How do people afford to eat 3 full meals a day?

[MusicTokuXX]

How do people afford to eat 3 full meals a day? It’s so hard to portion so it lasts long!!

Hawaii is too expensive to eat 3 meals a day, ir eating a full meal. because your meals have to last days or else you will have to spend that same amount again immediately. So you are forced to portion.

[OneViewpoint]

Why do you think you're required to eat 3 full meals every day? I cut back to 2 meals, breakfast and dinner, about 15 years ago when I realized I wasn't hungry most days at lunchtime. If finally dawned on me I was eating out of habit because the clock said 12PM instead of need. And I was having to work off those extra calories.

So I skipped lunch and went to the gym instead or just worked through lunch. It became a habit. At this point I don't even think about going 12 - 13 hours between meals. I feel better and it's easier to maintain my weight.

And no, the cost of food really isn't outrageous if you put some effort into choosing a balanced diet and cook at home most of the time. I limit myself to 1 - 2 meals out every week. Not because of cost, for health reasons. Restaurant food will kill you. Fast food will kill you fast.

[MusicTokuXX]

Because i get hungry. I get weak if i don’t enough.

In Hawaii, for take out, full plate orders cost $15-$20 but for small portions. I can’t cook and my dad doesn’t know what else to cook.

[OneViewpoint]

That's bullshit. You can learn to cook. You're too lazy. You're 26 and you can't cook. You rely on daddy to feed you. Or you buy takeout all the time.

Sorry, I have exactly zero sympathy for you. Keep spending your way to poverty and poor health while you whine about it.

[MusicTokuXX]

I have learning disabilities and autism! Cooking is so hard!! Especially consistency!!

[lightbulb27]

what's the cost of a meal? I strive to get each meal below $5, sometimes $2.50 and have it be good nutrition. I only eat 1 to 2 a day. young people may need more than that.

If you eat out all the time, that's the problem. Eat bfast at home... oatmeal you made night before and an egg. Make your lunch. Dinner... salad and whatever... pasta?

IF you eat out it's often $25 per.

[MusicTokuXX]

In Hawaii, full plate meals cost $15-$20. I can’t cook and my dad doesn’t know what else to cook.

[MusicTokuXX]

Especially Take out

[lightbulb27]

You can't cook due to mental issues, lack of a stove, or you choose not to? If you cannot cook, then make a salad and peanut butter sandwich or cheese sandwitch etc..
The answer to your question is above... we learn to take care of ourselves. I learned to cook, it's a good thing to learn and it isn't that hard with some instruction.

[MusicTokuXX]

I have learning disabilities and autism! Cooking is so hard!! Especially consistency!! And also cooking is expensive as well if you don’t know how!! If you make a mistake that costs you hundreds of dollars in groceries. And how do you keep making food that tastes good everyday or every meal?

[lightbulb27]

I do it, it's process, I'd think your brain do that really well as you focus well. Pasta is so easy, I trained my kiddos. I can explain if you want.
Bottom line, you gotta do that... epecting other people to cook for you is baloney. if you can't cook then just eat lettuce out of a bag.
the more you make your own food the heathier you get. the "eating out food" is not good, too much sugar and salt.
using a hot surface and knives... have guidance on that, I don't know your brain. anything learned, go slow.
Baking is hard. cooking, easy, ask me if want reciep, I was head chef in the house.

[MusicTokuXX]

I hate pasta, i hate vegetables. I eat meat. I am very picky

[lightbulb27]

you have expensive problem to solve:) meatballs from trader joes:)!

[AI Opinion]

Affording three full meals a day can be challenging, especially in places with high living costs like Hawaii. Creative solutions can help, such as shopping at local markets where you can find fresh produce and fish at better prices, and embracing meal prep techniques to stretch ingredients over multiple meals. Cooking in bulk, like big stews or casseroles, can save both time and money. Embracing local ingredients not only lowers costs but often adds delightful regional flavors to your meals. 🍛

[DryGermanGuy]

Learn to cook basic meals, it’s simple enough. You can’t heat up a pot of water for spaghetti? 🙄

[MusicTokuXX]

Eww i hate spaghetti! I am a very picky person and I have a sensitive stomach! I also have learning disabilities and autism

[DryGermanGuy]

Very strange. The picky people with sensitive stomach I know all know how to cook for themselves so they can stay away from fast food and takeout.

[MusicTokuXX]

Takeout is the only thing i can eat otherwise my dad cooks raw chicken for me. I have autism and learning disabilities. I can’t learn new things

[HighValue]

I normally only eat dinner each day with occasional snacking on cashews, pistachios, or graham crackers/cereal bars. I drink lots of milk though so that probably keeps me from getting hungry. I usually only eat lunch once every week or two.

[MusicTokuXX]

? How do you not starve?

[exitseven]

I have been eating only two meals a day. I am trying to lose weight.

[MusicTokuXX]

How do you not starve?

[exitseven]

I keep busy.

[jahaims]

You are just stupid

[MusicTokuXX]

Why is everyone so damn rude!! How do you not get reported on here!!