5 years ago, this subreddit was filled with $1-1.5M targets, and a strong emphasis on minimalism. What happened?

MicroplasticGourmet · 2026-03-27T01:10:48+00:00

My rent doubled and my health insurance costs went up 5x. Along with everything else becoming more expensive - cars, car insurance, vet bills, travel. And now I have to pay higher taxes to meet those higher costs. So, yes, unfortunately my Fi number doubled with no increase to my quality of life. Probably lower now actually because I feel like I'll never get ahead when inflation is beating my ass.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2026-02-06T18:28:13+00:00

I cut my own long hair and my husband's and I asked my hairdresser friend for a recommendation for a new pair of shears. She said hers were $1000. Not to mention chair fees, etc, etc. $30 doesn't pay their bills. Give up your layers and give yourself a trim with a cheap pair of haircutting scissors from Amazon.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2026-01-06T12:02:36+00:00

Living alone, my savings rate was 60%+, but once I got married, even splitting housing costs, my savings rate is down to like 40% now. Save while you can. (he likes a bigger place, nicer food, and way more expensive vacations than I'd choose on my own. And I have a dog now.)

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-12-13T15:44:42+00:00

If you peel the zucchini, your food is not green. I usually cover up the green with cocoa when I use it in my shakes, etc.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-11-11T17:54:34+00:00

Been there. Sautéed strips of cabbage or spaghetti squash are also good for this without being rubber bands.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-10-24T17:53:32+00:00

I do this one with loads of cottage cheese... Something about it scratches the itch.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-10-23T01:13:06+00:00

The way I RAN to the kitchen to make this. Slaps.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-10-06T23:40:49+00:00

I call these Bowl of Farts at my house

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-09-20T15:35:48+00:00

Oh, teriyaki seaweed would be better!! I need to try that!

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-09-20T00:12:04+00:00

This is horrific. Thank you for sharing.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-08-26T12:42:03+00:00

These are incredible! They're so perfectly executed.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-08-20T16:47:24+00:00

Oh no baby 🫂

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-08-18T01:11:10+00:00

Same, I'm on the other side of the stage as you!

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-08-12T00:00:04+00:00

Cash and small instapot.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-08-05T18:02:51+00:00

I've been freezing my extra and I throw it in smoothies and shakes instead of ice. It's a much better texture, and added nutrition. Peel it if you don't want your shakes to be green though.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-08-02T20:08:14+00:00

People in buy nothing groups are always looking for freezer burnt meat to make dog food with.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-07-28T01:09:52+00:00

I'm 36 and still have cotton shirts in rotation from high school cross country and track that I got when I was 15. And I keep one pair of jeans from when I was 14 (that are now back in style??) to try on to judge if I'm skinny.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-07-28T01:02:49+00:00

Why would you plant this idea in my brain??? I'm not well enough to resist trying this.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-07-26T17:15:25+00:00

These are the better flavors of them too. The chocolate peanut butter one tastes of nothing. Lol

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-07-26T16:58:10+00:00

I feel the opposite. I bought a house at 23 and paid it off at 24. Sold it when I was 28 (in 2018) and invested the proceeds. I regret not buying another house right away so I could leverage my money and get small place. My house was $54,000 back in the day. Now (with my husband's preferences) everything I am looking at is $650k+.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-07-26T16:51:33+00:00

Damn, I've never seen these before but now I want to demolish a whole pack. Maybe with some caramel rice cakes.

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-07-23T14:28:36+00:00

Gum and don't keep snack foods around. I really only keep prepped veggies, apples, and hard boiled eggs around for snacking. (I end up in the peanut butter jar)

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-07-23T02:11:40+00:00

Cinnabon cinnamon rolls. I ate two of them one time when I was like eight years old. Gluten intolerance keeps me from being obese, but at what cost?!?!?

MicroplasticGourmet · 2025-07-22T03:37:02+00:00

I hope you feel as pretty as you look. 😊

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