Budgeting and groceries were difficult for me. I used to do them in the middle of the night so I wouldn't be so anxious. Budgeting was also a problem.

I am doing a lot better.

I make meal plans and absolutely stick to it. And I actually shop more often. I go every day or so. This way I avoid 'stocking up' only getting what I absolutely need. I only shop for fresh food - absolutely nothing that comes out of a box ready to make or a freezer. This too has cut back on wasteful spending. At the beginning of each month I make my budget and pay my bills. What I have left over I divide into jars for food, discresionary spending, etc. I then work out what I have to spend every other day. I take that with me - an no more. I have no credit card and leave my debit card at home.