How often do you eat takeaways?

Freyaaaa · 2024-07-06T23:12:54+00:00

I work in a pretty stressful job and often have to work overtime. Lately, I've noticed that I'm eating 4-5 takeaways a week and sticking to simple foods like sandwiches when I'm at home. While I haven't put on weight yet (I'm still in my mid-20s). Using "Just Eat" is so easy and convenient, but I'm becoming increasingly concerned about my health. I came to this realisation when the takeaway driver said the staff at the shop were surprised when they found out I was a female in my 20's apparently they thought I'd be a bloke in my 40's. Now I'm too ashamed to order from them again. 😭😂 How often do you eat takeaways & how do you make time to prepare your own food?

nootropics · 09/07/2024 18:56

Champagnesocialismo · 09/07/2024 16:13

We don’t know. She’s been reading her history books

i reckon she will be up to her eyeballs in dominos tonight, trying to blot out the memory of her thread!

Champagnesocialismo · 09/07/2024 16:13

We don’t know. She’s been reading her history books

nootropics · 09/07/2024 16:13

How you doing with this Op? still struggling to cut down?

Weekenders · 09/07/2024 15:42

I'm about the same as you - 4 or 5 per week.

One of my main indulgences in an otherwise unextravagant life.

muddyford · 09/07/2024 15:39

Once every three months when I have fish and chips with my parents.

fussychica · 09/07/2024 15:35

Honestly, never but do buy M&S/Waitrose meals to bung in the oven some nights, served with salad or veg.

Astrak · 09/07/2024 15:33

Never. I have a horse and a cat to look after. They get 5* care and attention, with all their needs fully met.
I use any money left over (very little) for me. And before anyone suggests that I get rid of them - don't. I'm a widow and my son has an expensive wife and their several children to look after.

Tarquina · 09/07/2024 15:16

imgonnalooseit · 07/07/2024 05:55

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Never.

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Freyaaaa · 07/07/2024 21:39

Afternoonteavirgin · 07/07/2024 17:50

Never, is my default
I've ordered one off my own bat, in my entire life, maybe 4-5 times not of my own free will but perhaps if hungry and friends were ordering ones and I felt like I should join in, or someone I was with at their house ordered one and I'd get a side order as to not appear rude. Nowadays if that happens (was much younger then) I'd choose to go to the shop and get 'real' food, or if I had friends round I'd opt to make something.
I like cooking, like healthy food and they're extortionate and full of crap, why would you?

I'm not sure if it's something psychological in me, I know I'm eating trash but I'm so used to it! I have to change though! I want to live a good life.

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Freyaaaa · 07/07/2024 21:36

Babysharkdoodoodood · 07/07/2024 14:36

We have a Payday takeaway once a month.

Then if DH is away over the weekend looking after his mum and ds isn't working, I'll sometimes splurge on a pile of samosas and some daal. DH hates lamb and it's only about once a month.

The rest of the time I cook from scratch which is a tad wearying, but I use Rukmini Iyers One pan books so I can just throw everything in the oven and forget for an hour.

I've never heard of Rukmini Iyers! I only know Gordon Ramsey! I'll be sure to look up some of her recipes!
Ohhh and I love lamb, especially with a dash of mint sauce. 🤩

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Freyaaaa · 07/07/2024 21:34

AmIUsingMadeUpWords · 07/07/2024 20:42

We never get delivery, on principle.

So if we have a takeaway, one of us has to walk and pick it up.

We find it’s a really good way of making sure we actively want the takeaway rather than just can’t be bothered, as by the time we’ve walked and queued we could have cooked something, or bought something from the shops anyway.

We do sometimes like to walk, pick up fish and chips on the way and take it to eat in the park. It’s a once every couple of weeks treat in the summer holidays, but we don’t do it the rest of the time, but probably collect to take home once every couple of months. Nearly always fish and chips.

But we do eat out in a cafe or restaurant about once or twice a month - if we’re walking anyway, we may as well walk into town.

That sounds lovely that you eat it out in the park! I really need to put this into my life, just a simple treat maybe every few weeks.

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Freyaaaa · 07/07/2024 21:32

muggart · 07/07/2024 21:16

Twice in the past 15 months and both times because we had in-laws staying with us for an extended period of time and I was fed up of cooking for them.

We can easily afford it but my DH has crohn's disease and DD has food allergies so we prefer to do healthy homemade food. It's just less stressful than worrying about the health implications of takeaway.

Aweee I hope everything goes well for your family! My sister has food allergies mainly to peanuts so I know how stressful it can be when shopping around for food.

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muggart · 07/07/2024 21:16

Twice in the past 15 months and both times because we had in-laws staying with us for an extended period of time and I was fed up of cooking for them.

We can easily afford it but my DH has crohn's disease and DD has food allergies so we prefer to do healthy homemade food. It's just less stressful than worrying about the health implications of takeaway.

Hellskitchen24 · 07/07/2024 20:48

Once a month at most. Sometimes not even that. I always feel quite gross after eating them. I am quite a good cook so that helps.

AmIUsingMadeUpWords · 07/07/2024 20:42

We never get delivery, on principle.

So if we have a takeaway, one of us has to walk and pick it up.

We find it’s a really good way of making sure we actively want the takeaway rather than just can’t be bothered, as by the time we’ve walked and queued we could have cooked something, or bought something from the shops anyway.

We do sometimes like to walk, pick up fish and chips on the way and take it to eat in the park. It’s a once every couple of weeks treat in the summer holidays, but we don’t do it the rest of the time, but probably collect to take home once every couple of months. Nearly always fish and chips.

But we do eat out in a cafe or restaurant about once or twice a month - if we’re walking anyway, we may as well walk into town.

OooohAhhhh · 07/07/2024 20:42

Once a month, normally pay day Friday, and I go all out with a Chinese. Sometimes get a takeaway twice a month if I'm feeling wasteful 😂

henlake7 · 07/07/2024 20:30

Back when I was seriously obese it was a couple of times a week. Nowadays it's a couple of times a year.

Not that I can always be bothered cooking though. Tonight I just had a giant plate of crudites, hummus and rice cakes!

Mimilamore · 07/07/2024 20:24

Not much that is good quality where I live and I often think I can do better at home BUT occasional chicken shish or fish and chips. However love one when I am in London, price has got a bit eye watering now though

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Freyaaaa · 07/07/2024 20:21

If I only I had someone to go with! I'm looking for a partner online and that's a another thread in itself. 😭😂

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Ragwort · 07/07/2024 20:20

Rarely .. apart from fish and chips there aren't any good takeaways near us. I think they are just so expensive for what they and I am a confident cook. If I 'can't be bothered to cook' I am just happy with something simple like cheese and biscuits or a sandwich, I don't feel I need a 'proper' meal each evening.

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Freyaaaa · 07/07/2024 20:19

Cerialkiller · 07/07/2024 14:57

We used to do every Friday, but with costs going up and (imo) quality dropping it just wasn't worth it. Might as well eat out instead and get the whole experience. Now maybe once or twice a year for birthdays or when we have guests.

Op there are takeaways and takeaways. A chicken shish kebab with salad and tzatziki is a different kettle of fish to an extra large double cheese and pepperoni pizza. One contain vegetables and less salt for one.

I would cut back but let yourself have one once a week or whatever, but make better choices. Less fried/battered food, more vegetables. Indian is good for this too, Chinese is difficult!

Tbh the main thing putting me off buying takeaway is cost over health, there are lots of healthier options. If cost is the issue then pp have made lots of good and convenient suggestions. Meal kits, mands ready meals. Most supermarkets do those foil trays of various meats you can chuck in the oven and serve with your own veg/carbs. Done faster then waiting for delivery too.

I think I may just go onto microwave meals and then switch to freshly health food a few months later. I feel if I jump into the deep end then I will just quit after a few days.

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Freyaaaa · 07/07/2024 20:17

PumpkinPie2016 · 07/07/2024 17:54

Very rarely - can't remember when we last had take away, but we live rurally so very few options near by and more hassle than it's worth explaining how to find our address 😂

There's nothing wrong with simple things like sandwhich/soup/something on toast a couple of times a week. We sometimes do this if we have something on in the evening or the day has been particularly busy.

My job is very busy so in the week, I tend to cook simple things e.g. baked fish, use frozen veg a bit, to save time. Then cook other things on weekends/quieter evenings.

I try to make a couple of things that will do more than one meal too e.g. curry/spaghetti bolognaise. You can freeze half for another day.

I've been hearing this! Spag Bolognese does seem to be a great option!
Sadly I live in a city so everything is available at the click of a button! I think they now have McDonald's here delivering until 3 am!

I don't understand why I'm like this as I was brought up with freshly cooked food!

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Freyaaaa · 07/07/2024 20:14

LadyFeatheringt0n · 07/07/2024 14:22

Once or twice a month. It must be costing you a fortune to get takeaway 4 or 5 times each week.

It is taking alot of my income.amd making me feel like shit! I really want to quit and then at times I really don't.

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CobaltQueen · 07/07/2024 18:03

Hardly ever and if I do it will be the chip shop. I used to get takeaways all the time in my twenties as well. Now more money and health conscious.

PumpkinPie2016 · 07/07/2024 17:54

Very rarely - can't remember when we last had take away, but we live rurally so very few options near by and more hassle than it's worth explaining how to find our address 😂

There's nothing wrong with simple things like sandwhich/soup/something on toast a couple of times a week. We sometimes do this if we have something on in the evening or the day has been particularly busy.

My job is very busy so in the week, I tend to cook simple things e.g. baked fish, use frozen veg a bit, to save time. Then cook other things on weekends/quieter evenings.

I try to make a couple of things that will do more than one meal too e.g. curry/spaghetti bolognaise. You can freeze half for another day.