You Are What You Eat

Visualize this, that yummy cheeseburger you're chowing down on is (depending on the restaurant) between 60 and 75% fat.

Imagine it, over half, maybe three quarters, of that burger is a big glob of yellow, blubbery fat.

It matches the cellulite on your butt and legs.

Dang.

That old saying, "Through the lips -- to the hips," is oh so true!

However, if you choose the Subway Six-inch Turkey Breast Sandwich, you'll find that the total fat is 7%. Now that's more like it!

We all know about Jarrod, the Subway man who lost a LOT of weight by eating Subway and walking. Now, the nutritionist I read said that his diet wasn't all that bad but it needed more vegetables and some dairy to make it perfect.

If you really must have fast food, there's some easy ways to keep your calorie/fat count down.

First, of course, check your calorie counter book that you keep in the glove box. (You DO have one, don't you?)

Second, drink water not soda.

Third, portion control! That child-size cheeseburger really is the proper portion. You don't have to biggie, biggie-biggie, or biggie-biggie-biggie your meal. Moderation is key. Small burger, small fries, water or milk is best for you!

Forth, check the calorie count on that salad before you order! Ironically, the small cheeseburger might be a better choice, calorie wise, than the salad or chicken or fish sandwich!

Yes, I know, that grilled sourdough sandwich with a large order of fries and soda are so yummy.

But were you planning on eating anything else today?

Fat sticks, fiber slides on through. Gross but true...

Yes, we are what we eat.

Eat This Not That

That's the title of the book my daughter's father gave her.

Eat This Not That by David Zinczenko is pretty interesting, with lots of pictures and advice on what to eat -- and what NOT to eat.

For example, McDonald's recommended choice is the Quarter Pounder (410 calories), not the Grilled Chicken Club (570 calories)! What, not the Bacon Ranch Salad with Grilled Chicken and Low-Fat Vinaigrette (290 calories)? Are you kidding?

Or Sonic -- eat the Sonic Burger with Mustard (540 calories), not the Chicken Club Toaster Sandwich (690 calories). Again, the Grilled Chicken Salad with no dressing is only 355 calories. With a low fat dressing, you're still under 400 calories!

And I noticed, the choices don't include fried. Look, if you can't have the fries, dang, you might as well have a salad.

It's a nice little book, very interesting, but I do take issue with some of the Eat This choices. There are lower calorie choices available.

It's a nice little book that makes you think about your food choices.

Recommended!!