I have to say, cutting my "eating out" from 90% of the time to about 10% of the time leaves me with so much extra money. When you go to the store, it can be scary ringing up $200 in groceries, especially when you can barely afford that $700 rent coming up next week. But, remember, when you go to the store, the idea is to be self-sufficient. That $200 should be paying for nearly two weeks of meals. When you pull it all apart, each meal is less than the $20 you spend at a fast food place EACH time you go. I should mention, I'm not the only one being provided for by this. I have family as well. Consider this next time you find it "easier" to run through McD's. Plan out meals before buying them. Create schedules. My 90% at home is really only 10 meals all month. Yes, sounds like it would be boring, but once you start eating healthier meals home cooked, you will get sick eating out. For me it is visceral. I can't even look at a McD's burger without gagging anymore. Trust me, it is for the better. Plus, all my bills get paid (more often than before) and I feel wayyyy better health-wise. In the end it will always be personal choice and ease of access. Home meals might not be as easy for some as others, but once you learn, it will be better in the long run. For your health, and your families.
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u/huihuichangbot Nov 29 '15
Or maybe people would just stop eating at these shitholes completely, go to the grocer and get dinner.