(health) wish they labeled the calories on food here in the city

[Copanut]

Originally Posted by BarqCider

that's something i wish i knew instead of making an assumption as to how many calories my food has. i know a lot of restaurants in the dc area have slowly began adding this piece of info, but i think this should be something Pittsburgh NEEDS now.

you would be surprised that what you think is healthy is in fact worse than say that burger (lookin at you mcD's salads)

anyway just something ive been thinking about since ive finally got into the gym
ps: i know some places do, but i think everyone should do it.

Just what we need, more govt regulations. Next thing you know when you go home to your Mom, she'll have to give you a calorie count on meatloaf.

[ElijahAstin]

Originally Posted by Copanut

Just what we need, more govt regulations. Next thing you know when you go home to your Mom, she'll have to give you a calorie count on meatloaf.

My mom calculated the calories and fat for most of our meals.

[Tallysmom]

For a while out here in California, they had complete nutrition listings available. I used them at every place we went, so I could find something within guidelines.

According to several waitresses at different places -- I was the only one.

They've gone to calories only. Makes my life harder.

I've learned I have to ask for green salads to sub out for French fries. I've learned that I can ask from whole wheat instead of white on most sandwiches. I ask for fresh cut fruit instead of potatoes at breakfast. I have become Substitution Sally.

I always ask, I always smile and I always tip lots.

And I'm lucky -- a lot of our smaller favorite restaurants are truly home cooked food, so they don't use outsized items. Omelets are 2 eggs, unless noted. Bread is normal sized not huge (unless it's sourdough).