tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042129940754898734.post2097001829053470868..comments2023-10-20T17:01:13.433+01:00Comments on The Frugal Graduate: Free Food = Chubby Me!Bryallenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077654752721624785noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042129940754898734.post-71582556741887100822011-11-05T14:50:52.886+00:002011-11-05T14:50:52.886+00:00Time to get a job in a vegetarian/alternative rest...Time to get a job in a vegetarian/alternative restaurant :-)<br /><br /> <br /> <br />I'm a sucker for junk food full stop. If it was free I would not be able to resist. I know what my heart and brain tell me. But my lips go smack-a-smack-a-roo.Frugal Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09720230592936575192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042129940754898734.post-10581503522309221002011-11-05T13:55:57.376+00:002011-11-05T13:55:57.376+00:00This is a very useful post! I also get a 'free...This is a very useful post! I also get a 'free' meal at school.<br /><br />When I'm having a good day I go and get salad on my plate first, and pick up a piece of fruit. Then I allow myself one treat-either a small piece of the main dinner or tuna/cheese with potatoes as my treat.<br /><br />IT TAKES ALOT OF WILL POWER.<br /><br />Sft xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545087114808861192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042129940754898734.post-41337064406111518512011-11-04T12:02:03.435+00:002011-11-04T12:02:03.435+00:00I can understand your dilema, I to would find it v...I can understand your dilema, I to would find it very hard to resist free, easy to grab food, no matter how unhealthy it is. This is why I miss out whole aisles in the supermarket, no biscuits, cake, and confectionary. I don't let temptation get in the way of common sense. I must say though it takes a lot of practice before you get it right, and I have fallen off the wagon a few times. <br /><br />You could try only allowing yourself one brownie a week, only vegetarian options, plenty of salad, ditch the bread, and drink water.<br /><br />As for the Chinese, maybe have more rice and less other stuff, and definately no greasy fried food. <br /><br />Look in the mirror a lot to remind yourself that you would like to be smaller than you are. If you don't curb it now it will spiral out of control. Good luck, it will take a lot of will power but you can train yourself to feel sick when confronted with piles of stodgy unhealthy food. I have reached that stage muyself and now can't stomach sickly sweet puddings and cakes, yuk.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042129940754898734.post-48448486251575358052011-11-04T02:16:29.961+00:002011-11-04T02:16:29.961+00:00I like vegetables,brown rice and lentils-cheap and...I like vegetables,brown rice and lentils-cheap and nourishing. But since you get your meals for free, why don't you just eat the healthiest thing on the menu? I like tofu with stir fried vegetables. I know it's hard to resist a brownie-but try! It is both easier and cheaper to exercise at home. I keep the weights out and sometimes work out while watching TV. I love yoga and there are wonderful classes on youtube. Walking is free and burns calories. I just chose to live a frugal and simple life. I don't think it's a compromise. If you continue living a frugal life after you are established in your career, you will have many more choices in life.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199552342801852610noreply@blogger.com