Are we saving money on groceries by using GLP1 drugs?

It is more complicated than a straight reduction. My partner and I go out to eat less, which saves money, but we now shop for groceries more frequently and choose healthier items that cost more. Looking across all our cards we see roughly a thirteen percent drop, yet we lack solid pre-treatment data because we improved our tracking around the same time we started.

I agree with the previous point. I rarely eat at restaurants or grab snacks and coffee anymore. I already avoided most junk before starting, so the main change is smaller portions, which produced only a modest drop in spending. I track expenses closely but have not calculated an exact percentage. Results seem to depend on what someone did before versus after.

I think my total spending has stayed about the same. I shifted to different foods and the healthier options cost more. Good protein bars and powder add up quickly too.

I have cut my food spending dramatically, especially because I used to get delivery several times a week and fast food even more often. Items that used to disappear in hours now last much longer. I also buy far less alcohol than before. Even after switching to more expensive healthier foods the net drop is several hundred dollars a month, which more than covers the cost of treatment and leaves extra.

I eat noticeably less than before, but I now buy protein shakes that cost more and choose leaner cuts of meat that run higher per pound. I spent plenty getting into poor shape with food and alcohol in the first place. I have not had a drink since late April. I am hoping future medical bills will be lower once I am in better shape.

When I added the cost of periodic testing and bloodwork every few months, the net savings at my current dose fell to roughly eight percent. At the highest weekly dose I am no longer saving anything and instead run about twenty-four percent higher on combined food and treatment costs.

We have definitely cut spending. We used to get delivery three or four times a week because of long hours and convenience, but since starting treatment we are down to once or twice a week and only when my husband wants it.

My food costs are much lower even when I include the two household members not on treatment, but only if I spread the treatment cost over its full expected period. If I just compare month-to-month totals including treatment for the last few months, my costs are dramatically higher.

My biggest saving comes from no longer ordering food almost every day. Vegetables and similar items are not cheap though. I am still spending heavily on cigarettes and energy drinks and should probably stop those too.

My digestion has slowed so much that I am saving a noticeable amount just on toilet paper.

I feel I am well ahead on food costs. With both of us on treatment we spend much less. Meals we cook now often stretch into two servings. I still have not mastered cooking smaller amounts. I end up putting all the saved money into trying more treatments and buying storage, labels, and new pens.

My largest savings, like many others, come from not stopping at the liquor store several times a week. The reduction is large enough that I could stay on treatment for less money, but I am glad I found this group because I now have extra funds to look into other options.

I have cut back on alcohol, groceries, eating out, and even fresh salads. I buy more protein bars instead. Treatment itself adds some cost but at my dose it is only a few dollars a week so it is minor. I have spent more on new clothes and tailoring as sizes changed, plus supplements, vitamins, and regular lab work. Skincare spending is up while gum and nail-biting related costs are down. Utility bills have shifted too, with slightly higher heating in winter because I get cold more easily and lower cooling in summer. Long-term health improvements and lower medical bills could be a real plus, though that is for later.

I usually have a protein shake for breakfast, a couple small healthy snacks, a real lunch that I often order, and another shake for dinner. If grocery prices had not risen sharply where I live I would probably be saving quite a bit, but everything has become so expensive recently that eating the old way would not even be affordable anymore.

My grocery totals are roughly the same because I was already meal prepping before treatment, but I am saving a lot by not using delivery services. I used to order far too much food on impulse even when better options were already in the kitchen.

I am sure I am spending less. With fewer cravings I am happier eating healthy, so I go out less and the variety of foods I want is smaller, meaning I buy pretty much the same items every day. Tracking calories also makes life simpler and helps the weight come off.

My spending has dropped a lot since starting treatment. It is not only groceries; there is a ripple effect across many smaller areas that adds up. I never eat out anymore and prepare everything at home or bring it to work. I no longer buy large varieties of snacks. My diet is now simple and repetitive. Most of what I buy costs less than the meats and foods I used to get. A bag of frozen shrimp, scallops, and mixed vegetables now covers a week of dinners, whereas I used to buy more expensive cuts that often went to waste. I do buy protein drinks and powder but purchase in bulk so the cost stays below what I used to spend on groceries. Gas costs are also lower because I do not drive for takeout or shopping trips as often.

I agree with everything relevant that has been said. I am not necessarily saving money; I am just spending it on other things that now matter more to me than constant focus on food. Breaking the reward cycle around eating has pushed me to find satisfaction from exercise, travel, and being more active instead. Weight will always affect quality of life, and treatment helped me escape the loop where food was the main source of happiness.

Once I include protein shakes and various supplements, I am probably spending more overall.

We are spending much less. We buy no junk food, though we rarely did before. No cookies, ice cream, or quick frozen meals, just meat, fresh produce, and quality items. We shop mainly at one discount store now. We are saving at least a few hundred dollars a month on alcohol at home and at bars. This matches what others have described.

It is interesting to realize how little food we actually need. The next thought is often that it is no surprise we gained weight when even our idea of normal portions was too much. When younger we eat more while growing, but as we age we need less yet many of us stay hooked on the reward from larger amounts and more frequent eating.

I also forgot to mention more laundry from extra workout days during the week. That is a small increase in wear and tear plus water and electricity use. Overall I am balancing the savings by spending more on long-term health.

Long-term health benefits matter too. I now eat healthy and was losing the fight on blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. I am retired and see many older people in poor shape from carrying extra weight. My health now feels as good as it did in my twenties. Clothes went from extra large to small or medium. Mentally it opens new possibilities and I expect a normal retirement. That is priceless, so it is worth thinking beyond just a few dollars saved each month.

Spending less on food and putting the savings into testing treatments leaves a balance of zero.

I have not run the exact numbers but I know our food bill is lower, though the savings are modest especially with rising prices. The biggest drop came from much less drinking. We went from a bottle with dinner several times a week to once on weekends and then only occasionally. One side effect I have noticed is that I think more carefully about daily choices that affect health because I am doing the injections twice a day. It keeps the reason for treatment in mind, which influences other spending decisions too.

There was a time when one treatment pretty much replaced my grocery bill. Now different treatment kits and all the related research supplies are what take the money instead.

Junk food consumption is down eighty percent. These treatments are going to hurt alcohol and nicotine markets once they become more common.

For me I eat a lot less but now choose higher quality foods that tend to cost more, so it balances out.

Core grocery items are somewhat lower but I buy higher quality things so it evens out. I spend nothing on the various shakes, powders, and bars. Clothing costs have risen sharply over the last couple years as sizes dropped from extra large to medium. Big savings on alcohol, ice cream, and similar high-calorie items.

I was saving a great deal by not drinking wine and other alcohol. An app tracking it shows over seven thousand saved after more than a year. I do drink a lot of a non-alcoholic alternative now, which has cost about twenty-five hundred. I eat only a fraction of a typical restaurant meal and save the rest for the next day, and I go out only once a week. I recently bought more expensive protein powder and supplements, and I have had to replace my entire wardrobe since nothing fits. That part has been fun. I now wear jeans and bought a red sports-looking electric car that saves even more on fuel. Life is good.

My teenage boys still drive up the grocery bill no matter how little I eat. We all eat much healthier though.