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Hellobee Boards Topic: How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:21:55 +0000 irene on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week/page/2#post-2689108 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 13:47:19 +0000 irene 2689108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ For us.... typically around 6-9 lbs? We usually only cook 5-6 days a week. There are 3 of us (2 adults and a five year old), and we typically go through around 1-2 lbs of meat a day (both DH and I also bring lunch from what we had for dinner the previous night). But then you also have to count the bones and shells on chicken, shrimp and such, and the fat we trimmed from beef and pork. But we also eat very little carb. Mostly veggie + meat and a tiny bit of carb. On Sunday we bought 3 lbs of beef round roast, 1.5 lbs of mahi mahi (both of these are on sale), and 8 pieces of chicken thighs which is maybe 3 lbs. I think we are going out to eat on Tuesday for DS's birthday but that would be 7.5 lbs of meat for grocery for around 4+ days. But there was 0.5+ lb of fat I trimmed out on the beef round roast, and a ton of bones in the chicken thighs. peaches1038 on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week/page/2#post-2688979 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 11:08:13 +0000 peaches1038 2688979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I just added it up after grocery shopping yesterday and we bought 11 pounds! DH only buys bone in meat when given a choice though. We bought a large roast, a whole chicken, sausage and ground beef. That will get us through 7 days of dinners and leftovers for lunch the next day for the 3 of us. SugarplumsMom on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week/page/2#post-2688848 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 02:36:32 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2688848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I never thought of it in weight before ... this past week, we probably had 7-8 lbs at least. We're trying to cut down, looks like I need to put in more effort :grin: macintosh on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week/page/2#post-2688842 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 23:14:36 +0000 macintosh 2688842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Zero! DH is vegetarian and DS will never touch meat so we just eat veggie at home. When we go out I might have the occasional meat dish. Corduroy on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week/page/2#post-2688823 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 21:46:54 +0000 Corduroy 2688823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think we're probably buy about 15lbs but some of that is bones. Two chickens (so 8lbs right there), lamb chops (3lbs), shrimp, ground beef (3lbs) and some fish. Alba4 on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week/page/2#post-2688610 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 09:14:01 +0000 Alba4 2688610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Easily 5lbs. Most of our meals include animal protein. 808love on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week/page/2#post-2688586 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 01:58:51 +0000 808love 2688586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 2-3 max travellingbee on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688385 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 22:42:47 +0000 travellingbee 2688385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm surprised by how little meat people eat here. I wouldn't think that is typical in the general public. Hmmm... I try not to eat a ton of carbs (though I'm not super strict about it) so most meals have a lean meat and veggies. maddyz on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688344 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 20:10:58 +0000 maddyz 2688344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ feeding a toddler and two grownups i bet we eat between 1 and 2 pounds an average week at home and a little bit of meet when we eat out. Kemma on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688323 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 19:24:09 +0000 Kemma 2688323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I allow for about 300 grams of meat per meal (half a pound, I guess?) and we eat meat most nights so probably max out at 4-5 pounds per week. Mrs. Pickle on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688306 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:54:05 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2688306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 5-6 lbs. I cook 1lb of meat each night for dinner. We will have some leftover depending on what it is. Then there is bacon or sausage for breakfast on the weekend and lunch meat. I don't like to repeat proteins during the week so I'll get beef, pork, chicken, and fish. AB810 on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688300 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:33:57 +0000 AB810 2688300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Jackiedavis87: glad I'm not the only one! DH can really put it down, as can my one year old. We probably go through 10-13 pounds a week for dinners and all lunches for 3 adults and 2 kids. arosebyany on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688284 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:18:44 +0000 arosebyany 2688284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm going to say about 3 million! :silly: seriously though DH is ridiculous and can eat 2lbs in one setting, and he requires meat at every dinner so at least 10lbs a week. I'm trying to cut back on my meat consumption, though it that won't impact our bottom line as I apparently married a grizzly bear lol psw27 on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688190 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 16:05:20 +0000 psw27 2688190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ at most probably 4-5 pounds. On a normal week, probably closer to 3. I try to include 2 meatless meals in my menu planning, if not more. I don't eat meat with breakfast and my lunches are always leftovers. We do order takeout that contains meat usually. I could probably give it up, but DH could not. Mrs. Lemon-Lime on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688178 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 15:52:38 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2688178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We eat a ton of meat. DH can eat a pound by himself at dinner. At least 10 lbs/ week. Iced Tea on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688131 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:58:03 +0000 Iced Tea 2688131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No more than 2 pounds, but often none. We do eat meat or seafood 2-3 times a week when we eat out. PinkElephant on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688074 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:15:27 +0000 PinkElephant 2688074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Probably 1 lb lunch meat, 2 lbs fish, 2 lbs chicken, and another 2 lbs of some kind of ground meat for soups/tacos/etc. So about 7 lbs. This covers lunches for DH & myself as well as dinners for us and two preschoolers. It's probably a bit more if you count the meat in the frozen things (meatballs, chicken nuggets, fish sticks) the girls eat for dinner when they're not eating with us. In the summer it's probably a little more, since we regularly grill steak/pork chops. travellingbee on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688072 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:09:49 +0000 travellingbee 2688072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Probably 6lbs or close to it. Two adults and two kids that are fairly big eaters. It is mostly chicken. Some ground beef, some pork, and some ground turkey. alphagam84 on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688064 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:05:21 +0000 alphagam84 2688064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think we average 3-4 pounds of meat per week for 2 adults and a 14 month old. This week it was two small steaks, 2 pounds of chicken breasts. PawPrints on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688059 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:02:08 +0000 PawPrints 2688059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Normally zero, a couple times a month I make fish and that's 1-1.5 lbs total. Rocker2014 on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688037 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:57:23 +0000 Rocker2014 2688037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Counting lunch meat, at least 6-7lbs for two adults and one toddler. DH doesn't believe in meals (lunch or dinner!) without meat, so we go through a lot. Mama Bird on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688029 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:46:07 +0000 Mama Bird 2688029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ About 2.5 if you factor in lunch and dinner. We only eat one meal at home on weekdays though. It used to be less meat on some weeks, but no one has the energy to cook big veggie dinners lately so we don't have much of a side course. Meowkers on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688010 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:27:57 +0000 Meowkers 2688010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Maybe .5-1lb. DD will have chicken and veggie soup a few times a week for lunch and we have random seafood on some nights for dinner. We're two adults and a toddler. Freckles on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688007 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:26:27 +0000 Freckles 2688007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @winniebee: haha that's a lot of lunch meat! We went through a 1lb package of minced pork last night between 2 adults and 2 kids. We probably go through 7-8lbs a week? This also includes meals i pack for 3 lunches during the week. farawayyama on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2688002 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:23:12 +0000 farawayyama 2688002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 2-3 pounds? One toddler, two adults CakeLady on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2687977 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:51:42 +0000 CakeLady 2687977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 0.5 - 1.5 pounds a week. DH buys sliced turkey for his lunch, and we will cook chicken every other week or so, otherwise we eat vegetarian at home. DS eats no meat, by his own choosing. youboots on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2687968 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:40:18 +0000 youboots 2687968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 3-4 lbs. mostly beef and bacon and the occasional seafood. I don't eat chicken. looch on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2687941 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:10:05 +0000 looch 2687941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would guess between 3-4 pounds. This includes fish and shirmp. LemonJack on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2687938 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:02:35 +0000 LemonJack 2687938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @winniebee: I totally forgot to count fish! That adds another pound a week for us. yellowbird on "How many pounds of meat does your family go through a week?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-pounds-of-meat-does-your-family-go-through-a-week#post-2687785 Thu, 26 Jan 2017 22:21:25 +0000 yellowbird 2687785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would say 2-3! Mostly chicken