Dollar to Pound Conversions

18th November, 2009

Beware the Dollar Menu

Ok, sure, this seems obvious, but I know I get roped into deals every now and then. Subway has its five-dollar foot longs, Mickey D’s offers a dollar menu, and even Chipotle guarantees a huge, filling meal for a few bucks. I know we all claim to avoid fast food like the plague, but I also know that all of my friends secretly eat it. Sometimes, the concept of cooking or going out is just too much work. But, consider this; the less the food costs, the worse it is for you. Hot dogs and burgers for a dollar are probably not even made of recognizable meat, ditto the processed turkey or ham in the sub sandwich. Chipotle’s ingredients aren’t inherently bad, but piling on the sour cream, cheese, and guac isn’t exactly going to help you LOSE weight.

I know how hard it is to make myself go to the grocery store- then, I buy a few fruits and veggies, and pay $50 for the privilege. I’m not going to totally stop sneaking fast food items anytime soon, but I am more mindful of the fact that my recession-busting bargain might become waistband-busting too, if I’m not careful!