There’s no shame in admitting it. We’ve all been there at one point or another.
We walk into the grocery store knowing exactly what we need. But after passing aisle after aisle of shopping we eventually fall victim to impulse buying. Our shopping cart gets filled with stuff we don’t really need.
Eventually our fridges are overfilled and we end up throwing a lot of it out before it is even opened.
How to prevent over buying.
1) Take more frequent trips. If possible increase the number of trips you take, this way you are only buying for a few days and can better stick to your grocery plan.
2) When possible choose smaller carts. As you fill a smaller cart, you will trick your brain into thinking you have purchased more than you have, helping you control your spending.
3) Practice meal planning. If you can spend a few minutes decided what you want to eat over the next few days it will be much easier to stick to your shopping list.