Is it weird to bring lunch to work instead of eating takeout for every meal?

The people on my team leave the office for lunch every day and get takeout. I'd much rather bring my own home-cooked meals instead of eating greasy restaurant food all the time. Is it a weird move to be the guy who brings lunch to work instead of joining the rest of the team? As much as I want to be social, I also want to stay in shape (many of my co-workers are not in great health due to a sedentary IB lifestyle filled with constant booze and a Seamless diet)

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No not weird at all. Just go every once in awhile (once a week) or even just join them but don’t buy anything. Say “I brought lunch but I could use a walk.”

You’re probably overthinking it.

 

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