Betrayal

If you were a Giant Fat Lady trying to become a not-Giant, less-Fat Lady, and you went to out for lunch, which would you think would be better for you: a Caprese salad and a fruit smoothie, or a bagel with cream cheese and creamy, cheesy soup?

GFL would like to remind everyone that just because a dish looks or sounds healthy, that doesn't mean it actually is.

This post brought to you by Panera Bread, where a regular Tomato-Mozzarella Salad and a 16oz. Mango Smoothie come out to 1160 calories and 52 grams of fat (25 of which are nasty saturated fat). Which, if one happens to be trying to become a non-G, less-F L, is not too far away from an entire day's worth of fat and calories (not to mention twice the amount of saturated fat).

GFL imagines she saved herself a few calories and a few grams of fat by not eating all of the focaccia that comes with the salad, but still... it absolutely blows her mind that she could have saved about 400 calories and 13 grams of fat by having the bagel and soup.

A salad with a load of fresh tomatoes and a fruit smoothie vs a bagel and cream soup... who knew? GFL should have, considering she's sure the mozz was way too rich to have been made part-skim.

It's nice to enjoy a leisurely lunch with your loving husband at a lovely little cafe, but at least at home, you KNOW what's in your food. Since Mr. GFL has discovered a new love for Panera he's never known for any chain anywhere, GFL thinks she needs to peruse the menu for a more healthful option.