Do you eat it just because it's free??

jogglesngoggles

I apologize ahead of time for this rant, but I just can't understand!!! I have a friend who is constantly talking about trying to be healthy, yet yesterday was 7/11 so she got free slurpees....5 yes 5 free slurpees to be exact!! Then today is dress like a cow day at Chick Fil E, so sure enough, she is putting spots all over her body, so she can visit every chick fil e in the valley and eat free all day!

Free is always nice, but is it really worth your health??

edited to say: I realize I should just worry about myself and I have the choice NOT to partake. sorry for the rant!! Have a healthy day everyone!!

omma_to_3

Well...I did not partake in free slurpee day yesterday but only because it's too much out of my way. If I like it and it's free, yes I'll have some. But ONE...not FIVE. Portion control is our friend...

pluckabee

I used to... It's not been hard to refuse free food but now I'm really hyper aware of just how many opportunities there are to eat for free that you haven't planned for

quirkytizzy

I am having to break myself of this habit and it's difficult. There have been a few very hard times in my life where I didn't know where the next meal was coming from. So now I'm struggling to not chipmunk any free food just because it's there.

amieleighmac84

Let me tell you!! I work in a hospital and all of the nurses are CONSTANTLY bringing in junk food to share with everyone. A coconut layer bar is NOT worth my health! Neither are those free samples in front of the food court at the mall or when it was national donut day and they were giving out free donuts at dunks!

cwolfman13

Most people who talk a lot about wanting to be healthy really have no concept of what that means. Your friend is one of those...she has no concept nor is she even remotely committed to even trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Sure...a slurpee now and then, whatevs....some free fried chicken here and there, no biggie. But it sounds like those things are front and center in her lifestyle.

bcattoes

I don't go to places for free food, such as you descibed (though I might if someone asked me to go with them). But when free food is available, yeah I almost always go for it. Like free lunch day at work, or snacks at a meeting. Maybe it's all the years when I didn't have much money and free food meant more money for other things. I don't know. I just like free stuff.

RobynLB83

WHAT? Yesterday was free Slurpee day?

mandeenicoleb

In the past I'd be like "free? Awesome!" and eat if they were giving some stuff up. Nowadays when my bff and I talk about not being able to "afford" a cupcake, we're talking about our macros. My health and goals now mean a lot more to me than money.When I'm talking free though I mean going into a bank and they have cookies. If my calories allow it, I'd take one, but I've never really done any promotions.

"Free" Usually means ridiculous crowds of people. I rather pay lol.

LB2812

yea, it doesn't sound like this person is really interested in getting healthy or knowing what that means.

If a place is doing a free-food promo, i don't go unless i'd of gone to get it anyway. i normally don't go to 7-11 and get slurpees, so i'm not going to go because it's free. if it's something i like and might buy anyway, then i would, but i'd just get the one.

I do find this is a struggle when people bring in food to work and it's in front of my face... not only is it free food, but food that will otherwise go to waste! Gah! I may have a healthy meal prepped for lunch but if I see sandwiches & cookies & stuff in the board room available for free - that's my struggle not to take it! I'm getting better though! usually by reminding myself that my stuff is usually better anyway :laugh:

MirandaMilan

Yes. I have a very difficult time passing up free food. I've been poor in my life, and I always looked at it as saving money. (But 5? Really? One is enough!) As for coconut bars and donuts? Desserts are my weakness. I hate to say it, but being very new at this dieting thing, I probably couldn't resist a free coconut bar right now. I'd probably compensate by skipping lunch. I know - that's terribly unhealthy. I'm hoping to reset my cravings by changing my lifestyle. Maybe I can learn to be indifferent to sweets...maybe.

bcattoes

Most people who talk a lot about wanting to be healthy really have no concept of what that means. Your friend is one of those...she has no concept nor is she even remotely committed to even trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Sure...a slurpee now and then, whatevs....some free fried chicken here and there, no biggie. But it sounds like those things are front and center in her lifestyle.

Going for free Chick-fil-a and Slurpees does not = those things being front and center in life. Nor does it = not committed to being healthy.

Healthy does not mean that you can not enjoy these thing once in a while.

LorinaLynn

"Free" Usually means ridiculous crowds of people. I rather pay lol.

Yeah, that's my take. I love free, but not if it's going to be a pain in the tuckus to get it, and not if it's something I wouldn't already buy. Heck, I have a coupon for a free slushie for the mini-market across the street from my house, and it's been stuck on my fridge about a year.

susannamarie

I will eat nearly anything if it's free and I like it. Too much time spent as a student.

hzliiz

No but I also don't hesitate to throw out leftovers. Used to think I shouldn't "waste" food but I realized if I put it in my body when I don't need it that I'm pretty much treating my body like a trash can. Free? Already paid for? Not reasons for me to eat it if I don't need the fuel.

tinak33

Wow.
NOT what I thought this would be about. hahaha :blushing:

corgicake

Hehe I'd happily bike over to the nearest one for free chicken if they were doing that here. Wouldn't be caught dead handing that chain my cold hard cash but I'll relieve them of some sandwiches if they insist

shellma00

To me it is not free if I have to drive and use my gas (which costs money) to get to all the stores/restaurants/gas stations just to get the "free" food.

I live in a small town, so falling for the "free" gimmicks would require at least a half hour to hour drive one way. So not worth a free slurpee.

Sounds like your friend doesnt have anything better to do than drive all over just to get "free" stuff. I have a full time job and 2 kids in sports, who has time to drive to all these places? I cannot even get home before 9 pm to eat dinner at home.

sarahertzberger

No not in all cases, if I had a cow costume would I go to chick fil a today to get that free meal yeah sure I would but I think that chick fil a actually uses real food and they do have a lot healthier options not for an all the time thing but for the occasional treat yes, any other fast food chain, NO, and for free slurpies absolutely not

cwolfman13

Most people who talk a lot about wanting to be healthy really have no concept of what that means. Your friend is one of those...she has no concept nor is she even remotely committed to even trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Sure...a slurpee now and then, whatevs....some free fried chicken here and there, no biggie. But it sounds like those things are front and center in her lifestyle.

Going for free Chick-fil-a and Slurpees does not = those things being front and center in life. Nor does it = not committed to being healthy.

Healthy does not mean that you can not enjoy these thing once in a while.

From how the OP stated it, it sounds like this person is pretty much hitting every free this or that during the week...that sounds pretty front and center to me...but whatevs. To me it didn't sound like, "every once in awhile my friend has a free slurpee"...her friend had ****ing 5 slurpees or didn't you read that?

You obviously don't know me because I'm well aware that you don't have to deprive yourself. But regular consumption of fried chicken and slurpess isn't exactly getting your nutrition on. But again...whatever

princessdartany

I use to be one of those people....never dressed up though too much effort. However, yesterday at Publix they were sampling the meal of the week and I didn't take a sample. My immediate thought was can I afford these calories, and how will I count them any way....So no its not worth your health. Over eating sucks!!!! I know because I was not only a member of that club...I was the queen!

youcantfoolme

Absolutely. As realtors, my daughter and I would decide which homes to preview often based on what was for lunch. An open house with a great lunch would always garner more agents and realtors than a caravan without food. People just love to get something for free.

russellbrand69

I work in a busy part of the city with loads of office workers - they are always giving out free crap around here.
Chocolate bars, chocolate muffins, and french bread are three most recent promotions where they were handing out free junk food.

The chocolate bar one - there was a stand with free chocolate bars, but a guy took your photo! Unbelievable - are people so mean they don't care about their image being used by marketing people as long as they get a free bar (about 1 euro, so maybe like a dollar or 2)?

bcattoes

Most people who talk a lot about wanting to be healthy really have no concept of what that means. Your friend is one of those...she has no concept nor is she even remotely committed to even trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Sure...a slurpee now and then, whatevs....some free fried chicken here and there, no biggie. But it sounds like those things are front and center in her lifestyle.

Going for free Chick-fil-a and Slurpees does not = those things being front and center in life. Nor does it = not committed to being healthy.

Healthy does not mean that you can not enjoy these thing once in a while.

From how the OP stated it, it sounds like this person is pretty much hitting every free this or that during the week...that sounds pretty front and center to me...but whatevs. To me it didn't sound like, "every once in awhile my friend has a free slurpee"...her friend had ****ing 5 slurpees or didn't you read that?

7-Eleven only offers them free once a year so, no the fact that she had 5 isn't a sign of anything other than she likes free stuff. And the OP only mentions 2 incidences of free food eating. Besides, 7-Eleven has Diet Coke slurpees now so the slurpees could have been calorie free for all we know.

besaro

i had me a slurpee yesterday!!

operation_cute

I apologize ahead of time for this rant, but I just can't understand!!! I have a friend who is constantly talking about trying to be healthy, yet yesterday was 7/11 so she got free slurpees....5 yes 5 free slurpees to be exact!! Then today is dress like a cow day at Chick Fil E, so sure enough, she is putting spots all over her body, so she can visit every chick fil e in the valley and eat free all day!

Free is always nice, but is it really worth your health??

edited to say: I realize I should just worry about myself and I have the choice NOT to partake. sorry for the rant!! Have a healthy day everyone!!

The old me yes, I always thought of eating from a budget stand point and the only thing that kept me from eating something I wanted was the cost, I still find myself thinking that way now. An example was yesterday we were in walmart getting something quick for dinner (still low cal but quick because it was 10 pm and we had been at the gym) and my thought while in line was if we go get a cheese burger its only a dollar and each one of these things was closer to 2.50 then I remembered I was thinking of the wrong "budget" lol So when your not thinking about calorie content sometimes people's initial response towards food is grab what evers cheapest This apply's to all freebies too, couldn't pass up free food

jdaley90

In the past I always go for free food.. that's when I put on weight LOL! Since I really cleaned up my diet I resists 80% of the time now (sometime I feel guilted into it by co workers) but its a WIP. It's very possible to do but it takes discipline, just like following any diet really!

delaniecastillo

Let me tell you!! I work in a hospital and all of the nurses are CONSTANTLY bringing in junk food to share with everyone. A coconut layer bar is NOT worth my health! Neither are those free samples in front of the food court at the mall or when it was national donut day and they were giving out free donuts at dunks!

I am in the same field except with more pharm reps. I usually dictate food choices so I get to give myself a healthier choice and portion control. LIke today, they brought in food today and though it "looks" healthy enough, it was chalked with sodium and sugars. NOPE NOPE NOPE. So, you can have free food just be aware of portion control. I usually sing Prince P*ssy Control and change the word to Portion Control when I serve myself. Yes, I am a nerd.

lithezebra

It's lovely to see someone get past a rant, instead of getting more and more defensive. Have a beautiful day!

I can't eat most of the things that are free, unless it's tiny samples of cheese, and even then, I worry that crackers, or knives that have been used to cut bread might be involved. It's too much trouble to ask if everything is gluten free, so I generally mostly eat my own food.

jadermary

Free is my favorite price! I love bagel Friday at work!
If I can keep it within my calorie goal then I eat it. If I can't well...... sometimes I still eat it and sometimes I don't :laugh: .

babyj0

My company buys us lunch twice a week. When someone is on a budget, and doesn't bring lunch, it's hard to pass up. But always know your limit. Just because its free, doesn't mean you have to eat all of it!