Packing a Lunch Will Save You Time, Money, and Boost Your Mood

If you find your waistline inching outward, a home-packed lunch could save you trips to the gym too

Bringing your lunch and snacks to work could save you thousands of dollars a year. Shutterstock

Are you a meticulous lunch planner, or do you only make a decision once those first hunger pangs signal it’s lunchtime?

Whether you bring lunch from home or buy it from a staff cafeteria or food outlet will depend on the availability of food nearby and whether you have a workplace kitchen with a fridge, microwave, and sandwich press.