"On the app, creator @saadiqimani said she realized the key to saving money on takeout was to get in the kitchen before even thinking about changing after a long shift. "I still have my badge on," Saadiq said in the viral clip, which has over 2.7 million views. "I mean, shoes off, but I can't even sit down. I'm not even going to pee. I gotta start now." Instead of coming home, putting on sweats, and relaxing on the couch for a few minutes, she recommends diving right into dinner before you lose your momentum from the day."
"I came back to report that the same day you posted this and I saw it I went home and cooked in my work clothes. This method works cause I knew if I sat down it was a WRAP!"
"The simplicity of this hack is what made it go viral, and it's also why it actually works. It doesn't require tons of planning or carefully scheduling your time. Instead, it's about using momentum in your favor."
Cooking immediately upon arriving home while still in work clothes leverages momentum to prevent post-shift relaxation that leads to ordering takeout. Acting before changing or sitting reduces the temptation to unwind and skip cooking. Several people reported that preparing dinner in work clothes stopped the ‘sit-down and give up’ pattern. The approach requires no elaborate planning and fits into busy schedules. Adopting the immediate-cook routine increases the frequency of homemade meals and lowers spending on takeout by turning brief post-work energy into productive meal preparation.
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