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June bring your lunch to work

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Welcome to June's bring your lunch to work, hopefully now the weather is getting better :)

Feel free to post what you're having/planning/eating for lunch as this may give others a idea of what to make and I'm always up for inspiration.

There are 21 working days up for grabs.

Let me know if you want to join in and I'll add you to the list on the next post.

So come on.....who's in??? The more the merrier.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    edited 14 June 2018 at 11:48AM
    Lunchites:

    001 Purplemumof2 7/16
    002 UncannyScot 3/21
    003 Soundgirlrocks 4/16
    004 hannh 1/15
    005 Tropically 3/21
    006 wishus 5/21
    007 Hopeless Case 6/13
    008 gien 3/21
    009 RedGoose 5/15
    010 tandoh 4/15
  • UncannyScot
    UncannyScot Posts: 2,070 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Photogenic
    Ahm In :D

    Going for another clean sheet this month

    Today's lunch is Egg Mayo Salad Rolls :D
    BUGGRITMILLENIUMHANDANDSHRIMP I TOLD EM! - Foul Ole Ron
    It is important that we know where we come from, because if you do not know where you come from, then you do not know where you are, and if you don't know where you are, then you don't know where you are going. If you don't know where you're going, you're probably going wrong.
    R.I.P. T.P.
  • I'll join again, I'm on holiday for a few days next week so going for 16
  • Id like to join again please, going to aim for 15. Thank you :)
  • Tropically
    Tropically Posts: 427 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper
    I must do 20 of 21. Lunch is such an expense near me, and it's £10 on food that is not particularly tasty. Mystery dining must be the only exception. I am not allowed to slip up.
    Mortgage started at £318,000 in June 2016. Original MF - 2041 :eek:
    2nd Property Mortgage at £275,000. Mortgage free: 2049 :eek:
    Total OPs: £29529
  • wishus
    wishus Posts: 1,254 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    20/21 for me too please!
    Keep reading books!
    July grocery challenge START: £150.
    £92.06 spent, £57.94 remaining.
  • photome
    photome Posts: 16,656 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Bake Off Boss!
    Can i ask why it is so hard.


    I have been taking my lunch (sandwiches or salad) to work everyday for the past 30 plus years
  • photome wrote: »
    Can i ask why it is so hard.


    I have been taking my lunch (sandwiches or salad) to work everyday for the past 30 plus years

    It's not so much being hard, its losing focus and momentum to keep bringing lunch to work.

    Where I am based, there are four supermarkets and five take away places within 5 -10 minute drive from site.
  • Well done photome :) i find it hard as I got out of the habit of bringing lunch when i moved house and didnt have a kitchen for a few months. Mostly since then I bring a sandwich or salad and then end up fancying a packet of crisps or a coke or something and end up buying extras! So I use this challenge to keep me on the straight and narrow :) plus its good to see other peoples ideas for lunch!
  • Tropically
    Tropically Posts: 427 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper
    photome wrote: »
    Can i ask why it is so hard.


    I have been taking my lunch (sandwiches or salad) to work everyday for the past 30 plus years

    It is more convenient then making food at home and bringing it in.
    It often tastes better than a soggy sandwich I made the night before. I hate sandwiches and prefer things that taste good. I don't want to eat meat and carbs for lunch everyday.
    It provides a mental and physical break from work which is crucial for those of us with stressful jobs.
    Taking in lunch requires planning and time in the evening. There are many times when I don't get home until past my regular bed-time, and have no interest in cooking.
    Eating a tasty lunch makes me feel good about the day. I am easily bored and don't repeat meals.

    That said, it's expensive and not always more joyful than a delicious lunch at home. A well cooked packed lunch beats a Pret sandwich.
    Mortgage started at £318,000 in June 2016. Original MF - 2041 :eek:
    2nd Property Mortgage at £275,000. Mortgage free: 2049 :eek:
    Total OPs: £29529
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