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Who is Michelle McGagh and what is her job?
She is a *34-year-old journalist*.
Why did Michelle decide to stop spending money for a year?*
She wanted to *reduce her £230,000 mortgage and stop wasting money*.
What kinds of things did she spend money on before she started her challenge?*
She spent money on *pubs, restaurants, and coffee*.
How much money was she allowed to spend on food each week?*
She allowed herself *£30 a week*.
What things was she not allowed to spend money on during the year?*
She couldn’t spend money on *clothes, buses or flights, meals out, drinks, or cosmetics*.
What kind of meals did she usually cook during her challenge?*
She cooked *large quantities of curry and bolognese sauce* and ate them with *rice or pasta*.
*What homemade products did she try to use instead of buying cleaning or beauty products?*
She used *vinegar for cleaning and olive oil as moisturiser*.
How did she travel to her friend’s wedding?*
She *cycled 120 miles* to get there.
Why did she camp in her friend’s garden?*
She wanted *to avoid paying for accommodation*.
*What did she drink when her friends went to the pub?*
She drank *tap water*.
Why did she miss a trip to Ibiza with her friends?*
She *couldn’t afford to travel abroad*.
How far did she cycle during the year?
She cycled *6,500 miles
*How much money did she save by the end of the year?
She saved *£23,000*.
How did the experience change her physically and emotionally
She became *slimmer and fitter, and she felt **freer, happier, and more confident
What advice does she give to people who want to save money?
She advises people to *think about whether what they are buying is something they really need or just something they want*.
