"Do you notice calorie counts at restaurants? Do they affect your choices..."
I was craving some nachos. But I saw that 1700cals next to it and turned the page on the menu. I'm don't really watch what I eat, but that is just so excessive.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79331 posts
Mon Jun-03-19 12:35 PM
1. "I didn’t at first but lately" In response to Reply # 0
and yeah, some of those appetizers are worse than meals.
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3. "helps with portion control more so than changing what i order" In response to Reply # 0
like if it's some pasta that's 1500 calories, i'll eat 40% of it and take the rest home for my next two lunches instead of just going until i'm completely stuffed
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79331 posts
Mon Jun-03-19 02:06 PM
12. "This is a great idea. " In response to Reply # 3
Whole point of eating out is laziness and convenience..lol
and like tomjohn said below, if I’m going to five guys or some Mexican spot I already know so fuck it.. I’m going in.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79331 posts
Mon Jun-03-19 02:10 PM
14. "Can I get a cheesesteak, cheese fries, slice of cheesecake" In response to Reply # 12
and a diet soda!!!
Big dude in Philly ordered this and had me rolling.
Me: Diet Soda? Big Boy: I like the taste.
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5. "I don't really eat out at places that do that, but it can change my mind" In response to Reply # 0
When I GrubHub and they offer that info, or get desperate during a hangover and hit the Wendy's up the block from me, I'll think something sounds interesting but order the old standby just because of the calorie/price ratio. I still only see a calorie count two or three times a month though I'd wager since I mostly eat at locally owned bistro and fine dining type spots where the whole idea is to relax and enjoy your meal not worry about its health ramifications.
6. "Yep - more lately than ever." In response to Reply # 0
Getting older and the fat is tougher to lose these days haha.
It's fine but at the same time I kinda hate it. If I'm in the mood for something I want to be able to get it and not have to feel guilty about that shit.
I also hate it cause calories are so variable. They're legit like a variable on top of a variable. Dependent on the person's metabolism, weight, height, body type, etc.
I use a calories tracker to track my calories, so it depends where I'm at for the day. If I'm deep into it, I'mma choose the restaurant based on calories, and I would have googled the calorie count prior.
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i calorie count every day. But when i go out to eat i think of it as a cheat meal. But i will avoid those crazy 1800+ calorie meals. Like I aint touched biscuits and gravy for breakfast in a minute. Or a whole grandslam at dennys is like 1700+. So I just give my son the pancakes
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17. "yep. it definitely keeps from ordering outlandish things" In response to Reply # 0
I went to Cheesecake Factory for first time a few months back and everything on their menu 2k+ calories. it was crazy. had to order from the light menu which got negated by the cheesecake slice but it could've easily been worse.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79331 posts
Tue Jun-04-19 01:52 PM
18. "That sounds like no fun. Might as well do the Grandpa Simpson " In response to Reply # 17
at that place
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21. "Yeah. I aim for MORE calories since I'm trying to gain weight" In response to Reply # 0
Where the calories are coming from are more important to me than how many. Things like rice & potatoes are two of my good calories, anything with HFCS I won't consume (for examples).
As the age goes up, the metabolism goes down. Not trying to get fat out here. It always helps to know. Especially for things like salads or starters you think are harmless but are actually sneaky fattening.
23. "No... and I’ve been eating super clean lately..." In response to Reply # 0
Trying not to worry about calorie, and concentrate more on what I’m eating. Been doing it for the past three months and feel great. Almost no bread, no dairy, very little sugar - and making sure protein and veggies get eaten.
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