Calorie Count On Menu

Ok, so I just read about the new law coming in 2012 that requires restaurants with 20 or more locations to post the calorie count of the food items on their menus. The reason the government wants to make this a law is because of the obesity crisis in the US. There are some restaurants that have already started this process and some of the results are in. If you had to guess if the new law had an effect on what people chose to eat, would you think they changed their mind after reading the calorie content of the food? One recent study showed that when the calorie count was posted the average number of calories eaten was 901. When the calories were not posted the calories consumed was 1,021. Not much of a difference.

I believe that the new law will benefit those people who are taking responsibility for their health. If you are already in the mode of eating healthy and watching your caloric intake, then yes this would benefit you greatly. I know it would for me because when Gina and I go out for dinner, I'm basically guessing what the calorie count of the foods are. Not only do I have to contend with the calorie count I'm also concerned about the food itself. Is it processed? Are there pesticides on it? Was the meat injected with steroids or antibiotics?

Am I the only one that thinks like this? I know that when you go out to a restaurant you don't want to think about these things because you want to have a good time and enjoy yourself. At the same time I want to take care of me. If you have read my posts you will know that I take responsibility for what I put into my body and it is paying off in spades. By taking the Isagenix products I know what is going into my body and that I am receiving everything my body needs to create optimal health. So when I do go out to restaurants I want to continue taking responsibility for what I eat.

If the new law can affect any percentage of change in what people order then that is certainly a start. If it gets you to start thinking in terms of healthy choices then I guess it isn't a bad thing. I know a lot of people will argue that the government is interfering in our lives and on one hand I agree, but I also believe that information is powerful. If you know the calorie count of the food on the menu then there is a chance you will change your mind and eat something with less calories and sodium.  It really boils down to one thing and that is YOU. Don't wait for the government or anyone to make you count calories or get healthy. Take the first step and take action on your own health by becoming aware of the food you eat. Once you take responsibility for the food you eat then you are in total control. If you have never been in total control then I recommend you get there. That is the first step in changing your life!!