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You are too fat to eat here- new MS Bill
Normally I'd post this in the resolution room but I figured we'd all have some input here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22997073/wid/11915773?gt1=10914
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BDx13
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yeah, dude. i wouldn't be allowed to anywhere other than my own home.
If I fail math, there goes my chance at a good job and a happy life full of hard work.
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I think that is totally stupid, even ifit is to just draw attention to the obesity epedemic. Here is somthing that I think they need to do though. I
posted this as a myspace blog so it is a bit lengthy but on the same vein as this...
So, I wrote to Texas Roadhouse after checking out a few different major resturants websites noticing no nutritional facts. With my surgery, Chili is
a GREAT food for me to eat for protein, but if it is LOADED in fat / carbs / sugar, it defeats the purpose. I was VERY suprised with howmuch coverage
there is in the news about the "Obesity Epedemic" that major resturants are not required these facts. So, I emailed Texas Roadhouse to ask the
nutritional facts in their single cup of chili and this is what I got...
Dear Matt,
Thank you for contacting us regarding our nutritional information.
I can assure you that we are cognizant of the demand from guests such as yourself to provide this information, but there are several factors that make
this difficult.
Many of the large foodservice companies that offer specific nutritional information can do so because their food is pre-packaged and/or pre-portioned.
Since we make our food from scratch, including the bacon bits, croutons, and dressings, it is next to impossible to provide exact nutritional
information because of slight variations that depend upon who prepares the food.
We also make our bread from scratch each day and hand-cut our steaks, so again, we do not have the exact information printed when it arrives like some
foodservice operators or what you may find in the grocery store.
In addition, some stores purchase items locally, such as produce and dairy products, so the ingredients can vary from restaurant to restaurant, again
making it difficult to provide exact information.
We have attempted to provide some information in the past, but we pulled back after some guests complained we were not detailed enough. In addition,
some enterprising folks tested the food and when it fell outside the guidelines threatened legal action. As such, we stopped providing our special
gluten-free menu, for example.
In addition, many states, counties and cities across the nation are attempting to pass legislation providing restaurants with guidelines and rules for
displaying nutritional information. As a result, our efforts are on hold until we know what information will be required, the ranges that will be
allowed and how that information should be distributed.
Again, let me assure you that we are trying to find a solution so that our guests can make informed decisions. Thanks again for contacting us, and
have a great week.
Annie Pollitt
Guest Relations Coordinator
Texas Roadhouse Support Center
(502) 426-9984 ext. 222
As you can see, not very helpful. I understand what she is saying to a point, but it is a list of excuses. ALL it would take is putting disclaimers
with their nutritional facts which would be bettr than none at all. Basically somthing that says "Nutrition facts are bassed on average prepared
item. All item made fresh vary in size and possible ingedients used. The nutrition facts listed are an average and may not be 100% accurate." I
think that would at least be better than nothing. I am sure that every franchise of their resturant has the same recipes so they would not very to
the point of being WAY off.
The point I am getting at is this... They NEED to pass into law that resturants need to provide nutritional facts. Plain and simple. With all
the talk of the obesity crisis and eating right, this just makes it ALOT harder to eat out and still watch what you are eating. I think the
resturants are just afraid to show you what your eating, and that is scary.
-Monty
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Thats insane (both the article & NMEs blog, which I had already read).
Plus if a guy thats 5'11" and 230 would be border line 'obese' then I must be ready for the fat farm! 
| Quote: | Originally posted by REV.PAULIE
HONUS-as much as i can't stand a great deal of what you really like (for my own reasons that i would never hold,nor impose,against you),YOU FUCKING
RULE!
YOU,HONUS,IS WHAT MAKES THE "EDGE" COOL.
YOUR FRIEND,
PAULIE |
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the definition of obese is ridiculous. It's based on BMI and all that mess that was invented so long ago when people were shoter and smaller in
general. Fuck it all.
My brother and I are President and Vice President of our new food gang...Fraternal Order of Gluttons or F.O.G. for short.
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If people want to destroy themselves with food so be it. Everyones got their vices.
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next thing you know bars won't serve to alcoholics.......nah thats wayyyyy too far a stretch
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BDx13
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| Quote: | Originally posted by JUICE MAYNE MSHC
My brother and I are President and Vice President of our new food gang...Fraternal Order of Gluttons or F.O.G. for short. |
Can I pledge that food gang?
6'4", 280.
If I fail math, there goes my chance at a good job and a happy life full of hard work.
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Stupid bullshit. I am of a mind that believes that if a person wants to do damage to themselves, let them, that's their burden to bear.
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JUICE MAYNE MSHC
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BD
| Quote: | Originally posted by JUICE MAYNE MSHC
My brother and I are President and Vice President of our new food gang...Fraternal Order of Gluttons or F.O.G. for short. |
Can I pledge that food gang?
6'4", 280. |
You have to initiated with the President or Vice President present at one of two places...Central Barbeque in Memphis or any Cold Stone Creamery
location. We pick the food and quantity and you have to eat it all. We'll add an East Coast initiation place this summer when my brother gets back
from Europe. There's 8 of us and counting.
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BDx13
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i actually don't have the capacity i used to.
which is odd, cause i'm fatter than ever.
know what i just remembered?
a few years ago a few of us went out for korean bbq for my birthday.
afterwards we stopped at one of those dunkin/baskin robins combos for dessert.
i went proper combo.
bought two donuts from dunkin, some ice cream from baskin, and made an ice cream sandwich.
man, that was GOOD.
If I fail math, there goes my chance at a good job and a happy life full of hard work.
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CR83
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BD
i actually don't have the capacity i used to.
which is odd, cause i'm fatter than ever.
know what i just remembered?
a few years ago a few of us went out for korean bbq for my birthday.
afterwards we stopped at one of those dunkin/baskin robins combos for dessert.
i went proper combo.
bought two donuts from dunkin, some ice cream from baskin, and made an ice cream sandwich.
man, that was GOOD. |
My aorta hurts just thinking about that.
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This is a big issue up here, cuz we have public healthcare, so by hurting yourself you are also burdening the system and the taxpayer. But if your
willing to pay for your own healthcare do whatever the fuck you want I guess.
Well, its this place where nobody works, and the pigs don\'t give you any shit. Everyone smokes weed and gets drunk all day. Its a place where
cunts like me and you can truly take it easy and relax. Know what I mean?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by XnMeX
I think that is totally stupid, even ifit is to just draw attention to the obesity epedemic. Here is somthing that I think they need to do though. I
posted this as a myspace blog so it is a bit lengthy but on the same vein as this...
So, I wrote to Texas Roadhouse after checking out a few different major resturants websites noticing no nutritional facts. With my surgery, Chili is
a GREAT food for me to eat for protein, but if it is LOADED in fat / carbs / sugar, it defeats the purpose. I was VERY suprised with howmuch coverage
there is in the news about the "Obesity Epedemic" that major resturants are not required these facts. So, I emailed Texas Roadhouse to ask the
nutritional facts in their single cup of chili and this is what I got...
Dear Matt,
Thank you for contacting us regarding our nutritional information.
I can assure you that we are cognizant of the demand from guests such as yourself to provide this information, but there are several factors that make
this difficult.
Many of the large foodservice companies that offer specific nutritional information can do so because their food is pre-packaged and/or pre-portioned.
Since we make our food from scratch, including the bacon bits, croutons, and dressings, it is next to impossible to provide exact nutritional
information because of slight variations that depend upon who prepares the food.
We also make our bread from scratch each day and hand-cut our steaks, so again, we do not have the exact information printed when it arrives like some
foodservice operators or what you may find in the grocery store.
In addition, some stores purchase items locally, such as produce and dairy products, so the ingredients can vary from restaurant to restaurant, again
making it difficult to provide exact information.
We have attempted to provide some information in the past, but we pulled back after some guests complained we were not detailed enough. In addition,
some enterprising folks tested the food and when it fell outside the guidelines threatened legal action. As such, we stopped providing our special
gluten-free menu, for example.
In addition, many states, counties and cities across the nation are attempting to pass legislation providing restaurants with guidelines and rules for
displaying nutritional information. As a result, our efforts are on hold until we know what information will be required, the ranges that will be
allowed and how that information should be distributed.
Again, let me assure you that we are trying to find a solution so that our guests can make informed decisions. Thanks again for contacting us, and
have a great week.
Annie Pollitt
Guest Relations Coordinator
Texas Roadhouse Support Center
(502) 426-9984 ext. 222
As you can see, not very helpful. I understand what she is saying to a point, but it is a list of excuses. ALL it would take is putting disclaimers
with their nutritional facts which would be bettr than none at all. Basically somthing that says "Nutrition facts are bassed on average prepared
item. All item made fresh vary in size and possible ingedients used. The nutrition facts listed are an average and may not be 100% accurate." I
think that would at least be better than nothing. I am sure that every franchise of their resturant has the same recipes so they would not very to
the point of being WAY off.
The point I am getting at is this... They NEED to pass into law that resturants need to provide nutritional facts. Plain and simple. With all the
talk of the obesity crisis and eating right, this just makes it ALOT harder to eat out and still watch what you are eating. I think the resturants
are just afraid to show you what your eating, and that is scary.
-Monty |
You can pretty much bank on it just not being good for you if it's from a restaraunt.
Any larger chain place always has lower calorie/carb/fat items on the menu. They're not low, they're just lower, even their "healthy" salads have
about the same nutritional value as a nice steak and some greens you could make at home and probably enjoy a hell of a lot more.
About the only place you can get a decently healthy to go thing across the board is a paint by numbers ingredient place like Subway (yes, I
know)...where you have total control over the ingredients and theres no suprises.
Since I've started dropping the weight I definitely can tell that eating out has an effect even in bare moderation on the weight loss, and I pick at
small portion "healthy" things. Pretty much every single thing you can order from anywhere should serve 2.
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