PC, To a point I agree with you on the expense, but take those 5 boxes of Mac and cheese, serve with something healthy and RELATIVELY inexpensive (for example a salad) and viola! a healthy, but inexpensive meal.

We were having a similar discussion in another forum, and the excuse there was time. Well, it doesn't take long to set up a week of lunches in advance. I worked plenty of 20+ hour days while avoiding McD's, etc. while I was running ops in the Army.

Frequently it comes down to the easy choice that's not the best for you, or the better choice that may take some time, effort and planning.