Veronia / America 
What do you usually eat for lunch?
Hello. My name is Veronica and I'm from the United States. And my question today is, what do you usually eat for lunch?
Well, get ready because my answer might be a little bit boring for you. I usually eat the same thing for lunch every day, and it's normally a salad. And the reason why I eat the same thing for lunch every day is because it's a lot easier to do that, plus, I try to have a healthier lifestyle.
So for me, if I'm eating a salad at lunch every day, I know that I'm getting the amount of vegetables and fruits that I need throughout my day, plus I don't have a lot of time to sit down and actually eat a big meal, so for me if I'm able to stop and have something healthy and refreshing, it's not going to slow me down. I know that there are a lot of cultures that believe in eating a big meal at lunch. But if I were to eat say, for example, a big steak and a potato, I would need a nap right afterwards, so normally I just have a salad for lunch every day so that I can stay healthy and keep going.
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slow me down
Meaning: To make someone move, work, or act more slowly.
Examples:
- I eat light food so it doesn’t slow me down.
- A big lunch would slow me down in the afternoon.
so for me
Meaning: From my point of view; in my opinion or situation.
Examples:
- So for me, eating a salad every day is easier.
- So for me, exercise is part of a healthy life.
a little bit
Meaning: A small amount; slightly.
Examples:
- My answer might be a little bit boring for you.
- She’s a little bit tired after work.
keep going
Meaning: To continue doing something without stopping.
Examples:
- I eat light lunches so I can keep going at work.
- She kept going even when she was tired.
throughout my day
Meaning: During the whole day; from morning until night.
Examples:
- I try to eat fruits and vegetables throughout my day.
- I drink water throughout my day to stay hydrated.
lifestyle
Meaning: The way a person lives, including daily habits and choices.
Examples:
- She tries to have a healthy lifestyle.
- Traveling is part of his lifestyle.
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slow me down • a little bit
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