"A Vent" by heatherfeather24:
Does anyone else get frustrated reading some of the threads on the Restaurants board that go something along the lines of: "so upset. Just back from free dining and were told that 7 yr old son could not order an app. off the adult menu and only got a kid's dessert. There were no apps on kids menu, blah blah blah."
As someone who has struggled with her weight for a long time, I worry about these kids. I don't understand how a 7 year old (let alone an adult) could possibly need their own appetizer, meal, and dessert at every sit down meal. And we wonder why this country has a collective weight problem. . .
I'm so glad that WW is finally teaching me about what is appropriate portion size. Sharing (an app. or a dessert) is now a great tool in my repetoire. When you think about it, food presents another opportunity to teach kids about sharing -- and a healthier way to try a variety of items without losing site of the (ridiculous) quantity of food that restaurants ply us with.
Sorry about the vent, I had to get it out somewhere and it seemed to me y'all would probably understand. Hope I didn't offend anyone. Getting off my soapbox now.
H