I feel like the main reason why people buy lunch everyday is for one simple reason: it's easy. It's so easy to call somewhere, order something, and have it delivered. Instant gratification, which is what people crave more and more these days. People don't have time to prepare lunches at home the night before, and you can forget about trying to make something in the morning. And yet people wonder why their wallets are empty.
Lets take myself, for example. First off, I happen to be almost broke. People spend a ton of money on lunch during the week. I can tell you people at my office spend up to 10 dollars a day on lunch. Your paying for the food, plus the delivery charge, plus tip! Do you realize thats $50 bucks a week!? Thats $200 a month your spending on your LUNCH. Believe me, it's ALWAYS nice to order out. If you have the money and prefer to, I'm not stopping ya. I absolutely order out maybe once or twice a month for a treat, but for the most part I bring my lunch and save my money! If your someone that order's out a lot, you should try bringing your lunch for a week or two and see the money that you save.
Secondly, I enjoy making my lunch. If you're making your lunch at home, you know whats in it. You also know, that you made it. Not some greasy kid in a sub shop. A lot of people grab a quick salad. Smart choice, but if you get a greek salad (which is one of my favorites, that I always tend to order when I do), they load on the feta! Feta is delicious and one of my favorite cheeses, but too much of it is no good. A good option is to just get it on the side. Even still, I get skeeved with ordering anything out because I am not a huge fan of other people touching my food. Who would be? And that goes for eating out in general for me. I can handle it a few times a month, just not not everyday.
Lastly, I am trying to stay healthy. If I bring a healthy lunch I'm not tempted to order out. I love Arnold's rounds (which I have mentioned before) with cow cheese, thin sliced ham or turkey, loaded with veggies and dijon mustard. I feel so much better eating that than an italian sub or steak and cheese. I don't understand how people can order greasy food day after day after day. I certainly do not want to offend anybody, but I'm not sure I'll ever understand. Maybe its because I enjoy healthier foods and just feel better all around when I eat smarter. Don't get me wrong I love me some Lynwood pizza or Bejing House chinese...but I just can't eat it everyday!
It's also smart to make lunch for your kiddies if you have them, and they're in school. Of course kids want to buy lunch...but what really is in the cafeteria food? I can tell you from my experience in public school it was nothing healthy! I think they probably have better choices these days but I would much rather send my kid with something I made from home.
Some easy lunch ideas:
- Sandwiches. Whole wheat or multigrain breads, lean deli meats, dijon mustard, veggies, laughing cow. Simple but so delicious.
- Leftovers from dinner the night before. Put them into a tuperware as your cleaning up. Easy!
- Frozen meals like Smart Ones or Lean Cuisines. At least you know the nutrition information, and they're super easy if your in a rush or trying watch your calorie count.
- Salads--make them the night before with lots of chopped veggies and a light dressing. Yummmmmmmy.
- Fruits and veggies. I like grapes or sliced pepper or cucumber with hummus. Grab an apple or an orange and throw it in your lunch bag.
- 100 calorie snacks--whatever kind you want!
- Yogurt.
- Flavored seltzer water. My favorite! Healthy and always quenches my thirst.
This is just MY opinion. That's what blogs are for, right? ;)
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