Take Your Lunch to Work- January 2023

CMD79

I still have a draw full of Ryvita. I've not bought any food or drink since back back at work, so that is very good! The office Christmas treat stash has depleted, but I still have a lot in my draw and more at home that I will probably bring here in due course.

We had a networking breakfast this morning, so I didn't have lunch, I opted instead for repeatedly picking up yet another pastry. I have had to undo the zip on my skirt! But not spent a penny, so it's all good!

Matron_Midge

CMD79 said:

Matron_Midge said:

Egg making a wholemeal roll today with a banana.
emergency kitkat still tucked away in my work bag for another occasion.

I love egg mayo in a roll, but found I so rarely used mayo generally, that I'd end up wasting a lot. I have however recently discovered (whilst mystery shopping) that a certain store has very handy sachets , so I took a few for this very purpose; the day I fancy an egg mayo roll (their rolls are also very good!)

That is a really good idea to procure some sachets.
im also glad you could decipher Mayo from  egg making, don’t throw why I didn’t read that back!

Money_Choices

Hi

Please may I join this challenge. Buying from my employer's canteen is my weak spot.
Even though the canteen is subsidised I am spending way too much money there.

For January I have 12 working days and intended to take lunch for 8 of them. Part of this will be using up the items in my food cupboards and fridge freezer and on Saturday evenings making 4 packed lunches to put in freezer.

Money Choices

herebeme

First day in the office this year. Did manage to bring a rather rushed tuna salad in with me - need to be more organised. 

Leaving drinks for a colleague in a few minutes, hopefully for some crisps and other snacks. 

GeorgianaCavendish

I've been very quiet on this challenge so far because I haven't been back in the office yet. The train strikes scuppered my plans last week, this week I've been on annual leave, and next week I'm attending a (virtual) conference which will be done from home. My challenge starts from 23rd Jan 

CMD79

Matron_Midge said:

CMD79 said:

Matron_Midge said:

Egg making a wholemeal roll today with a banana.
emergency kitkat still tucked away in my work bag for another occasion.

I love egg mayo in a roll, but found I so rarely used mayo generally, that I'd end up wasting a lot. I have however recently discovered (whilst mystery shopping) that a certain store has very handy sachets , so I took a few for this very purpose; the day I fancy an egg mayo roll (their rolls are also very good!)

That is a really good idea to procure some sachets.
im also glad you could decipher Mayo from  egg making, don’t throw why I didn’t read that back!

HA! I didn't at all realise you meant egg mayo!!  I throw you didn't back that read too!! 

Yeah, I'm going again tomorrow to get some more for next week!! They're decent sized sachets in M&S xx

herebeme said:

First day in the office this year. Did manage to bring a rather rushed tuna salad in with me - need to be more organised. 

Leaving drinks for a colleague in a few minutes, hopefully for some crisps and other snacks. 

Good on you for getting it done though! Despite myself, I have been very organised.... but this has led to me eating several lunches worth per day by having a lunch draw at the office!! 

GeorgianaCavendish said:

I've been very quiet on this challenge so far because I haven't been back in the office yet. The train strikes scuppered my plans last week, this week I've been on annual leave, and next week I'm attending a (virtual) conference which will be done from home. My challenge starts from 23rd Jan 

That's good going to avoid the office until we're knocking on February's door! 

outoftheviciouscircle

I'm back after a week away.
I am working away again next week and have bought bits and pieces to take away with me, enough so I won't need to buy anything.
I have 2 weeks of not having to go away after that so then I can get a bit more imaginative and hopefully eat a little healthier.

Everyone is doing so well!!

outoftheviciouscircle

The thread has been really quiet for the last week. I went all week without buying any take out lunches. I have a week at home next week and I really need to start eating healthier so I have salads to make for the week.

Coveredinbees!!!!

2 weeks in and still sticking to taking food with me and staying away from burgers. Friday was hard as I was driving back from Great Yarmouth and was really wanting a McDonalds, I probably had to drive past about a dozen on the way home. I did resist.

FlacosFloozie

I've been pretty quiet on this thread but only 2 meal deals this month (both last week due to being too tired to plan the shopping properly). Mix of salads, soups and sandwiches