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Mrs213
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Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
I'm curious. I have to say that if I am at a drive through just grabbing something quick I don't really look because I don't have time to really read all the postings. It's hard to look at and make decision quick like that (for me) if I am at a place like Panera or Starbucks Or a chain restaurant where I have more time to read the menus I definitely make a healthier decision. I am really shocked at the calorie count in some things that sound very healthy.
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GoldenRod
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
No. McDonalds has been posting the calories for a while now, and it makes absolutely no difference in what I order, or want to order. I've always known roughly what was in the food, and knowing the exact number doesn't affect what I know I enjoy eating.
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:07 PM |
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Bella01
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Depends on the day.
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:09 PM |
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Yes. I just dont have the conscience to eat a fast food burger that is 1,000 calories so it deters me. I will eat something unhealthy under 350 calories though
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:18 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Yes, absolutely.
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:20 PM |
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jilliibabii
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Nope. I just cringe and keep it moving. But I am surprised by some of the calorie counts!
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:21 PM |
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acm1899
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
I eat fast food maybe once a month, so no, I don't ever bother to look at the nutritional value of any of the items, other than to get a good laugh out of them.
I know what I'm getting into by walking into a McD's or whatever it may be. I don't need to be shown a chart telling me that I'm about to consume crap.
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:22 PM |
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CouponKT
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Fast food, no
Restaurants, yes - but not all the time
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:26 PM |
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memi7206
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
not at all. Its not like Im surprised by it. I also knew the counts were astronomical, now I just know the exact #.
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:26 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
nope, not in the least bit.
if' i have a hankering for a mc donalds big mac i'm getting it.
i don't eat fast food very much at all so when i want it i get it.
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:27 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Yes.
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:28 PM |
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marymob
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Definitely!!! Since I'm dieting, in order to lower my blood pressure, it is important to me to know the calories. Seeing the caloric content of fast food has been a real eye opener for me!!! Mary
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:28 PM |
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eroxgirl
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Yes! When I'm buying lunch and I'm torn between two choices I will almost always choose the one with the lower calorie content.
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:41 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Posted by memi7206
not at all. Its not like Im surprised by it. I also knew the counts were astronomical, now I just know the exact #.
Same, but now I just pick the one with the least astronomical #
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| Posted 7/15/11 2:42 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Gotta admit it's a kill joy- especially at Cheesecake Factory  (I just don't get how you can get a chicken dish to have 1800 calories!)
But it doesn't deter me. I go out to dinner to enjoy myself.
Calories be damned.
Life is too short!
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| Posted 7/15/11 3:00 PM |
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ali120206
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Yes - it's amazing how sometimes something such as a salad (depending on toppings, dressings, etc) can be more calories than a hamburger!
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| Posted 7/15/11 3:10 PM |
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VanderZwang
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
100% yes.
I ALWAYS (now) think twice about ordering that dognut or muffin at Starbucks. It has saved me a great deal of calories I saw that were JUST not needed.
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| Posted 7/15/11 3:16 PM |
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acm1899
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Posted by ali120206
Yes - it's amazing how sometimes something such as a salad (depending on toppings, dressings, etc) can be more calories than a hamburger!
It isnt really surprising. Most of those sauces and dressings are all mayo or dairy-based.
Consider this:
McD's Filet-O-Fish sandwich
Cals: 391
Fat: 19 grams
Now, hold the tartar sauce and something magical happens:
Cals: 235
Fat: 8 grams
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| Posted 7/15/11 3:19 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Yes, absolutely! But I do feel local restaurants, deli, mom and pop places should be required to do the same.
I think it's unfair to target/blame McDonald's for high calorie meals when a local gyro restaurant could have the same amount of calorie and/or fat if not more.
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| Posted 7/15/11 3:20 PM |
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ISpoilHim
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
I don't eat fast food, so no it has not.
At sit down restaurants, it does not really faze me because I am never going to eat the whole portion anyway.
But when we do go out, we talk about the calorie counts and my husband is amazed at how many calories he is consuming.
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NervousNell
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
God this thread is making me want a Big Mac soooo bad now!
I think that might be dinner tonight!
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| Posted 7/15/11 3:25 PM |
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ali120206
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Posted by NervousNell
Gotta admit it's a kill joy- especially at Cheesecake Factory (I just don't get how you can get a chicken dish to have 1800 calories!)
But it doesn't deter me. I go out to dinner to enjoy myself.
Calories be damned.
Life is too short!
Thankfully I've never seen calories on the menu there!!!
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| Posted 7/15/11 3:28 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Posted by ali120206
Posted by NervousNell
Gotta admit it's a kill joy- especially at Cheesecake Factory (I just don't get how you can get a chicken dish to have 1800 calories!)
But it doesn't deter me. I go out to dinner to enjoy myself.
Calories be damned.
Life is too short!
Thankfully I've never seen calories on the menu there!!!
Trust me- you don't want to!
I think they inject their food with lard!
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| Posted 7/15/11 3:30 PM |
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Bearcat
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
yes definitely
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ali120206
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Re: Has the new calorie postings on the fast food menus affected how you order?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by ali120206
Posted by NervousNell
Gotta admit it's a kill joy- especially at Cheesecake Factory (I just don't get how you can get a chicken dish to have 1800 calories!)
But it doesn't deter me. I go out to dinner to enjoy myself.
Calories be damned.
Life is too short!
Thankfully I've never seen calories on the menu there!!!
Trust me- you don't want to!
I think they inject their food with lard!
I've seen them online unfortunately - but, out of sight - out of mind 
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