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  • Why did Michelle decide to stop spending money for a year?*
    She wanted to *reduce her £230,000 mortgage and stop wasting money*.
  • 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*.
  • *What did she drink when her friends went to the pub?*
    She drank *tap water*.
  • Why did she camp in her friend’s garden?*
    She wanted *to avoid paying for accommodation*.
  • How did the experience change her physically and emotionally
    She became *slimmer and fitter, and she felt **freer, happier, and more confident
  • 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*.
  • How much money was she allowed to spend on food each week?*
    She allowed herself *£30 a week*.
  • Who is Michelle McGagh and what is her job?
    She is a *34-year-old journalist*.
  • How far did she cycle during the year?
    She cycled *6,500 miles
  • Why did she miss a trip to Ibiza with her friends?*
    She *couldn’t afford to travel abroad*.
  • 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*.
  • How did she travel to her friend’s wedding?*
    She *cycled 120 miles* to get there.
  • *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 much money did she save by the end of the year?
    She saved *£23,000*.
  • What kinds of things did she spend money on before she started her challenge?*
    She spent money on *pubs, restaurants, and coffee*.
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