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On the weekends I like to take it easy and not cook. Ever. Thus why I have such deeply rooted eating habits that revolve around a variety of different foods. Yesterday I found myself hungry and out of options. Peruvian Chicken? Had it on Saturday. Kebobs? Had it on Friday. As I tried to think what I could possibly eat that was nearby I quickly settled on Five Guys. I was so excited to bring home the greasy paper bag of food. I ordered a little hamburger and a regular side of Cajun fries. Those that have enjoyed Five Guys know that a regular side of fries is ridiculously big and as I poured them from the bag into a bowl I quickly realized what kind of mess I got myself into.
However I was starving and I quickly dug into my meal. One burger and many fries later I was on my couch feeling the full effects of my choices. Did I really need to eat ALL of those fries? Maybe I should of gone to Subway instead. If one was to consult the nutritional information of my meal, you would come to the same conclusion that I have: I made a bad decision.
Fast food does that to you- have you ever eaten at McDonalds and thought, “you know what? That was a great idea.” No you always feel a little bit unsatisfied, a little bit guilty. These aren’t newly discovered facts, too many of us eagerly walk into these establishments knowing what is to come. So why do we do it then? Because we are hungry.
When you haven’t had anything to eat all day, you stop thinking about what you should or shouldn’t do and instead focus on what you can do to quickly and easily fix it. It’s why you shouldn’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach, you think too much about what you want and not about what you really need.
So why did I make a bad decision last night? Because I was hungry and I wanted something to eat. I write this post because it easily translates to why we make all sorts of bad decisions.
It’s amazing what you’ll do when you are hungry.
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The Five Guys in NYC put the nutritional facts up on the walls.
I’d pay extra if they would just take them down.
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Patrick Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Wait you actually read things on the walls of NYC?
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In Montgomery County– they will start putting the nutritional facts on walls an menus starting next summer.
But if I’m truly craving something unhealthy, nothing will stop me. I don’t eat fast food, but I will eat the highest calorie items at any restaurant. (I live next door to both 5 Guys and Giffords).
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Patrick Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I don’t live in MoCo but I’m actually excited about this- there’s been many times I’ve wondered what sort of bad decisions I’m making. I also don’t think you need to worry about what you eat with all that running you do!
Thanks for reading Lindsey, I hope you stop by again soon!
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but the cheetos are SO good! i’m washing them down with beer in about 10 mins
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Patrick Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Oh Rachel. Sounds like you are totally cut out to come to my bday.
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There is one right next to my place. This will not be good.
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Patrick Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
New place in DC?
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