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January 2014- Take Your Lunch To Work Thread.

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  • datlex
    datlex Posts: 2,252 Forumite
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    I'll be continuing to take my lunch to work each day. I got a food flask for Christmas so can take a bigger range in.
    Paid off the last of my unsecured debts in 2016. Then saved up and bought a property. Current aim is to pay off my mortgage as early as possible. Currently over paying every month. Mortgage due to be paid off in 2036 hoping to get it paid off much earlier. Set up my own bespoke spreadsheet to manage my money.
  • WantToBeSE
    WantToBeSE Posts: 7,729 Forumite
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    Good afternoon all :) Have updated and added up to here.

    Welcome to all the new people, jump right in! We are a very friendly bunch, so dont feel intimidated.

    Cherryjack-can you let me know your target number please :)

    sams- yes, that counts. The main thing is that the sarnies were in your house this morning and you took them to work with you. You didnt pop out at lunchtime to buy them, so all is good :)

    I waited until i got home from work to have lunch, so am eating it now. I didnt fancy sitting in the car as the weather is truly awful out there. I hate driving in this weather, aquaplaning all over the road!

    Instead of the risotto, i am having a bagel with cheese spread, some baby plum tomatoes, a banana and a packet of bacon crisps.
    So, today is #2 for me :)
  • fennmad
    fennmad Posts: 83 Forumite
    Can you count me in please 2/17 as I am counting today and yesterday. I am also off for a week as its my birthday. I hope to stick to at least 15 of these!
    Had left over party food for the last two days! Got to start thinking for next week now!
    2017 Challenges
    DFBX17 #14 £70.14/£21,321
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  • I am working at home today and found some sausage rolls in the fridge! Had those and a piece of yule log for lunch so 2/18 now!
    Granted, not a very healthy lunch so I should really have a piece of fruit soon!
    Aims for 2014: Pay off Barclaycard (currently £4003), Pay £2000 towards defaulted Santander loan :o and move into my own house!

    Lunch to Work in January: 3/18 :)
  • slig
    slig Posts: 400 Forumite
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    Hey, I'm a bit late to sign up I realise, but I don't actually go back to work til Monday. Please can I aim for 18?
    Debt at LBM (17/10/08) £5727.61 Debt free date 31/08/09
  • XSpender
    XSpender Posts: 3,811 Forumite
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    Reporting 3/22 today.

    Lunch was Mr S tommy soup, GF crackers I got free at a food fair and an apple. Also had a muller rice and a big portion of grapes as a snack. I have been good today and left the chocolate brownies at home as I am trying to replace sweet snacks with fruit.:A

    I have also my own little challenge of 3/22 breakfasts eaten or brought from home.:D

    Planning on making DH favourite soup and a rice salad on Sunday to cover Monday and Tuesday next week then Wednesday will be sarnies, Thursday LO chilli and wedges and soup again on Friday. All from stuff I already have in :D
    Save £10,500 - £2673.77 - 25.5%
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  • WantToBeSE
    WantToBeSE Posts: 7,729 Forumite
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    Good afternoon my lovely LTW'ers :) I have updated and added up to here!

    auntieraine- i am jealous..i love yule log :D

    This weekend i am going to make some of FQ's Lunchsize Sausage rolls, since they were such a big hit last time. But i am going to cut them bigger (not that i need an excuse to eat too much :D)
    I am also going to try 1 new thing from the 1st post..not sure what yet, any suggestions?
  • Cherryjack
    Cherryjack Posts: 1,125 Forumite
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    20 for me please :) im back to work tommorow :)
  • WantToBeSE
    WantToBeSE Posts: 7,729 Forumite
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    Cherryjack wrote: »
    20 for me please :) im back to work tommorow :)


    All done for you :)
  • sams247
    sams247 Posts: 1,362 Forumite
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    Shortie wrote: »
    Oh no, Id deffo say that counted. I sometimes bring in ready meals from the supermarkets - I tend to go for reduced bits as I don't buy ready meals for dinners, so I buy them when they're cheap to 'stock up' for lunches when i can't be naffed to make something

    So I'd definately say that counted :D

    Yay! Thank you
    WantToBeSE wrote: »

    sams- yes, that counts. The main thing is that the sarnies were in your house this morning and you took them to work with you. You didnt pop out at lunchtime to buy them, so all is good :)

    Excellent :)

    In which case........ 3/18 for #32
      To those who are given much, much is expected

        £2025 in 2025 = £680.60
          Food Budget £180/9.30.
            Fiver Friday #13 £35
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