Budgeting is a real thing for me.  I refuse to diminish my quality of life by foolishly spending $ when I don't have it.  So that means budgeting even for grocery shopping.  I often hear excuses from people as to why they can't follow a healthy nutrition plan, and one of the first things I hear is that it's too expensive.  An excuse isn't necessarily a bad thing.  Its simply an explanation as to why something cannot be done.  And money excuses are very realistic.