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Originally Posted by acidfast7
In addition, cycling to work every day (800kcals/day), requires greater food consumption (probably 2-3USD/day) ... so 20 days commuting = 40+ extra USD/month, while sitting on the bus requires 0 extra dollars in food. I've done this calculation on the forum multiple times.
Greater food consumption is not just an additional expense..

I don't live to eat, but I also don't live to squeeze every cent. Being able to eat/drink more without gaining additional weight is not only a great benefit, but makes living more enjoyable.
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