How much pollution is poured into the atmosphere during idle time? How much energy are we wasting by going absolutely nowhere? How easy is it for us to mindlessly eat when all we have to do is stick our arm out of the car window and demand food? I don’t know the real answers to these questions, but I am sure it is unbelievable.
Therefore, I am making a pledge to stop using the
drive-thru. If I need to use a restaurant, I will make myself park and walk in.
I also pledge to not eat in the car (something I was never allowed to do in my grandparent’s
car as a kid). It will make me think more about what I and my family are eating
as well as improve safety conditions. How often do we choose food that is “easy
to consume while driving” instead of opting for a more healthy choice? I also
admit that it will keep me honest; I can’t tell you how many times I have gone through
the drive-thru needing an emotional pick-me-up and have then hidden it from the husband
and kids. BAD, BAD, BAD!
I also want to take this time to scold all the husbands out
there who sleep out in the grocery store parking lots in idling cars. GO
SHOPPING WITH YOUR WIFE! It will save you gas money, improve the air, and allow
you to spend quality time with the Mrs!
So, drive-thru days for me are over. What about you?
- More about being Idle-Free - Proud of what is being done in my hometown!
- Birthplace of the drive-thru bans them to curb obesity
- Spoiled and Lazy? - Previous Food, Mommy post about convenience food:
- Supporting Local Farmers Through Fast Food? - my post on Kentucky Food & Farm Files
I completely agree on the no drive-thru, especially drive-thru pharmacy! A few extra steps may help reduce the number of prescribed medications.
ReplyDeleteYes i agree, it's better to park and walk in if we want to eat in a restaurant than using drive-thru because of the pollutions it will add to the environment. And eating in the car is not a good idea.
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