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A few yrs ago, I lived on an island where the locals would toss out pennies...some superstition of cultural thing...I don't know. BUT, I would spot the pennies, bend over (exercise here!!) and pick them up. I rolled them and then deposited them in the bank.
Keep a clear glass jar somewhere you see it all the time and put in it a penny for every 1lb of weight you lose. Seeing number of pennies in the jar growing is excellent motivation, just be sure to take them out if you gain - not wanting to remove any pennies is a great way to keep yourself on track!
Summer produce is overflowing--and cheap! Whether you grow it or buy it, it's easy to preserve your food so that you can save money and eat better long after the harvest is over.