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0 pointsnexuist4y ago0 comments

Self control is irrelevant when your financial situation prevents you from having the opportunity to make choices.

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xeromal4y ago· 3 in thread

I grew up poor in Appalachia in methsville, georgia and I managed to develop an extremely cheap diet of lentils, oats, cheap chicken, and spinach/broccoli at 16 years old. I definitely understand the allure of cheap, processed foods but it's from willful decisions.

kevingadd4y ago

The things you describe aren't all cheap in every part of the country. Some parts of the country actually have somewhat limited access to fresh vegetables/meat or have to pay a premium for it.

ev14y ago

+1 to this, I'd have to go out of my way, significantly, to find those items for cheap, while fast food is $3 for a calorie-dense burger and easily accessible.

Of course, there are nearby supermarkets too, but you'll be paying like $10/lb for raw chicken and everything is "organic"

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nradov4y ago

Frozen meat and vegetables is just as good, and available almost everywhere.

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