I will be in an extended monk mode for 12 to 24 months while I rebuild my life (after being crushed by a succubus) and start a business. It will be at least that long before I can start taking money out of the new business. In the meantime I'm working a low level job that won't challenge or distract me.

After rent, utilities, gym and gasoline are paid I will have about $600 left over per month for food and clothes and entertainment.

So I want to know what is the bare bones diet for a long term monk mode. Also, for those who have gone into a long monk mode like this, what's your advice?