Wow
chuckyjean
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Told my hubby I'd go to buffalo wild wings with him to watch the ufc fights and just looked at all the food they have there and the calorie content. All I can say is wow. The sampler plattet has more calories in it then ,I'm allowed a day. That is what I used to get all the time before mfp. I did a few things there that were under ,300 cals, but not much. It's amazing how b.f mfp you really never paid attn to how many calories are in food. Quite the eye opener.
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I do the same thing. And then I'm nauseated thinking about how I used to order that stuff all the time. No wonder I was 90 lbs overweight.
Yes, it's really frustrating, too, when you basically can't find anything to order at some places (like a small local BBQ joint for example.)0 -
As hard as it is to find something on the menu at places with big calorie menu items, it is much preferred to the places with no nutritional info available! More frustrating0
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When I was pregnant with my last son I always wondered how I gained 60 pounds. Then I remembered I had one of those sonic shakes every week and I looked up the calorie content... 1900 calories for one shake!0
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This was something that was really eye opening for me too! I still have my favorite restaurant foods, but I ask for a take out box from the start and put half into it. I also rearrange my calories for the rest of the day to fit it in. But, yes, shocking! I was at a restaurant the other day and decided to look up their brunch menu because it looked good. One breakfast item, 1700 calories. It would have to last me the whole day
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I'll never forget the day this gal I worked with looked at the creamer I was putting in my coffee. She said "50 cals a day, 7 days a week, 350 cals a week, 5 pounds a year"
I've been drinking coffee black for 7 years now! ha! Every once and a while I do have a "treat" coffee, but I actually like it black.
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I used to love the boxed mac & cheese from my local store, and i'd eat the whole box. Mfp made me realize that the whole box had 1400 calories, and thats before adding milk
Thats more than my daily calorie goal. I no longer buy them. 0 -
mauvebutterflies wrote: »I used to love the boxed mac & cheese from my local store, and i'd eat the whole box. Mfp made me realize that the whole box had 1400 calories, and thats before adding milk Thats more than my daily calorie goal. I no longer buy them.
I don't know what box you're buying, but some of the Kraft boxed mac and cheese has two servings. So you could eat the whole box and still be under calories because one serving is 389 calories prepared.0 -
I actually can't even find their nutrition information on their site. Odd. But there doesn't seem to be anything on their menu that I'd actually want to eat.0
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I actually can't even find their nutrition information on their site. Odd. But there doesn't seem to be anything on their menu that I'd actually want to eat.
Same here! However, my family loves that place, so I just eat beforehand and then order a drink when I'm there. Generally we're there to watch a game of some sort so it's more about the atmosphere for me.0 -
Yep. I don't bother with places like BWW, Friday's, Applebee's, etc. The menus are full of nutrition landmines and the food is not worth it.
If I'm going to blow my limit, it should be for something actually tasty. A local BBQ place (tho chicken + veg isn't all that bad), some legit chinese food, etc. Life's too short to eat things that aren't either a) good for you or b) delicious.0 -
It really is amazing how many calories we can consume w/o realizing it! 0
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Asher_Ethan wrote: »When I was pregnant with my last son I always wondered how I gained 60 pounds. Then I remembered I had one of those sonic shakes every week and I looked up the calorie content... 1900 calories for one shake! That's crazy!! That must have been one monstrous delicious shake @Asher_Ethan.
I'd imagine there'd be folks who have stuff like that everyday not realising how many cals they're drinking...0 -
People don't count calories, they count servings and figure if they only ate one serving they are good. Part of the reason why over consumption of calories is the main factor for obesity rates rising.
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BWW you have to email to get the nutritional menu. Someone on MFP was kind enough to upload it, I imagine.0
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Been watching food docs on Netflix and they all pretty much all day a whole food diet is the best bet. So hard to get away from processed foods and all the sugars and salts. I mean I was eating rice cakes not realizing all the fructose in them. But I don't think my stomach can handle just fruits and veggies and beans, I'd be running to the bathroom all day
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Yup, for me it was the XXL Papa Johns favourite. 4600 calories (with the option to go higher with different bases etc). Even with my active workouts these days, that would still be almost two days food. And of course there was the sides, bottle of coke, and the fact that I also had another meal that day.
On a side note, Be careful with the docs on Netflix. I haven't watched all the food ones on there, but the ones I have watched have been massive propaganda pieces full of misinformation.0 -
chuckyjean wrote: »Been watching food docs on Netflix and they all pretty much all day a whole food diet is the best bet. So hard to get away from processed foods and all the sugars and salts. I mean I was eating rice cakes not realizing all the fructose in them. But I don't think my stomach can handle just fruits and veggies and beans, I'd be running to the bathroom all day
There is a lot of conflicting and confusing information out there, including the 'documentaries' on Netflix. Scientific data can be twisted into any number of directions to support any number of perspectives. If you enjoy rice cakes, and you have no medically diagnosed condition which requires you to limit them, then you can eat them. Each person needs to find what works for them. I find that proteins and fats help me feel full longer, veggies are great for providing bulk so that I get the full stomach feeling, and I find that fitting in treats (ice cream, beer) regularly helps maintain my sanity so I don't feel as if I'm on a diet. The way of eating that is best for you will be dependent on medical condition and compliance. I strongly suggest not watching the Netflix docs, and toy around with your personal eating to see what works for you. Eliminating foods based on what the documentaries say, will frequently lead to failure. People "mess up" by eating something that is "bad" for them and so begins the cycle of shame.
I came across this today, and while it's not scientifically backed by studies, it is something that I whole-heartedly agree with:
http://www.healthybalancefitness.com.au/2015/12/things-you-should-quit/0 -
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The many examples in this thread are the reason why it doesn't work to "eat the same things you always did but in moderation. Fit it in your calorie goals. " Unless you're mooching off someone else (which is ok) you're not gonna make a 1900 cal shake or a 4500 cal sampler plate fit within your cals, even if you save up for a few days. I just can't afford to "spend" cals like that in place of more filling food. Goodie for those who think they can!0
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I love BWW, but I only eat the naked wings with spicy garlic sauce. For @kc4nus and I, that's our "fast" or "lazy" food, because we can justify the calories in wings only. But yes, we now go to restaurants and either research ahead of time or sit with the menu and look up calorie and carb totals. Because holy cow!
@ninerbuff made a good point about "portions" and today was a good example. A woman at the next table was eating and said to her friend, "This is all I'll eat all day and I can't understand why I can't lose weight." Well... 3 supreme slices of pizza (470 ea), a pecan Cinnabon (1050), and a venti frap (looked like Java Chip) from Starbucks (500 minimum). It was at least 2500 cals, but it was only 5 portions.0 -
@nutmegoreo thanks. I still trying to figure this out
This is my third week and still figuring what foods fill me up and what doesn't
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Yep. I don't bother with places like BWW, Friday's, Applebee's, etc. The menus are full of nutrition landmines and the food is not worth it.
If I'm going to blow my limit, it should be for something actually tasty. A local BBQ place (tho chicken + veg isn't all that bad), some legit chinese food, etc. Life's too short to eat things that aren't either a) good for you or b) delicious.
I feel the same way. I'm not going to waste calories on cheap fast food or takeout. If im going to blow them its going to be on restaurant quality food not fast and fried crap thats barely food.0 -
As hard as it is to find something on the menu at places with big calorie menu items, it is much preferred to the places with no nutritional info available! More frustrating
Which is why I don't demonize chain establishments. While I disagree with the high amounts, per serving; it's better than not knowing because at least I can divide the serving, into my caloric allotment; per portion & still have the accuracy of knowing; it's caloric value.0 -
People don't count calories, they count servings and figure if they only ate one serving they are good. Part of the reason why over consumption of calories is the main factor for obesity rates rising.
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That also depends upon, what 1 considers a serving of food to be as well. For me 1/4 carton of ice cream, is what I once; considered to be a serving because that amount, is what then satisfied me.0 -
The many examples in this thread are the reason why it doesn't work to "eat the same things you always did but in moderation. Fit it in your calorie goals. " Unless you're mooching off someone else (which is ok) you're not gonna make a 1900 cal shake or a 4500 cal sampler plate fit within your cals, even if you save up for a few days. I just can't afford to "spend" cals like that in place of more filling food. Goodie for those who think they can!
You can get these types of foods, then portion them yourself; to fit into your calorie goals. Just like if you don't buy a single serving box of cereal, that doesn't mean that you have to eat an entire multi serving box; as 1 serving.0 -
I love BWW, but I only eat the naked wings with spicy garlic sauce. For @kc4nus and I, that's our "fast" or "lazy" food, because we can justify the calories in wings only. But yes, we now go to restaurants and either research ahead of time or sit with the menu and look up calorie and carb totals. Because holy cow!
@ninerbuff made a good point about "portions" and today was a good example. A woman at the next table was eating and said to her friend, "This is all I'll eat all day and I can't understand why I can't lose weight." Well... 3 supreme slices of pizza (470 ea), a pecan Cinnabon (1050), and a venti frap (looked like Java Chip) from Starbucks (500 minimum). It was at least 2500 cals, but it was only 5 portions.
Unless I was in a hurry, I would've totally approached her & offered to help. I just can't mind my own business, if I believe that I can; help someone.0 -
AdmireDeVoll wrote: »Yep. I don't bother with places like BWW, Friday's, Applebee's, etc. The menus are full of nutrition landmines and the food is not worth it.
If I'm going to blow my limit, it should be for something actually tasty. A local BBQ place (tho chicken + veg isn't all that bad), some legit chinese food, etc. Life's too short to eat things that aren't either a) good for you or b) delicious.
I feel the same way. I'm not going to waste calories on cheap fast food or takeout. If im going to blow them its going to be on restaurant quality food not fast and fried crap thats barely food.
I actually really enjoy the taste of chain restaurant food, even $1.00 menu items; I just dislike the high amounts of calories, etc.0 -
chuckyjean wrote: »@nutmegoreo thanks. I still trying to figure this out
This is my third week and still figuring what foods fill me up and what doesn't
@chuckyjean Keep working at it. It took me a long time to figure it out. It also took a long time to realize that feeling hungry for an hour will not be the end of me. Although, I make sure I have something within my limit available so I don't stuff myself with anything in sight. You can do it!0 -
The many examples in this thread are the reason why it doesn't work to "eat the same things you always did but in moderation. Fit it in your calorie goals. " Unless you're mooching off someone else (which is ok) you're not gonna make a 1900 cal shake or a 4500 cal sampler plate fit within your cals, even if you save up for a few days. I just can't afford to "spend" cals like that in place of more filling food. Goodie for those who think they can!
Yes and no. I do agree that there are a lot of things that are really hard to fit in now... Like the Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes. Love them. But at 1100 calories or more for the ones I like, I need to split it with someone, and even then, it has to be at the time of my cycle when I'm not starving and can afford a 550 calories treat without starving all day afterwards. So needless to say, I have some once a year.
But milkshakes? Pretty much the only one I've had in 3 years was after having my wisdom teeth removed and even then, I thought it wasn't worth it. And forget Starbucks drinks...
But things like pizza, burgers, donuts, cupcakes, or fries, you can relatively easily fit in your days. In your sampler example, you could order just one item from the sampler and share it with someone. I mean, most of us can't fit a 1000 calorie burger plus fries the same day, but we could have half the burger and fries, or the burger and broccoli or something (with my goal I can afford to have a 1200 calorie lunch occasionally).
Plus there's always the option of finding recipes to make things you love for less calories. I can have a burger and fries at home for less than 700 calories, for example.
But I hear you, some days I can't even fit in 200 calories of ice cream because I'll be starving later.0
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