Packing a Lunch vs Buying

[WorknLateHuh]

80 percent of the time i bring lunch. If i didn't hate going to the grocery store and shop, i would bring a lunch practically everyday.

 

[Not Rushin’]

What has been your experience packing a lunch vs buying food every day? A few of the guys I have talked to either eat out every day, bring food from home 50% of the time, and one guy never eats out. He calculated how much he would spend buying a 5 to 7 dollar lunch 5 days a week vs investing that money over a year. It adds up. What do you guys do?

Disclaimer: Runners need not respond. If you skip lunch or don't eat, you have bigger problems.

I just pack it every day. It’s healthier and cheaper, however I may treat myself on a Friday once in a while

 

[Sissy Brown Short Shorts]

I don’t eat until I get home for dinner. Skip breakfast and lunch. Only thing I have is coffee and water. During peak I’ll pack lunch and dinner and take 30-40 minutes worth of lunch broken up in the day. Always out in the resis with no microwave so I’ll wrap it in a towel and stuck it under the dash by the heater to warm it up.

 

[onewithedd]

I tried the take a lunch, hated it, I don’t want to spend anymore time in that truck than I have to cold in the winter, hot in the summer. Eff that!!! For 16 years I’ve eaten at the same place for lunch. They’ll make me whatever I want. Menu or not. I spend about 16 bucks a day.

 

[JL 0513]

I try to bring a lunch a couple times a week but mostly eat out. Often eat out twice a day, sometimes 3 times a day - breakfast on the way to work, lunch, dinner, and 4th meal at home.

I don't get some of you guys that can go all day without eating. I need a large meal every 4-5 hours.

 

[rod]

I had a couple jobs in my life that I packed a lunch. It didn't take long to figure out there are only so many ways to fix a balogna sandwich. Packed lunches are boring

 

[Covemastah]

My wife makes my lunch everyday,, God Bless that woman ,, I'm a lucky man !!

 

[SorryLazyPOS]

I don’t eat until I get home for dinner. Skip breakfast and lunch. Only thing I have is coffee and water. During peak I’ll pack lunch and dinner and take 30-40 minutes worth of lunch broken up in the day. Always out in the resis with no microwave so I’ll wrap it in a towel and stuck it under the dash by the heater to warm it up.

It’s called being a man

 

[zubenelgenubi]

Sunday night, i cook up a batch of chicken, sticky rice, and veggies. I divide it all out and roll them into sushi-like rolls, wrap them up, freeze most of them. Bring a few to work and take a bite when i go to the back to get pkgs throughout the day. Protien shake on lunch, after workout. Hella water all day. Then, after kids are sleeping and wife's done bitchin, i eat till im about to pop, then go to bed.

Ever have issues with acid reflux? I used to get that pretty bad when I worked nights and my eating/sleeping schedule was screwed.

I have been getting food on the go lately. Just easier since dealing with all the pandemic crap. Before that I would usually treat myself to a snack on the go, and the wife would pack me a lunch. Now she doesn't have the time.

 

[11.19igrad]

my wife is a thai chef and she packs my lunch every day. i eat pretty good.

hail thai food

 

[BSWALKS]

My wife makes my lunch everyday,, God Bless that woman ,, I'm a lucky man !!

shes slowly poisoning you.

Rest in peace stretch.

 

[olroadbeech]

I'd bring some apples , an orange , a couple pieces or bread and maybe a salad. and just snack throughout the shift. ameal would kinda bog me down.maybe friday would get a sub.

 

[ouanling]

I tried the take a lunch, hated it, I don’t want to spend anymore time in that truck than I have to cold in the winter, hot in the summer. Eff that!!! For 16 years I’ve eaten at the same place for lunch. They’ll make me whatever I want. Menu or not. I spend about 16 bucks a day.

Depending on where people are, some people pay more taxes and that 16$ a day for them is gone in taxes which for you might not be.. so it's all relative.

if you're area has higher taxes and a bit lower top salary, 16$ is a lot.. a place where taxes are like 25% its nothing

 

[Covemastah]

Ever have issues with acid reflux? I used to get that pretty bad when I worked nights and my eating/sleeping schedule was screwed.

I have been getting food on the go lately. Just easier since dealing with all the pandemic crap. Before that I would usually treat myself to a snack on the go, and the wife would pack me a lunch. Now she doesn't have the time.

Don't mess around with acid reflux , go see a dr , if untreated , it could lead to Barrett's disease , a throat cancer , the Dr will give you an upper GI test and put you on a prescription

 

[Jones]

Don't mess around with acid reflux , go see a dr , if untreated , it could lead to Barrett's disease , a throat cancer , the Dr will give you an upper GI test and put you on a prescription

Barrets is actually pre-cancerous but still, not a good thing.

 

[Covemastah]

Also the acid rips enamel from your teeth causing many dental problems

 

[zubenelgenubi]

Don't mess around with acid reflux , go see a dr , if untreated , it could lead to Barrett's disease , a throat cancer , the Dr will give you an upper GI test and put you on a prescription

Thanks for the advice. But I haven't had problems with it for a very long time.

 

[Faceplanted]

Make 100k a year. Can’t afford to buy lunch. Some of you guys are funny

lunch is the best time of day besides clocking out. I make sure to sit down in climate control and enjoy a decent meal, not sit in 95 degree truck eating soggy Bologna sandwich

 

[BigUnionGuy]

Interesting thread.


It goes from healthy eating.... to holy .

 

[BadIdeaGuy]

Make 100k a year. Can’t afford to buy lunch. Some of you guys are funny

lunch is the best time of day besides clocking out. I make sure to sit down in climate control and enjoy a decent meal, not sit in 95 degree truck eating soggy Bologna sandwich

Your arrogance is astounding.

Spend 5 bucks a day on eating out, and before you know it, you've blown $1,250 in your first year alone.

It's not a question of being able to afford something.
Throwing money around just because you have it is a great way to not to have it anymore.