News So when do people stop going out to eat? - Page 21

**fan4ever** · 02-21-2023, 05:51 PM

I have a customer who owns 5 Mexican Food Cafes here in the Phoenix area. The past few years we've reprinted their menus 6 times...always to accommodate higher prices. Their typical cost now is about $18.00 per entree...Mexican food.

On a personal note I stopped by a McDonald's today and paid $4.96 for a large order of fries. There's got to be a breaking point for most folks.

scho63 · 02-23-2023, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

My 2nd office is in Ashburn.

I lived in the DMV from 2007 - 2017 and really liked it. Reston, Fairfax, Herndon, Ashburn was the order of where I lived.

I spent 2 years in Ashburn, living just one road off Ashburn Village Blvd and the Dulles Toll Road intersection where the shopping center is at. Ashburn is awesome location and tons to do.

If you ever need any recommendations on fun things to do or where to eat, let me know.

FlaChief58 · 02-23-2023, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

I eat probably 3 sticks of butter per day, is that bad?

I'm sure you'll be fine

stevieray · 02-23-2023, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Im really worried now. I really didn't think I ate THAT unhealthy. Its not like I eat donuts everyday or go to McD all the time. I used to eat alot worse tbh. I would eat breaded chicken fingers out of the bag, tons of cereal, lots of stuff off the dollar menu. Very surprised that everyone thinks that Im about to die

Not right away, at least.

Seriously dude, take better care of yourself.

**ptlyon** · 02-23-2023, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

Not right away, at least.

Seriously dude, take better care of yourself.

Ah F it. No one gets out of this alive anyway.

scho63 · 02-23-2023, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I did a detailed analysis of my spending last year. For a two-adult household, I spent a total of $10,482 on food, or $201 per week.

Of that, $7,241 was spent on groceries, or $139 per week, and $3,241 was spent on restaurants, or $62 per week.

I'm not proud of the money I've wasted while enjoying great meals, but I've had years where I spent $25,000 - $30,000 on eating or drinking as a single person.

When I lived in San Fran and Silicon Valley I ate at tons of great restaurants.

Did the same when I lived in Toronto and in NoVA.

I went a little crazy when I first moved to Scottsdale but have been very limited in last 3 years.

**ptlyon** · 02-23-2023, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by scho63

I'm not proud of the money I've wasted while enjoying great meals, but I've had years where I spent $25,000 - $30,000 on eating or drinking as a single person.

When I lived in San Fran and Silicon Valley I ate at tons of great restaurants.

Did the same when I lived in Toronto and in NoVA.

I went a little crazy when I first moved to Scottsdale but have been very limited in last 3 years.

It's the hookers that really add up

**Bugeater** · 02-23-2023, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

I eat probably 3 sticks of butter per day, is that bad?

Just don't add a fourth and you'll be good

**Bearcat** · 02-23-2023, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FlaChief58

I'm sure you'll be fine

Oh good. It's not as important to my daily meals as say the the dozen bacons I eat every morning with my fried chicken and waffles and eighth cup of maple syrup, but still.

**Bearcat** · 02-23-2023, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Just don't add a fourth and you'll be good

Pfft, that would be ridiculous!

philfree · 02-23-2023, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Renegade

Sugar and salt. All food establishments add these two ingredients. This is why we keep coming back

You left out MSG.

KCUnited · 02-23-2023, 11:57 AM

If you're lazy and one person, which is usually me during the work week, I'll buy some precooked chicken from the store, low carb tortillas, and a bag of shredded lettuce. I'll actually grate my own cheese because that bag shit sucks. Mix in a variety of other ingredients to change things up and wah lah tacos/burritos for lunch*

Obviously not as good as Chipotle but a low effort healthier alternative.

*I don't eat breakfast and don't really value lunch so the redundancy doesn't really bother me.

FlaChief58 · 02-23-2023, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Oh good. It's not as important to my daily meals as say the the dozen bacons I eat every morning with my fried chicken and waffles and eighth cup of maple syrup, but still.

Do you fry your chicken in the bacon grease? Heaven on a plate!

Eleazar · 02-23-2023, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Oh good. It's not as important to my daily meals as say the the dozen bacons I eat every morning with my fried chicken and waffles and eighth cup of maple syrup, but still.

I remember during the Atkins fad I'd go to the food court at work and see some tub order a double cheeseburger with a pile of bacon on the side, but with no bun, and they called this a "diet"

htismaqe · 02-23-2023, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Im really worried now. I really didn't think I ate THAT unhealthy. Its not like I eat donuts everyday or go to McD all the time. I used to eat alot worse tbh. I would eat breaded chicken fingers out of the bag, tons of cereal, lots of stuff off the dollar menu. Very surprised that everyone thinks that Im about to die

You said you eat almost 3500 calories a day. That's almost DOUBLE what you probably need, for one. You're not an athlete, at least from what I've gathered, so it's not like you're fueling mega-workouts or anything. Those excess calories are a problem, even if they're all coming from technically "healthy" foods.

You're not about to die but you're also only 38 years old. You said you drink one or two energy drinks per day. They're absolutely terrible for your body. Are they all low-calorie or calorie free? Because if they're not, you're drinking a bunch of sugar as well and that's bad.

Also, your Friday diet looks awful. You make up for a week full of decent food decisions (I mean Chipotle isn't bad as far as fast food goes) by doing this:

Fri breakfast: Ihop eggs, bacon, waffle via Door Dash $25, Red Bull $3
Fri lunch: Five guys burger and fries $15
Fri dinner: Stockhill Ribeye & glass of wine $80
Fri late: Crumbl Cookies $12, Red Bull $3

**Bearcat** · 02-23-2023, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Razaele

I remember during the Atkins fad I'd go to the food court at work and see some tub order a double cheeseburger with a pile of bacon on the side, but with no bun, and they called this a "diet"

Heh.. I stopped my keto-ish ways because my cholesterol shot up due to so much red meat and cheese (granted, wasn't THAT bad).

02-21-2023, 05:51 PM
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KCUnited Cheat Death Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln Casino cash: $-1381756	If you're lazy and one person, which is usually me during the work week, I'll buy some precooked chicken from the store, low carb tortillas, and a bag of shredded lettuce. I'll actually grate my own cheese because that bag shit sucks. Mix in a variety of other ingredients to change things up and wah lah tacos/burritos for lunch* Obviously not as good as Chipotle but a low effort healthier alternative. *I don't eat breakfast and don't really value lunch so the redundancy doesn't really bother me.
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