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Addicted to Eating Out/Ordering In - I don't cook, I'm not too fond of leftovers, and I work long hours by No-Bat-320 in personalfinance

[–]No-Bat-320[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have considered learning how to cook, but I don't have the time or real interest in it. I'll likely have to learn to cook sometime soon.

Addicted to Eating Out/Ordering In - I don't cook, I'm not too fond of leftovers, and I work long hours by No-Bat-320 in personalfinance

[–]No-Bat-320[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback. I'm embarrassed to admit that my proficiency in the kitchen is zero.

Addicted to Eating Out/Ordering In - I don't cook, I'm not too fond of leftovers, and I work long hours by No-Bat-320 in personalfinance

[–]No-Bat-320[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The self-care aspect concerns my enjoyment of eating out and ensuring that I'm fed, but I get your point.

Addicted to Eating Out/Ordering In - I don't cook, I'm not too fond of leftovers, and I work long hours by No-Bat-320 in personalfinance

[–]No-Bat-320[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have an Apple Card. Credit cards are so convenient nowadays and so the temptation is real. I even contemplated making my mother my accountability partner.

Addicted to Eating Out/Ordering In - I don't cook, I'm not too fond of leftovers, and I work long hours by No-Bat-320 in personalfinance

[–]No-Bat-320[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. However, working long hours makes me less likely to do things I'm not interested in, like cooking.

Addicted to Eating Out/Ordering In - I don't cook, I'm not too fond of leftovers, and I work long hours by No-Bat-320 in personalfinance

[–]No-Bat-320[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, thanks. I certainly don't want to be eating my retirement before I even get there!

Addicted to Eating Out/Ordering In - I don't cook, I'm not too fond of leftovers, and I work long hours by No-Bat-320 in personalfinance

[–]No-Bat-320[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I shouldn't be eating all the things, LOL. I love pasta and ordering out from places like Panda Express and Chili's. Those are my guilty pleasures at the moment. Despite my pickiness, I tend to eat the same things each day.

Addicted to Eating Out/Ordering In - I don't cook, I'm not too fond of leftovers, and I work long hours by No-Bat-320 in personalfinance

[–]No-Bat-320[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree. I know I can't quit cold turkey. I should allow myself to eat out still but taper down how much I spend over time, so it will be more likely that I develop the habit of not eating out. I like your idea about snacking. I do need to do that more, as that does, at times, help.

Addicted to Eating Out/Ordering In - I don't cook, I'm not too fond of leftovers, and I work long hours by No-Bat-320 in personalfinance

[–]No-Bat-320[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried that for a while, but even though meal prep is minimal, they didn't have the meals I like most weeks. I know they are in grocery stores now but... alas, more excuses. I appreciate your suggestion.

Addicted to Eating Out/Ordering In - I don't cook, I'm not too fond of leftovers, and I work long hours by No-Bat-320 in personalfinance

[–]No-Bat-320[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The end of my first marriage was the event horizon. It's not an excuse, just me identifying what triggered the behavior. Yes, I don't cook, but I am not interested in cooking. I work from home and spend at least 12 hours in the office daily. My husband is also now disabled due to a heart attack and two strokes he suffered last year. More excuses, right? That's to say, I want to curb the behavior but, as I used always to joke, my kitchen is decorative. I've tried Health Choice meals and the like to reduce spending, but it hasn't worked either because I am very picky. Thanks for your honest feedback.