NYC is Telling You That You Can't Eat Trans Fat!

I know I'm going to get flack for this (and actually I already did this weekend), so all the more reason to write about it! Yeah!

For those of you unaware, NYC has banned trans fat foods in all restaurants. Now let me first say that I'm all about eating healthy and such. Everything in moderation is my dietary motto. If you had McDonald's today, then don't have it again tomorrow. Duh. So I certainly understand the Board of Health's decision.

It doesn't irk me that foods will be removed and/or altered because of this ban, but moreso I'm upset that the administration is telling us what we can and cannot eat. It's my money, it's my body, and if I want to jack it up with trans fat, alcohol, cigarettes, and a whole bunch of unhealthy substances, then that's my perogative. If you don't want to, then that's your perogrative.

When I go out to a restaurant, the last thing I'm thinking about is how many calories and grams of fat are in each dish. I'm sure there are people who actually do that, but I'm not one of those people. I love food, and I love to try all kinds of food (as long as I'm not allergic to them). I want to get my money's worth when I go to a restaurant--carbs, fat, grease, and all. Sure, I'll probably be deliciously stuffed and tired afterwards, but like I said before, the next day, I know not to repeat myself.

Restrictions only make people want to do it more. Case in point--underage drinking. Helllloooooo. You're not allowed to buy or drink alcohol until you're 21? WTF? You can buy a gun, join the army, and vote for a bad President, BUT you cannot and will not drink alcohol! I don't understand this.