As stated previously on this site,

On my first day of my first ever desk job, I swore that
I would never miss lunch, and never eat lunch at my desk. On the
occasions where either of these has been suggested to me, I have
calmly explained that I have certain non-negotiable requirements
regarding lunch. To my surprise, this seems to work.

2. Lunch History

Over the years I have sampled many lunch venues, including the following:

Standard lunch shop: Generous portions served quickly and very little attention to quality at all. After receiving mouldy spuds from one standard lunch shop for three days running, I swore by Odin and mighty Thor never to go in there. (I have not been in there and neither have I been troubled by thunderbolts). Cheapish.

Posh lunch shop: Service in the posh lunch shop is usually slow. This afforded a chance for banter, so much so that the lunch shop people actually got to know our names. Quality was excellent, portions ok. I still miss the posh lunch shop (specialty: roast veg and feta with green pesto, in a toasted ciabatta. Mmmm.) Expensive, but not hugely compared to some of the standard lunch shops.

University canteen: I now work at the University and so have access to the Uni canteen. Choice of usual spud and burger options, plus a couple of 'meals', one meat and one not. Usually heavily pasta or rice based. Quick service, fairly low quality.

3. Lunch Revelation

This week, I decided to bring in salads for lunch. I've realised that in the afternoons I'm not tired, & can actually do Real Work until the end of the day. This means that the dieters / food fascists are right, at least to some extent.

It remains to be seen whether this will result in any reduction in mass. I have at present 'got a lard on' to the tune of two Imperial stones (~12.7 kg, =196000 grains, ~1024 American pounds). I'll keep you updated. Like you care. ffs, I'm blogging aren't I. Next comes wearing black and self-harm.