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We don't live near the Quarry anymore, so now it's not even convenient ... definitely not a big deal.
McDonald's yes ... but the others? Nope. We might pick up Chester's or Bill Miller's or Whataburger, but we really don't go out to eat that much.
We did go to Louis LeDeaux (my favorite) on Friday, though. Texas Roadhouse & the Outback were too crowded .. it being Steak & a BJ Day and all.
We don't live near the Quarry anymore, so now it's not even convenient ... definitely not a big deal.
Boy did he luck out.......
PF Changs rules. The Kung Pao scallops are freaking great.
yea.
I also like their rosted duck.
Sh!tola!
I think I've ordered 70% of the items on that list!!!
He lucked out because I don't really give a crap about eating at expensive restaurants.
Go ahead, continue . . .He lucked out because I don't really give a crap about eating at expensive restaurants.
Damn, you killed the last part of that post.
Yeah, you know where I was going.
Yeah, you know where I was going.
I wanted to read it somehow.Yeah, you know where I was going.
I woke up horny today.
No wonder I like Macaroni Grill.
Just don't eat this stuff and its ilk every day, at most once a week. Then the next morning, you need to exercise your ass off.
well we do have a little bit of grass over here and grass fed beef rocks.
How could they not mention Cheesecake Factory in this article? Their plates are even bigger than Macaroni Grill's, and then you have to top it off with a monster slice of super-thick cheesecake.
Oh man but when you have kids....Mac Donald's becomes such a drag. I cannot eat there or Jackass in the Box for the rest of my life.McDonald's yes ... but the others? Nope. We might pick up Chester's or Bill Miller's or Whataburger, but we really don't go out to eat that much.
We did go to Louis LeDeaux (my favorite) on Friday, though. Texas Roadhouse & the Outback were too crowded .. it being Steak & a BJ Day and all.
I guess I'm just too picky cuz all those places they mention, with the exception of Quizno's, sound like pure gut-bombs to me.
interesting stuff there.
i do love chipotle, but i do get the bowls, so i guess thats better! Too bad I do get the rice though, its good though!
And Quiznos, but it looks like its only for selected items.
The one I get is on that 500 calorie or less list they have up now.
9 Health Foods That Aren't!
The authors of the bestselling new book “Eat This, Not That!” uncover the most misunderstood “health” foods in America
1. Bran Muffin
420 calories
20 grams of fat
Eat this instead!
Ham, egg and cheese on an English muffin.
300 calories
12 grams of fat
Bran muffins are comprised of two things your body doesn't want in the morning: sugar and refined flour. Both will work to e your blood sugar, which signals your body to start storing fat and sets you up for a mid-morning crash. And with only trace amounts of fiber, there's nothing healthy about this misunderstood muffin. The breakfast sandwich, on the other hand, is a surprisingly great way to start your day. Besides having fewer calories, fat, and carbs, it also offers about 20 grams of protein, which we really need in the morning to jumpstart our metabolism.
2. Chicken Caesar Salad
(Dinner-size portion)
900 calories
60 grams of fat
Eat this instead!
Grilled chicken on mixed greens
400 calories
20 grams of fat
Caesar salads suffer the consequences of two natural disasters: a flood of fatty dressing and a blizzard of Parmesan cheese and croutons. Even a Caesar side salad before a meal can cost you up to 500 calories. Skip the emperor treatment in favor of a simple grilled chicken breast tossed in a bed of mixed greens tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette. The vinaigrette is a vast improvement over the treacherous Caesar dressing, and the absence of a Parmesan sea means that you'll save nearly entire meal's worth of calories by making this simple swap.
3. Tuna Melt
900 calories
50 grams of fat
Eat this instead!
Roast beef or ham sandwich
500 calories
15 grams of fat
Plain tuna out of the can is healthy; tuna doused in mayo, shrouded in melted cheese, and slicked with another layer of dressing is not. Both ham and roast beef are packed with protein and are super satisfying and surprisingly lean, which means you can eat the same size sandwich and save 400 calories and 35 grams of fat.
4. Chicken Wrap
700 calories
35 grams of fat
Eat this instead!
Grilled chicken sandwich
375 calories
15 grams of fat
The wrap itself is the real offender here, dense with fast-burning carbs and containing up to 400 calories. It's a tortilla s pumped with a bunch of modified starch and fat. Plus the huge surface area means more room to slather dressing and pack in more cheese and meat than your typical sandwich. Definitely not a health food. A grilled chicken sandwich on a bun offers a great balance of fat, carbs, and protein, plus having a bun instead of a huge tortilla provides so much-need portion control. Bonus: Nix the mayo in favor of bbq sauce or salsa (which is the ultimate fat-free, low-cal condiment).
5. Turkey Burger
850 calories
50 grams of fat
Eat this instead!
7 oz sirloin steak
350 calories
20 grams of fat
People hear turkey and automatically think lean and healthy, but depending on the type of ground turkey and toppings used, one of these poultry patties can be every bit as fatty and caloric as a beef burger. Sirloin, on the other hand, is one of the leanest cuts of meat available, which makes for an incredibly satisfying, protein-enriched meal that will keep you feeling fuller, longer. Who wouldn't want to make this swap
6. Fruit Smoothies
600 calories
120 grams of sugar
Drink this instead!
100% fruit smoothie
350 calories
75 grams of sugar
Many fruit smoothies contain added sugars and high fructose corn syrup, which means they're more milkshake than smoothie. The key here really is in the name: A 100% fruit smoothie made with plain yogurt instead of ice cream or sherbert will contain nearly half the calories and significantly less sugar, plus it will provide all of the vitamin and antioxidant capacity that a smoothie is supposed to have.
7. Granola Bar
200 calories
15 grams of sugar
Eat this instead!
1 oz cheddar cheese with Triscuits
150 calories
5 grams of sugar
Ever wonder what keeps a granola bar together? The makers of one of America’s favorite (and most misunderstood) snacks use mostly high-fructose corn syrup as their glue, which in turns quickly raises blood sugar and cancels out any of the potential benefits you might otherwise get from the oats. By switching over to good old-fashioned cheese and crackers, you swap out sugar and calories for protein and fiber. Talk about a great deal!
8. Pasta Salad
300 calories
20 grams of fat
Eat this instead!
Egg Salad
200 calories
14 grams of fat
When the main ingredient for a snack or a side is pasta, you’re asking for trouble. That’s because pasta is made from highly-refined flour, which means quick-burning carbs and a huge e in blood sugar. Not only does it save you a hundred calories, but the egg salad replaces those troublesome carbs with healthy protein, which helps fill your belly faster and keeps your metabolic fires effectively stoked.
8. Yogurt with Fruit on the Bottom
190 calories
30 grams of sugar
Eat this instead!
Plain yogurt with fresh fruit mixed in
110 calories
15 grams of sugar
You wouldn’t start your morning with a can of Coke, would you? Then you should pass on these troublesome yogurt cups since they contain as much sugar as a soft drink. Almost all of that comes directly from the “fruit” is mostly high-fructose corn syrup. Yogurt and fruit can be a great way to start your day, but do it yourself by mixing a cup of nonfat plain yogurt with a half cup of mixed berries.
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Changes menu selection at resturaunts.
I have 2, that's the only reason I've even been there in the last 15 years.
Also, with having 2 kids ... it's just not cost-effective to have to drop $50-75 dollars regularly on just one meal. But then, I'm a tightwad, too.... so....
Yeah, the grass and also the wandering around changes the flavour of the meat, gives it more taste, and the fat develops in strips, not marbled throughout the muscle.
Where do you get free-range beef? Whenever I've eaten steak in the US it's been feed-lotted.
I brainwashed my child at a young age to like the fast food that I like- Subway, Schlotzsky's, Chick-fil-A. We never went through the McD's, Jack in the Box, or Burger King Phase. Only places close were Wendy's, and at least they have things like Baked Potatoes and, of course, Whataburger.
I like all that food, but I very rarely eat it or I'd be 400 pounds. On a side note, McDonald's Chicken Select strips are pretty poor quality chicken strips. I can make better chicken at home (not to mention tastes better and healthier). I'm surprised Chick-fil-a isn't loaded with more calories as their food is greasy and tastes good.
Either way, I pretty much just eat cereal with 1% or skim milk. Maybe I'm weird, but I really like the flavor of Total and Cheerios.
Too late.
Cereal is yummy. Even the high sugar stuff is not as bad as alot of other food because at least most cereals are fortified. The only wierd thing is liking your cereal with milk.!!!! I only do cereal with water; gawd, it makes people around me very upset for some reason!!!
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