Fast food

[Lincoln]

So this morning in my psychology class, we read an article about how many people nowadays are getting addicted to fast food. Is this even possible? I know you can get addicted to anything and teach yourself habits but some of these dudes were eating fast food like 3 times a day, 5 days a week.

So my question is are any of y'all addicted and how many times a week do you eat it?

[Edward]

Yes, I think it's possible. It's something you can't label an "addiction" as easily as you can smoking or drinking because you need some kind of food to survive, but when I was a huge porker, fast food was something I would legitimately crave if I went a certain amount of time without it. If someone wants to troll me about the following I really don't give a shit because I lost the weight :lol, but I had days where I had fast food 3 times, all of them being when I'd order a good amount.

[Edward]

double post

[Edward]

triple post

[johnsmith]

The elusive triple post.

[Lincoln]

At one point I'd eat it like 3 maybe 4 times a week max because my work schedule was 35 minutes after I got out of class and It was just so convenient. Now I prob get it 1-2 times a week usually just as a late night snack or something to eat before work.

I've started lifting again recently though and since my metabolism is a lot higher, I'm always hungry now and I've been tempted

[cantthinkofanything]

The elusive triple post.

I triple posted your mom the other night.

[Lincoln]

The bads^

[cantthinkofanything]

The bads^

what about the Lincoln Logs joke?

[johnsmith]

I triple posted your mom the other night.

Yep, she's a real whore that one.

[Edward]

At one point I'd eat it like 3 maybe 4 times a week max because my work schedule was 35 minutes after I got out of class and It was just so convenient. Now I prob get it 1-2 times a week usually just as a late night snack or something to eat before work.

I've started lifting again recently though and since my metabolism is a lot higher, I'm always hungry now and I've been tempted
Yeah now when I do eat fast food it's the convenience more than anything. I try to keep my house stocked with frozen food so when I'm lazy/tired/whatever I don't get fast food.

Idk how filthy rich people are fat at all. If someone has the money for a chef and personal trainer, staying in shape should be easy as hell imo.

[Lincoln]

what about the Lincoln Logs joke?

It was better, tbh. Just a lil random

[cantthinkofanything]

Yep, she's a real whore that one.

how dare you

[Reck]

If you're eating Mcdonalds up to 2 times a day every day, you certainly are addicted to it.

[mavs>spurs]

people can get addicted to anything tbh, but a fast food addiction is at least associated with something normal (eating)

i don't understand what goes through the people's mind who decide to pick up a cigarette and put it in their mouth and get addicted to that. Darwinism tbh.

[Lincoln]

Yeah I've tried cigs before and it wasn't anything special...the small buzz you get ain't worth all the health problems associated wit it

[Edward]

people can get addicted to anything tbh, but a fast food addiction is at least associated with something normal (eating)

i don't understand what goes through the people's mind who decide to pick up a cigarette and put it in their mouth and get addicted to that. Darwinism tbh.
:lol m>s, goin HAM on Big Ghaz

[dirk4mvp]

You can't achieve sick kunt status by stuffing your body with that shit. Any protein that may be in it is negated by how awful everything else in it is.

[Lincoln]

You can't achieve sick kunt status by stuffing your body with that shit. Any protein that may be in it is negated by how awful everything else in it is.

Exactly tbh...there will be like 25 grams of protein which is good but there is also a shit load of fats and carbs

[jack sommerset]

I eat fast food about twice week. I don't like it but if I'm running around ill get a subway or chick filet. I stopped eating McDonald's, brugerking, Wendy's, some of the big boys this year. God bless

[Reck]

I eat fast food about twice week. I don't like it but if I'm running around ill get a subway or chick filet. I stopped eating McDonald's, brugerking, Wendy's, some of the big boys this year. God bless

Subway sandwiches are actually good for you though. Keep on eating those.

[baseline bum]

subway sandwiches are actually good for you though. Keep on eating those.

Fuck subway son

5DUOASX6SIM

[Edward]

Subway sandwiches are actually good for you though. Keep on eating those.
Subway sandwiches are good for you if you get the healthy ones.

Subway has plenty of menu items (Spicy Italian, Cheese Steak, anything you decide to put chipotle sauce on) just as unhealthy as McDonalds or standard fast food.

[DPG21920]

Fast food doesn't mean you have to eat poorly. I never quite understood why people can't just choose things that aren't nearly as bad for you when you eat fast food.

[mavs>spurs]

Crofl subway isn't good for you at all. Processed genetically modified wheat bun which is high on the glycemic index, processed cheese and condiments, and processes meats filled with cancer causing nitrates and nitrites.

[Edward]

Crofl subway isn't good for you at all. Processed genetically modified wheat bun which is high on the glycemic index, processed cheese and condiments, and processes meats filled with cancer causing nitrates and nitrites.
Subway bread is gross tbh, and yeah it's obvious how heavily processed their food is.

[mavs>spurs]

I forgot to finish that post though it's still a lot better than most fast food places though, it won't kill you as quickly lol

[jeebus]

I forgot to finish that post though it's still a lot better than most fast food places though, it won't kill you as quickly lol

:cry but what about Jared? :cry He used to be a tubby then he went on the subway diet!

[Latarian Milton]

bread is safe to eat anywhere, it's always the condiments or sauces that contain harmful chemical stuffs imho

[DeadlyDynasty]

Fast food doesn't mean you have to eat poorly. I never quite understood why people can't just choose things that aren't nearly as bad for you when you eat fast food.
b/c the majority of people who eat fast food go there b/c they have a hankering for shitty food. Taco Bell is the only FF I ever get a craving for--and that's about 2x/month--but when i go there I want a shitload of bad food that tastes great

[Clipper Nation]

Subway sandwiches are actually good for you though. Keep on eating those.

Subway is also fucking gross, Quiznos and Jimmy Johns are better....

[DeadlyDynasty]

Subway is also fucking gross, Quiznos and Jimmy Johns are better....
Used to love Jimmy Johns when I lived in Pittsburgh.:tu

[Reck]

Subway is also fucking gross, Quiznos and Jimmy Johns are better....

Whoever made Quiznos should be sued for attempting to mimic what Subway and Blimpie had been doing for years.

Blimpie, now that's not saying alot either.

[baseline bum]

Whoever made Quiznos should be sued for attempting to mimic what Subway and Blimpie had been doing for years.

Blimpie, now that's not saying alot either.

Sue someone for making sandwiches?

[Reck]

Sue someone for making sandwiches?

I was being sarcastic.

[InRareForm]

Quiznos is weak. Good but small ass sandwich for 6-7 bucks, no thanks.

[Fpoonsie]

All the Quiznos are closing here in Denton. Not sure what's goin on.

We DID just get a Jersey Mike's, though.

[DPG21920]

Great Outdoors is where it's at IMO.

[leemajors]

I have been frequenting the Noble Pig off 620 in Austin area, the beef tongue is amazing.

[Fpoonsie]

Great Outdoors is where it's at IMO.

Agreed. John Candy=GOAT.

[DPG21920]

b/c the majority of people who eat fast food go there b/c they have a hankering for shitty food. Taco Bell is the only FF I ever get a craving for--and that's about 2x/month--but when i go there I want a shitload of bad food that tastes great

Maybe - most on here say they do it because it's a time issue usually. If that is the case - just choose the healthiest thing you can and make the best of the situation.

Eating poorly one meal a weak won't kill you either so nothing to fret over if you do.

[dirk4mvp]

Jimmy Johns is good but the gargantuan sandwich is worse for you than anything you'll get from McDonalds or Burger King.

[jag]

Subway sandwiches are actually good for you though. Keep on eating those.

err absolutely not

Grains in general, are the bads. Aside from doing a serious number on your insulin responses in the body, they're really just cheap "sugar" calories that go straight to fat storage. Basically, the carbs you get from one subway sandwich is more than needed for an entire day. Unless you're an athlete, you'll rarely use more than about 50g of daily carbs.

So if by "good for you" you mean they make you look soft and pudgy, while fucking with your blood sugar, then yes, those sandwiches are good for you.

[bus driver]

am addicted to Whataburger......damn its good

[Frank Dux]

Seven months sober from fast food. Quit cold turkey this year. I have no craving for it anymore.

[Blake]

Checked out 5 Guys Burgers the other day.

Good, not great; no TVs and no atmosphere.

Meh. Probably won't go back.

[bus driver]

Checked out 5 Guys Burgers the other day.

Good, not great; no TVs and no atmosphere.

Meh. Probably won't go back.

5 guys is not fast food; it is semi fast food. (i guess) :wakeup


i think it is better than freddies burgers (or whatever it is called)

[Blake]

5 guys is not fast food; it is semi fast food. (i guess) :wakeup


i think it is better than freddies burgers (or whatever it is called)

it doesn't have a drive thru, but it's as much fast food as whataburger is

[cantthinkofanything]

it doesn't have a drive thru, but it's as much fast food as whataburger is

Whataburger isn't true fast food either

[Lincoln]

How is whataburger not fast food?

[Lincoln]

Would steak n shake be considered fast food or just a diner?

[cantthinkofanything]

How is whataburger not fast food?

Higher quality, not pre-made already cooked, etc.

I don't think it has that same addictive quality that's being discussed in here, like McDonalds, Taco Bell, etc.

[Blake]

Whataburger isn't true fast food either

If the food comes out fast in a wrapper, box, bucket or bag, it's fast food, tbh.

[dirk4mvp]

lol cantthinkofanything justifying his fatness. look at him go.

[cantthinkofanything]

If the food comes out fast in a wrapper, box, bucket or bag, it's fast food, tbh.

yeah...but I don't think it's what the OP was referring to.
to me, there's a big difference between McDonalds/Taco Bell and Whataburger/Taco Cabana.

[cantthinkofanything]

lol cantthinkofanything justifying his fatness. look at him go.

:lol GFY

If you haven't guessed, I really like Whataburger.

[mavs>spurs]

Checked out 5 Guys Burgers the other day.

Good, not great; no TVs and no atmosphere.

Meh. Probably won't go back.

lol going to fast food restaurants for the "atmosphere."

I guess since you love mcdonalds so much, does that make you a pedo? that children's play pen is great "atmosphere" for a pedo brah

[Lincoln]

Yeah whataburger is pretty good especially their chicken but I would consider it fast food. Have to eat that type of shit in moderation

[ChumpDumper]

I like Whataburger as well. Probably best there isn't one of those or a P. Terry's too close to me.

[mavs>spurs]

whataburger used to be alright until i had to eat it with the team after every single away game for 4 years

i can still eat the fries, but to this day the thought of whataburger makes me want to puke

[Blake]

lol going to fast food restaurants for the "atmosphere."

I go to burger or wing joints for the atmosphere. I'm betting I'm not alone on that.



I guess since you love mcdonalds so much, does that make you a pedo? that children's play pen is great "atmosphere" for a pedo brah

those quotes gave it that little extra zing. :tu

[cantthinkofanything]

I go to burger or wing joints for the atmosphere.


LOL at the jump from Buffalo Wild Wings to Five Guys.

[Blake]

LOL at the jump from Buffalo Wild Wings to Five Guys.

I didn't know what 5 guys was. It was in a strip center, so I thought it was similar to Fuddruckers.

Now that I know, as I said before, I'm probably not going back....unless I get it to go.

This debate about what fast food is is captivating.

[DPG21920]

I like Whataburger as well. Probably best there isn't one of those or a P. Terry's too close to me.

Is P.Terry's good? There is one very close to me.

[Edward]

5 guys is the most overrated Burger out there.

Regarding fast food, I've gone the whole summer without it and I'm gonna try to eat it sparingly during the school year. I've lost weight without exercising THAT much, my skin is a lot healthier, and I have more energy. It's easier said than done, but burger and fries should not be a meal you eat more than on rare occassion.

[DisAsTerBot]

Is P.Terry's good? There is one very close to me.

it's pretty good. If you want a badass burger in Austin, go to the counter cafe. you can thank me later

[ChumpDumper]

Is P.Terry's good? There is one very close to me.Quite good. I don't know what the fuss is about getting an In n Out when we have P. Terry's and to a lesser extent Whataburger in town.

P. Terry's has a few more options than In n Out including a decent veggie burger. Too bad there's only one north of the river.

[ChumpDumper]

it's pretty good. If you want a badass burger in Austin, go to the counter cafe. you can thank me laterOr Hut's, but we're getting away from fast food here.

[DPG21920]

Hut's is right next to me too. Same with HopDoddy.

[mavs>spurs]

I've heard that poor nutrition stunts your growth I wouldn't eat too much fast food guys.

[ChumpDumper]

I'm done growing (heightwise anyway).

[Clipper Nation]

Checked out 5 Guys Burgers the other day.

Good, not great; no TVs and no atmosphere.

Meh. Probably won't go back.

Five Guys is good, but The Varsity is still the best burger joint in the nation, tbh.....

[dirk4mvp]

I've heard that poor nutrition stunts your growth I wouldn't eat too much fast food guys.

I also heard it turns you into a fatshit.

[DPG21920]

I am just not a fast food guy - don't like eating it and makes you feel awful in general. Every once and a while having a good burger is not big deal, but I don't see how people can eat fast food all the time. Or at least if you get stuck, choose the best thing you can vs just eating the crappiest thing on the menu.

[mavs>spurs]

I eat fast food once every 1-2 months. had wingstop a few days ago coincidentally, i might be like really short or something if i ate it all growing up since i'm not that tall as is. not sure if any other posters can tell us more about that.

[ChumpDumper]

I eat fast food once every 1-2 months. had wingstop a few days ago coincidentally, i might be like really short or something if i ate it all growing up since i'm not that tall as is. not sure if any other posters can tell us more about that.I ate a fairly even mix of home cooked meals and fast/junk food growing up.

I'm not short, and the same height as my father and grandad who grew up on farms.

[DPG21920]

It's also one of those things where if you are in college and incapable of working you eat fast food because you are broke and it's cheap.

[Drachen]

It's also one of those things where if you are in college and incapable of working you eat fast food because you are broke and it's cheap.

I remember when McDonalds had 39 cent cheeseburger mondays (limit 10) and 29 cent hamburger wednesdays (limit 10). Those days helped me get through the rest of the week.

[mavs>spurs]

yeah but if your mother actually loves you and you have family that cares, you get homecooked meals and hooked up with quality jobs upon graduation.

sucks for those guys who don't have that luxury imho, i could see where college students probably eat a lot of fast food and end up really short like 5'6 or something.

[mavs>spurs]

I ate a fairly even mix of home cooked meals and fast/junk food growing up.

I'm not short, and the same height as my father and grandad who grew up on farms.

how tall is not short? if you're staying the same, you're going backwards because people are getting taller. all my uncles and grandpa on my dads side are 6'1-6'4, i didn't surpass or even quite catch any of them because my mom is short :cry

[cantthinkofanything]

I eat fast food once every 1-2 months. had wingstop a few days ago coincidentally, i might be like really short or something if i ate it all growing up since i'm not that tall as is. not sure if any other posters can tell us more about that.

yes, this has been proven. Yao Ming credits his ginormosity to not eating fast food while growing up.

and on the other side, most dwarfs and midgets grew up in families where they routinely ate fast food several times a week.

[mavs>spurs]

yes, this has been proven. Yao Ming credits his ginormosity to not eating fast food while growing up.

and on the other side, most dwarfs and midgets grew up in families where they routinely ate fast food several times a week.

it would explain why some of the shorter members of this site seem to be so concerned about money and placing internet bets as well as riding other posters whom they think are "poor." growing up poor and eating fast food would make money a much bigger deal later in life imho.

[DPG21920]

I think why I never got into fast food is because my mom and dad both loved to cook and we spent quality family time. So I could never get into fast food and it taught me work ethic so when I got to school I knew I could stand on my own two feet and make my family proud.

I think it's what led me to pursue more than just a basic degree and large reason I have found some pretty good success at a young age outside of college. Plus, because of that work ethic and upbringing I left college without a lot of debt and the ability to cook healthy meals :tu

[ChumpDumper]

how tall is not short? if you're staying the same, you're going backwards because people are getting taller. all my uncles and grandpa on my dads side are 6'1-6'4, i didn't surpass or even quite catch any of them because my mom is short :cryI'm 6"1 -- which is actually slightly taller than those two.

lol going backwards

[mavs>spurs]

mouse is living proof of my theory. mouse is the poorest poster on spurstalk and also happens to be the shortest. coincidence? icantthinkofany reason why it would be.

[ChumpDumper]

And in college, it was cheaper to prepare my own food than anything considering the ridiculous volume I had to consume back then.

[DPG21920]

It's strange some of the excuses certain posters use in all aspects of their life as it pertains to making poor decisions. "I eat poorly because I don't know how to cook" or "You can't work when you are in college". It's just about being a good person, making smart decisions and learning to stand on your own two feet IMO.

I can see why people it fast food, just was not for me and most places now at least have some "healthier" options.

[DPG21920]

And in college, it was cheaper to prepare my own food than anything considering the ridiculous volume I had to consume back then.

Plus, it's a good skill to have later in life because it's fun to cook for loved ones or friends when you are entertaining.

[mavs>spurs]

I think why I never got into fast food is because my mom and dad both loved to cook and we spent quality family time. So I could never get into fast food and it taught me work ethic so when I got to school I knew I could stand on my own two feet and make my family proud.

I think it's what led me to pursue more than just a basic degree and large reason I have found some pretty good success at a young age outside of college. Plus, because of that work ethic and upbringing I left college without a lot of debt and the ability to cook healthy meals :tu

Yes I can personally vouche for this. My mom cooked homecooked meals growing up and the extra nutrition aided my brain development, it's probably why i was speaking at 9 months of age and am about to graduate with a 3.9+ gpa. it also probably says something about my family that i also have other rich relatives with connections who are able to aid me in getting a superior job than the average graduate here in a couple of weeks. Family is really important and as the family unit seems to be going extinct here in the US, I can't stress this importance enough.

[mavs>spurs]

learning to cook is also overrated though, especially whenever you are smart and your family has money so you can just attract a woman who knows how to cook for you. everyone has their own reasons for not eating fast food, but any reason is a good one. i feel sorry for any man who has to cook for himself though.

[ChumpDumper]

Wendy's used to have an all-you-can-eat salad bar. My brother and I would just graze there for a couple of hours. That was worth it.

[cantthinkofanything]

it would explain why some of the shorter members of this site seem to be so concerned about money and placing internet bets as well as riding other posters whom they think are "poor." growing up poor and eating fast food would make money a much bigger deal later in life imho.

it's a lot to process but seems reasonable enough

In general, people need to be happy with their lot in life...rich, poor, short, tall, white, black, etc.

You can't change what you are so learn to accept it. The world needs short poor white people as much as it needs tall rich black people. Maybe even more so.


Do not seek to bring things to pass in accordance with your wishes, but wish for them as they are, and you will find them.

[ChumpDumper]

learning to cook is also overrated though, especially whenever you are smart and your family has money so you can just attract a woman who knows how to cook for you. everyone has their own reasons for not eating fast food, but any reason is a good one. i feel sorry for any man who has to cook for himself though.Is mommy still cooking for you?

[DPG21920]

No bs - I remember being like 8 years old and getting pissed at my mom "all my other friends just get to eat pizza, why do we have to have a cooked meal and family dinner every night?!" :lol

So stupid looking back. Plus, when you eat decently cooked meals you learn later in life to appreciate some really good food. I definitely like food so going out to eat at a good place is much more enjoyable than just going to a crappy place.

[DPG21920]

Learning to cook is awesome. It's even more enjoyable when you can find a good woman who respects you because you don't expect her to do all the cooking and you can do some pretty special things.

Even down the road, when you have kids, nothing cooler than a dad that can cook a great meal for his family and bring home the reduced fat bacon IMO.

[Lincoln]

Never heard of fast food stunting growth although I have seen some fatasses my age that are like 5'5. Growing up I would mainly eat home cooked meals and the only time I got fast food is if we were running somewhere or if I was with a group of friends who wanted a cheap meal.

I'm 5'8 so I'm pretty short but that might be a genetic thing. Dads 5'9 and mom is 5'2

[johnsmith]

learning to cook is also overrated though, especially whenever you are smart and your family has money so you can just attract a woman who knows how to cook for you. everyone has their own reasons for not eating fast food, but any reason is a good one. i feel sorry for any man who has to cook for himself though.

Disagree. I had a kick ass family, Dad worked, Mom took care of me and my brothers....I do all the cooking at my house....I'm a wonderful cook and I really enjoy it.

[mavs>spurs]

Is mommy still cooking for you?

sometimes, although usually i just eat at other people's houses and have chicks do it for me. i keep my cooking to a minimum by cooking up a few chicken breasts for the week on sunday so i have something healthy for lunch. i can cook simple stuff like that, which to me is better than fast food anything. i also recently cut out almost all sugar, feels great.

[DPG21920]

Ya - that was a pretty silly statement for someone seemingly looking to live in the 1950's still. If you can't find enjoyment in it fine, but knocking people for something like that just seems wrong IMO.

[mavs>spurs]

Learning to cook is awesome. It's even more enjoyable when you can find a good woman who respects you because you don't expect her to do all the cooking and you can do some pretty special things.

Even down the road, when you have kids, nothing cooler than a dad that can cook a great meal for his family and bring home the reduced fat bacon IMO.

not everyone wants to get married and have kids though, some might consider that a sucker's paradise especially rich businessmen who simply don't have enough time to cook and work around the clock.

[CuckingFunt]

how tall is not short? if you're staying the same, you're going backwards because people are getting taller. all my uncles and grandpa on my dads side are 6'1-6'4, i didn't surpass or even quite catch any of them because my mom is short :cry

I don't e-date guys that are my same height.

Guess that means we're e-over.

[mavs>spurs]

I don't e-date guys that are my same height.

Guess that means we're e-over.

Guys I'd like everyone to meet my new e-gf, CF. I'm like an inch taller than her but she still loves me and cooks for me anyway.

[ChumpDumper]

I don't e-date guys that are my same height.

Guess that means we're e-over.It took me awhile to think that one up and change screen names.

[jag]

I also heard it turns you into a fatshit.

Yeah, I heard that too.

[johnsmith]

Ya - that was a pretty silly statement for someone seemingly looking to live in the 1950's still. If you can't find enjoyment in it fine, but knocking people for something like that just seems wrong IMO.

I'm fairly certain ms has never been wrong in his life, just ask him.


Although, I cant say I was any different at his age......he'll grow out of it and think the same thing about younger guys eventually.

[DPG21920]

not everyone wants to get married and have kids though, some might consider that a sucker's paradise especially rich businessmen who simply don't have enough time to cook and work around the clock.

Sure - but why the emphasis on money? Seems like you are filling a void from something else and seems shallow. Marriage isn't the point - you can be in love, enjoy life and have kids without the institution of marriage.

Point its wierd when people just knock others or look down on them.

[DPG21920]

I don't e-date guys that are my same height.

Guess that means we're e-over.

Well, good thing I am shorter than you so there is still a chance.

[CuckingFunt]

No bs - I remember being like 8 years old and getting pissed at my mom "all my other friends just get to eat pizza, why do we have to have a cooked meal and family dinner every night?!" :lol

I used to beg my mom, BEG, to buy me boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese instead of always making it from scratch.

[jag]

and lol at the subtle, not-so-subtle, back and forth goods going on between DPG and M>S

[mavs>spurs]

my e-gf CF sent me this via pm last night, it was pretty good.

http://www.kraftrecipes.com/assets/recipe_images/Better-Than-Ever-Cheesy-Meat-Lasagna-47437.jpg

there's not much in the way of italian fast food outside of pizza so i'm thankful to have her, especially since i'm still growing like .25 inches a year. wouldn't want fast food to mess that up, not to make any posters here jealous or anything.

[Lincoln]

Damn, lasagna sounds good right now...

[jag]

Damn, lasagna sounds good right now...

Don't do it, brah. You don't need those calories.

[DPG21920]

I used to beg my mom, BEG, to buy me boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese instead of always making it from scratch.

Haha, so weird how we looked at things as kids.

[mavs>spurs]

he's a growing boy, he can use the extra calories. italian is like the best food of all time. he can go on calorie watch once he's done growing at an age of like 28 or so and has his MBA. i'm mentoring the young scro well so he will graduate from a top school rather than getting his from a 3rd tier school like a UTD or such.

[jag]

:lol

[DPG21920]

Nah, eating that is just as bad as fast food and shows a lack of intelligence. Those are the type of people without advanced degrees or jobs that end up having to ask for real life advice from people with degrees from schools like UT:lol

[DPG21920]

Also, unless you are really athletic (to the point where you can play beyond high school and play NCAA sports) you shouldn't eat like that. I mean, guys who suck at sports and have to do things as unathletic as outsmarting a fish shouldn't eat poorly IMO.

[Lincoln]

Haha I just haven't had lasagna in forever+the fact I'm hungry right now at work. That picture literally made me crave lasagna

[mavs>spurs]

If you think about it though, we're all just blessed to have food on our plates to begin with and we can't all be so picky about what we eat. I'm especially blessed that I had caring parents who cooked proper meals for me growing up and taught me the value of an education. Really blessed that my priorities are in order so that I'll be choosing the school to complete my graduate studies based on quality of the program rather than going to the only school that will allow me to play on a sports team for them. Such sound decisions portray responsibility and smarts that only someone with a truly bright future would have at this age. Wharton will look so much better than a 3rd tier school on my resume. I'm even more blessed that my home cooked meals allowed me to grow to a normal height where I could be a solid basketball player and beat 99% of the posters on spurstalk. No complaints here tbh.

[DPG21920]

Unless you do athletic stuff, you better avoid foods like above. For example - here is a list of pretty much every athletic/physical thing you can do - so if you don't do something on this list because you are not athletic enough or too large you should avoid eating the foods above:


Activity, Exercise or Sport (1 hour)
130 lb
155 lb
180 lb
205 lb
Cycling, mountain bike, bmx
502
598
695
791
Cycling, <10 mph, leisure bicycling
236
281
327
372
Cycling, >20 mph, racing
944
1126
1308
1489
Cycling, 10-11.9 mph, light
354
422
490
558
Cycling, 12-13.9 mph, moderate
472
563
654
745
Cycling, 14-15.9 mph, vigorous
590
704
817
931
Cycling, 16-19 mph, very fast, racing
708
844
981
1117
Unicycling
295
352
409
465
Stationary cycling, very light
177
211
245
279
Stationary cycling, light
325
387
449
512
Stationary cycling, moderate
413
493
572
651
Stationary cycling, vigorous
620
739
858
977
Stationary cycling, very vigorous
738
880
1022
1163
Calisthenics, vigorous, pushups, situps…
472
563
654
745
Calisthenics, light
207
246
286
326
Circuit training, minimal rest
472
563
654
745
Weight lifting, body building, vigorous
354
422
490
558
Weight lifting, light workout
177
211
245
279
Health club exercise
325
387
449
512
Stair machine
531
633
735
838
Rowing machine, light
207
246
286
326
Rowing machine, moderate
413
493
572
651
Rowing machine, vigorous
502
598
695
791
Rowing machine, very vigorous
708
844
981
1117
Ski machine
413
493
572
651
Aerobics, low impact
295
352
409
465
Aerobics, high impact
413
493
572
651
Aerobics, step aerobics
502
598
695
791
Aerobics, general
384
457
531
605
Jazzercise
354
422
490
558
Stretching, hatha yoga
236
281
327
372
Mild stretching
148
176
204
233
Instructing aerobic class
354
422
490
558
Water aerobics
236
281
327
372
Ballet, twist, jazz, tap
266
317
368
419
Ballroom dancing, slow
177
211
245
279
Ballroom dancing, fast
325
387
449
512
Running, 5 mph (12 minute mile)
472
563
654
745
Running, 5.2 mph (11.5 minute mile)
531
633
735
838
Running, 6 mph (10 min mile)
590
704
817
931
Running, 6.7 mph (9 min mile)
649
774
899
1024
Running, 7 mph (8.5 min mile)
679
809
940
1070
Running, 7.5mph (8 min mile)
738
880
1022
1163
Running, 8 mph (7.5 min mile)
797
950
1103
1256
Running, 8.6 mph (7 min mile)
826
985
1144
1303
Running, 9 mph (6.5 min mile)
885
1056
1226
1396
Running, 10 mph (6 min mile)
944
1126
1308
1489
Running, 10.9 mph (5.5 min mile)
1062
1267
1471
1675
Running, cross country
531
633
735
838
Running, general
472
563
654
745
Running, on a track, team practice
590
704
817
931
Running, stairs, up
885
1056
1226
1396
Track and field (shot, discus)
236
281
327
372
Track and field (high jump, pole vault)
354
422
490
558
Track and field (hurdles)
590
704
817
931
Archery
207
246
286
326
Badminton
266
317
368
419
Basketball game, competitive
472
563
654
745
Playing basketball, non game
354
422
490
558
Basketball, officiating
413
493
572
651
Basketball, shooting baskets
266
317
368
419
Basketball, wheelchair
384
457
531
605
Running, training, pushing wheelchair
472
563
654
745
Billiards
148
176
204
233
Bowling
177
211
245
279
Boxing, in ring
708
844
981
1117
Boxing, punching bag
354
422
490
558
Boxing, sparring
531
633
735
838
Coaching: football, basketball, soccer…
236
281
327
372
Cricket (batting, bowling)
295
352
409
465
Croquet
148
176
204
233
Curling
236
281
327
372
Darts (wall or lawn)
148
176
204
233
Fencing
354
422
490
558
Football, competitive
531
633
735
838
Football, touch, flag, general
472
563
654
745
Football or baseball, playing catch
148
176
204
233
Frisbee playing, general
177
211
245
279
Frisbee, ultimate frisbee
472
563
654
745
Golf, general
266
317
368
419
Golf, walking and carrying clubs
266
317
368
419
Golf, driving range
177
211
245
279
Golf, miniature golf
177
211
245
279
Golf, walking and pulling clubs
254
303
351
400
Golf, using power cart
207
246
286
326
Gymnastics
236
281
327
372
Hacky sack
236
281
327
372
Handball
708
844
981
1117
Handball, team
472
563
654
745
Hockey, field hockey
472
563
654
745
Hockey, ice hockey
472
563
654
745
Riding a horse, general
236
281
327
372
Horesback riding, saddling horse
207
246
286
326
Horseback riding, grooming horse
207
246
286
326
Horseback riding, trotting
384
457
531
605
Horseback riding, walking
148
176
204
233
Horse racing, galloping
472
563
654
745
Horse grooming, moderate
354
422
490
558
Horseshoe pitching
177
211
245
279
Jai alai
708
844
981
1117
Martial arts, judo, karate, jujitsu
590
704
817
931
Martial arts, kick boxing
590
704
817
931
Martial arts, tae kwan do
590
704
817
931
Krav maga training
590
704
817
931
Juggling
236
281
327
372
Kickball
413
493
572
651
Lacrosse
472
563
654
745
Orienteering
531
633
735
838
Playing paddleball
354
422
490
558
Paddleball, competitive
590
704
817
931
Polo
472
563
654
745
Racquetball, competitive
590
704
817
931
Playing racquetball
413
493
572
651
Rock climbing, ascending rock
649
774
899
1024
Rock climbing, rappelling
472
563
654
745
Jumping rope, fast
708
844
981
1117
Jumping rope, moderate
590
704
817
931
Jumping rope, slow
472
563
654
745
Rugby
590
704
817
931
Shuffleboard, lawn bowling
177
211
245
279
Skateboarding
295
352
409
465
Roller skating
413
493
572
651
Roller blading, in-line skating
708
844
981
1117
Sky diving
177
211
245
279
Soccer, competitive
590
704
817
931
Playing soccer
413
493
572
651
Softball or baseball
295
352
409
465
Softball, officiating
236
281
327
372
Softball, pitching
354
422
490
558
Squash
708
844
981
1117
Table tennis, ping pong
236
281
327
372
Tai chi
236
281
327
372
Playing tennis
413
493
572
651
Tennis, doubles
354
422
490
558
Tennis, singles
472
563
654
745
Trampoline
207
246
286
326
Volleyball, competitive
472
563
654
745
Playing volleyball
177
211
245
279
Volleyball, beach
472
563
654
745
Wrestling
354
422
490
558
Wallyball
413
493
572
651
Backpacking, Hiking with pack
413
493
572
651
Carrying infant, level ground
207
246
286
326
Carrying infant, upstairs
295
352
409
465
Carrying 16 to 24 lbs, upstairs
354
422
490
558
Carrying 25 to 49 lbs, upstairs
472
563
654
745
Standing, playing with children, light
165
197
229
261
Walk/run, playing with children, moderate
236
281
327
372
Walk/run, playing with children, vigorous
295
352
409
465
Carrying small children
177
211
245
279
Loading, unloading car
177
211
245
279
Climbing hills, carrying up to 9 lbs
413
493
572
651
Climbing hills, carrying 10 to 20 lb
443
528
613
698
Climbing hills, carrying 21 to 42 lb
472
563
654
745
Climbing hills, carrying over 42 lb
531
633
735
838
Walking downstairs
177
211
245
279
Hiking, cross country
354
422
490
558
Bird watching
148
176
204
233
Marching, rapidly, military
384
457
531
605
Children's games, hopscotch, dodgeball
295
352
409
465
Pushing stroller or walking with children
148
176
204
233
Pushing a wheelchair
236
281
327
372
Race walking
384
457
531
605
Rock climbing, mountain climbing
472
563
654
745
Walking using crutches
295
352
409
465
Walking the dog
177
211
245
279
Walking, under 2.0 mph, very slow
118
141
163
186
Walking 2.0 mph, slow
148
176
204
233
Walking 2.5 mph
177
211
245
279
Walking 3.0 mph, moderate
195
232
270
307
Walking 3.5 mph, brisk pace
224
267
311
354
Walking 3.5 mph, uphill
354
422
490
558
Walking 4.0 mph, very brisk
295
352
409
465
Walking 4.5 mph
372
443
515
586
Walking 5.0 mph
472
563
654
745
Boating, power, speed boat
148
176
204
233
Canoeing, camping trip
236
281
327
372
Canoeing, rowing, light
177
211
245
279
Canoeing, rowing, moderate
413
493
572
651
Canoeing, rowing, vigorous
708
844
981
1117
Crew, sculling, rowing, competition
708
844
981
1117
Kayaking
295
352
409
465
Paddle boat
236
281
327
372
Windsurfing, sailing
177
211
245
279
Sailing, competition
295
352
409
465
Sailing, yachting, ocean sailing
177
211
245
279
Skiing, water skiing
354
422
490
558
Ski mobiling
413
493
572
651
Skin diving, fast
944
1126
1308
1489
Skin diving, moderate
738
880
1022
1163
Skin diving, scuba diving
413
493
572
651
Snorkeling
295
352
409
465
Surfing, body surfing or board surfing
177
211
245
279
Whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing
295
352
409
465
Swimming laps, freestyle, fast
590
704
817
931
Swimming laps, freestyle, slow
413
493
572
651
Swimming backstroke
413
493
572
651
Swimming breaststroke
590
704
817
931
Swimming butterfly
649
774
899
1024
Swimming leisurely, not laps
354
422
490
558
Swimming sidestroke
472
563
654
745
Swimming synchronized
472
563
654
745
Swimming, treading water, fast, vigorous
590
704
817
931
Swimming, treading water, moderate
236
281
327
372
Water aerobics, water calisthenics
236
281
327
372
Water polo
590
704
817
931
Water volleyball
177
211
245
279
Water jogging
472
563
654
745
Diving, springboard or platform
177
211
245
279
Ice skating, < 9 mph
325
387
449
512
Ice skating, average speed
413
493
572
651
Ice skating, rapidly
531
633
735
838
Speed skating, ice, competitive
885
1056
1226
1396
Cross country snow skiing, slow
413
493
572
651
Cross country skiing, moderate
472
563
654
745
Cross country skiing, vigorous
531
633
735
838
Cross country skiing, racing
826
985
1144
1303
Cross country skiing, uphill
974
1161
1348
1536
Snow skiing, downhill skiing, light
295
352
409
465
Downhill snow skiing, moderate
354
422
490
558
Downhill snow skiing, racing
472
563
654
745
Sledding, tobagganing, luge
413
493
572
651
Snow shoeing
472
563
654
745
Snowmobiling
207
246
286
326
General housework
207
246
286
326
Cleaning gutters
295
352
409
465
Painting
266
317
368
419
Sit, playing with animals
148
176
204
233
Walk / run, playing with animals
236
281
327
372
Bathing dog
207
246
286
326
Mowing lawn, walk, power mower
325
387
449
512
Mowing lawn, riding mower
148
176
204
233
Walking, snow blower
207
246
286
326
Riding, snow blower
177
211
245
279
Shoveling snow by hand
354
422
490
558
Raking lawn
254
303
351
400
Gardening, general
236
281
327
372
Bagging grass, leaves
236
281
327
372
Watering lawn or garden
89
106
123
140
Weeding, cultivating garden


As you can see there are a ton of things to do on this list. Pretty much every thing that could even loosely be considered athletic or sporting or excercise actually :lol. So if you do something on this list that is your main hobby, you are ok to eat some fast food sometimes. Basically, unless you like to fish (which isn't on the ridic long list) you're good and probably in shape. Things like darts, hacky sack and carrying an infant qualify FYI. Just not fishing.

[mavs>spurs]

that's a really long list and only bad posters would spam but while scrolling through i noticed that i regularly do several things on that list, yet still don't feel a need to eat fast food. i must be like uber-healthy and probably the model citizen for all of spurstalk.

but i'm going to stop bragging now because i feel like some posters might be getting jealous

[DPG21920]

Well looking down on others and bragging makes you look foolish and isn't attractive (just like not being athletic) so I'm glad you have decided to stop and good luck at in life - go as far as you can and do great things.

[dirk4mvp]

Eating fast food because it's cheap and you're poor is a lame excuse. A pound of thin cut pork chops is like $2.50 from wal mart and a bag of chicken breasts that would last a week is like $7.

[dirk4mvp]

I eat fast food once every 1-2 months. had wingstop a few days ago coincidentally, i might be like really short or something if i ate it all growing up since i'm not that tall as is. not sure if any other posters can tell us more about that.

I ain't never heard of dat stuntin growth thingy there guy. I ate fast food regularly as a lad and am a shade over 6'4".

[DMC]

Poor Diet

Maybe one of the most common ways to stunt muscle growth for people of all ages is to eat a poor diet.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/153015-things-that-stunt-muscle-growth/#ixzz21ajEXJCm

[baseline bum]

DPG, your list is kind of ridiculous. Even going from 20 to 30 pounds walking up a hill is an enormous difference, much less 20 to 40.


Climbing hills, carrying 21 to 42 lb
472
563
654
745

[Viva Las Espuelas]

I used to beg my mom, BEG, to buy me boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese instead of always making it from scratch.

Lazy

[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

and lol at the subtle, not-so-subtle, back and forth goods going on between DPG and M>S

+1

:rollin

[ginobili's bald spot]

Fast food is fucking disgusting and I don't understand why some people like it. I understand why poor people and little kids eat it, but wtf are the rest of you doing? Also, :lol @ some of the misconceptions and confusion about nutrition ITT.