Do you pack lunch?

catherineanh · 04-12-2013, 11:46 AM

I tend to buy! It gets expensive with lunch and starbucks! There's basically everything around my university campus.

MidwestGolfBum · 04-12-2013, 11:48 AM

I find myself going out almost every day with customers or traveling, the days that I'm in the office I typically have no idea when I'm going to eat so I bring something in. I'd say 1 or 2 times in every 2 weeks I eat in the office.

Bobble · 04-12-2013, 11:58 AM

I have a mini fridge in my office, I pack it up with stuff usually every two weeks, micrwave smart ones etc, milk for cereal, water ice tea. I go out on Fridays only. I do not bring from home as I rdie the train 4 days a week and lug enough crap just for work needs.

upstatedoc · 04-12-2013, 12:11 PM

Healthy Choice microwave lunch most days.

DSB335d · 04-12-2013, 12:41 PM

I make a protein shake, bring a piece of fruit, handful nuts

upstatedoc · 04-12-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DSB335d

I make a protein shake, bring a piece of fruit, handful nuts

that almost sounds dirty.

Samurai of 2day · 04-12-2013, 01:41 PM

I have been bringing lunch to work with me for many years now. it is definitely cheaper for someone like me who will eat 4-5 times a day, which can get pretty expensive, lol. I exercise a lot of discipline when it comes to cutting corners to save money on things I can do for myself. It is definitely healthier to make your own meals as well. I usually save drinking and the eating out for the weekends..... no pun intended!

BMW F22 · 04-12-2013, 02:06 PM

Dang some of you guys spend quite a bit eating out every day. Crazy.

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Originally Posted by PSUSMU

I go out for lunch every day in DC. I don't save money by making my own food; cooking for 1 isn't economical and a lot ends up going to waste.

Yeah for the most part it's not worth it if you're cooking for yourself. I usually bring whatever is leftover from what we cook for the family.

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Originally Posted by yarviinn

I only pack lunch if I have leftovers. Other than that, I skip lunch and wait for dinner. Yes, I know it's bad for you. Coffee + water = ftw!

If I drank coffee on an empty stomach it's going to kill me. lol

_SoCalE92 · 04-12-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

I have been bringing lunch to work with me for many years now. it is definitely cheaper for someone like me who will eat 4-5 times a day, which can get pretty expensive, lol. I exercise a lot of discipline when it comes to cutting corners to save money on things I can do for myself. It is definitely healthier to make your own meals as well. I usually save drinking and the eating out for the weekends..... no pun intended!

i'm in the same boat. I workout mon-thurs and eat 5 times a day so i cant afford to eat out as much as i'd like to. i spend about $50/week on groceries and eat out twice on the weekends. Eating out costs no more than $20 total so i'm only spending about $70/week on food.

SilverII · 04-12-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Are you sitting down at restaurants!? $20 seems outrageously high considereing I could eat very well in midtown Manhattan for $8...

Ya... just restaurant chains - olive garden, chilis, etc

Sara · 04-12-2013, 04:18 PM

My bf brings me lunch every day... Its so cute. I love it. Most of the time he makes it at home.

iBoost · 04-12-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

My bf brings me lunch every day... Its so cute. I love it. Most of the time he makes it at home.

dafuq?!

Sara · 04-12-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by iBoost

dafuq?!

You jelly?

Althought its 124pm here and Ive been here since 8am... Wheres mydamnlunch?!!!

Mr. Liu · 04-12-2013, 04:24 PM

Work provides catered bfast and lunch everyday for whole office!

iBoost · 04-12-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

You jelly?

Althought its 124pm here and Ive been here since 8am... Wheres mydamnlunch?!!!

I just literally had a good laugh after reading that whole comment.

i aint even mad. you're doing it right

. cant say the same for the poor guy. jeeez

Sara · 04-12-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by iBoost

I just literally had a good laugh after reading that whole comment.

i aint even mad. you're doing it right

. cant say the same for the poor guy. jeeez

144 stillnolunch

bing240sx · 04-12-2013, 05:27 PM

i treat every meal like an opportunity to get to know the neighbourhood, people in the community and to try something new or indulge in something reliably great. It's like a 40 - 90 minute vacation in the middle of the day.

yes it gets expensive but it's a better vice than smoking, drinking etc. and the costs (avoided) balance one another.

just looked at a couple commnets here.... if you're really into fitness and are eating 4+ times a day you def have to bring a lunch or at least enough food to eat before and after lunch... i have worked with guys like this. thankfully they shared

amanda hor$t · 04-12-2013, 05:50 PM

not really since my office is next to my bed. whole foods has a really good roasted chicken.

Colt · 04-12-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

He's getting dumped.....226

Sara · 04-12-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Angerman

Finally food

stimpy · 04-12-2013, 07:57 PM

Work from home .. walk to the fridge.

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Originally Posted by Sara504

My bf brings me lunch every day... Its so cute. I love it. Most of the time he makes it at home.

Ridiculous lol

ejheverest · 04-13-2013, 02:28 AM

At work, all meals, drinks, snacks provided for free.
During my time off I usually eat lunch at home, if I go out, try to keep it under 6$ with tax. Never buy the 2$ sodas or water, bring my own or drink tap water.

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