This guy knows the deal: By bringing his lunch to work, he's not only eating better, he's saving big bucks. What's his secret? <strong>Tip 1: Plan the prep.</strong> Package midday meals so you can grab and go.
This guy knows the deal: By bringing his lunch to work, he's not only eating better, he's saving big bucks. What's his secret? Tip 1: Plan the prep. Package midday meals so you can grab and go.
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You might be asking yourself, why am I never this happy to see a bowl of last night's pasta? <strong>Tip 2: Learn to love leftovers.</strong> People who consistently bring their lunches to work know how to dress up leftovers.
You might be asking yourself, why am I never this happy to see a bowl of last night's pasta? Tip 2: Learn to love leftovers. People who consistently bring their lunches to work know how to dress up leftovers.
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If this woman were eating yet another boring PB&J, she'd be much less excited.<strong> Tip 3: Have basic recipes that go beyond sandwiches. </strong>Salads, for example, can include a ton of easy, tasty options.
If this woman were eating yet another boring PB&J, she'd be much less excited. Tip 3: Have basic recipes that go beyond sandwiches. Salads, for example, can include a ton of easy, tasty options.
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This office luncher is thrilled to enjoy a meal outside his cubicle walls. <strong>Tip 4: Eat away from your desk.</strong> Even if it's in the office break room, stepping away gives you a chance to de-stress.
This office luncher is thrilled to enjoy a meal outside his cubicle walls. Tip 4: Eat away from your desk. Even if it's in the office break room, stepping away gives you a chance to de-stress.
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Getting co-workers to bring lunches to share? Deal. <strong>Tip 5: Join a lunch club.</strong> On Monday, bring two (or more) servings of lunch to share, then it's someone else's turn on Tuesday.
Getting co-workers to bring lunches to share? Deal. Tip 5: Join a lunch club. On Monday, bring two (or more) servings of lunch to share, then it's someone else's turn on Tuesday.
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No matter how tasty your homemade lunch is, you can still hear that Snickers bar calling your name from the vending machine. Follow<strong> tip 6: Treat yo self.</strong> Pack a small treat with your lunch.
No matter how tasty your homemade lunch is, you can still hear that Snickers bar calling your name from the vending machine. Follow tip 6: Treat yo self. Pack a small treat with your lunch.
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Man cannot live on packed lunch alone.<strong> Tip 7: Plan a freebie day. </strong>You might have to take a client out for lunch, or a friend might ask to meet up at the sushi bar. Flexibility is key.
Man cannot live on packed lunch alone. Tip 7: Plan a freebie day. You might have to take a client out for lunch, or a friend might ask to meet up at the sushi bar. Flexibility is key.
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