[Mountaindewed]

Am I just lazy or do I just not want to spend money on food?

I've been procrastinating on buying food for a couple of weeks. I have some soup which I'm saving for when it's colder, and some frozen vegetables and microvable popcorn, but I need stuff like fiber one bars, fresh vegetables, lean cuisines, tuna, rice and other frozen stuff. I don't know why I just don't buy food. I've been having trouble figuring out meals and snacks. A couple weeks ago I didn't really have anything, so I ate a thing of microwable brown rice and a package of salmon. Today I tried finding a 200 calorie snack, but It was difficult to find something. I finally found a mini bag of popcorn, a package of tuna, and 2 baby carrots.

I really am not looking forward to spending $50 on food.

Eating is not really a big deal for me anymore.

I'm guessing I'm just lazy.

Does anyone else feel like this? That they are too lazy to buy stuff they need?

[Shazerac]

I have a terrible time buying food. I'm not lazy or cheap. I just hate going to the grocery store. I get overwhelmed. It's a gigantic place that's usually freezing cold. If my husband didn't buy food I would probably starve.

[pegasus]

Is this to do with that awful incident you had at the grocery store recently, do you think? It might be that incident has put you off.

Or is it that you really aren't hungry? Have you had eating issues before? In times of stress we can revert back to that.

Let me know what you think is causing this.

This was me a few years back. When food got low, I lived off of microwave popcorn, saltine crackers, long forgotten cans of soup, and whatever was left in the freezer.

I still don't know what the deal was. Certainly the time and money to go out and get food wasn't worth it to me either. The only reason I snapped out of that mindset was I came to hate looking for snacks. My dislike of scrounging started to outweigh my dislike of shopping.

[Mountaindewed]

I think that's another problem I have. I am at work until 2 during the week. The kids get out of school between 2:15 and 3. I get anxious around Jr. high and high school kids. So I don't want to go at that time. Then during the weekend it's too crowded everywhere. Especially like this weekend since it's Labor Day weekend.

So I guess it's a combination of being lazy, not wanting to spend money, having no interest in food and anxiety.

I'll probably force myself to go Thursday afternoon, since I have to be in the area that time anyways.

Maybe it's because of the grocery store incident. I am just worried about people staring and laughing in general. I was doing ok with not thinking this until the grocery store incident happened. Now I am worried about people staring and laughing again.

I have lost a lot of weight, and I was very unhappy and bitter about the weight I gained on psych meds. But getting off the meds has caused me to go back to old eating habits of not really being hungry. I usually get really hungry once or twice a week every other week.

I was probably borderline anorexic when I was a preteen. So I might have some traits still. I don't know.

[Shazerac]

Not being able to handle going to the grocery store doesn't make you lazy. I noticed you had an incident at the grocery store recently. Just saying...

I have this same issue. For me, it has to do with how long I'm gone during the day with school and work and the fact that I have to deal with the buses because I don't have a car.

I simply have no desire to go cart around several pounds of groceries on the bus and then carry them up a flight of stairs when I am often times gone for 12-15 hours a day during the week. When I'm at home, the only things that I have any desire to do is to play my game or stream anime or something. I don't want to do even more work when I'm clocked out which makes doing basic things like grocery shopping, doing laundry, and taking out the trash difficult for me.

If it wasn't for Amazon starting to charge tax in my state, I would just order my food off Amazon prime despite the $5.99 fee to use prime pantry.

[reb569]

I was going to mention amazon's service, but I see Darkness beat me to it. That may be an option for you, or there may be other services in your area where you can actually have someone do the shopping for you. Also, if you are in an area that has farmers markets, some of them have programs where for a flat fee each week they will box up fresh veggies and fruit for you, and some of them might actually deliver. The big issue with that is its going to be more expensive than going out and doing it on your own.

[Sunflower123]

I don't shop for food (or anything else) because I find it complete drudgery. Thankfully Walmart now has online grocery shopping where you shop and pay online and then at the designated time go to the Neighborhood Walmart. They bring the groceries out and load your car. I still find that simple process drudgery as well as unloading the car and putting away the groceries but I now have food and don't have to scrounge so it works for me.

Almost everything I need to shop for I do on-line.

Originally Posted by reb569

I was going to mention amazon's service, but I see Darkness beat me to it. That may be an option for you, or there may be other services in your area where you can actually have someone do the shopping for you. Also, if you are in an area that has farmers markets, some of them have programs where for a flat fee each week they will box up fresh veggies and fruit for you, and some of them might actually deliver. The big issue with that is its going to be more expensive than going out and doing it on your own.

I would love to start hitting up farmer's markets for produce and dairy to save money. Unfortunately, it isn't feasible for me due to my transportation issues.

I might look into finding a delivery service if it isn't too expensive. I also might order in bulk off Amazon until I get a car. The more I think about it, the more I might actually save money despite the $5.99 fee and the tax because I end up eating out a lot because I run out of food and lose the motivation to go to the store and shop for more, which gets expensive after awhile.

[Thunder Bow]

Try another store, now-d-days you can even order it online and have it delivered.

[Mountaindewed]

Thanks.

I get salads a lot from fast food restaurants. I spend a lot at Wendy's.

I am planning on going to Walmart. The store where I had the issues was a grocery store that only has stores in the general area.

Walmart has much better prices.

I made a list so hopefully I can be in and out.

[divine1966]

I hate grocery shopping. Hate. Least favorite chore. Unload my car and carry it inside? Even worse. So you aren't alone in this. I've been like this my whole life. HATE it

[reb569]

Originally Posted by DarknessIsMyFriend

I would love to start hitting up farmer's markets for produce and dairy to save money. Unfortunately, it isn't feasible for me due to my transportation issues.

I might look into finding a delivery service if it isn't too expensive. I also might order in bulk off Amazon until I get a car. The more I think about it, the more I might actually save money despite the $5.99 fee and the tax because I end up eating out a lot because I run out of food and lose the motivation to go to the store and shop for more, which gets expensive after awhile.

Food items shouldn't be taxed, unless there is a special rule around ordering food online. Is the $5.99 fee per order?

Originally Posted by reb569

Food items shouldn't be taxed, unless there is a special rule around ordering food online. Is the $5.99 fee per order?

Amazon charges a flat $5.99 fee per Prime Pantry order now and the order can fill up a box of a certain size (I forgot the dimensions of the box). If you fill up the box and need another one, than they charge even more. The one time that I used Prime Pantry, I ordered about $60 worth of food (mostly bagged pasta, tuna, canned beans, Ravaoli, Tuna Helper, and snack crackers) and the box got filled up roughly 74% of the way (they tell you how full the box is when you are placing the order).

As far as taxes go, Amazon charges tax to residents of any state that has a fulfillment center in it. My state is charged tax now because they are in the process of building a fulfillment center here.

I do agree though that food should not be taxed. At least healthy food shouldn't anyways; that way more people might be inclined to eat healthier since healthy food is so overpriced these days.

[reb569]

Originally Posted by DarknessIsMyFriend

Amazon charges a flat $5.99 fee per Prime Pantry order now and the order can fill up a box of a certain size (I forgot the dimensions of the box). If you fill up the box and need another one, than they charge even more. The one time that I used Prime Pantry, I ordered about $60 worth of food (mostly bagged pasta, tuna, canned beans, Ravaoli, Tuna Helper, and snack crackers) and the box got filled up roughly 74% of the way (they tell you how full the box is when you are placing the order).

As far as taxes go, Amazon charges tax to residents of any state that has a fulfillment center in it. My state is charged tax now because they are in the process of building a fulfillment center here.

I do agree though that food should not be taxed. At least healthy food shouldn't anyways; that way more people might be inclined to eat healthier since healthy food is so overpriced these days.

I've never ordered from Amazon Pantry because I can just drop into the store on the way home from work. It's quick and easy for me. However, if that were not the case, this is the way I think of it. If every time I needed to go shopping I had to make a special trip and spend time and money on gas, $5.99 is not a bad fee to pay. Tax on any food items would be a game changer for me though. Technically, the only food items that should be taxed are luxury items and food that is prepared by someone else (for example subs, pizza etc). The other game changer for me would be that actual cost of the items themselves. I do all my shopping at discount stores, like Aldi's. So I would need to keep that in mind to.

It is certainly an option for me that I would consider if I had to.

[Mountaindewed]

I did finally go. I got everything on my list and one other thing and it was $13 less then I had thought. I was worried in the store about how much it would be, but it was fine. I got enough food to last all month.

[ravencrow]

Yes online food shopping is good, I've done this
A lot it only costs $11 australia
they deliver the groceries
To my front door from coles or woolworths
Such a easy way especially if you have a lot to buy
Or dont wannt to go out " look for
Online delivery in your area^ best of luck ,Big hugs

[healingme4me]

I agree with the suggestion for online shopping if getting to the store is too overwhelming. It is a money trade off, but some extra costs are worth piece of mind. Mine is drop off laundry service where they wash and fold. I do as much as I can such as my own clothes and sheets and towels but it's a time and energy factor with three kids and no washer/dryer hookups in my apartment. Yours could be groceries. The trade off for me with groceries hasn't been discovered not even amazon carries what I use.
That could be something too? Make certain brands and items a permanently running inventory for yourself and your family? Take out the guesswork? Make a list. Stick it to your fridge. Maybe seek out a family member or someone who has a self employed errand running type of business. ?

Originally Posted by healingme4me

I agree with the suggestion for online shopping if getting to the store is too overwhelming. It is a money trade off, but some extra costs are worth piece of mind. Mine is drop off laundry service where they wash and fold. I do as much as I can such as my own clothes and sheets and towels but it's a time and energy factor with three kids and no washer/dryer hookups in my apartment. Yours could be groceries. The trade off for me with groceries hasn't been discovered not even amazon carries what I use.
That could be something too? Make certain brands and items a permanently running inventory for yourself and your family? Take out the guesswork? Make a list. Stick it to your fridge. Maybe seek out a family member or someone who has a self employed errand running type of business. ?

This honestly seems like a good side business venture. If you have a car or truck, and live somewhere with not so great public transportation, than delivering groceries to people for a flat fee might be worth looking into. You could also provide services that Amazon or Walmart wouldn't, such as delivery on produce, meat, and dairy and same day delivery.

Oh and speaking of which, I looked into Walmart's grocery delivery options today and while their prices on some of their stuff is a bit more expensive than in store and you can't obviously get fresh produce, meat, and dairy products, their selections and prices seem to be a bit more reasonable than Amazon's offerings.

Just my 2c.

I also hate shopping for food. And sometimes I have just stopped doing it and decided to just eat what is in my cupboards. Perhaps there is some sort of subconscious telling us that we should fully use our food before we get anymore.

I looked into prepping this weekend and now I am kind of obsessed with filling up my pantry with food that I can make due with. But still every weekend I have to trudge out to buy fresh food like fish and veggies.

Here is something.. I have three stores in my area. And I literally get sick of seeing the people that work there and don't want to talk to them. It depresses me that I see these people more than family.

ETA: a few years ago grocery shopping was such drudgery that I hired someone to do it for me. But that didn't work out in the end because it became drudgery remembering to make the list the night before and invariably the store would be out of something and I would have to go shopping on the weekend for it. But if you have the means there are people who will do this for you.