The ice cream that made me angry
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Sabotage!
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I think you're blowing this completely out of proportion and trying to blame someone else for your lack of self-control. No one made you
a) order an ice cream cone
b) eat the whole thing
I know everyone's going to jump on me for being rude, but the fact of the matter is this trend of blaming everybody else is why we're so unhealthy now. Own up to what you put in your mouth.0 -
Haha I could have not eaten the whole cone, I know....but then I wouldn't have had the whole cone experience.
I'm at a loss as to how this is the poor woman who served you's fault, then?
^^^ This. Im sure she didn't TELL you to eat it all..your self control should dictate that!! but heck, its no big deal for going over on. you enjoyed your ice cream and even if that kid was being generous, It's not wrong to berate her for that.0 -
I don't even know why I'm poking my nose into this as it's none of business....
That said, guys, I think xarla was being a bit tongue-in-cheek about the whole thing. I'm pretty sure you don't have to worry about her being an a-hole customer calling corporate and complaining about portion sizes. I read it as more of a "Hey guys, my POV is changing and things that formerly wouldn't have made me bat an eye now get me up in arms. Also, what the heck, Society? Let's address our more-is-better approach to everything."
Then again people have sued for dumber reasons before, so what do I know?
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I know what you mean...and it's an awful feeling..
I keep skinny cow bars and ice cream in my freezer...and it's yummy and I control it!
Skinny cow is amazing and I totally feel you on the being mad. Sorry so many others dont agree0 -
Yes that's how I read it too. Obviously you need to take responsibility for what you decide to eat, but for me "bigger is better" has always seemed stupid and frankly that sort of attitude to food is getting a bit old...I read it as more of a "Hey guys, my POV is changing and things that formerly wouldn't have made me bat an eye now get me up in arms. Also, what the heck, Society? Let's address our more-is-better approach to everything."
I reckon that there will be a massive backlash following the ever increasing ill health our population is suffering, and in a few generations time, people will be looking at our diets with the same disbelief as we look at people who smoked in "for their health" in the 1930s - and like us, they'll be saying "But I don't get it, all the research was clear, WHY did they keep eating like that?" :bigsmile:0 -
Last night I had some calories left at the end of the day, so I decided to treat myself to a ice cream cone at mcdonald's. I know I could have made healthier choices, but I had it factored into my calories and I figure if I deprive myself of things I'm only going to want them more and not be able to sustain my new eating patterns.
So I went to mcdonalds and ordered a cone. It was going to be 230 calories, which I was perfectly ok with. I got my cone and headed out to the car where my boyfriend was waiting for me. As we were driving out the highway towards home, I realized I had not be talking at all. I started to laugh and then tell my boyfriend about the dialogue that was going on in my head.
I was sooooo angry. The mcdonalds worker had made my cone HUGE. There was way too much ice cream on it and I was angry because she probably thought she was doing me some kind of favour over feeding me. I was angry because I ordered 230 calories worth of ice cream and that's what I wanted. I started to rant on about how society is set up to make people fat and even when you're trying to portion your food you can't even eat out because they don't follow their own guidelines. Why does everyone think more is better when it comes to food? I proceeded to rant on like this the 15 minute drive home.
Am I crazy? I think I'm going to buy some ice cream and keep it in the freezer so I can control the portion myself.
It drives me crazy, too! My biggest irk: I have been weighing out my food, and what KILLS me is that the serving size will be a certain thing, for example: 1 slice of bread (40g). But when I actually weigh out 1 slice of bread, it is more than 40g. It's not so bad if it was just one thing, but I am noticing it with most things that I am weighing. It makes it hard to accurately keep track of everything on MFP. I wish manufacturer's could get their machines to accurately portion out food.
And with fast food - I find I have to stop going. Because it is hand made food, and done so in a fast pace, there is no way that they can be accurately preparing your food to company standards. There's always a ton of cheese or mayo or way more fries than there should be.
When I've asked, many sit-down restaurants have admitted that their food comes to them pre-portioned. I like to hope that they at least have figured out proper portioning, but who knows?
I worked in many chain restaurants. Chili's being one of them, and EVERYTHING comes in a preportioned plastic bag, so the chef doesn't measure a single thing. So it really comes down the the ppl putting it in the bag in the first place which is ridiculous because they complain ppl are over weight but they're the ones making us feel like a dinner for 1 is the actual size of 4 ppl's dinners on one plate. Or hey you want us to eat healthier but the organic, whole, fresh foods are 4x the amount of the ****ty food and with the economy the way it is many eat what they can afford weather its good or not. And it sucks0 -
You could have knocked some off the top and then you could still have eaten the cone.Haha I could have not eaten the whole cone, I know....but then I wouldn't have had the whole cone experience.
I don't see how you think you had a good experience anyway. You were so angry you ranted about it for 15 minutes instead of enjoying your ice cream. You might as well have thrown it out.
Yes, that is flipping crazy.
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. So it really comes down the the ppl putting it in the bag in the first place which is ridiculous because they complain ppl are over weight but they're the ones making us feel like a dinner for 1 is the actual size of 4 ppl's dinners on one plate. Or hey you want us to eat healthier but the organic, whole, fresh foods are 4x the amount of the ****ty food and with the economy the way it is many eat what they can afford weather its good or not. And it sucks
so....its everyones fault except the person actually putting it in their own mouth? alrighty then0 -
I reckon that there will be a massive backlash following the ever increasing ill health our population is suffering, and in a few generations time, people will be looking at our diets with the same disbelief as we look at people who smoked in "for their health" in the 1930s - and like us, they'll be saying "But I don't get it, all the research was clear, WHY did they keep eating like that?" :bigsmile:
Oh man, I just spent a good 5 minutes pondering that. And don't even get me started on clothing choices. Leggings?!0 -
so....its everyones fault except the person actually putting it in their own mouth? alrighty then
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. So it really comes down the the ppl putting it in the bag in the first place which is ridiculous because they complain ppl are over weight but they're the ones making us feel like a dinner for 1 is the actual size of 4 ppl's dinners on one plate. Or hey you want us to eat healthier but the organic, whole, fresh foods are 4x the amount of the ****ty food and with the economy the way it is many eat what they can afford weather its good or not. And it sucks
so....its everyones fault except the person actually putting it in their own mouth? alrighty then
Not the point, yes its alt. comes down to us, but hell how did we get fat in the first place? Thinking the crap they fed us when we went out was portion controlled and that even when you opted for the good stuff u were making a better choice when in fat the "healthy" options are no better. The sections that says 500 calories or less is total crap, plus the amount of sodium and fat and sugar in everything is disturbing. So I think you should get off your high horse real quick and realize you got here, the same way everyone else did. By eating too much. I looked up a red robin burger once....damn thing was 1300 calories for a regular burger, without fries, so you tell me how eating half is even good for you.....and you know it's actually more calories than that because the workers just slap the stuff on, not measuring. Their "healthy" wraps are about 900 calories and 2,000g of sodium. Yeah you can eat half, but you'll still kill your entire day from it.0 -
I reckon that there will be a massive backlash following the ever increasing ill health our population is suffering, and in a few generations time, people will be looking at our diets with the same disbelief as we look at people who smoked in "for their health" in the 1930s - and like us, they'll be saying "But I don't get it, all the research was clear, WHY did they keep eating like that?" :bigsmile:
Oh man, I just spent a good 5 minutes pondering that. And don't even get me started on clothing choices. Leggings?!
Leggins were wore in the 80's. They're fine if you're not obese and wearing them as pants. They're meant for looooong shirts, under skirts, etc0 -
...Obviously you need to take responsibility for what you decide to eat, but for me "bigger is better" has always seemed stupid and frankly that sort of attitude to food is getting a bit old...
This whole mentality is what keeps us fat. For whatever reason, we are trained that getting a "good deal" means more (2 for 1, double meat, super-size, etc). I had lived in Europe for quite a few years and their approach is far more sensible. Getting a "good deal" meant getting something cheaper. Same portion, but at a cheaper price.
Our portions have skyrocketed largely due to marketing vs compeititors to give the customer the perception they are getting MORE for their money. Here we are with triple portions of food and 32oz soda being the "norm" at these places. Its crazy.0 -
I don't even know why I'm poking my nose into this as it's none of business....
That said, guys, I think xarla was being a bit tongue-in-cheek about the whole thing. I'm pretty sure you don't have to worry about her being an a-hole customer calling corporate and complaining about portion sizes. I read it as more of a "Hey guys, my POV is changing and things that formerly wouldn't have made me bat an eye now get me up in arms. Also, what the heck, Society? Let's address our more-is-better approach to everything."
Then again people have sued for dumber reasons before, so what do I know?
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Or how about stop being lazy instead of blaming everyone/everything else.0
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15 minutes? Wouldn't the ice cream have melted and dribbled over our hands making them sticky? That's more of a reason to rant0
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Haha I am actually find some answers hilarious. I don't think I lack self control. I was mostly just in a bad mood, normally this experience would have never even phased me. I may also have been slightly mad at myself for even thinking that their cones would be 230 calories.
I have worked at a lot of different fast food restaurants...Wendy's, Tim Horton's, Mary Browns....I'm sure I'm forgetting somewhere. I am not really blaming the girl that served me, even in the heat of my rage I knew she probably was trying to be nice/ probably had no clue how much ice cream she was actually supposed to put on the cone.
Next time I will be using a spoon though to scoop some off, clearly the anger was making me kind of stupid.0 -
I love this post. I totally understand where you're coming from. You know the McD's worker had no idea you were dieting, and probably was trying to be nice, much like the other people here said. But you were allowing yourself a small indulgence, but the size of the cone didn't help! Things like that (petty as it is) irritate me too. ANd i don't have the willpower to toss half an eaten cone away. I get irritated when I'm invited to a dinner, and I'm served a huge portion of whatever.... I really don't have the ability to eat a small portion. I eat best at home. I guess it's the risk we take when we eat out; the rest of the world isn't watching our MFP calorie count,
Only thing to do is eat it, and laugh about. Which you seem to have done.0 -
Lmao am I the only one who took this post as a bit of a joke? Some of your responces are HILARIOUS, some of yal take things way to seriously.
Lighten up lol0 -
I would have had hubby share it with me. Lol. Whenever I take my daughter to get a cone from McDonalds, I ask them to make it on the smaller side. So they make it about half the size of a normal cone, & it's still a good portion of ice cream.
I totally understand the feeling. One day I went grocery shopping with hubby & was going to get those Dove Ice Cream bars. They were in the range of like 240-300 calories. Hubby wanted to go to Costco, & I decided that a chocolate dipped Ice cream from their snack bar sounded good. I never had one, so I didn't realize how huge it was. To make matters worse, I got the roasted almonds on it too. I ate about half of it, tossed the rest, then went to log it on MFP. The whole thing, with the roasted almonds was over 800 calories! Needless to say, that wasn't a good calorie day for me.0 -
Yes, I'm British, so am used to the idea of more reasonable size portions. Whenever friends visit the States, the ONE thing they always say is how perfectly ridiculous the size of restaurant meals are....Obviously you need to take responsibility for what you decide to eat, but for me "bigger is better" has always seemed stupid and frankly that sort of attitude to food is getting a bit old...
This whole mentality is what keeps us fat. For whatever reason, we are trained that getting a "good deal" means more (2 for 1, double meat, super-size, etc). I had lived in Europe for quite a few years and their approach is far more sensible. Getting a "good deal" meant getting something cheaper. Same portion, but at a cheaper price.
32oz sounded a lot so I just did a conversion. That's nearly a LITRE and I then remembered that a pint is 16oz... So people are getting a TWO PINT serving of soda! :laugh:Our portions have skyrocketed largely due to marketing vs compeititors to give the customer the perception they are getting MORE for their money. Here we are with triple portions of food and 32oz soda being the "norm" at these places. Its crazy.0 -
If it wasn't for the OP getting so upset about getting a big ice cream cone I would've lived my life never knowing that the ice cream cones are generally 150 calories.
The more you know.0 -
I thought this was tongue in cheek too? And then people start getting their panties in a twist.
I'd like to think a 15 minute rant is acceptable about how society thinks that 'being nice' equates to a massive, flab inducing portion size. I'm really quite poor right now and it irks me no end to have to throw away sometimes up to 3/4 of take out food because the portion size is ridiculous. And when will someone think of the children!? They don't know that the massive ice cream is three times too big, before you know it, that becomes the norm for them and their whole perception of what is a healthy portion and what they expect to eat is messed up forever.0 -
Yes, I'm British, so am used to the idea of more reasonable size portions. Whenever friends visit the States, the ONE thing they always say is how perfectly ridiculous the size of restaurant meals are....Obviously you need to take responsibility for what you decide to eat, but for me "bigger is better" has always seemed stupid and frankly that sort of attitude to food is getting a bit old...
This whole mentality is what keeps us fat. For whatever reason, we are trained that getting a "good deal" means more (2 for 1, double meat, super-size, etc). I had lived in Europe for quite a few years and their approach is far more sensible. Getting a "good deal" meant getting something cheaper. Same portion, but at a cheaper price.
32oz sounded a lot so I just did a conversion. That's nearly a LITRE and I then remembered that a pint is 16oz... So people are getting a TWO PINT serving of soda! :laugh:Our portions have skyrocketed largely due to marketing vs compeititors to give the customer the perception they are getting MORE for their money. Here we are with triple portions of food and 32oz soda being the "norm" at these places. Its crazy.
Sorry to butt in but I'm in Ireland, who in the heck could drink a litre of soda with one meal?! That's ridiculous, I used to think some serving sizes were big here! WOW.
I don't think we have Super-Size here? I haven't been to McDonalds for a very long time but I think you can only get a medium or large meal and the large wouldn't be hugely different from the medium, just more chips and a bigger drink - but definitely not 2 pints of it!! I can't get over that.0 -
Incredible... I just looked it up and if you pay extra to make your meal large meal here, you get 500ml of coke, which is about a pint.I haven't been to McDonalds for a very long time but I think you can only get a medium or large meal and the large wouldn't be hugely different from the medium, just more chips and a bigger drink - but definitely not 2 pints of it!! I can't get over that.
On the plus side, eating out in America would be really cheap for us Europeans, four of us could order one meal and four forks! :bigsmile:0 -
Just because they gave you more does not mean you HAVE to eat it. Society can set you up to fail,but only YOU can let it happen.
This almost needs to be on http://whitewhine.com/ :laugh:0 -
my only question is that if you want a 'treat' why eat something so gross? macdonalds, dairy queen, all these places, the ice cream is cheap and nasty tasting, full of additives and garbage; why not go and buy yourself a small tub of good quality ice cream and enjoy a small portion occasionally and now throw more money at a vile company like mcdonalds?0
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Go get the portion control cups, then you can eat as many as you feel you are allowed.0
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I don't see anything wrong with eating McD or DQ or whoever's ice cream if you like it and can get the right portion. Usually they are pretty portion control as they have standards to follow.0
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