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Or change where/what you eat, MM.

We've started pulling up the nutritional information before going to numerous chains like Moe's Southwest Grill, Panera, Tijuana Shats... uh, Flats, P.F. Chang's, etc. and find the option that best suits our caloric needs. Then stick to it. Calorie King is awesome. If I really wanted something on that list (if I could find something non-fried, non-lactose that wouldn't kill me for either of those issues), I'd split it, have only a third or a half of what they put on my plate. And I make them box it immediately so there is no munching.

Most of the time we avoid chains, though, and stick to places that use healthy oils, local or fresh ingredients and where we know the consistency and/or the chef's habits. Those things up there make my stomach run screaming in the opposite direction. And the calories-per-dollar is kinda horrifying. Hence their point, I guess.

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