Figuring out our weight problems in the USA is not easy but we need to start somewhere. The biggest contributor to this problem in the United States is FAST FOOD! Money and fast food. Our waistlines are thicker, and our wallets are smaller. Recent number says Americans will spend $$150,000$ in their lifetime ordering takeout and delivery.

Evaluate your eating habits by answering the following questions. BE HONEST!!

$1.$ How many times a week do you eat out$/$fast food? $($This includes but not limited to trips to the local coffee shop!$)$

$2.$What do you eat and how much do you spend? In order to do this, take a day and examine your habits for that day.

$3.$How much money could you save a week$/$month$/$year$?$ Figure out all!

$4.$If you went shopping for groceries, could you save more money?

$5.$What type of healthy meals could you make at home and bring to school?

$6.$ If you did need something quick, where could you go as a healthy alternative?

$7.$How many calories equals one pound?

$8.$Find the nutritional content for your favorite on the go meal. This will include sodium, fats and calories. Go to calorieking.com.

$9.$Finally, WHY do you eat out? Is it convenience, laziness etc.!!!