I know I've mentioned that school is starting soon, and I hate to remind you again, but there's no avoiding it. To make matters worse, you will soon be faced with the horror of cafeteria food--glistening, greasy pizza slices or sad, wilty iceberg salads.
Now I bring to the table a breakthrough idea (that's right, I thought of it all on my own--it's completely original). Pack your own lunch! It will save you money (who wants to fork over $1.50-$2 for a soggy crispy chicken burger anyways?), and packing healthy will also save you from packing on the pounds (believe it or not, eating pizza and fries every day leads to weight gain). Plan ahead and make a list before you go grocery shopping, so you have some healthy lunch options and aren't left staring at the fridge wondering, "what gastronomical nightmare can I make with pickles, mustard, and Cheese Whiz?"
If you're stumped for easy-to-make lunches, here are some ideas. Need more tips? Hit up askmen.com (don't worry, even the ladies can heed this advice).
Packing a lunch also gives you the added bonus of expressing individuality with snazzy lunch box like one of these or these. Just make sure you clean it out each night so you don't pass out the next morning when you go to refill it.
In the end, buying a lunch might seem more convienient, but it's going to cost you in the long run. So, do yourself a favor and just say "no" to cafeteria food. You'll be the envy of the lunch room with your delicious turkey bagel sandwich and sweet Super Powers lunch box.
-Lauren
So true, Lauren -- I packed my lunch every day this summer when going to work, sooo worth the extra few minutes to pack it in the morning.
Good job! It is so worth the few extra minutes to pack a lunch, especially when it results in a tasty meal later in the day. One of my favorite things to pack are leftovers from the night before, yum!
Post new comment