If you are like most people, you might eat out several times a week (if not every day) at work. While you may be eating cheap, spending ~$5 a day can really add up. To see how much this is costing you as opposed to bringing your lunch, take a look at the Brown Bag Savings Calculator.

When you just play around with the numbers you can really see the true impact you can have by brown bagging it. On top this, something you bring from home is most likely going to be more healthy than fast food.

Now, I am not saying you shouldn’t eat out as I understand there is a social aspect to it, but taking a look at the “what if” scenario can be eye opening.