I actually lost weight last year eating here every work day. I often mix stuff up my by ordering the topping on the side (chicken) and then tossing it in my salad instead of eating the pasta.
side note... I don't see that drinks are included...
Myself, a friend, and girlfriend at the time were "lucky" enough to each grab one of the 1,000 the first year they did this. Probably the worst health decision I've ever made, I gained over 25 pounds -.- We were tight on money, so it made sense, but it definitely did some damage
We were tight on money, so it made sense, but it definitely did some damage"/>
Olive Garden is fake Italian food. Everything is cooked in a microwave, loaded with salt and they use the cheapest products possible. If you want to eat bad food and be in the toilet afterwards, then this is for you.
Doing the math, if you consider any meal less than $5 a deal, you'd have to eat at Olive Garden for more than twice a week for a year in order for that to be a good deal, and three times a week for 8 weeks in order for that to be a deal. Good luck to people participating!
I actually lost weight last year eating here every work day. I often mix stuff up my by ordering the topping on the side (chicken) and then tossing it in my salad instead of eating the pasta.
side note... I don't see that drinks are included...
Either add on a cost of 2 months gym membership into the cost, OR do the salad and meat thing. Grilled chicken and salad every day actually sounds pretty darn good for my diet. Just make sure your willpower is strong enough :)
I was able to get one last year. It did get to be a commitment to get there each day. I missed a few days and was able to get my per meal cost down to about $2.26 each. That doesn't count tips since I based that on what would be full amount @ 20%.
Quicker service. Go to the bar.
I was able to take home leftovers which made another meal. (not figured into calculations)
Tip generously.
I did not gain any weight. Belt notch stayed the same.
Second year in a row buying a 8 week pasta pass. You do get sick of it half way through and it's boring eating there by yourself but this year my father got a pass too. hehehe Cheap food but at least it's better than unlimited Taco Bell, McDonalds, Wendy's, etc. There will be times you go and just get salad and breadsticks.
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by ordering the topping on the side (chicken) and then tossing it in my salad instead of eating the pasta.
side note... I don't see that drinks are included...
We were tight on money, so it made sense, but it definitely did some damage
by ordering the topping on the side (chicken) and then tossing it in my salad instead of eating the pasta.
side note... I don't see that drinks are included...
Wow! That is a super smart idea! :)
I was able to get one last year. It did get to be a commitment to get there each day.
I missed a few days and was able to get my per meal cost down to about $2.26 each.
That doesn't count tips since I based that on what would be full amount @ 20%.
Quicker service. Go to the bar.
I was able to take home leftovers which made another meal. (not figured into calculations)
Tip generously.
Side Note: I didn't gain any weight, even averaging eating there twice a day for 8 weeks...
Thank you!