Most People are Doing *it* 5 Times a Week!

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  • janebo
    janebo Posts: 16 Member
    Since our children are grown, we eat out less (yes, less) than we did when our family was larger. We ate out at least 2 times a week (I count calling out for pizza and/or bringing Burger King home as "eating out").

    We still eat out once a week or more frequently when we go see our children and grandchildren who live 90 miles away.

    Wow! I see you are close to achieving your goal. GREAT JOB! It's definitely tough to do when you are a busy mom.
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    I miss Princess Laundry :brokenheart:

    Me to. I am coaxing her out with this thread.
    :cry:

    Aww (((hugs))) Before.
    We may need to add more folks to our search party. :smile:
  • Leigh14
    Leigh14 Posts: 871 Member
    We eat out on Friday and Saturday evenings most weeks, and I pick up Subway for dinner a lot. We used to go out much more about a year ago when we were both involved in a business with several other individuals. We traveled a lot and often got meals on the go or had business meetings are restaurants.

    I like it much better now. Breakfast and lunch are homemade; dinner is sometimes. I love having the option of Subway, though. I like their roasted chicken, although the sodium is a bit high.
  • lexley
    lexley Posts: 35
    Sadly enough we go out to eat maybe 3 times a week. That number is slowly going down. My husband doesn't like to cook (he works in the food industry) when he gets home so its up to me. I am not a chef. I know MAYBE a few recipes and they get old fast. I'm not adventurous in the kitchen so I get bored and just say *bleep* it lets grab some subway!
  • shamm08
    shamm08 Posts: 109
    On the weekend we eat out about three times because we're always out and about. I wish we could cut that back to maybe one or two times.
  • scaredofcoasters
    scaredofcoasters Posts: 90 Member
    Well, I guess I go out most days, but only with friends in the evening for a snack and somewhere to hang out. Tim Horton's is a nice place, and their stuff is moderately healthy (for fast food). It's usually just a hot chocolate or green tea and a donut. For the 3 main meals, though, I rarely go out to eat.
  • iTim__
    iTim__ Posts: 6,823 Member
    I did it in the local Subway today. I kept it light (just 6 inches). It was cool to do it with all those people around. Afterward, I left the Subway to get some fresh air and sunshine.
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    I just returned from vacation, and I will miss *it* very much as we did it a LOT on vacation!!

    :smokin:
  • AmyNVegas
    AmyNVegas Posts: 2,215 Member
    When money is tight maybe once a week when we have money 2-3 nights a week. It's just my sis and I so sometimes getting a six inch sub of the day from Subway is cheaper than cooking in. We also get coupons from Restaurant.com and it makes it very reasonable for us mostly cheaper than cooking at home. We go to places that have fresh light choices unless we just need to fill a craving or it's a birthday or something.

    Amy:bigsmile:
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  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    we are on a tight budget, so we don't go out to eat a whole lot, maybe like once a week if even that. I prefer to eat at home, seeing as I know exactly what the calories and fat and all that are when I cook things myself. I love to cook too so I would rather just do it myself. :bigsmile:
  • iTim__
    iTim__ Posts: 6,823 Member
    I'm going to do it today. Sometimes knowing you're going to get it is half the excitement.
  • KatieEppers
    KatieEppers Posts: 301 Member
    Since a lot of restaurants post their nutrition facts online, to me it is actually much easier for counting, if I do eat out. Maybe that is just me. I LOVE to eat out. I always have. Partly because I am lazy and don't want to mess with the cooking and clean up, and partly because I just love it.
  • BEFORE
    BEFORE Posts: 1,291 Member
    I'm going to do it today. Sometimes knowing you're going to get it is half the excitement.

    I agree on both accounts. Is that bad of me.
    :laugh:
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    I did it twice over the last week. :indifferent:
  • BEFORE
    BEFORE Posts: 1,291 Member
    I did it twice over the last week. :indifferent:

    Oh meow.
    :blushing:

    I had chicken tacos @ Chillis yesterday.
    I dont dare enter them on my counter.
    :bigsmile:
  • mommachag
    mommachag Posts: 318
    i dont do it now since I have tried to be careful with my meals... plus I'm always dissapointed when I do since it's better at home:smile:
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    I did it twice over the last week. :indifferent:

    Oh meow.
    :blushing:

    I had chicken tacos @ Chillis yesterday.
    I dont dare enter them on my counter.
    :bigsmile:
    I split apps with 3 friends at The Ginger Man last Tues and then went out to dinner with other friends on Sat!(I had tilapia with mashed potatoes and other stufff!!MMMM) lol! I barely ate both of those days otherwise because I have morning sickness earlier! By dinner time, I am finally able to eat!!:laugh:
  • BEFORE
    BEFORE Posts: 1,291 Member
    I did it twice over the last week. :indifferent:

    Oh meow.
    :blushing:

    I had chicken tacos @ Chillis yesterday.
    I dont dare enter them on my counter.
    :bigsmile:
    I split apps with 3 friends at The Ginger Man last Tues and then went out to dinner with other friends on Sat!(I had tilapia with mashed potatoes and other stufff!!MMMM) lol! I barely ate both of those days otherwise because I have morning sickness earlier! By dinner time, I am finally able to eat!!:laugh:

    Maybe I should get pregnant.
    :laugh:
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    we only eat out once every 3 or 4 weeks. but thats because we live 2 hours from the nearest restaurant... sure is helping with the weight loss though!
  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
    SHOOT!
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    We used to eat out several times a week. Since we changed our way of eating, we have only gone out once. We wentto the Outback and I was careful what I ordered but I was disappointed because I could do steak and vegetables much better at home!

    I guess we will just keep on eating at home...besides I've noticed we save a ton of money!
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    I did it twice over the last week. :indifferent:

    Oh meow.
    :blushing:

    I had chicken tacos @ Chillis yesterday.
    I dont dare enter them on my counter.
    :bigsmile:
    I split apps with 3 friends at The Ginger Man last Tues and then went out to dinner with other friends on Sat!(I had tilapia with mashed potatoes and other stufff!!MMMM) lol! I barely ate both of those days otherwise because I have morning sickness earlier! By dinner time, I am finally able to eat!!:laugh:

    Maybe I should get pregnant.
    :laugh:
    Go ahead! I for one would LOVE to see that!!:laugh:
  • iTim__
    iTim__ Posts: 6,823 Member
    I did it Mexican style today. I was so calm until that little spicy Huarache showed up... then it was on!
  • BEFORE
    BEFORE Posts: 1,291 Member
    I hate to do it by myself though. I usually take something to read. That requires doing it 1 handed.
    (kinda creeped myself out on that)
    :ohwell:
  • iTim__
    iTim__ Posts: 6,823 Member
    I hate to do it by myself though. I usually take something to read. That requires doing it 1 handed.
    (kinda creeped myself out on that)
    :ohwell:

    I'd suggest setting your reading material in viewing distance while you do it. That way you can do it and view your reading material at the same time.

    I will usually ask someone to do it with me -- friend or co-worker usually. I think when you do it with others, you can take your time to focus on the other person. You learn quite a bit that way.
  • WShope
    WShope Posts: 46 Member
    hahaha. When I first read this I thought huh? But, since it's just me and my hubby at home we out right much. On the weekends especially. During the week it isn't that bad. Maybe once. But the weekends is what kills us. But I try to make healthy choices at the restaruants we do go to.
  • BEFORE
    BEFORE Posts: 1,291 Member
    I hate to do it by myself though. I usually take something to read. That requires doing it 1 handed.
    (kinda creeped myself out on that)
    :ohwell:

    I'd suggest setting your reading material in viewing distance while you do it. That way you can do it and view your reading material at the same time.

    I will usually ask someone to do it with me -- friend or co-worker usually. I think when you do it with others, you can take your time to focus on the other person. You learn quite a bit that way.

    LOL
    :laugh: :laugh:
  • rmarlow
    rmarlow Posts: 64
    I used to eat out just about every meal. But that's b/c it's just me and I find it cheaper/easier to go out cause then I don't have to cook or clean dishes. Then I realized how many calories was in each meal.
  • PurdyMommy
    PurdyMommy Posts: 378 Member
    We eat out every tuesday.. Either Taco Bell, Mcdonalds or MEXICAN!
  • PrincessLaundry
    PrincessLaundry Posts: 2,758 Member
    A good post always comes back around...I've cut down to maybe...MAYBE once a week. Usually if I do it now, I bring goodies from home to cut down on cost and consumption.
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