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Cheap keto groceries

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I lost my bank card last week.  And my bank is in another state. That was a very frustrating day, lemme tell ya. In the end, I decided to open a local bank account, but I still have very limited access to funds. I used the last of my veggies yesterday, and I was completely out of lunch and dinner meats. I really need to do a big shopping trip, but for now, I just needed to make sure I had the necessities so that I wouldn't have to resort to eating out (which I definitely can't afford with no access to my bank). So I ran to the store tonight and picked up a few necessities to keep me on track. Of course I bought tons of veggies, and a few kinds of meat, and some eggs. That's pretty much it, and I should have food in the house for a week (in case it takes another week to get my new bank card). I grabbed a giant bag of green beans, some snow peas, avocados, tomatoes, and a couple large cucumbers.  Like wrapping lunch meat around cheese, but I have been out of lunch meat ...

Mornings

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I am busy. I work more than full time. I live alone with a dog, and a companion a couple days a week, both of whom I clean up after. There is no one to share chores with. I also have a lot of hobbies, and spend as much time as possible at the gym and with friends. So I struggle with having enough time to prep my meals. My goal with meal prep is quick, easy, and delicious. A little over a year into this lifestyle, I finally got sick of salads every single day (but hey, the fact that I enjoyed salads for a whole year is pretty friggin impressive). I was at a loss for a minute as to what I could throw together for lunches. But I finally realized that finger foods were perfect for my routines. There's an endless variety to choose from, so I don't end up eating the same thing for months on end, and I can eat while I drive if necessary (which happens often). Today's lunch consists of fresh green beans, avocado, hard boiled eggs, and string cheese. I don't have to eat an...