If you’re dieting to lose weight you know it’s a bad idea to go to McDonald’s or Baskin Robbins.  So it stands to reason that if you’re on a debt diet, you should stay away from the mall unless you have a list in hand and just the right amount of money.  This might mean that you research a purchase before you go and only take the correct change with you if necessary. Once you’ve developed self-control you can go to the mall with your debit card in your pocket.

The mall can be a dangerous place filled with temptation everywhere so until your new budget is well under control it might be worth staying away from.  What’ll you do for entertainment? Try looking at free things to do in your city that won’t require you to spend money.

Even the grocery store can be a dangerous place to go when you’re trying to be frugal so prepare before you go and for heaven’s sake do eat a meal before you go. Thou shalt not grocery shop hungry or you could blow your debt diet as well as any lifestyle changing diet as well.