I buy exactly what I will eat for the week, and eat it all. I don't waste any food. At the end of seven days, my refrigerator is nearly empty, except for things that last me more than one week, like milk.

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[–] 83 points 11 months ago (24 children)
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  • [–] 5 points 11 months ago (12 children)

    And is it the same meal three times a day? And how do they drink milk that's over a week old and not vomit?

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  • [–] 22 points 11 months ago* (2 children)

    Milk keeps fresh for more than two weeks if you keep the container closed, doesn't it? And after opening one container you simply use it up within several days where it stays fresh.

    Never had a problem with that.

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  • [–] 7 points 11 months ago (4 children)

    I buy 3 one litre bags of milk every two or three weeks and they last just fine, what kind of milk are you drinking?

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  • [–] 5 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    For those not in the know, eastern Canada has bagged milk. Look it up. I know of nowhere else that does this

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  • [–] 4 points 11 months ago

    The upper portion of the Midwest US used to, specifically kwik trip gas stations. They have their own line of goods, and until like 2 yrs or so ago that included bagged milk. Very disappointing it’s no longer available. They said it wasn’t worth replacing the old bagging machine.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    Do you open all three bags when you get them and then keep using them for three weeks? I'm going to guess no, that you instead open them one at a time and use each one within a week of opening.

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  • [+] 25 points 11 months ago (1 child)
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    Tomato soup was never a thing for me.

    First time I had it was after a root canal. Made a grilled cheese, cut it into small cubes, tossed them into a bowl and poured hot tomato soup over it.

    I had a mouthgasm. Pizza soup.

    I think I try it again about once a month.

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  • [–] 17 points 11 months ago (3 children)

    If you don't have variety over time please be at least taking a multivitamin too. It's not perfect but it helps against nutrient deficiencies

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  • [–] 27 points 11 months ago* (2 children)

    I'm almost the exact opposite, if I have the same meal two days in a row I'm not going to want it again for a couple of weeks.

    I know it's kinda against the spirit of this community, but if you reject enjoying the sheer variety of food this world has to offer, I can't help but feel you're missing out on one of the greatest joys of life.

    I'm curious do you not get cravings for stuff? I know I'm deficient in B-vitamins if I'm suddenly craving Marmite, for example

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  • [–] 7 points 11 months ago*

    As someone who loves food, I agree with you.

    Food is my #1 carnal pleasure, and I like to have meals that are varied in taste and in texture. When I visit a foreign country, the biggest joy of the trip is sampling their food, and experiencing all the local flavours.

    But, I understand that isn't the same for everyone. For some people food is just fuel, and they'd rather spend their energy on other things which matter more to them. I can't agree with that, but I do respect it.

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  • [–] 10 points 11 months ago* (1 child)

    I enjoy preplanning my food throughout the week and then going to the discounter exactly once a week and getting everything for the upcoming week in one strike. I cook big portions and shove parts of the food into the freezer. Fresh produce sometimes is a problem to keep fresh for a week in summer so that's when there may be a second short visit at the grocery department in such weeks. What I do different to your approach is that I cook a variety of meals because I enjoy preparing them and eating them.

    Mastering the schedule and the shopping makes me feel good and proud of myself. It's important to me.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    I do this but with two trips exactly because of produce and such. I try to do a lot of fresh vegetables so like half my cart is usually produce but then I had to throw things away too often. Two trips seems like the minimum.

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  • [–] 10 points 11 months ago

    Is been way too long since this was posted without any update, what is the meal damnit!

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  • [–] 10 points 11 months ago

    Yup. My current every day meal plan:

    • Eggs, bacon, cheese, pico de gallo, avacado and flour/Greek yogurt bread

    • Greek yogurt, oatmeal, protein powder, sweetener, chocolate chips, blueberries

    • Cheese hamburger, ketchup/mustard, pico de gallo

    This pretty much means my meal prep is making a batch of pico de gallo and processing 2 gallons of milk into Greek yogurt over the week.

    The rest of the cooking I’ve got figured out with a microwave only and an oven for the bread.

    I certainly won’t claim 4 years solid on it thought - so interested to here what your meal plan is. I can certainly go for months with the same thing and then maybe I’ll cycle in another meal and go for months with that.

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  • [–] 8 points 11 months ago

    So what’s the meal? When I lived alone I did a similar thing, but it was 3-4 meals.

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  • [–] 7 points 11 months ago

    I hope you've done your research on the nutritional value of your unvarying meal. And do you only eat one meal a day? Or is there variety in other meals?

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  • [–] 5 points 11 months ago

    That's pretty Dull 👍

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    Every time I try this, I immediately get bored of what I bought to eat the whole week. 😔

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  • [–] 7 points 11 months ago

    All hail the king.

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  • [–] 7 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    Out of curiosity, and if it doesn't offend you, what's your ethnicity and cultural background?

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  • [–] 6 points 11 months ago

    Isn't not wasting food the default? You don't have to eat the same meal all the time for that, you just buy what you intend to prepare/eat before it goes bad.

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago

    I did this my first few semesters of college. Honestly it was great

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago

    It would be actually dull if you told us the meal

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    I'm pretty sure this efficient lifestyle turn my family against me. 🤔

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    my boyfriend does this too lol. ill never understand

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    Hey, me too! Well not always 4 years but it has gone on that long before. I find something I like then just eat that same thing constantly. Shopping is easier that way too.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    Damnit. what is the meal?

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago

    I need to do this myself.

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  • [–] 0 points 11 months ago

    Least Based Dull Man

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