[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

But, to do so requires you to eat the same meal many times in a row. And for most people, they don't want to eat the same meal even two nights in a row.

They go to the same place, same thing, night after night.

You all must be talking about a different Whataburger than I remember. Maybe that's why they changed the name, because it was a franchise that they didn't sign up for. The local joint had this ridiculously large patties on sloppy bread. The jalepenos for a quarter were the bomb tho.

[m3ray]

Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

One thing I don't know about...garbage fast food. Not sure what you mean by real world shit. I was utterly shocked at the numbers...

You eat this stuff?

I just got back from a 3 Michelin star restaurant in NYC, so I'll continue living under that rock.

+1

Sounds like his subconscious guilt cause he eats there routinely. Why else would he give you such a hard time about all this? People who live in glass houses should certainly not throw stones. Oink Oink

Interestingly your surprise on what is in most of this "food" is not unique. I think that is why in most markets now they are required to post the caloric content of all fast food.

I know that has totally changed my way of looking at this type of junk.

[MrPrena]

saying fast food is crap and will become unhealthy obese is like "Car is too fast, and it is dangerous"
We got choices. we can buy SUV, Safe cars, Fast cars, slow hybrid.

I have choice at a fast food as well.
since, I can't afford to eat at fast food (fast foods are expensive, only benefit for me is it is fast service), I usually drink coffee and eat $1.25-1.50 side salad(s).
That would get my bill down to $2.50-3.50 lunch. That is only fast food I can afford at this time. I sure am not going to spend $8.50-9.50 for a combo meal.
Once in a while, when I do get a coupon, I will eat little expensive and unhealthy fast food stuff.

[NemesisX]

Originally Posted by MrPrena

saying fast food is crap and will become unhealthy obese is like "Car is too fast, and it is dangerous"
We got choices. we can buy SUV, Safe cars, Fast cars, slow hybrid.

I have choice at a fast food as well.
since, I can't afford to eat at fast food (fast foods are expensive, only benefit for me is it is fast service), I usually drink coffee and eat $1.25-1.50 side salad(s).
That would get my bill down to $2.50-3.50 lunch. That is only fast food I can afford at this time. I sure am not going to spend $8.50-9.50 for a combo meal.
Once in a while, when I do get a coupon, I will eat little expensive and unhealthy fast food stuff.

It really is insane how expensive fast food meals have gotten. When I'm in the mood for fast food one of my favorite places to go is Popeyes on Tuesdays. They have a special "Tuesday deal" where you can get a leg and a thigh for 99 cents ($1.08 with tax), and you can order as many of those as you want. You can often get any 2 pieces of chicken you want, actually. I'll often upgrade to a thigh and a breast.

Granted, $1 for two small pieces of chicken isn't the deal of the century, but it's pretty good by fast food standards. Check your local Popeyes to see if they offer this deal.

[MrPrena]

Originally Posted by NemesisX

It really is insane how expensive fast food meals have gotten. When I'm in the mood for fast food one of my favorite places to go is Popeyes on Tuesdays. They have a special "Tuesday deal" where you can get a leg and a thigh for 99 cents ($1.08 with tax), and you can order as many of those as you want. You can often get any 2 pieces of chicken you want, actually. I'll often upgrade to a thigh and a breast.

Granted, $1 for two small pieces of chicken isn't the deal of the century, but it's pretty good by fast food standards. Check your local Popeyes to see if they offer this deal.

It's been about 4 month since I had one. Definitely a good deal.
I just got out of severe RA I suffered for about 16-18mo. I think I gained about 40lbs from lack of movements. Funny thing is my glucose, statin, LDL HDL is all normal (even below when I was in shape).

As soon as I get my weights down, I am going to treat myself to Popeyes. I don't mind being fat, but I hate to buy new clothes. Wearing clothes that barely fit sucks.

[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by MrPrena

It's been about 4 month since I had one. Definitely a good deal.
I just got out of severe RA I suffered for about 16-18mo. I think I gained about 40lbs from lack of movements. Funny thing is my glucose, statin, LDL HDL is all normal (even below when I was in shape).

As soon as I get my weights down, I am going to treat myself to Popeyes. I don't mind being fat, but I hate to buy new clothes. Wearing clothes that barely fit sucks.

You'll get there, Mr. Prena. Just keep at it. If you drop the 40 pounds, you'll have definitely earned a little Popeyes

[Sedan_Clan]

This thread is chock full of hilarity. Well done!

[Lups]

I can't understand why people bring their kids to the park, with a load of snacks that would kill my appetite for a week. It's insane here, how sugar has to be in everything and in amounts that make one sick.

I am an adult, so I decide what I eat, and same goes for my kids too. I don't give them crap, since I have no will to deal with the results. It's great that genetics are getting the hit on this all, but truth to be told, we are what we eat.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Lups

I can't understand why people bring their kids to the park, with a load of snacks that would kill my appetite for a week. It's insane here, how sugar has to be in everything and in amounts that make one sick.

I think those kids have built up a tolerance to sugar. It's like you and coffee, ya know.

[Lups]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I think those kids have built up a tolerance to sugar. It's like you and coffee, ya know.

I don't have a tolerance for coffee, I just don't tolerate anyone without having a cup in my hand!

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Lups

I don't have a tolerance for coffee, I just don't tolerate anyone without having a cup in my hand!

On your Hornet I will have a message waiting for you that states, "Please make sure you've had enough coffee before you initiate your inaugural drive". LOL!

[MrPrena]

Originally Posted by 954Stealth

You'll get there, Mr. Prena. Just keep at it. If you drop the 40 pounds, you'll have definitely earned a little Popeyes

Thanks. I am looking forward to the end. I've done it before more than 2 occasion. This time is little harder due to RA with lack of movement.

Biggest motivation is that I don't want to spend $$ on new clothes.

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

This thread is chock full of hilarity. Well done!

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I think those kids have built up a tolerance to sugar. It's like you and coffee, ya know.

Originally Posted by Lups

I can't understand why people bring their kids to the park, with a load of snacks that would kill my appetite for a week. It's insane here, how sugar has to be in everything and in amounts that make one sick.

I am an adult, so I decide what I eat, and same goes for my kids too. I don't give them crap, since I have no will to deal with the results. It's great that genetics are getting the hit on this all, but truth to be told, we are what we eat.

People US consume more food and snack than other countries. I've been to Couple countries in Asia and Europe. Their portions are far smaller than here.

Some kids are big and I envy those kids. My kid is 5, and weighs 31lbs still.. 31lbs is usually achieved at age of 24mo-2.5 yrs old.
We try to feed our kid every opportunity we have.

[dreamingat30fps]

Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

I have to say, the meal was quite small. Best food I've ever eaten, however.

Not saying much considering you claim to have never tasted the succulent indulgence known as what-a-burger.

[BayMoWe335]

Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

Not saying much considering you claim to have never tasted the succulent indulgence known as what-a-burger.

Will try it later, perhaps after my 10k.

[Litos]

Becks Prime > Whataburger > Five Guys > Miley Cryus' V-Hole > Miley Cyrus' A-Hole > In-N-Out

can't believe I took a road trip to try In-N-Out over a year ago.....

[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by Litos

Becks Prime > Whataburger > Five Guys > Miley Cryus' V-Hole > Miley Cyrus' A-Hole > In-N-Out

can't believe I took a road trip to try In-N-Out over a year ago.....

5 Guys were In n Out of the Miley V hole with their prime Becks. Whata-time.

[m3ray]

Originally Posted by S65 Underdog

As long as you have a diet coke with it you're good.

It "is" the American way

[dreamingat30fps]

Originally Posted by m3ray

It "is" the American way

That shit pisses me off. I rarely ever drink soda, but if I do, I prefer a diet coke over a regular coke with a meal because regular coke is too sweet and makes me even thirstier. Mkaaaaay.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by 954Stealth

and then we get to pay for their healthcare

Yeah but we gotta pay for the smokers and the drinkers too.

Honestly, I believe that what constitutes a "healthy" diet for one person would kill another.

Genetics do not negotiate. I've seen people that ate healthy and ran 50 miles a week drop dead of a brain tumor at 34.

I've seen people that smoke a pack a day and eat a pound of bacon fried in fat live to be 95.

[NemesisX]

Something like 90% or 95% of healthcare dollars go towards treating 5% of the patient population. Insane.

[Lups]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Yeah but we gotta pay for the smokers and the drinkers too.

Honestly, I believe that what constitutes a "healthy" diet for one person would kill another.

Genetics do not negotiate. I've seen people that ate healthy and ran 50 miles a week drop dead of a brain tumor at 34.

I've seen people that smoke a pack a day and eat a pound of bacon fried in fat live to be 95.

Haha. So true. My family members die at 59. My dad lived to hit sixty, actually almost 3 months over it!

The thing is, that we can make a difference, but it's the mothers attitude towards food and drinks that matter the most. I don't think genetics can fatten us that much.

[M_Six]

Lots of healthcare costs come from hospitals and doctors doing everything possible to avoid malpractice suits. Endless tests to cover even the slightest possible problem. And then there's our need to do everything possible to keep someone alive. My family has been on the hard end of two very long and painful end-of-life scenarios. My little sister was in long term care for 12 years. That bill had to be in the millions. And my Dad went in for fairly routine heart surgery that went horribly wrong and he spent the better part of 10 months in ICU before he died. I know that bill topped $2mil.

You can't always control your healthcare costs. Shit happens and the costs spiral out of control. Wifey's grandmother was healthy right up until she died suddenly at 95. Some folks don't use up much of healthcare kitty and some use a whole lot of it. In almost all cases the folks who use a lot of it would rather not.