Nutritional Facts...I read 'em

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  • jared767
    jared767 Posts: 76
    I used to have the worst cravings and would eat fast food at least once, sometimes twice a day - before MFP.

    Now there are still times I want a burger and fries for my lunch at work. But I have found something that works for me, so I figured it might work for someone else out there too.

    I look up the nutritional information. And after I do, I do not want it anymore.
    Like today I was thinking about just going to McDonald's and getting a meal...Not anymore.

    This is what I would have had:

    Big Mac - 540 calories, 75mg cholesterol, 1040 sodium
    Large Fry - 500 calories, 0 cholesterol, 350 sodium
    Medium Sweet Tea - 180 calories, 0 cholesterol, 10 sodium

    TOTALING: 1220 calories, 75mg cholesterol, 1400 sodium

    Now I know I could go to McDonald's and get a salad...but in all honesty I am not strong enough for that yet. If I go to McDonald's I am getting a burger.

    So, I encourage you to try it and post your favorite meal. Whether it be at your favorite local restaurant or dive, look it up and see how many calories, cholesterol, and sodium you are taking in.

    That's a good step and it's actually very encouraging. I've been doing the same thing whenever I'm out with my family. But what I do is plan my meal ahead. I use this nutrition calculator which has a list of about a hundred restaurants loaded with different foods they serve. I build my meal from there, adding ingredients and taking out something if the nutrition calculator is showing some bad numbers.

    I just don't know how to insert a link here but if you want to check it out, you can go to www.nutritionix.com
  • VeganInTraining
    VeganInTraining Posts: 1,319 Member
    HOLY CRAP NUGGET! I just looked up the bacon ultimate cheeseburger from Jack in the Box (I used to the a double) and the "normal" one is 920 calories....that is CRAZY! nevermind adding fries and/or a shake!
  • Anisima
    Anisima Posts: 16
    My cousin with similar problems told me that he found on http://cholesterol-lower.info/ the help for his problems.I heard the tips from here are very goo to combat cholesterol problems.
    I hope this helps.
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