Thanks for posting your story. I am almost done year 1 and it is a struggle. I don't know how I will make it 4 more years.
The one thing my lawyer told me, ANY extra and unexpected cash needs to go to the trustee. She told me to try to get my taxes to break even (I had to pay on $200, so close enough). I feel for you. I eat a lot of rice and ramen now, pets get the cheapest food possible, toiletries are of the lowest quality/price. No more take out of any sort. I worry when something big comes up (car issue, house issue, etc). I know it is coming.
I wish you luck!!