Breaking down my $7,600 spending spree in April

[@GoHerping]

money go weeeee... if you'd like to keep up with your spending, easily cancel subscriptions and create a budget, consider using Rocket Money with my affiliate link: rocketmoney.sjv.io/goherping

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

Invest your money bro lol

[@shawnjohnson9113]

Make a weight gain video

[@wildgirl1215]

I think you should try crockpot meals. Like a beef roast maybe? You can make a lot at one time so it can last you days. All you have to do is prep the ingredigents, put it in the crockpot, and it'll do all the cooking for you. It's pretty stress free since it's so easy. It was a life saver for me when I was living on my own.

[@chesnutkc]

crock pot recipes are my saviors

[@dijosto]

And makes house smell great

[@MyDuckSaysFucc]

He could also meal prep via frozen dinners, for me it’s so easy to have pre made meals in the freezer.

[@eggsinsideme]

Don't cancel your CapitalOne card if you've had it a good while. They will usually let you downgrade to a no annual fee card and you retain the history and account number which is better for your credit history.

[@LawrenceTimme]

Who cares about your credit history if you spend it on absolute shite anyway. Yes already got a mortgage which is the only loan you really need. Cut it up, close the account. Problem solved.

[@Walking-In-Nature1]

Bro spends more money in a month than the average person makes a month where I live

[@SoFlyMalachi]

I make 1900 a month 😭

[@urbancat]

​@@SoFlyMalachi lmao saame I can't even imagine spending this much

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

@@SoFlyMalachi you gotta start somewhere man. Just work hard and the rest will come

[@MovieJustin]

Life can't be this expensive 😂

[@Scorsis2]

I make 2000/month and 1350 goes to rent.

[@ackok]

I like this series it helps me keep up with my own finances this past month in April I spent $486 when usually I spend 1-2k but to be fair April's earnings wasn't so high either so 😅 but I'm getting there. Thanks Alex!

[@ItsAleshaRenee]

No one has answered me, is there a video explaining why and when Alex got rid of the reptiles??

[@ackok]

@Alesha L he just kinda swifted away also algorithms and views and they just weren't doing as well as they use to and he wanted to try new things also i think something to do with his reptile business but im not quite sure on that. But yeah personally I'm loving the different series he's got going on.

[@dijosto]

@@ItsAleshaRenee he lost interest in reptile content

[@MyDuckSaysFucc]

@@ItsAleshaRenee it wasn’t profitable and was too stressful. Rescuing animals is extremely straining on finances and mental health, people who work in this field have a high turnover rate (some only stay for a few months) so it is pretty incredible he kept it up for years. Glad he is out of it for now because there aren’t many resources for reptile rescue and care info is wildly inaccurate in general (thanks petco/petsmart) it’s far too much emotionally for any one person or even a small group of people to deal with

[@DeafeningZap]

You could try to buy new york strip steaks instead. They tend to be a bit cheaper, but still good quality. Some people also prefer them over ribeyes. You can also keep an eye out for sales on the roast versions of the steak you like. If the ribeye roast is on sale you can take that and cut it into steaks for yourself if the roast is cheaper by the pound.

[@SherbetStardust]

When Alex's safe food is Ribeye 😂 you're so iconic

[@abigailallen8875]

I've been watching your videos for a few years now, and I just want to say that this new series is AWESOME! It's also inspiring me to take a look at my own finances...

[@GoHerping]

thanks!

[@Alexander-cg1ey]

Is the content just watching someone be financially volatile

[@CoDplayer458458]

Yes

[@Alexander-cg1ey]

@@CoDplayer458458 Okay, just confirming.

[@EthanYorke]

Hey Alex, I also struggle with gaining weight and have switched up my diet. I’m 5’9 and at one point dropped down to 108 lbs. I’m currently having a protein shake in the morning (350 cal.), two Double Steak Double Avocado Bowls from Waba Grill for lunch and dinner (~950 cal. each), and I try to grab a burger and a shake (~1,200 cal.?) at some point when I’m off work. Like you, I am also noticing how expensive trying to be healthier is 😅 I wish us both the best of luck

[@akinadepeter-koyi4740]

You should try going on the financial audit show with Caleb Hammer. Would be cool to see a collab!

[@Whitewolf12298]

Dude congratulations on gaining weight! I know it’s only been a month but you look healthy. Good food is expensive but as you get better at cooking you can make cheaper food taste better and find the things you enjoy that are a balance of nutrition, taste, time and price.

[@AlwaysAshleigh]

I feel like you might enjoy stir fry? You can buy nice ready made sauces, and you just stir fry everything in a big wok, it’s not like eating out, but it’s quick and you just add whatever you think tastes good :)

[@carschmn]

My 2 cents on the Emerald Scales thing: I’m assuming you know how many boxes you have out. It’s time for you to message the people with the boxes and say if you don’t get a refund request by December 2023, they can’t get one anymore.

[@gaymerguy69]

What!? It's just irresponsible if he hasn't done that already. 🤔

[@carschmn]

@@gaymerguy69 it doesn’t sound like he had.

[@hitkidsnotvapes6983]

@@carschmn btw its illegal to do that. It isnt in his contract. Otherwise he already would have. His contract obviously stated if you've purchased from his website that he will 100% refund if anything goes wrong. If he did what u commented he could get sued for hundreds of thousands. I get where your trying to go with this and trying to help but it would'nt work.

[@augustlovesjosh]

these videos make me feel better about spending $400 on food and thrift store every month

[@GoHerping]

keep on thriftin >:)

[@josecruz021]

Hey Alex, consider using lard instead of oils? For stuff like cooking or frying certain things. I've heard it's a heathier fat plus makes things taste good and of cleaned right ( strained through a cheese cloth or sum) it can be saved and reused aka INFINITY FLAVOR BOOST

[@Cyrus520]

Hi Alex - the reason the cheap steaks typically don’t taste as good is because they are from the animal’s muscles of locomotion, not support, which makes them tougher. Using a moist cooking method or injecting them with pineapple juice will allow some of the connective tissue to break down, causing the meat to become tender.

[@GoHerping]

ohh, interesting. Apparently I'm allergic to pineapple, which I also learned from my comment section lol. I would like to experiment with the cheaper stuff a bit more though

[@1976mcfarlane]

Buy yourself a chuck roast and sear both sides and put it in the oven at 325 ,covered, with some butter, salt, pepper and about a cup of water. Make sure it's covered and cook it for about 2.5 hours ( keep checking it until it's very tender and is easy to break apart) There's a really good video about it on carnivore quest channel called Cassie's famous pot roast. I make that quite often. So damn yummy. Youll love it just as much as the steak and it's cheaper and you will have leftovers.

[@moonfiend9259]

Hey don't worry too much. Im also trying to figure out a good budget for myself. Hang in there!

[@GoHerping]

anti-budget budgeting club

[@0530evan]

when you cook the beef....add some sides...like whipped potatoes.......carrots...etc.......can even buy a can of beef gravy or use the drippings from the beef you cook.........

[@fraxinus_ash]

Hahaha so when you're commenting on how cooking food at home costs you more it's actually tax deductible 😂😂👌🏻

[@GoHerping]

:D

[@jukesngambits]

If you buy those large beef roasts you can slice it into "steaks" and see if you like that - or just cook the roast in the oven and have tender roast beef for many meals, maybe you'll like that taste too since tender roasted beef has that same fatty umami flavor. Another alternative is to buy as many rib eyes as you want, but just make the other food you eat at home super cheap. Mashed potatoes, seasoned rice, box pasta, etc to eat in between your rib eyes. ❤ I don't think you should stop eating this one thing you've found you love and is helping you become healthier, I'd try to make stuff work around the cost of the rib eye.

[@EarthsGeomancer]

Beef is a huge contributor to colorectal cancer, especially if grilled. Better to go with chicken and fish.

[@jukesngambits]

@@EarthsGeomancer People have been eating beef for thousands of years and this is the one food that has actually led to him feeling healthier.

[@EarthsGeomancer]

@jukesngambits Sure, but many of those people are eating beef like every other day like he is. He could still see benefits from chicken and fatty fish like Salmon.

[@stephenbrannan4049]

You seem to go from one extreme to the other for your steaks. Why not try others that might be cheaper. Like top sirloin, bottom sirloin (aka flank or flap steak), New York. All good tasting.

[@dragonsrule20201]

I'm not sure how the calories weigh out, but man, I think chuck eye steaks are WAY better than all the expensive steaks I've had. They're not big, but they're like 6$ a piece and amazingly marbled, as well as flavorful. It's also super easy to bulk up the meal cheaply with mashed potatoes. I second roasts, too. I usually love heavy spices, but the broth made from slow-cooking the meat makes the most amazing simple base. I also just love how you were so resistant to home-cooking in the beginning and now enjoy it so much, I was the same! The videos that have come from it are absolutely hilarious

[@avery180]

We NEED the Caleb Hammer and GoHerping collab

[@kayleeconti1853]

Yessssss 💯💯💯💯

[@lissettementado8744]

AGREEEE

[@gaymerguy69]

".....and still, it keeps just going on. It's Door Dash and Mickey Deez, and Mickey Deez and Door Dash and more Door Dash and oh, lookie here, it's more BS with Sheetz, and Mickey Deez, and more Door Dash and Door Dash and Chipotle and Door *Death* and loan debt and interest *death* and . . . . . Duuuuuuuude!" 🤬 😂

[@the_dancing_koko7663]

as someone who struggles with wait here is my tips: drink two protein shakes a day one in the morning for breakfast and one for lunch after your meal the recipe i use is a cup of oats, one banana, spoonfull of peanut butter, spoon full of yogurt, milk and now you blend it also try eating your meals as fast as you can tricks ur body into not being as full so now you can eat more with out feeling as full

[@jazzmen0-0]

Despite the budget increase im just glad you're eating better and bulking up. Swole herp loading

[@elizabethhazell6496]

One thing that might help with cooking is getting a meal box kit like hungryroot because they give you the ingredients and you just have to prepare it. Also in my opinion it takes less time and its less hasle.

[@333lookz]

I enjoy these updates a lot. Keep them coming

[@carriem2115]

when i started getting more calories in i 100 percent felt better, glad youre experiencing it too

[@Brandon_Nelson92]

Over $1000 for food for 1 person for 1 month. Oof. I live alone and spend $300-400 per month on all food and beverage. I work construction and weigh 200lbs. I eat plenty of beef, chicken, pork, vegetables, eggs, potatoes, dairy and some junk food. Eating out is expensive, including fast food. I eat out 2-3 times per month and brew all my coffee at home. I quit energy drinks because they got too expensive. Brewing a pot of good coffee at home costs 50-75 cents. This video shows very well how fast it can add up when you dont cook at home. slow-cooking roasts is a great way to eat beef and pork without feeling like you're eating cheap. Potatoes, pasta and rice are cheap, versatile, and high in calories. Sometimes, a simple box of mac n cheese with pieces of summer sausage or hot dog hits the spot and only sets you back $2-3. Some vegetables are just as good and healthy frozen as they are fresh. That stuff adds up in savings, which allows for more steaks and ribs without breaking the bank.

[@scutesscales6557]

Hi Alex, just curious if you kept some of the og animals like Olive and Franklin?

[@bananafloat27]

I feel you, I was pretty bad in April too

[@joaosimoesdecarvalho8096]

Red Meat will help you gain weight! But to be cheaper, go for ground beef (80/20) lean to fat ratio and just season it well

[@carashea4207]

i agree with the fast food places going down hill. we used to eat out way more and now we dont cuz it sux. having traveled i must ask, do yall have fry sauce there? mayo and ketchup mixed. its yummy lol im also not huge on left overs but it helps im feeding four instead of one like you.

[@Spamton]

Reminds me of Caleb Hammer’s financial audit series but less insane, bravo

[@moleculesnicole6389]

can we get an update on what animals you still have?

[@trvgic76]

My family loves eating tortillas with almost everything and that helps with gaining. Lots of protein of course, aka eggs every morning or at least making sure you get 3 meals every day. With snacks in between. Protein smoothies or smoothie bowls are great Also, watching this series reminds me a lot of Caleb hammer the unofficial financial audit.

[@bri220]

I get good ribeye prices by shopping at local butchers when they have special deals, sams club, and costco. I also buy half cows every so often.

[@Walking-In-Nature1]

I looked at the pins a couple days ago and did not buy because I only wanted the muffin but now I have no excuse so ima get it

[@mojaeche8046]

try buying bulk meat. like picnic roast and the like. you can carve your own steaks. like 6 pounds of meat will cost like 17 bucks for pork and 35 for the beef. the cost is so much cheaper

[@shelbyduheme4031]

You are going to adapt getting better prices at the grocerie once you get into it more , try and make meal plan for you week so you can see what you need to buy also build that meal plan around the sales that are going at the grocery . When its on sale , knowing you use a lot of it ( pasta and other thing that can be kept for longer ) try and buy as much as you can store so its cheaper to mame you meals . Bread and cheese can be frozen for good periods of time and still be as fresh when you take them out of the freezer 😊 Overall you are doing good for at least experimenting with food and trying new stuff , meal preping is also a good idea that you should try 😊 I work in a kitchen and i think you are doing great ! We all need to start somewhere 😊 ps : you should try cooking rice with vegetables , it fills you up fast

[@RickLess]

I have a strong love for ribeye; it's my preferred cut of meat. Although it can be a bit pricey, I believe it's worth it because steak is one of those dishes that never fails to please me. I recommend trying the sous vide method for cooking steak. It's a simpler way to achieve your desired level of doneness, but you will need a torch to sear it afterward. Filming the process of searing a steak with a torch could be good content. 😬

[@jjjamie6061]

Dude if ur a soup person, you can make a big pot of it and save some in the freezer for later. 🤷I get busy with school and its helped me lol

[@GoHerping]

you can freeze soup??

[@jjjamie6061]

@@GoHerping hell yeah! just try not to freeze soups that have noods or potatoes cuz they can get kinda gross when you reheat it

[@spaceman4782]

This is a series I can get behind... spending money.

[@a13x4869]

Cook everything in lard and butter for weight gain? Idk lol saute corn with massive amounts of butter

[@alaynaelwood1163]

You should make a video about making meal preps

[@DobbsWorld]

mans got da pyro plush

[@TheTurtlesrockz]

Product change the card! then you can keep credit history! plzzz call capitol one to product switch! :)

[@GoHerping]

Oh cool, I didn't know that was a thing

[@casual4069]

white bread and nutella before bed, a few of them.

[@ereynolds4637]

Idk what content this even is at this point but 👍 I like watching it more than your reptile ones to be honest. I think it’s just your persona it truly ✨captures✨ your essence lmao.

[@jamesdoakes4956]

Bro groceries are crazy now. I just went to GIANT and got strawberries, paper towels. Orange juice and a small bottle of laundry detergent and it came up to 40 dollars….craaaaazy expensive for 4 things

[@QuivaRPG]

I'd try NY Strip Steak instead of ribeye. If you freeze and thaw steaks properly (and then learn how to dry age at home...) there's no loss of quality, so if you can learn how to do that, bulk packs (at a lower price per pound) will help A LOT. Ribeye is more fatty that NY Strip, so, to make the strip steak feel juicier maybe you could venture into learning how to make a pan sauce? A very basic (so basic that it's not really a sauce) sauce is: put a little bit of water in your frying pan after you take the steak out and put it back on high heat. You want JUST enough water to loosen everything stuck to the bottom of the pan. Not more than 1/4 cup, definitely. When it boils, wait for a minute or two until about half of the water evaporates. Take it off the heat and add a couple tablespoons of butter to the pan and mix it with the pan drippings+water mix. WHen it's all together and looking like a sauce, pour it over the steak. Yeah, it's basically butter mixed with meat juice and seasoning, but is any of that going to taste bad? No. And it's flavor that was going to waste in the pan and is now there, making you like less expensive steak.

[@chesnutkc]

I haven't watched all of your cooking videos but do you like pasta? It's cheap and there's so many awesome recipes for pasta dishes with good protein that should help with weight too.

[@marlieshilgersom3569]

Im so happy for your food and weight journey!! Annnd now I crave steak

[@GoHerping]

:D thanks

[@mgproxmire]

ramen noodles lots of ramen but hvae to workout though, sodium will help build muscle and weight during workouts. went through the same thing in highschool and still go through trying to gain weight. eat as much as you can and workout.

[@tinaf7114]

Petition to add some vegetables next to those damn ribeyes! It looks illegal just eating nothing but a plate of steak lmao

[@angelicavannoy4403]

I had a question do you have any whites tree frogs cause I’m thinking about getting a better make sure I have the right supplies before I get them and then I could not be able to take care of them if I do not have the right stuff

[@fburnsDubstepEnderFox]

You can make cheap steaks taste like expensive steaks with the right recipes. But for weight gain... try some homemade southern style food. 🤤 Thankfully we don't have to worry about our mailbox since it's right next to a big holly bush. I'd like to see a door dasher get through that beast.

[@Marklar3]

You should do a review of Asmongold's "$2 Steak" cooking method. He often reacts to people trying it.

[@GoHerping]

I will never understand why he doesn't upgrade to daily wagyu instead, he literally wouldn't even notice the price difference on his statements lol

[@minchifox4881]

That's funny, after watching this, I was literally thinking Asmondgold should watch Go herping's video on cooking steak for the first time 😂 I think the commentary would be great 😂

[@Marklar3]

@@GoHerping He doesn't want to like the good stuff, and he doesn't like fatty steaks. He wants it to taste like jerky.

[@smopemoth]

I work at Sams and my mom was a meat lead there for like five years, their meat is better quality than Walmart from what ive been told, she wont buy any other place's meat lmao. I also think if you ask you can get custom cuts, just do it in the morning bc at least at my store theres always only one closer lol

[@alicia.katharina]

Some ideas for your diet: Try eating more fats in your diet to up the calories (just using more butter/oil to cook and soak it up with some nice bread is an easy and tasty option to add to your steak). Also high calorie drinks can be an easy addition (like nutrition drinks, orange juice etc., the occasional soft drink etc.) as well as nuts and seeds (a spoonful of peanut butter as a snack for example haha)

[@tanyaroberson9629]

I love rib eye. Worth it!

[@raptorkil]

gotta marinate those steaks, even cheap ones will taste good

[@GoHerping]

honestly I think I like it more with less added flavor. just the good ol meat taste instead lol

[@1976mcfarlane]

Having steak several times a week will remineralize you and help you with your anxiety. It helped my son significantly. he eats a steak everyday

[@jessicavallee3831]

Dude. 👍🏻 Keep up the good work. 😊

[@michigan8868]

i love seeing him rag on fast food beef after cooking one single type of ribeye lol

[@feckaroundandfindout]

You've spent over half of my yearly salary, in a quarter of a year lol

[@dakotaballard2732]

This may suck to hear but, to combat high inflation the banks are going to cut back lending both this year & next more than likely. Hopefully this doesn't effect your plans.

[@GoHerping]

yeahhhh, we'll see. I decided I'll probably never pay extra towards my mortgage cause the 2.6% rate is so good. Im thinking to pay off anything over 4% interest and hold onto my low rates with the others.

[@MrSnekLuuk]

If you're gaining weight on a diet of rib-eyes plus exercise I can imagine most of that is muscle. Assuming it is, you could try to look at other sources of high protein (probably other meat), and then try out some other dishes. (I really like breaded chicken so that would be my suggestion)

[@Dottikance]

what is the pin that looks like a uterus? on the right

[@Salutstudios]

A mushroom

[@LOLO-mn6qw]

What happened to sunny? I was gone a second and now no sunny???? What happened?

[@laurajm3694]

Alex!! You didn’t mention any money being put into a retirement account. Even if it’s just 1-2% of your income, DO IT. You’ll be kicking yourself when you’re older if you don’t. Compounding interest is a real thing. Don’t miss out. Ok, my PSA is over now.

[@GoHerping]

yeah true. I guess I'll put that after taxes and high interest loans are paid, but before low interest loans and my next project

[@shinycharizard5869]

with all your expenses I'd love to see what you make as a youtuber

[@SunShireFarms]

You should buy a quarter or half cow

[@vickilancaster6713]

I can understand not being excited about leftovers. I am not a leftover person myself. But you will have to learn how to adjust your recipes down to just one serving in order to do that. You had already cut the mac n cheese recipe in half, but you probably needed to cut it in half again in order to have 1-2 serving. Had you just made one serving, you would have not used all your macaroni or all your cheese for one recipe, you would have had some left to make it again in the future or make something else. Of course making it in small servings means you have to take the time to make it. So you need to decide if your time making it is more valuable than the portion sizes. That mac n cheese should have been like four meals and would kept in the fridge for several days or the freeze for months. But it is good that you are noticing that the fast food isn't the best quality of ingredients and that you feel healthier.

[@annamayrand5483]

I think a lot of enjoying leftovers comes from knowing how to reheat things properly; things taste vastly different if reheated in a toaster over vs microwave vs pressure cooker!

[@tanyaroberson9629]

If you spend around $7600 a month you must need to make around $91,200 + taxes. That's a lot.

[@MrJukumarpwn]

Whenever you learn how to cook yourself some rice you'll be unstoppable 😂. ( Rice, Steak, Fajitas)

[@evanalexjames]

Notes about the captions: helping becomes humping….maybe add that as one of your in-allowed words?

[@argonautilus9540]

Go on a journey of learning how to cook different cuts of fatty meat to make up those calories. Do your ribeye once a week and try something else the other times. Cheap steak can be delicious if you prep it differently or cook it into another dish. Certain cheap steak cuts, for instance, DRAMATICALLY benefit from an overnight dry brine. Spare ribs are good slow cooked/braised. And so on.

[@plumsimsttv]

Fineee I’ll use your link

[@ZroEbk]

Did he get a lineup?

[@GoHerping]

a what

[@FrogBaptism]

Just signed up, i hope it helps me stop spending lol

[@MrPoster188]

Rip mail box :(

[@robinharris511]

Being an adult is expensive and it sucks 😂 I love this channel and variety of content! Just ordered an anti-banana pin for my sister who is absolutely part of the anti-banana coalition

[@skylertripp4789]

Try bread it should add a few pounds

[@howellaboutno9500]

ok alex i have high expectations, let there be less doordash

[@howellaboutno9500]

I’m so proud 😌

[@ITSLD69]

Im a new sub, what are you doing for a business besides youtube?

[@GoHerping]

I had been running a business that rehomes and sells exotic reptiles, emeraldscales.com which was the main premises of the channel for a few years. At the moment, just KZbin though!

[@420Cris]

If you're really set on eating steak, stop buying the over priced low grade meat from grocery stores and go directly to a BUTCHER! You'll get better quality meat for likely a lower price and there are far more cuts that you can try for significantly cheaper, there's a bunch of channels dedicated to saving people money on meat, check some out and save yourself money while also directly supporting the people actually cutting the meat instead of large chains hiding bruises behind stickers. You should also really try meal prepping, if it only takes a few mins in the microwave then you're more likely to eat that instead of ordering out cause you don't want to cook a meal for 1-2 hours.

[@ItsPizza.]

Have you tried grilling ribeye yet?

[@GoHerping]

still just stovetop, I don't have a grill - but I do wanna try something in the fire pit lol

[@ItsPizza.]

@GoHerping you could absolutely cook a steak in the fire pit! You can also experiment with seasoning and marinating

[@tysone1254]

Ribeye is so good

[@ClydeFog]

Jan thru Mar is a quarter, Jan thru Apr is a third lol

[@GoHerping]

oops. the whole fractions thing wasn't a strongsuit

[@bookofthedeadinternet]

a single cow yields between 8 to 12 ribeye steaks. hope i helped

[@GoHerping]

huh, that's def not as many as I'd expect

[@5Staroutdoors]

Hell yeah ribeyes every other day that’s a dream

[@GoHerping]

dont let your meats be dreams!

[@thekennek]

We eat the same. I just look for high calories for cheap bc otherwise I'm running on nothing Edit to say you lost me at rib eyes 😂😂

[@Grace-er9ep]

Congrats on your low duke power bill, your fellow Carolinians are jealous lmao

[@kayleed9932]

Omg the steaks 😂😂😂

[@quillclock]

my man.... I spent half that and I crossed the border to a legal state for 4/20 and blazed up like crazy. edit ok a bunch of that is bills. i have very minimal bills

[@snake4683]

I spent almost 600 $ on formal wear 💀💀💀

[@SolarMoth]

Do you just eat steak? What about a side? Like rice or something?

[@GoHerping]

Sides are extra work lol. Sometimes I * just * make a side though later in the day, like the Mac and cheese I made, or veggies

[@BulbasaurLeaves]

@@GoHerping Steak and macaroni and cheese in the same day? I hope you're getting your cholesterol checked regularly. That's a lot of saturated fat