3 days or so and decided to drink instead of facing his problems. The more he drank the more she drank, and made him more miserable so he drank even more. They both drank and drove. My mother is miserable and my stepdad has Esophageal cancer. It serves as a constant reminder that alcohol is a poison and I have never had even a sip since I was 16. I would never disparage someone who drinks infrequently and recreationally, but please recognize that making it a habit is not good for you, financially, mentally, or physically. It doesn't help relieve yourself of your problems it masks them. That's how I feel anyway, if you disagree, let me know why.
blackmesa232323 I'm so sorry about all the pain you had to go through in your family, I understand you because of similar occurrences. But hei - it's glorious that this is what you took out of and thanks for your bravery to share 💜
Some kids grow up to become alcoholics like their parents good thing you’re not one of them. Your mother sounds like a pathetic drunk she’ll probably drink herself to death .
I also come from a similar family pattern. It wasn't just my junior year, it lasted until I was an adult. But people who say they drink because of problems are often using that as an excuse to drink. We all have problems. Drinking only makes the problems worse, with broken relationships, failed jobs, health problems, social dysfunction and risk of injury to others. Chemical dependency on alcohol needs treatment, and there are pharmaceuticals that can help in taking away the cravings now. And there are inpatient/outpatient clinics all over the place. There is no excuse to not stop any more.
blackmesa232323 Alcohol is a naturally made substance, so chances are you are getting traces of it in certain foods. Anything in excess becomes toxic, even drinking water. Moderation in all things.
Thelondonbadger exactly. I go out and have 1-2 beers tops depending on how many hours are spent at said place in a social situation. At a certain point, you're passed the age of wanting to get piss drunk and enjoy certain alcoholic beverages for the sake of their taste and maybe a little buzz occasionally. If it's a controlled and limited consumption, it's not a huge issue.
I have been in economic tight spots. Just hold on. Dont loose your mind, and try to cut your expenses on the most useless things first. Like scented paper towels, brand food, candy. Another good thing is to really watch it with the showers. Last thing is... Yes, fun has to be more modest now, but you still gotta put some resources in it, else you are going to hate it. Best to have a happy modest family with a little birthday cake, than bitter birthdays chewing your family away. You can do it! We believe in you.
For the weaning off of soda I would recommend replacing it with sparkling/carbonated flavored water that doesn't have any added sugar or anything. You can get the carbonation craving out of the way without having to consume so much sugar. Def helped me.
I drank sparkling water and noticed the acidity started to be too much. So have to watch out for that. Now I have zero craving for carbonated water. Haven't drank one in too many months.
I agree with this. I think it hast to do with the knowledge you really get from traditional TV which is next to nothing other than entertainment. News can be had in other faster ways.
I agree completely! When I first moved in with my wife and stepkids, I hadn't watched cable or over-the-air tv for about a decade. They were all teens/preteens who were fairly active so at one point we sat down and talked about how much they actually watched and how that cost broke down. We found that it worked out to be a bit over $5/hr for the amount of time they actually watched. Pretty quickly, they decided it wasn't worth it, and we axed the cable bill, replacing it eventually with an inexpensive Netflix subscription. Now, it's 9 years later and we've saved over $10,000 just by cancelling cable. Until the kids headed off to college, we put aside the savings each year and chose ways to spend it on activities with/for the kids. Cutting the cable is a great way to save!
My favorite one is saving on food. Stay sharp, when it comes down to food. And I don’t only mean eat at home because you can still spend a lot of money on food in the grocery store, I mean really think about what you are doing and try to plan it, don’t go hungry to the grocery shop after work, because guess what you’ll spend more. Sit down on a Sunday or whenever your day-off may be and write down your plan for the week, what are you planning on eating, what ingredients do you need for that, write it down and use it as your plan. And really try to only put down what you’re able to eat in one week, don’t overestimate yourself, because it is one thing that you are throwing away food that other people could use but it is also another thing that you are spending more on food that you’re not ‘using. Another tip that I have on spending less in the grocery shop is, buy in bulk, what is amazon for? Stuff like toilet paper, soap, tooth paste and so on, can be kept for a long time before going bad, and you mostly get a nice discount on items that you buy in bulk. What do you think about that, Bush?
US Americans *waste way too much* food, including people who are struggling financially. I was at a friend's family home and they had *disparate left overs* in their fridge, mostly in the back, like it was going to be thrown out. And they felt they didn't have *enough* food in the fridge. Not only did I pull it all out, but I made beef burritos with all the fixings, enough for at least 3 people. They saw me enjoying it and one gave in and joined me eating it. I can't get over how surprised they were at my ability to pull a meal together out of left overs. Mind you, the *fridge was full* and they were complaining that there was nothing to eat. Excuse me, but Damn us spoiled a.... N. Americans! Crying about money and throwing perfectly edible food away. My sister used to do that s...t. Packed freezer, but nothing to eat?! Sorry, it makes me mad as hell.
For those who really want to save, they have to decide what foods they realistically will eat, and want to eat. If you buy five chickens because they are on sale, and throw them in the freezer, then it should be because you like chicken, know how to fix it, and can eat a whole chicken in two or three days. If not, then buy what you know you like and that requires a minimum of effort to fix. When you are tired, overworked or depressed, fixing food is not on your list to do, even if it means throwing it out. Keep things on hand that you can grab in a hurry, like sandwich stuff, salads, fruits, cheeses, fruit juice and nuts. Not every meal has to be a five star production. If you like pizza, don't order it out, buy frozen and put extra toppings on it. Cut it up and freeze the rest so you can grab it and heat it in a pan with a lid. That's what I do. Same with burgers, hot dogs, or anything frozen. I use a very large frying pan with a glass lid, and "bake" my frozen whatever. Fifteen minutes, and I have a meal, no effort.
coinhub I cut out the manufacturing cost on the shoes and just walk on two cows. They make a little extra noise and smell bad, but they're relatively cheap if you have a local farm without cameras around it. The downside is that they shit all over the place. :-(
Two. Beers? Seriously? I mean, I can feel a difference with two beers but you *black out* after two? How much do you weigh? I feel like that might be indicating a much more serious health issue.
As a general principle, question everything that you currently spend money on: is it necessary? What’s the cheaper alternative? Can you make do without it? Can you make it better and cheaper yourself? EVERY penny counts 😎👍❤️
I worked in computer store long ago. A McDonald manager brought in computer for repair. Somehow we found a worksheet about inventory cost. Soda in 16 oz cup cost about 10 cents. Now I realized why they promoted the meal plan with soda which customers would think a deal. Or Any size for only 99 cents. 711 stores do the same to lure you coming in.
Coke is basically sugar that gets your heart rate up more quickly with less exposure. It amps you up but because it isn't psychoactive, it has a very unexpected, almost underwhelming effect if you've never tried it.
I had a breakthrough in my life about 7 years ago. I have always been a hoarder(prepper) because I garden and hunt so its natural to have food stores. My mother fell momentarily ill and she lives out to of state so a was going to move closer to her and my step father like a good son would do. I had so much stuff to get rid of and sell. Over the years I have gained skills which negate most of the tools and gadgets I was storing anyways. She fully recovered so I stayed at my home with the few material things I was going to haul to my parents..its been a year and I may even have fewer items. I encourage anyone to get skills and knowledge not gadgets and gizmos. The library and internet can liberate you from most of your material objects. Also I read a book by Miyamoto Musashi called the book of five rings(go rin no sho) and within it had an extra passage called the way of walking alone(dokkodo) and it said it is best to not have favorites things or preferences....because your enemy will learn them and use them against you..this thought always is in my mind not based in fear but for happiness. Coke or Pepsi? I don't care water will suffice! Red or blue? Left or right? It doesn't matter I will accept and face whatever is in my path. Good tips and great points. Thanks for the vid ...yes I know I'm strange but I'm happy and harmless
I feel like this list is for the extreme budgeter. But it is good. If anyone can get close to this level of discipline I'm sure they will save a lot of money!
Beer and sodas is easy. Especially if you want to get healthy and workout. Juices and water are much better and effective for your body. Get sneakers for running and leather boots for working. I still need them towels but cloth do last longer
I dont but beer/papertowles/soda to start with. And my sneekers cost me $10 on sale. 5 years ago.. I'll need new ones before winter because the soles are getting wore out.
Prakriti a good support shoe is a must I stay away from 10 dollar shoes that hurt feet more than good they do. Dr Scholes shoes are good but don't last long. Maybe their more expensive ones do. I could buy Rockport or New ballance which are better shoes. I have problems finding wide shoes in the cheaper market. I cannot complain about my dress shoes that are 3 years old. I only wear them on Sunday so not much wear on them.
I would also add new videogames. They drop in price extremely quickly after they launch on the used market, and older videogames can usually be picked up for under $10 a piece for the vast majority of them. Of course, rarer games will cost more. And then once you buy them for a while, you quickly realize you have enough to last you for years. If not decades.
Yeah.. but then you pay for the community factor I think. Having a game when it's hot allows you to join in the fun with others. But for games that are purely for yourself, then yeah, you can just buy them later. =D
Also graphics and such can be old and outdated if you wait for the videogame, game, to cost 10 bucks/euros. And online community can be quite dead or simply dead. In any case, not a bad tip!
Not if you buy Nintendo games :( they rarely drop below $60. Lately I've been a lot pickier with the games I buy, only getting the ones I really think I'll play a lot and enjoy the most. And I get a lot more indie games like Stardew Valley that are cheaper and can have good messages in them.
I started using washrags instead of kleenex. Never ever have a blowout and the texture is nice. I will get medicated tissues if I am sick and using them a whole lot. I also like those microfiber towels over paper towels. I only use paper towels to clean up greasy messes that need to go in the trash. You can also save greatly on toilet paper and get MUCH cleaner if you use a bidet attachment. Buy a good quality one for ~$60 on Amazon and it will last a long time. This also saves on washing costs as my pants no longer need to be washed every time I wear them. They are more like a jacket. Wash them maybe once a month or so. It is the LEGS that get smelly as they accumulate stuff from you wiping your hands on them. I also gave up cokes long ago, but I still get to drink fizzy stuff. Use club soda and a little drink mix and you will have a good time.
I agree on all, especially the shoes. I have worn the same pair of leather shoes for around 3 years. Every single day. They still look and feel new. They are Merrel Moab Rovers. I have 2 brand new pairs in box (that I bought when on sale for around $65; normal price is around $100). So, 3 pairs cost me $230, and, should last me over 10 years. They are waterproof, fit me perfect, and feel great! I fish, hike, camp, go to stores, etc. and they are the best shoes I've had. I should buy a few more pairs to keep so I am set for life.
I get most of my shoes at Goodwill, many pairs like new. I don’t buy bottled water; instead use filtering system and carry water in glass bottles (avoiding plastic contamination in the water). Still need occasional paper towels for when my cat throws up, but use rags otherwise.
Yup I pretty much cut out all sugars from my diet. I don't even add sugar when I order a cup of HK milk tea. Just replace sodas with water and you'll feel so much better.....less bloatedness and brian fog too
Hey Beat the Bush.... I have a couple of tips for you. Wow, I might be out beating the bush....not really....but here they are. I'm very ECO. I hate waste. I save all junk mail and rip it up to condense it and put it in the recycling bin. I even sometimes bring home receipts and straw wrappers and ice cream cone wraps on the cone to recycle. But here's the real tips: save napkins in restaurants to use later (I see you do) and ALSO save the towels you use in the restroom. Think about it. Your hands are washed and CLEAN. The paper towels are only to DRY your hands and therefore CLEAN. I keep them in my car to use on my windows and dash and wheel etc. At home I use them to clean my coffee table etc. Also,with the change (coins), I have a circular zip case that fits in the indentation in my door arm rest and I put it in there , and therefore don't carry the change around. Then when I have enough, I take it in to the boba tea place and pay with coins and SELL them the remaining coins. Small businesses really NEED and appreciate change!!!!! I use very little paper towels. They are not eco. I basically use them for drying cherries and then to put the pits in etc. and draining the oil off of tempura etc. It takes me forever to use a big pack of them. For clean up jobs, I swear by microfiber cloths. Save a lot of money, be ECO and get the job done way better! I used to be a soda-a-holic. That stuff is ADDICTIVE. Your body gets addicted to the sugar and craves it. I used to drink a couple of big gulps a day and then go home and have more cans of soda!!!! It made me fat! I have to be very careful about soda because if I let myself have it, I can slip back into addiction FAST! With sugar, it causes body yeast infections, and the yeast is what CRAVES the sugar, it's main food source! I drink iced tea (unsweetened) and water. I do go to McDonald's to get iced tea, quite often, because it is 96degrees to 115 degrees here in Arizona and I get side cups of ice. I do since out the cups and reuse them. Here's an idea that I thought of today when I went into McD's , get the tea and take your own McD's cups and get FREE ICE. I got three cups of ice and put it in my freezer. You can imagine, living in AZ that I go through a LOT of ice. So, I got my large iced tea for 1.07 (with tax) and free ice worth that much as well. So, I figure the ice paid for the drink! Here's another thing, take your own plastic or glass, food storage container to the restaurant so you do not have to use their styrofoam or plastic, or take some of the ones they provide and put them in the dishwasher and put them in a bag or box in the car to reuse! I bet you would like this tip. On TH-cam check out he videos on making your own dish soap, LAUNDRY SOAP AND SOFTENER, and dishwasher soap. Did you know you can make 5 GALLONS for $10? At that price you can give some in half gallons to family and friends!
The reason why people can't stop drinking soda (by my experience) is, because instead of regular sugar it has HFCS (i.e. glucose-fructose syrup) in it, which, not only doesn't make you feel satiated, but makes you literally gulp the drink, and also makes you crave fruity juices like hell even few days later.
Good video idea. I have been doing this for a while, never bought alcohol in my life. Especially here in Australia, where it is highly taxed. Anything I have to buy, I'll buy in bulk... Think toliet paper.
They probably showed you the liver of a homeless person who had a bottle of liquor on him at all times. Not the same as having a few beers throughout the week.
I buy old towels second hand, I wash them with hot water and bleach and then cut them up for cleaning cloths. Instead of sponges. Reusable, Cheap, And washable! Alcohol and soda is a big NO. I buy sneakers second hand too. I lysol them (Like they do at bowling alleys), Good to go. Fifty cents a pair is cheap.
I always buy the paper towels that have half sheets. Then, I often tear a piece of one of those off, if I have something really small to lean up. So much waste happens from using full sheets for small things. I buy paper towels in a giant pack maybe once every 4-8 months. So I probably spend about $20 a year on them and I use the all the time. I'm learning to make my own alcohol now. You can make a gallon of hard cider out of $4 of apple juice and $0.35 of pizza yeast. You can turn it into apple wine by adding a cup and a half of sugar when it is half done. The additional sugar gets turned into additional alcohol, raising the drink to a wine level. There is no tax on alcohol if you make it this way and live in a state with no tax on food.
...unless, like my german friends, you drink beer because it's water to you! :) as for me, food became leaves, some tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, bananas (after my 'cancer-surgery'); definitely much cheaper than it used to be! but, i have to gobble up a cup or two of coffee to shake the occasional visits of depression. thanks for the videos! :)
If you watched the video with a functional brain, you would realize that he only cuts out things that costs and doesnt provide any value for you or your body. So cutting out necessary food and eating humans isnt really funny or logical.
Paper towels do not cost much if you buy generic ones and if you get the ones which have more frequent perforations so you only use 1/3 as many. Also do not fall for wiping up things with them as they show you on commercials. Wipe up spills with rags and only do cleaning with paper towels.
Go big or go home. Cut it all out cold turkey. Endure the withdrawals and carry on. Also, leather slippas from Scott Hawaii are the best footwear you'll ever own.
used to spend $35 on shoes every 3-4 months. (job i have requires a lot of walking so they wear out much faster than normal) bought $110 pair of leather boots 11 months ago and they're still almost in perfect condition. if they last 3 years that's $3 spent on footwear/month vs the cheap shoes which would cost 3x that.
If you have trouble with cravings for alcohol, phenibut is a good alternative to use 1-2 times per week. It has the positive effects of alcohol without the negatives (e.g., you can still do things you want to do, you are lucid). It's great for relaxing and de-stressing after a long week. And for quitting soda, seltzer water is amazing. It has that carbonation with a strong "bite" which I think is the major component of why people crave soda, and it's just healthy water.
I think people need to remember, you have to enjoy your life. If beer or soda makes your life better, I think you should buy it. Treat yourself. You’ll die one day and the money doesn’t come with you.
Maybe... but I feel like you could call anything an addiction. Let's say I really enjoy a nice streak and I decide to buy a t-bone every month to treat myself. You could argue that I am addicted to steak and that I would be better off saving that money. True, it would be smart to save that money, but on the other hand, I love steak and want to put my hard earned money towards it because life is short. Correct if I am wrong (becasue I yet to see all your videos) but I feel like I haven't seen you talk about the other side of the coin on these topics in terms of knowing when to enjoy the small luxuries of life. [assuming you're covering all your other expenses and investments].
Luc Inator they'll enjoy themselves feeling like shit for decades. Just look at most of the people in their 50s and 60s. Riddled with illnesses and depressed. But hey everyone dies someday, lol.
Luc Inator and the young now who follow society's unhealthy habits will have it much worse off than the middle aged people who are already in terrible shape.
I used to drink 5 to 6 sodas per day. I’m 5’11” and weighed about 225 lbs. I stopped cold turkey, because I was tired of feeling so bad. I haven’t had one sip of soda for 8 months. I now weigh 180 lbs. My weight loss was also due to a lot of exercise, but cutting soda was such a huge benefit for me.
Nice! Yeah, it seems how to eat right should be part of our education in grade school. Just watch those added sugars. Carbs convert easily to sugar as well so be careful of those..
I got around the sneaker issue by buying them second hand. You can get name brand, strong leather sneakers for under 5 dollars. I need them for work because I'm on my feet all day. Last pair I bought cost 3 dollars and I've been wearing them for work for over 2 years now.
I've never blacked out and I used to drink straight whiskey. I don't drink anymore though. But blacking out? That's a myth people say mostly or they drank a whole bottle of liquor. I've literally never believed someone when there was excuse was they blacked out, and nearly every time I found out they were lying. Soo not drinking at a party you might as well not even be there? That makes no sense. 0. None. The reason you don't drink is drunk people suck to be around unless you're also drunk
Moderation can be difficult with alcohol. Some people will naturally stop after just one or two drinks, but many people will have one drink and continue drinking until they are drunk. I am like this. If I buy less alcohol with the intent of forcing myself to drink less, I'm likely to go out and buy more after I've drank what I've bought. I'm considering quitting alcohol altogether. It makes me do stupid things, it destroys my sleep, and it makes me feel shitty for a longer period of time than it makes me feel good.
Your Girlfriend's Dad , same here. I cant do moderation, its either drink or dont drink. I cant even keep it in my fridge without grabbing a drink early Saturday morning. I just quit all together and waking up is awesome now.
Yup, I'm quitting alcohol on Monday, permanently. My turning point was about 2AM today. My tolerance has been pushing so far I'd use up almost all my unallocated money, which wasn't so bad overall. Enjoying some little things in life that cost money is 1 reason I deliberately don't allocate a certain amount of money in my budget, and choose to let myself buy some things on impulse. It's not frugal, but I like it. Alcohol was fun. Earlier, I realized it's no longer as much fun as it used to be. Still somewhat fun, but less fun at the same cost AND new-found side-affects means it's significantly lower value and becoming higher risk. So, I figure it's no longer worth my time/money. Sneakers on the other hand, I won't stop buying those. I just prefer the feel of sneakers, especially a $10 pair from Walmart about twice a year. I can be light on my feet when I need to be. It works for me and where I live. I make up for it by keeping only 1 pair of shoes and using that all year and for everything. The shoes I have are slip-on, black and pretty basic looking running shoes, so those work for almost any situation if somebody in the know about formal clothing doesn't look too closely. I'll buy loafers when I'm over 65 LOL.
What does beer taste like? :) And for shoes, mine last 5 years and some 10 or more... :) you should have an episode, Asian thrifter vs Indian thrifter :)
You would understand if you live in the USA :) and live among white people... we have to adopt the ways they refer to others so that conversations become meaningful. It's all about contextual meaning versus literal one.
Most of the world outside of Asia, doesnt refer to anything west/south of central china as asian. Which obviously doesnt make sense, but the western world describes people based on how they look, and not where they're from. Eastern asians just happened to be dubbed the "asians", and so forth, based on appearance.
I use about 1 paper towel every 5 months (usually for grease). I have cloth towels and soak them with bleach water in the kitchen sink, wring, and they’re dry in a few hours. Cloth towels are superior in many ways. Also saucony shoes are freaking amazing and last years
I go through a lot of paper towels, but I don't clean with them. They're mostly used to dry meat and fish before cooking, especially when frying is involved.
It's cheaper to make your own alcohol. Making mead just with honey, water and some yeast is easy. Reuse the settled yeast at the end for making bread or a pizza crust. Use a 12" balloon as an air-stop.
It's the little things in life, my friend. Good toilet paper is priceless. Alcohol sometimes is a great way to unwind and relax and even get creativity flowing. I'd rather be happy than die rich.
Regrow your store bought herbs in a jar. Or just buy a packet of seeds for $1 on Ebay. I've been recutting/growing my green onions for months now. And make self-watering pots, and buy vegetable seeds that grow in your growing zone. Strawberries propagate easily in the Bay Area.
I buy leather winter boots on sale, maybe not the most popular colour. They usually cost around $100 - $150 CDN and last me 5 years with good care. True economy. Another way to get free paper towel is to keep the towel you dried your hands on. Make sure you wash your hands properly, not just a quick rinse in cold water. Let the towels dry out and use them for really mucky cleaning jobs. Also when using a public, work or store washroom, I take a little bit extra t.p. just in case the next washroom I use has no t.p. Don't take too much, though, it's inconsiderate of others. I don't drink sodas because of the link to pancreatic cancer and kidney problems, of course alcohol does as well. I know a lot of people buy food in bulk or in large sizes and think they've saved money over smaller sizes -- check the unit price if posted. I've often found that 2 smaller items are cheaper than the large bulky size. I agree meal planning is a good idea. I wish I could convince my family of this.
xnay33mx i think some minimalist has less things but end up spending more money on services. Ie. No basic tools so they end up having to pay someone to fix something simple. No cookware but end up eating out alot
I have become an extreme minimalist. Don't even have a cell phone(just textnow.com). I have a 350Z that is paid off. I am adding $900 to my money market account every 2 weeks. I'm done spending money on BS.
I haven't bought a beer for more than 20 years, no other alcohol either. How did I stop? I just didn't buy since I was born, I'm 20 years old, not a single drop of alcohol has gone into my mouth
Paper towels. I've been washing (Yes WASHING) paper towels after use. Good paper towels can be washed 10 times before they completely fall apart. I often wash/dry them and use it again next day. Paper towel commercials always show tossing into the trashcan (advertisement psychology in works here - throw away so you will buy more) but it can be washed many times. I use less than 1 roll per month in my kitchen (and I cook a lot). Try it - you'll be amazed.
Ryan Asher He gave up slavery for frugality. Not a bad trade. Not everyone can do it though. We do need some money. Moreover, many young people who are fortunate enough to get along with their parents to the point where they actually CAN live with them derive a mutual benefit through sharing the labour and financial burdens of a household.People lived multi-generational for much of recent human history. Marriage and children ? That's a fast ride into forced slavery for life. So it is a less popular lifestyle than in previous generations.
Oshini Gamage Everyone tries to be frugal even if they are super wealthy. The super rich bargain like crazy and start bidding wars on investments of all types. And the wealthy aren't asleep when it comes to everyday expenses as well. It's all relative, even if they spend more than you do. It is the same thought pattern. Everyone wants a bargain. We all love something for nothing. We all hate the feeling of paying too much. People are aware of costs until they actually lose the cognitive ability to continue doing so. So I suggest that searching for ways to save actually helps you remain sharp and build brain power. Just don't overdo it or become obsessive about it.
Here in Australia I use to buy a Coca Cola a lot. 2 litres a week, a huge waste of money, high sugar intake & now some tiny holes in teeth because of it. Now just plain unflavored Soda water 1:25 liters every 2-4 weeks or more mixed with sugarless cordial.
I read that high fructose corn syrup, the stuff that’s in soda, causes liver cirrhosis and liver hypertrophy at the same rate as alcohol. I still crave my sugar fix once in awhile, but I just take a small glass, put lots of ice in it, and I drink that instead of a can. It’s really only half a small glass by volume that way. Also I buy those tiny cans, that way you get less waste. You really don’t need much to get your fix. Also, if you eat a plum with your soda fix, or a pear or anything that has fibre, you neutralize the glycemic index of the sugar, and it doesn’t cause an insulin spike.
I used to do the same. During my last stretch of soda I drink half a can. The rest gets poured out. I really wanted it back then and now, I'm fine not drinking it at all. So do think about taking that last step.
It took me two years to transition from craving soda to craving ice water when I'm thirsty. Saves money & my health. I realized that room temperature soda tasted terrible and carbonated water didn't do anything for mb e either but when I had the water ice cold it satisfied my thirst. It was the temperature of the water that made it good. Same as milk.
I still buy sneakers, but quality construction only because I use them for workouts and outdoor activities. I rarely drink alcohol or soft drinks. I don't buy ready-made coffee or coffee beverages because it's more cost-effective to brew at home. If you stop buying coffee at a boutique, you will save several dollars in just a week.
I bought a lot of 1 foot square white terrycloth bar towels and use those instead of paper towels. A couple of uses and toss them in the laundry pile to be washed in the next load. While I still use paper for the really messy stuff that would permanently stain the cloth ones, I've reduced my consumption drastically.
If you replace sneakers with leather shoes, get good quality shoes which can be resoled and reheeled when those parts wear out. (You can get shoe repair kits on ebay for just a few pounds/dollars). This way you can keep a pair of shoes going for years and years.
MY BUDGET CUT LIST SO FAR - Dunkin' Donuts = gone McDonalds (and all fast foods) = gone Smokes (cigars and cigarettes) = gone Snacks (chips etc.) = gone Wal Mart crap = gone Excessive driving around = gone Buying new items (cars, furniture, etc.) instead of used (when possible) = gone Buying people presents for every b-day and holiday = gone (almost) Frequent golfing = Cut down quite a bit (this is a tough one) Elaborate house parties = Cut down to "come as we are" BBQs etc. Apple products (as in overpriced computers and useless gadgets = Really gone What do I do with all this leftover money? I buy organic food and top shelf supplements on a regular basis... and I still have money leftover.
1. only drink water cause thats all you need 2. you can steal paper towels and toilet paper @ public bathrooms. better yet dont use them at all cause they are bad for the environment. 3. dont go to restaurants period 4. dont buy any clothing or shoes unless they are on discount (below 10$) or check ebay
Great suggestions. I laughed when you mentioned saving the napkins from fast food places. They always hand out too many and most people just throw them away. I save them and use them. Plus, paper towels are a waste of trees. A few other suggestions for stuff not to buy: lottery tickets or anything gambling related (just a huge ripoff); most batteries (use rechargeables in most things); Starbucks (make coffee at home); convenience store or vending machine refreshments (grossly overpriced); extended warranties and maintenance agreements (if there was any credible chance they would work in your favor, companies wouldn't sell them). People who say "who cares about saving money; you can't take it with you" should consider that if you stop wasting money on things you buy more out of habit than actual enjoyment, you can use your money for what you really do want. A couple that spends $8 every work day on overpriced coffee could repurpose that $2,000 a year to take a halfway decent vacation. And, still enjoy a coffee on the way to work just by making it at home for practically nothing.
Anything you do as a habit to spend is dangerous. I still go to Starbucks myself but it is a rare occasion mostly to buy a spot to use wifi for a few hours. I think of it as a wifi usage fee with free coffee.
I do all that. Paper towels I tear in half when I don’t need a giant sheet. Alcohol; doesn’t make me smarter or richer, or healthier, I quit completely. I eat no sugar. Now that my palate is adjusted sweetened stuff tastes horribly sweet. For what sneakers cost you could buy fancy oxfords, or leather work boots.
I rarely drink regular cola. I will nearly always drink diet coke with a meal. However I do still need to drink sugary cola to raise my blood sugar levels during a hypo because I've had diabetes since birth.
If you wanna save on sodas without entirely cutting it out you can get yourself a soda machine like soda stream,the initial cost is quite high but once you get the darng machine all you need to do is change the c02 bottle time to time and it can last you a couple of weeks(idk maybe a month).
I work at a restaurant where we charge $3.29 for a cup. Obviously we have free refills but still I asked my manager once and she said one cup is about 20 cents. Most people get around 3 refills. So you’re getting 60 cents worth of soda and paying $3.29 for it.
Make your own kombucha. t's easy to make and full of beneficial probiotics. Only 2-6 grams of sugar per 8oz. Unfortunately, you either love or hate the taste. Also to wean off of soda use flavored carbonated water. You still get the fizzy drink and it's much better for your health. Personally, I mix the two.
Use microfiber twels. Reusable and i bleach mine so they are nice and clean.Sodas are designed to get you to crave them. Make tea at home with tea bags & boiled water and organic stevia.
I guess some people dont get that there are people who need paper towels because of sinus/or mucus problems. Like in a normal day, I can't not have a paper towel/tissue roll because I have to spit out or blow my nose. While I can just go to sink all the time, it's not possible when you're working or doing anything that requires you to be in another area. So, yeah, tissues rolls are here to stay.
On nights out, I found peer pressure really hard to deal with and I would end up wasting lots of money on alcohol, esp. since the prices at bars are higher so I stopped going as I hate alcohol.... The one thing I stopped buying the coffee at coffee shops and buying lunch. I bring my own to work and keep some Nescafe instant in my bag so I can have it anytime. I do treat myself once or twice a month, but not on a daily basis
I drink very little, definitely not on a regular basis. I hardly ever use paper towels. I have a re-usable handi-wipe in my kitchen. I am a soda-holic but I rarely buy restaurant sodas when I eat out. I do buy snakers and they typically last me more than a year even though I wear them all the time, so I disagree on the sneakers.
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My uncle stopped buying food, save lot of money, rip my uncle.
That's fucking funny!
great answer for this idiotic video!
your uncle died doing what he loved...saving money.
thanks for the chuckle good one!
Dino Vukusic idiotic? That’s a bit harsh ain’t it? Most of this was pretty reasonable. Stop drinking so much alcohol and refined sugars which is better for both ur health and wallet and don’t be wasteful. That was the gist of most of the video. What’s idiotic about that?
I just stopped drinking soda 10 years ago for no other reason than i just didn't like it anymore. water all day every day.
Did the same,when going out to eat still get water with lemon. Stay away from water hose
@@jackcapone4375 😂😂😂
Did the same thing about 2 years ago. Will never go back to soda
I actually found quitting to not be very difficult. I'll still drink some rarely at restaurants, or a can as a treat. Besides the sprite I had a few days ago at a movie with a friend, I can't even remember the last time I had any.
Me too I only drink water/tea now. I get some coke cravings a few times per year(usually holidays) but I try to stay away.
I grew up with my mother being an alcoholic. She couldn't hold down a job, got us kicked out of an apartment, and made me miserable my entire Junior year of high school. My stepfather would go through a bottle of vodka every 3 days or so and decided to drink instead of facing his problems. The more he drank the more she drank, and made him more miserable so he drank even more. They both drank and drove. My mother is miserable and my stepdad has Esophageal cancer. It serves as a constant reminder that alcohol is a poison and I have never had even a sip since I was 16. I would never disparage someone who drinks infrequently and recreationally, but please recognize that making it a habit is not good for you, financially, mentally, or physically. It doesn't help relieve yourself of your problems it masks them. That's how I feel anyway, if you disagree, let me know why.
blackmesa232323 I'm a foodie so personally I'm quite interested in alcohol in regards to taste and cooking; but yeah, never go beyond that.
blackmesa232323 I'm so sorry about all the pain you had to go through in your family, I understand you because of similar occurrences. But hei - it's glorious that this is what you took out of and thanks for your bravery to share 💜
Some kids grow up to become alcoholics like their parents good thing you’re not one of them. Your mother sounds like a pathetic drunk she’ll probably drink herself to death .
I also come from a similar family pattern. It wasn't just my junior year, it lasted until I was an adult. But people who say they drink because of problems are often using that as an excuse to drink. We all have problems. Drinking only makes the problems worse, with broken relationships, failed jobs, health problems, social dysfunction and risk of injury to others. Chemical dependency on alcohol needs treatment, and there are pharmaceuticals that can help in taking away the cravings now. And there are inpatient/outpatient clinics all over the place. There is no excuse to not stop any more.
blackmesa232323 Alcohol is a naturally made substance, so chances are you are getting traces of it in certain foods. Anything in excess becomes toxic, even drinking water. Moderation in all things.
BeatTheBush is the cheap Asian dad I always wish I had
What is this.. 74 likes? omg.
BeatTheBush its so true daddy.
Hey, I'm Chinese, and I'm just learning how to be cheap!
I like people that are cheap. +1 like.
To me, that means an Asian dad that is cheap, but doesn’t scream at you for using an extra sheet of toilet paper.
Water is king
I bow to no compound.
agree
I drank for 17 years, but now I haven’t touched a drink since February 9th 2016........and I don’t miss it! 😀😀😀
Congrats! Here's to your health! Cheers with a tea. =D
BeatTheBush
Thank you, I feel much better........so does my liver! 😀😀😀
Fantastic!! good for you taking control of your health. be proud of yourself :)
let's hit the bar to celebrate. my treat!
You will save a load of money. I quit in 2001, I was spending about $1200 per year on alcohol, some years more, some a little less but not much.
It’s still cheaper to bring a case home than grab a couple pints at a bar 🙄
Yup. But a case is still pretty expensive compared to tea. $12-15 vs. $1
Brandon Beavis Investing it's cheaper to not buy alcohol at all because of it's side affects 🤔
Get a bottle of hard liqour. Much cheaper and goes farther.
Thelondonbadger exactly. I go out and have 1-2 beers tops depending on how many hours are spent at said place in a social situation. At a certain point, you're passed the age of wanting to get piss drunk and enjoy certain alcoholic beverages for the sake of their taste and maybe a little buzz occasionally. If it's a controlled and limited consumption, it's not a huge issue.
Plus, who drinks beer at a bar???
I buy underwear every 10 to 15 years. No matter how many holes I get I keep wearing them and stay cooler in the summer.
I never wash the one I bought back in 1998, saves me a ton specially with women
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"After 2 beers I can't remember what I do". - BeathTheBush
What beer are you drinking mate if you don't mind me asking?
I'm in debt and at risk of losing my family. Watching your videos has helped me to start climbing this mountain. Trying to save every cent now 😢
So many things you don't need to buy at all if you know the trick or reasons behind it.
Money doesn’t grow legs and walk away. And remember, it’s not what you make it’s what you keep.
Spidy Duz It You can do it! 😎
I have been in economic tight spots. Just hold on. Dont loose your mind, and try to cut your expenses on the most useless things first. Like scented paper towels, brand food, candy. Another good thing is to really watch it with the showers.
Last thing is... Yes, fun has to be more modest now, but you still gotta put some resources in it, else you are going to hate it. Best to have a happy modest family with a little birthday cake, than bitter birthdays chewing your family away.
You can do it! We believe in you.
Awesome one
“It’s your own folt”
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is WHY we go to college.
For the weaning off of soda I would recommend replacing it with sparkling/carbonated flavored water that doesn't have any added sugar or anything. You can get the carbonation craving out of the way without having to consume so much sugar. Def helped me.
Mornings Good info!
I drank sparkling water and noticed the acidity started to be too much. So have to watch out for that. Now I have zero craving for carbonated water. Haven't drank one in too many months.
Mornings that's what I drink I buy in bulk only have 1 small can a day. So far so good
BINGO ! You can also buy the natural sweetened sodas, but they are pricier.
Mornings I stopped craving sugary drinks because of carbonated water. It is so much more refreshing.
Saving money is an easier way to make money.
'Cannot people realise how large an income is thrift?' - Cicero, 1st century BC.
Amen to that!
Never thought about it. It is so true!!!
We have no TV. So we save a GREAT deal of time, we do fun things outside the house/around town. Plus we save on cable costs. It gives you more life.
I agree with this. I think it hast to do with the knowledge you really get from traditional TV which is next to nothing other than entertainment. News can be had in other faster ways.
BeatTheBush Not like the news on TV is any good anyways.
I agree completely! When I first moved in with my wife and stepkids, I hadn't watched cable or over-the-air tv for about a decade. They were all teens/preteens who were fairly active so at one point we sat down and talked about how much they actually watched and how that cost broke down. We found that it worked out to be a bit over $5/hr for the amount of time they actually watched. Pretty quickly, they decided it wasn't worth it, and we axed the cable bill, replacing it eventually with an inexpensive Netflix subscription.
Now, it's 9 years later and we've saved over $10,000 just by cancelling cable. Until the kids headed off to college, we put aside the savings each year and chose ways to spend it on activities with/for the kids. Cutting the cable is a great way to save!
But... don't you wear out your sneakers more?
you can get all your information and shows on the internet. paying for tv service is a waste.
My favorite one is saving on food. Stay sharp, when it comes down to food.
And I don’t only mean eat at home because you can still spend a lot of money on food in the grocery store, I mean really think about what you are doing and try to plan it, don’t go hungry to the grocery shop after work, because guess what you’ll spend more. Sit down on a Sunday or whenever your day-off may be and write down your plan for the week, what are you planning on eating, what ingredients do you need for that, write it down and use it as your plan.
And really try to only put down what you’re able to eat in one week, don’t overestimate yourself, because it is one thing that you are throwing away food that other people could use but it is also another thing that you are spending more on food that you’re not ‘using.
Another tip that I have on spending less in the grocery shop is, buy in bulk, what is amazon for? Stuff like toilet paper, soap, tooth paste and so on, can be kept for a long time before going bad, and you mostly get a nice discount on items that you buy in bulk. What do you think about that, Bush?
BABY - Become A Better You I do meal plans and it saves me a lot :)
absolutely! Meal plans are the best! For how long ahead do you plan?
US Americans *waste way too much* food, including people who are struggling financially. I was at a friend's family home and they had *disparate left overs* in their fridge, mostly in the back, like it was going to be thrown out.
And they felt they didn't have *enough* food in the fridge. Not only did I pull it all out, but I made beef burritos with all the fixings, enough for at least 3 people. They saw me enjoying it and one gave in and joined me eating it.
I can't get over how surprised they were at my ability to pull a meal together out of left overs. Mind you, the *fridge was full* and they were complaining that there was nothing to eat.
Excuse me, but Damn us spoiled a.... N. Americans! Crying about money and throwing perfectly edible food away.
My sister used to do that s...t. Packed freezer, but nothing to eat?! Sorry, it makes me mad as hell.
BABY - Become A Better You I usually meal plan for 5-6 days then on Sunday I spend some money if I go out, but I stay on a $20 budget.
For those who really want to save, they have to decide what foods they realistically will eat, and want to eat. If you buy five chickens because they are on sale, and throw them in the freezer, then it should be because you like chicken, know how to fix it, and can eat a whole chicken in two or three days. If not, then buy what you know you like and that requires a minimum of effort to fix. When you are tired, overworked or depressed, fixing food is not on your list to do, even if it means throwing it out. Keep things on hand that you can grab in a hurry, like sandwich stuff, salads, fruits, cheeses, fruit juice and nuts. Not every meal has to be a five star production. If you like pizza, don't order it out, buy frozen and put extra toppings on it. Cut it up and freeze the rest so you can grab it and heat it in a pan with a lid. That's what I do. Same with burgers, hot dogs, or anything frozen. I use a very large frying pan with a glass lid, and "bake" my frozen whatever. Fifteen minutes, and I have a meal, no effort.
TLDW. Don’t buy beer , paper towels , soda from restaurant, and any shoes that are not 1000% leather ....
coinhub I cut out the manufacturing cost on the shoes and just walk on two cows. They make a little extra noise and smell bad, but they're relatively cheap if you have a local farm without cameras around it. The downside is that they shit all over the place. :-(
SeanFromPVD wow you are so funny
you lost me at "dont buy beer"
Just know... a handful of years ago I would've said the same thing.
SeanFromPVD why not walk bare foot?
Two. Beers? Seriously? I mean, I can feel a difference with two beers but you *black out* after two? How much do you weigh? I feel like that might be indicating a much more serious health issue.
HAH A... I should really qualify these things, everything taken so literally.
Might have to buy a case of beer to get an accurate quantified number.
markd315 it's common among Asians
Yes it is . Asian girls get really wiped out on 2 beers.
Might be buying 10% strength, 700ml bottles?
As a general principle, question everything that you currently spend money on: is it necessary? What’s the cheaper alternative? Can you make do without it? Can you make it better and cheaper yourself? EVERY penny counts 😎👍❤️
You have a point. But then the cost and time cost of making it yourself must be considered.
I worked in computer store long ago. A McDonald manager brought in computer for repair. Somehow we found a worksheet about inventory cost. Soda in 16 oz cup cost about 10 cents. Now I realized why they promoted the meal plan with soda which customers would think a deal. Or Any size for only 99 cents. 711 stores do the same to lure you coming in.
Yup. 10 cents it is. My numbers are a bit old so I think inflation might have increased it. So 16oz is pretty small. A 32oz I guess is 20 cents now.
Broccoli Fan I knew it!!!!! You tech druids are snoops... You shouldn't have that info.
Sugar is cocaine
Not quite
If so why society has allowed sugar and not cocaine. Every part of world.
Added sugar is something I never knew how much I was addicted to it till I stopped during a major diet change
No, cocaine is cocaine
Coke is basically sugar that gets your heart rate up more quickly with less exposure. It amps you up but because it isn't psychoactive, it has a very unexpected, almost underwhelming effect if you've never tried it.
I had a breakthrough in my life about 7 years ago. I have always been a hoarder(prepper) because I garden and hunt so its natural to have food stores. My mother fell momentarily ill and she lives out to of state so a was going to move closer to her and my step father like a good son would do. I had so much stuff to get rid of and sell. Over the years I have gained skills which negate most of the tools and gadgets I was storing anyways. She fully recovered so I stayed at my home with the few material things I was going to haul to my parents..its been a year and I may even have fewer items. I encourage anyone to get skills and knowledge not gadgets and gizmos. The library and internet can liberate you from most of your material objects. Also I read a book by Miyamoto Musashi called the book of five rings(go rin no sho) and within it had an extra passage called the way of walking alone(dokkodo) and it said it is best to not have favorites things or preferences....because your enemy will learn them and use them against you..this thought always is in my mind not based in fear but for happiness. Coke or Pepsi? I don't care water will suffice! Red or blue? Left or right? It doesn't matter I will accept and face whatever is in my path. Good tips and great points. Thanks for the vid ...yes I know I'm strange but I'm happy and harmless
I feel like this list is for the extreme budgeter. But it is good. If anyone can get close to this level of discipline I'm sure they will save a lot of money!
Extreme? It does take effort to get to but when you are adjusted it takes no additional effort. It's comfortable.
Beer and sodas is easy. Especially if you want to get healthy and workout. Juices and water are much better and effective for your body. Get sneakers for running and leather boots for working. I still need them towels but cloth do last longer
Great tips.
I dont but beer/papertowles/soda to start with. And my sneekers cost me $10 on sale. 5 years ago.. I'll need new ones before winter because the soles are getting wore out.
Prakriti a good support shoe is a must I stay away from 10 dollar shoes that hurt feet more than good they do. Dr Scholes shoes are good but don't last long. Maybe their more expensive ones do. I could buy Rockport or New ballance which are better shoes. I have problems finding wide shoes in the cheaper market. I cannot complain about my dress shoes that are 3 years old. I only wear them on Sunday so not much wear on them.
Great video. Stop buying Starbucks coffees and frapaccinos is what helped me save $.
I guess stop buying coffee has been said so many times I didn't want to use that one.
Starbucks is overpriced and overrated.
"ONE CAN A DAY, almost."
What a badass.
watching at 1.5x speed ......
=D
DAVID Y low attention span
Awsome4649 ... You have no idea how wrong your assumption is.
why you say that? tell me why my assumption is wrong
Awsome4649 ... If you can't figure it out then nobody can help you.
I would also add new videogames. They drop in price extremely quickly after they launch on the used market, and older videogames can usually be picked up for under $10 a piece for the vast majority of them. Of course, rarer games will cost more. And then once you buy them for a while, you quickly realize you have enough to last you for years. If not decades.
Yeah.. but then you pay for the community factor I think. Having a game when it's hot allows you to join in the fun with others. But for games that are purely for yourself, then yeah, you can just buy them later. =D
Yeah I guess it really helps when you don't really care about other people :p
Also graphics and such can be old and outdated if you wait for the videogame, game, to cost 10 bucks/euros. And online community can be quite dead or simply dead. In any case, not a bad tip!
Plus older video games are better anyway. More creativity and imagination, less regulation and more classic chauvinism you just can't get nowadays.
Not if you buy Nintendo games :( they rarely drop below $60. Lately I've been a lot pickier with the games I buy, only getting the ones I really think I'll play a lot and enjoy the most. And I get a lot more indie games like Stardew Valley that are cheaper and can have good messages in them.
I started using washrags instead of kleenex. Never ever have a blowout and the texture is nice. I will get medicated tissues if I am sick and using them a whole lot.
I also like those microfiber towels over paper towels. I only use paper towels to clean up greasy messes that need to go in the trash. You can also save greatly on toilet paper and get MUCH cleaner if you use a bidet attachment. Buy a good quality one for ~$60 on Amazon and it will last a long time. This also saves on washing costs as my pants no longer need to be washed every time I wear them. They are more like a jacket. Wash them maybe once a month or so. It is the LEGS that get smelly as they accumulate stuff from you wiping your hands on them.
I also gave up cokes long ago, but I still get to drink fizzy stuff. Use club soda and a little drink mix and you will have a good time.
People say they know how bad sugar is for you. They don't. It's as bad or worse than smoking.
People do not generally realize. Look at all our foods are tainted and people buy them up like hot cakes.
Sugar is only bad if you aren't exercising and on your feet all day,if you are then its definitely being used up for energy.
I agree on all, especially the shoes. I have worn the same pair of leather shoes for around 3 years. Every single day. They still look and feel new. They are Merrel Moab Rovers. I have 2 brand new pairs in box (that I bought when on sale for around $65; normal price is around $100). So, 3 pairs cost me $230, and, should last me over 10 years. They are waterproof, fit me perfect, and feel great! I fish, hike, camp, go to stores, etc. and they are the best shoes I've had. I should buy a few more pairs to keep so I am set for life.
You are a 'blackout drunk', so you should not drink. Not many people who drink are this way.
I get most of my shoes at Goodwill, many pairs like new. I don’t buy bottled water; instead use filtering system and carry water in glass bottles (avoiding plastic contamination in the water). Still need occasional paper towels for when my cat throws up, but use rags otherwise.
Dont buy a big/expensive vehicle if you dont need it. Save on gas and maintenance.
And RedBull.. ..stop drinking that stuff.
Yup I pretty much cut out all sugars from my diet.
I don't even add sugar when I order a cup of HK milk tea.
Just replace sodas with water and you'll feel so much better.....less bloatedness and brian fog too
greentealatte is Brian okay?
I don't think he's ok
I cut milk its just water and tea leaves 4 me now.....
greentealatte what about fruit, grains and sauces?
Hate that Brian fog
When we go to a restaurant we just order a glass of ice water as our beverage of choice, it's free and it's sooooo much better for you than soda.
Hey Beat the Bush.... I have a couple of tips for you. Wow, I might be out beating the bush....not really....but here they are. I'm very ECO. I hate waste. I save all junk mail and rip it up to condense it and put it in the recycling bin. I even sometimes bring home receipts and straw wrappers and ice cream cone wraps on the cone to recycle. But here's the real tips: save napkins in restaurants to use later (I see you do) and ALSO save the towels you use in the restroom. Think about it. Your hands are washed and CLEAN. The paper towels are only to DRY your hands and therefore CLEAN. I keep them in my car to use on my windows and dash and wheel etc. At home I use them to clean my coffee table etc. Also,with the change (coins), I have a circular zip case that fits in the indentation in my door arm rest and I put it in there , and therefore don't carry the change around. Then when I have enough, I take it in to the boba tea place and pay with coins and SELL them the remaining coins. Small businesses really NEED and appreciate change!!!!! I use very little paper towels. They are not eco. I basically use them for drying cherries and then to put the pits in etc. and draining the oil off of tempura etc. It takes me forever to use a big pack of them. For clean up jobs, I swear by microfiber cloths. Save a lot of money, be ECO and get the job done way better! I used to be a soda-a-holic. That stuff is ADDICTIVE. Your body gets addicted to the sugar and craves it. I used to drink a couple of big gulps a day and then go home and have more cans of soda!!!! It made me fat! I have to be very careful about soda because if I let myself have it, I can slip back into addiction FAST! With sugar, it causes body yeast infections, and the yeast is what CRAVES the sugar, it's main food source! I drink iced tea (unsweetened) and water. I do go to McDonald's to get iced tea, quite often, because it is 96degrees to 115 degrees here in Arizona and I get side cups of ice. I do since out the cups and reuse them. Here's an idea that I thought of today when I went into McD's , get the tea and take your own McD's cups and get FREE ICE. I got three cups of ice and put it in my freezer. You can imagine, living in AZ that I go through a LOT of ice. So, I got my large iced tea for 1.07 (with tax) and free ice worth that much as well. So, I figure the ice paid for the drink! Here's another thing, take your own plastic or glass, food storage container to the restaurant so you do not have to use their styrofoam or plastic, or take some of the ones they provide and put them in the dishwasher and put them in a bag or box in the car to reuse! I bet you would like this tip. On TH-cam check out he videos on making your own dish soap, LAUNDRY SOAP AND SOFTENER, and dishwasher soap. Did you know you can make 5 GALLONS for $10? At that price you can give some in half gallons to family and friends!
I have not bought a beer in 36 years and I do not miss it. I do not drink soda I do not wear sneakers and I only drink coffee and water.
Interesting. What about acrylamide in coffee? Hmmm?
I haven’t drank beer in 14 years, btw I’m only 14
Do yourself a favor never drink beer.
How come you don’t wear sneakers?
@Krubbe K You should also know then that it is the dose that makes the poison. The average intake levels from food are nowhere near dangerous levels.
The reason why people can't stop drinking soda (by my experience) is, because instead of regular sugar it has HFCS (i.e. glucose-fructose syrup) in it, which, not only doesn't make you feel satiated, but makes you literally gulp the drink, and also makes you crave fruity juices like hell even few days later.
Good video idea. I have been doing this for a while, never bought alcohol in my life. Especially here in Australia, where it is highly taxed. Anything I have to buy, I'll buy in bulk... Think toliet paper.
Nice! =D
1. Alcoholic beverages
2. Paper towels
3. Soda
4. Sneakers
They probably showed you the liver of a homeless person who had a bottle of liquor on him at all times. Not the same as having a few beers throughout the week.
Not to mention livers are really good at healing themselves
You're still drinking a glass of basically a few slices of bread and the calories and simple carbs that go along with it
I buy old towels second hand, I wash them with hot water and bleach and then cut them up for cleaning cloths. Instead of sponges. Reusable, Cheap, And washable!
Alcohol and soda is a big NO.
I buy sneakers second hand too. I lysol them (Like they do at bowling alleys), Good to go. Fifty cents a pair is cheap.
Use a bidet, you will spend a lot less on toilet paper.
I do. =D Except I might need to upgrade to a warm water one.
I've never bought beer to bring home. I don't drink and stopped with the sugar addiction almost a year ago (keto diet).
Nice!
Lol only two beers???
He had me busting up laughing lol
He used to be called BeatTheLiver
Hahahahahahhaah
It's the asian gene. Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase deficiency. I have the same problem, I can't handle 1 beer...
I come from Irish and English ancestry. Two beers might as well be water to me. It doesn't even scratch the surface.
I always buy the paper towels that have half sheets. Then, I often tear a piece of one of those off, if I have something really small to lean up. So much waste happens from using full sheets for small things. I buy paper towels in a giant pack maybe once every 4-8 months. So I probably spend about $20 a year on them and I use the all the time. I'm learning to make my own alcohol now. You can make a gallon of hard cider out of $4 of apple juice and $0.35 of pizza yeast. You can turn it into apple wine by adding a cup and a half of sugar when it is half done. The additional sugar gets turned into additional alcohol, raising the drink to a wine level.
There is no tax on alcohol if you make it this way and live in a state with no tax on food.
Your drinking confession is surprising. 🤪The Plushie!!
Oh yeah? I was not an alcoholic or anything but was drinking like most people. Probably less because I didn't buy as much as others.
Uglydolls rock!
Fin du monde is 9% so of course after 2-3 beers you will not be top shape... :)
lol what a pussie, has 2 beers and cant remember anything, i need 2 bottles of vodka and i would still be able to remember some what
...unless, like my german friends, you drink beer because it's water to you! :) as for me, food became leaves, some tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, bananas (after my 'cancer-surgery'); definitely much cheaper than it used to be! but, i have to gobble up a cup or two of coffee to shake the occasional visits of depression. thanks for the videos! :)
You can also become a cannibal and save money
If you watched the video with a functional brain, you would realize that he only cuts out things that costs and doesnt provide any value for you or your body. So cutting out necessary food and eating humans isnt really funny or logical.
ExcaL Eu Are you serious? Trying to apply logic so heavily to a little dumb joke says a lot about your maturity and intelligence.
Blu Pyxi did you even read what I said before criticising my comment? I said its not funny nor logical.
@@blupyxi5669 Ya it was a dumb joke, shud rather just keep quiet.
Yeah and when you go to jail the food is free!
Paper towels do not cost much if you buy generic ones and if you get the ones which have more frequent perforations so you only use 1/3 as many. Also do not fall for wiping up things with them as they show you on commercials. Wipe up spills with rags and only do cleaning with paper towels.
Go big or go home. Cut it all out cold turkey. Endure the withdrawals and carry on. Also, leather slippas from Scott Hawaii are the best footwear you'll ever own.
Some people can do that. Many cannot.
BeatTheBush everyone can do it. They just don't want to.
If you are a heavy regular drinker and you quit cold turkey, you can DIE! Delirium Tremens is a real condition.
used to spend $35 on shoes every 3-4 months. (job i have requires a lot of walking so they wear out much faster than normal) bought $110 pair of leather boots 11 months ago and they're still almost in perfect condition. if they last 3 years that's $3 spent on footwear/month vs the cheap shoes which would cost 3x that.
Your video quality is crystal clear. 😀
Thanks!
If you have trouble with cravings for alcohol, phenibut is a good alternative to use 1-2 times per week. It has the positive effects of alcohol without the negatives (e.g., you can still do things you want to do, you are lucid). It's great for relaxing and de-stressing after a long week.
And for quitting soda, seltzer water is amazing. It has that carbonation with a strong "bite" which I think is the major component of why people crave soda, and it's just healthy water.
I think people need to remember, you have to enjoy your life. If beer or soda makes your life better, I think you should buy it. Treat yourself. You’ll die one day and the money doesn’t come with you.
Does it really make it better? Or is it soothing an addiction?
Maybe... but I feel like you could call anything an addiction. Let's say I really enjoy a nice streak and I decide to buy a t-bone every month to treat myself. You could argue that I am addicted to steak and that I would be better off saving that money. True, it would be smart to save that money, but on the other hand, I love steak and want to put my hard earned money towards it because life is short. Correct if I am wrong (becasue I yet to see all your videos) but I feel like I haven't seen you talk about the other side of the coin on these topics in terms of knowing when to enjoy the small luxuries of life. [assuming you're covering all your other expenses and investments].
Luc Inator they'll enjoy themselves feeling like shit for decades. Just look at most of the people in their 50s and 60s. Riddled with illnesses and depressed. But hey everyone dies someday, lol.
Luc Inator and the young now who follow society's unhealthy habits will have it much worse off than the middle aged people who are already in terrible shape.
Agreed! Plus a bottle of JD or rum or brandy lasts me so long, it doesn't really matter but it's so nice once in a while!
I used to drink 5 to 6 sodas per day. I’m 5’11” and weighed about 225 lbs. I stopped cold turkey, because I was tired of feeling so bad. I haven’t had one sip of soda for 8 months. I now weigh 180 lbs. My weight loss was also due to a lot of exercise, but cutting soda was such a huge benefit for me.
Nice! Yeah, it seems how to eat right should be part of our education in grade school. Just watch those added sugars. Carbs convert easily to sugar as well so be careful of those..
I thought you lived in California. You don't need no freaking shoes there.
Sure you do.
Because your feet will get cold?
no because you will get burns on your feet... lol. 120 degree weather, what do you think the asphalt temperature is?
Jey ok then some cheapass flip flop or sandal is enough for dealing with hot asphalt..
You obviously haven't been to California!
I got around the sneaker issue by buying them second hand. You can get name brand, strong leather sneakers for under 5 dollars. I need them for work because I'm on my feet all day. Last pair I bought cost 3 dollars and I've been wearing them for work for over 2 years now.
i want to buy more beat the bush content
=D Thanks! But then I can only make so much at a time.
I've never blacked out and I used to drink straight whiskey. I don't drink anymore though. But blacking out? That's a myth people say mostly or they drank a whole bottle of liquor. I've literally never believed someone when there was excuse was they blacked out, and nearly every time I found out they were lying.
Soo not drinking at a party you might as well not even be there? That makes no sense. 0. None.
The reason you don't drink is drunk people suck to be around unless you're also drunk
Too black and white. Moderation my man
All of this took me YEARS to achieve and not force myself.
Black and white is why I'm still subscribed, get to the point is what I prefer and he does that.
Moderation can be difficult with alcohol. Some people will naturally stop after just one or two drinks, but many people will have one drink and continue drinking until they are drunk. I am like this. If I buy less alcohol with the intent of forcing myself to drink less, I'm likely to go out and buy more after I've drank what I've bought. I'm considering quitting alcohol altogether. It makes me do stupid things, it destroys my sleep, and it makes me feel shitty for a longer period of time than it makes me feel good.
Your Girlfriend's Dad , same here. I cant do moderation, its either drink or dont drink. I cant even keep it in my fridge without grabbing a drink early Saturday morning. I just quit all together and waking up is awesome now.
Your Girlfriend's Dad very true..
Yup, I'm quitting alcohol on Monday, permanently. My turning point was about 2AM today. My tolerance has been pushing so far I'd use up almost all my unallocated money, which wasn't so bad overall. Enjoying some little things in life that cost money is 1 reason I deliberately don't allocate a certain amount of money in my budget, and choose to let myself buy some things on impulse. It's not frugal, but I like it. Alcohol was fun. Earlier, I realized it's no longer as much fun as it used to be. Still somewhat fun, but less fun at the same cost AND new-found side-affects means it's significantly lower value and becoming higher risk. So, I figure it's no longer worth my time/money. Sneakers on the other hand, I won't stop buying those. I just prefer the feel of sneakers, especially a $10 pair from Walmart about twice a year. I can be light on my feet when I need to be. It works for me and where I live. I make up for it by keeping only 1 pair of shoes and using that all year and for everything. The shoes I have are slip-on, black and pretty basic looking running shoes, so those work for almost any situation if somebody in the know about formal clothing doesn't look too closely. I'll buy loafers when I'm over 65 LOL.
What does beer taste like? :) And for shoes, mine last 5 years and some 10 or more... :) you should have an episode, Asian thrifter vs Indian thrifter :)
Bitter and fizzy. Makes you lose sense of touch slightly.
India country is in Asia. Therefore, Indian is also consider Asian
You would understand if you live in the USA :) and live among white people... we have to adopt the ways they refer to others so that conversations become meaningful. It's all about contextual meaning versus literal one.
Most of the world outside of Asia, doesnt refer to anything west/south of central china as asian. Which obviously doesnt make sense, but the western world describes people based on how they look, and not where they're from. Eastern asians just happened to be dubbed the "asians", and so forth, based on appearance.
I use about 1 paper towel every 5 months (usually for grease). I have cloth towels and soak them with bleach water in the kitchen sink, wring, and they’re dry in a few hours. Cloth towels are superior in many ways.
Also saucony shoes are freaking amazing and last years
Fell asleep in the middle of this
i do that a lot watching YT.
I go through a lot of paper towels, but I don't clean with them. They're mostly used to dry meat and fish before cooking, especially when frying is involved.
Finish the bloody beer
I will... soon?
It's cheaper to make your own alcohol. Making mead just with honey, water and some yeast is easy. Reuse the settled yeast at the end for making bread or a pizza crust. Use a 12" balloon as an air-stop.
It's the little things in life, my friend. Good toilet paper is priceless. Alcohol sometimes is a great way to unwind and relax and even get creativity flowing. I'd rather be happy than die rich.
I find cheap toilet paper to be the best. Some of this fancy stuff is so smooth it doesn't do anything.
Regrow your store bought herbs in a jar. Or just buy a packet of seeds for $1 on Ebay. I've been recutting/growing my green onions for months now. And make self-watering pots, and buy vegetable seeds that grow in your growing zone. Strawberries propagate easily in the Bay Area.
=D Growing your own sounds good!
Excellent video. Very good advice. Thank you. 👍🏻🆒😎
=D
I buy leather winter boots on sale, maybe not the most popular colour. They usually cost around $100 - $150 CDN and last me 5 years with good care. True economy.
Another way to get free paper towel is to keep the towel you dried your hands on. Make sure you wash your hands properly, not just a quick rinse in cold water. Let the towels dry out and use them for really mucky cleaning jobs. Also when using a public, work or store washroom, I take a little bit extra t.p. just in case the next washroom I use has no t.p. Don't take too much, though, it's inconsiderate of others.
I don't drink sodas because of the link to pancreatic cancer and kidney problems, of course alcohol does as well.
I know a lot of people buy food in bulk or in large sizes and think they've saved money over smaller sizes -- check the unit price if posted. I've often found that 2 smaller items are cheaper than the large bulky size. I agree meal planning is a good idea. I wish I could convince my family of this.
Check out the "The minimalists"!
xnay33mx i think some minimalist has less things but end up spending more money on services. Ie. No basic tools so they end up having to pay someone to fix something simple. No cookware but end up eating out alot
kira zeno Indeed. Any extreme is too extreme. We need to be balanced and reasonable.
Extreme minimalism is for rich people. But just minimalist is great and does save to the extent you do not have multiples of each item.
I have become an extreme minimalist. Don't even have a cell phone(just textnow.com). I have a 350Z that is paid off. I am adding $900 to my money market account every 2 weeks. I'm done spending money on BS.
WarriorVinyard that's fantastic! Keep it up.
I haven't bought a beer for more than 20 years, no other alcohol either. How did I stop? I just didn't buy since I was born, I'm 20 years old, not a single drop of alcohol has gone into my mouth
=D Good for you. Shouldn't be drinking before 21 at least in the US.
@@BeatTheBush Thanks for the reply :D I'm from Bosnia and Herzegovina, here it's legal to drink with 18 but not legal to drive with 16 haha
@@CounterIntelCS Pussy... The friendship and conversation that happens over beer are a different level.
@@gotthisusername Id rather have no friends than be an alcoholic and poor
I remember at Frat parties we used to call you BeatTheLiver
Lol.
Paper towels. I've been washing (Yes WASHING) paper towels after use. Good paper towels can be washed 10 times before they completely fall apart. I often wash/dry them and use it again next day. Paper towel commercials always show tossing into the trashcan (advertisement psychology in works here - throw away so you will buy more) but it can be washed many times. I use less than 1 roll per month in my kitchen (and I cook a lot). Try it - you'll be amazed.
You give up so much for having no job. It is almost getting painful to watch.
I do this while I had a job.
Im pretty sure giving up some things to not have to work 12+ hrs a day is alright ;）
Ryan Asher He gave up slavery for frugality. Not a bad trade. Not everyone can do it though. We do need some money. Moreover, many young people who are fortunate enough to get along with their parents to the point where they actually CAN live with them derive a mutual benefit through sharing the labour and financial burdens of a household.People lived multi-generational for much of recent human history. Marriage and children ? That's a fast ride into forced slavery for life. So it is a less popular lifestyle than in previous generations.
Personally I find trying to save money and be thrifty to be really fun... It's like a big hobby of mine to see how much I can restrict and save.
Oshini Gamage Everyone tries to be frugal even if they are super wealthy. The super rich bargain like crazy and start bidding wars on investments of all types. And the wealthy aren't asleep when it comes to everyday expenses as well. It's all relative, even if they spend more than you do. It is the same thought pattern. Everyone wants a bargain. We all love something for nothing. We all hate the feeling of paying too much. People are aware of costs until they actually lose the cognitive ability to continue doing so. So I suggest that searching for ways to save actually helps you remain sharp and build brain power. Just don't overdo it or become obsessive about it.
Here in Australia I use to buy a Coca Cola a lot. 2 litres a week, a huge waste of money, high sugar intake & now some tiny holes in teeth because of it. Now just plain unflavored Soda water 1:25 liters every 2-4 weeks or more mixed with sugarless cordial.
Good for you for giving up booze. No good comes from drinking alcohol.
And I like your philosophy on materialism in general.
I read that high fructose corn syrup, the stuff that’s in soda, causes liver cirrhosis and liver hypertrophy at the same rate as alcohol. I still crave my sugar fix once in awhile, but I just take a small glass, put lots of ice in it, and I drink that instead of a can. It’s really only half a small glass by volume that way. Also I buy those tiny cans, that way you get less waste. You really don’t need much to get your fix. Also, if you eat a plum with your soda fix, or a pear or anything that has fibre, you neutralize the glycemic index of the sugar, and it doesn’t cause an insulin spike.
I used to do the same. During my last stretch of soda I drink half a can. The rest gets poured out. I really wanted it back then and now, I'm fine not drinking it at all. So do think about taking that last step.
It took me two years to transition from craving soda to craving ice water when I'm thirsty. Saves money & my health. I realized that room temperature soda tasted terrible and carbonated water didn't do anything for mb e either but when I had the water ice cold it satisfied my thirst. It was the temperature of the water that made it good. Same as milk.
I still buy sneakers, but quality construction only because I use them for workouts and outdoor activities. I rarely drink alcohol or soft drinks. I don't buy ready-made coffee or coffee beverages because it's more cost-effective to brew at home. If you stop buying coffee at a boutique, you will save several dollars in just a week.
3:20 That's exactly what I use for lining the cage of my birds. I now rate restaurants on the usability of their napkins for lining haha!
I bought a lot of 1 foot square white terrycloth bar towels and use those instead of paper towels. A couple of uses and toss them in the laundry pile to be washed in the next load. While I still use paper for the really messy stuff that would permanently stain the cloth ones, I've reduced my consumption drastically.
Nice! That's the way to go!
If you replace sneakers with leather shoes, get good quality shoes which can be resoled and reheeled when those parts wear out. (You can get shoe repair kits on ebay for just a few pounds/dollars). This way you can keep a pair of shoes going for years and years.
Agreed.
MY BUDGET CUT LIST SO FAR - Dunkin' Donuts = gone McDonalds (and all fast foods) = gone Smokes (cigars and cigarettes) = gone Snacks (chips etc.) = gone Wal Mart crap = gone Excessive driving around = gone Buying new items (cars, furniture, etc.) instead of used (when possible) = gone Buying people presents for every b-day and holiday = gone (almost) Frequent golfing = Cut down quite a bit (this is a tough one) Elaborate house parties = Cut down to "come as we are" BBQs etc. Apple products (as in overpriced computers and useless gadgets = Really gone What do I do with all this leftover money? I buy organic food and top shelf supplements on a regular basis... and I still have money leftover.
Do you know what enjoyment is in life? I would rather enjoy my life than slog it.
1. only drink water cause thats all you need
2. you can steal paper towels and toilet paper @ public bathrooms. better yet dont use them at all cause they are bad for the environment.
3. dont go to restaurants period
4. dont buy any clothing or shoes unless they are on discount (below 10$) or check ebay
The soda cart graphic is amazing!
Thank you! =D
What costs more? Washing a towel or using a single paper towel?
Great suggestions. I laughed when you mentioned saving the napkins from fast food places. They always hand out too many and most people just throw them away. I save them and use them. Plus, paper towels are a waste of trees.
A few other suggestions for stuff not to buy: lottery tickets or anything gambling related (just a huge ripoff); most batteries (use rechargeables in most things); Starbucks (make coffee at home); convenience store or vending machine refreshments (grossly overpriced); extended warranties and maintenance agreements (if there was any credible chance they would work in your favor, companies wouldn't sell them).
People who say "who cares about saving money; you can't take it with you" should consider that if you stop wasting money on things you buy more out of habit than actual enjoyment, you can use your money for what you really do want. A couple that spends $8 every work day on overpriced coffee could repurpose that $2,000 a year to take a halfway decent vacation. And, still enjoy a coffee on the way to work just by making it at home for practically nothing.
Anything you do as a habit to spend is dangerous. I still go to Starbucks myself but it is a rare occasion mostly to buy a spot to use wifi for a few hours. I think of it as a wifi usage fee with free coffee.
I do all that.
Paper towels I tear in half when I don’t need a giant sheet.
Alcohol; doesn’t make me smarter or richer, or healthier, I quit completely.
I eat no sugar. Now that my palate is adjusted sweetened stuff tastes horribly sweet.
For what sneakers cost you could buy fancy oxfords, or leather work boots.
I never get tire warranties because the shops usually have some magic reason why they can’t honor it.
I rarely drink regular cola.
I will nearly always drink diet coke with a meal.
However I do still need to drink sugary cola to raise my blood sugar levels during a hypo because I've had diabetes since birth.
If you wanna save on sodas without entirely cutting it out you can get yourself a soda machine like soda stream,the initial cost is quite high but once you get the darng machine all you need to do is change the c02 bottle time to time and it can last you a couple of weeks(idk maybe a month).
Oh yeah. I hear that. But then I'm not too keen on the added acidity of CO2 in the drink. I like fizzy but I've been able to not need it.
Tell us about your new filming techniques! This looks great. Much clearer and vivid than your older videos.
I work at a restaurant where we charge $3.29 for a cup. Obviously we have free refills but still I asked my manager once and she said one cup is about 20 cents. Most people get around 3 refills. So you’re getting 60 cents worth of soda and paying $3.29 for it.
Cup of sugar and water? Hmmmm skip it. Healthy and saves money!
Make your own kombucha. t's easy to make and full of beneficial probiotics. Only 2-6 grams of sugar per 8oz. Unfortunately, you either love or hate the taste. Also to wean off of soda use flavored carbonated water. You still get the fizzy drink and it's much better for your health. Personally, I mix the two.
Use microfiber twels. Reusable and i bleach mine so they are nice and clean.Sodas are designed to get you to crave them. Make tea at home with tea bags & boiled water and organic stevia.
I guess some people dont get that there are people who need paper towels because of sinus/or mucus problems. Like in a normal day, I can't not have a paper towel/tissue roll because I have to spit out or blow my nose. While I can just go to sink all the time, it's not possible when you're working or doing anything that requires you to be in another area. So, yeah, tissues rolls are here to stay.
On nights out, I found peer pressure really hard to deal with and I would end up wasting lots of money on alcohol, esp. since the prices at bars are higher so I stopped going as I hate alcohol.... The one thing I stopped buying the coffee at coffee shops and buying lunch. I bring my own to work and keep some Nescafe instant in my bag so I can have it anytime. I do treat myself once or twice a month, but not on a daily basis
I drink very little, definitely not on a regular basis. I hardly ever use paper towels. I have a re-usable handi-wipe in my kitchen. I am a soda-holic but I rarely buy restaurant sodas when I eat out. I do buy snakers and they typically last me more than a year even though I wear them all the time, so I disagree on the sneakers.
You know what I stopped buying this year that saved me money, dinner for dates easily 50-75$ a few times a month adds up and I need a break.