This tip is very practical, and you can use it every time you go out to eat. It’s not flamboyant or extravagant, but it can be overlooked because of the natural greed that humans have. Especially Americans. 
You’re thirsty. You and some friends go out to eat at a local restaurant, and you decide to eat there. Or maybe you just want to have some ‘me’ time and you take in a lunch solo at the local Chick-Fil-A while kicking back reading the paper or enjoying some people watching while in the food court. No matter what you order, however, DO NOT get the large size of anything. Sure, you pay a couple of dollars more for the convenience of not having to get up as often, but that is another reason why Americans are so FAT.
Yes I said it.
Americans are largely fat and lazy due to the insatiable need for convenience. A king size drink satisfies the desire to have everything you want at your fingertips, while seemingly preventing the need to refresh a beverage more often. Or does it?
Think about it like this: a bigger drink comes in a bigger cup. The larger the cup, the more beverage it can hold right? Conversely, the more ice it can hold as well. So you may get a couple of more drops in the cup, but you also have more ice in it, which almost negates the benefit of a larger size! You are essentially buying the illusion that you are getting more for your money, but nine times out of ten you are paying for more styrofoam, plastic and paper.
Yum.
The small drink w/ no ice = the big drink w/ ice.
Instead, just get the smaller size drink whenever possible. Not only is it cheaper, but most places have FREE REFILLS! So stop spending your hard earned money just for convenience, and get your lazy but up and get a refill! Not only do you burn more calories, but you may find that you will drink less if you order less. The same can be said for food as well. Order the smaller size meal, and get accustomed to eating smaller portions to save more dough. Better yet, prepare some healthy snacks ahead of time so you spend less on meals to begin with! Your body will thank you, and so will your wallet.
Oh, and water is not only more healthy, but it’s free.
6 Comments Received
October 2nd, 2007 @1:17 pm
Also, when it comes to fountain drinks, you really don’t need ice. The soda already comes out nice and cool. No ice = more room for soda!
October 3rd, 2007 @1:39 am
I use this all the time, great advice. How about just ordering free h2o…
Let me guess, you’re from the South since you go to Chick-fil-a?
October 3rd, 2007 @5:48 pm
Yea, cutting out the pop all together and getting water instead is your best option if you’re looking to save money and calories. It might suck at first but eventually you get used to it and it pays off.
October 4th, 2007 @1:25 am
Good to see you back!
October 5th, 2007 @3:30 pm
Desty - Exactly! I would even go further and just ask for a side cup of ice if they won’t charge you for it, that way you maximize your drink if you just have to have ice.
Andrew - I do this all the time now, especially if I don’t get a combo. Most places have it where it’s more economical to just get the combo, and although you can request water, you are still paying for the drink. Water is so heavy, it fills you up much quicker, so you can extend that lunch into dinner!
And yes, I’m from the South! The cows were just put into the advertising hall of fame I believe.
Buy Websites - Go H20! If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. And we are having a major drought where I live, so get all the water you can while it’s still free.
Richard - Thanks!
October 11th, 2007 @5:28 pm
I’m amazed at how big the smalls are…it’s crazy. I don’t think I’ve ordered anything larger than that. I think I need kids size
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