Anticipation and excitement come first, while regret and self-blame follow after the act—this is the sequence of events that occurs before and after eating fast food or a junk meal. And that is just the feeling of having eat crappy food that is not good for your health. Then there is the financial aspect, and junk food is not cheap these days!
This is why I’ve made it my mission to skip fast food meals and save the money instead. Every time I do this, I 10x my personal growth and development in multiple ways. Let me explain:
First, there’s the discipline aspect. Every time I choose to skip and save on these unhealthy meals, I’m not just avoiding empty calories—I’m actively strengthening my willpower and self-control. Each decision to resist a momentary craving reinforces my ability to make healthier choices in the future. Over time, this discipline compounds, making it progressively easier to say NO to tempting yet harmful food options. It’s like building a muscle—the more I exercise restraint, the stronger my ability to prioritize long-term health over short-term indulgence becomes. In fact, having implemented this for years now, it is now very easy to say NO to junk food. In fact, the less I eat it, the easier it is to avoid the junk food temptation.
Next come the health concerns: Take your average fast-food meal—whether it’s a KFC combo, a McDonald’s Big Mac, or a Burger King Whopper meal—these are all potential heart-stoppers. Packed with excessive calories, sodium, and unhealthy trans fats, they contribute to obesity, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of heart disease. Regular consumption of such meals can take a serious toll on your long-term health, making it crucial to opt for healthier alternatives whenever possible.
Finally, and in line with this blog’s theme, is the financial benefit of skipping fast food. Let’s face it—fast food is no longer the cheap convenience it once was. Gone are the days when a meal cost just $4 or $5. Nowadays, you’d be lucky to find anything under $10, and in most cases, it’s significantly more.
When you add it up over time, those quick, seemingly harmless meals can take a serious toll on your wallet. Spending $10 to $15 per meal, even just a few times a week, easily adds up to hundreds of dollars a month—money that could be saved, invested, or put toward something far more meaningful. By making a conscious decision to skip fast food, I’m not only protecting my health but also redirecting my hard-earned money toward things that actually add value to my life. Since my implementation of the ‘Junk to Health to Wealth‘ program a few years ago, I have likely saved thousands of dollars, most of which was redirected to investing, which is rewarding me with juicy dividend payments on a monthly and weekly basis.
I personally like situations that are easy win-win propositions. But in this case, as you can see, it’s a win-win-win—saving money, improving health, and strengthening willpower all at once. If you are currently addicted to fast food, even if it is 1-2 times a week, start by cutting one a week, until you successfully and completely eliminate it and start reaping all the rewards I talk about.