Watch out for online nutritional information

I’m currently on a business trip and I’m doing the best that I can to keep my calorie intake to something reasonable.  I decided to go to McDonalds web site and check the nutritional information on their oatmeal.  I love oatmeal.  It is my saving grace for breakfast while I’m on the road.  Especially now that winter is setting in.

While looking at the nutritional information for their oatmeal, I took a look at the hotcakes.  No sausage or eggs, just the hot cakes.  This is what I saw.

350 calories is fine for me for breakfast.  Look at those golden fluffy pancakes.  The melting butter and the oh so sweet syrup. OK, something is just not right here.  I clicked on Learn More and Customize.  Here is what I got….

Notice that only the hotcakes is selected with the 350 calories.  I selected the other two items that are in the picture.

WOW! 220 calories of false advertisement. 

Shipmates, be aware of companies that hide information like this.  I have seen to many McDonalds on our bases and far to many Sailors who have consumed to many calories at McDonalds. 

Stay safe, eat smart, and don’t be fooled.  McDonalds, shame on you for trying to fool those who protect you.

Walk to Work!!!

Looking around the fleet, I’m seeing a lot pot bellies and thunder thighs.  Come on Shipmates!  Let’s not give the Marines more ammunition.  Understandable, on a destroyer, you have limited room to do cardio. On shore….No Excuses.  I’ve been on a few shore establishments and I have been shocked.  Be very glad that I am not your LPO. 
So, what to do about it.  For those of you who are in base housing, take a walk.  Seriously.  Leave your cars at the barracks and walk to 500 feet to work.  If walking is not an option, park away from the building.  Find some way to get some cardio in.  I’ve also notice that on shore establishments that are essentially offices, the work day is approximately 0800 – 1500.  If you were civilians, your work day would not end for another 2 hours.  If the uniform is getting a little tight, take this time and put in some extra cardio or weights beyond unit.