no more supersize

[jordache463]

fast food

I quit fast food cold turkey. But there was a time when I went 5 times a week, it drained my money and I gained weight. Now when I eat fast food its a rare occasion, and I despise it. Not going to fast food restaurants anymore really makes me feel better.

 

[SweetAnnie]

What you are talking about is a movie called "Super Size Me" (now out on DVD and video in case you want to rent it and watch it at home.) This guy did an experiment where he ate McDonalds 3 times a day for a month.

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(Quoted from the film's web page...)

"During the journey, he put his own body on the line, living on nothing but McDonald's for an entire month with three simple rules:

1) No options: he could only eat what was available over the counter (water included!)
2) No supersizing unless offered
3) No excuses: he had to eat every item on the menu at least once

It all adds up to a fat food bill, harrowing visits to the doctor, and compelling viewing for anyone who's ever wondered if man could live on fast food alone.

The film explores the horror of school lunch programs, declining health and physical education classes, food addictions and the extreme measures people take to lose weight and regain their health.

Ominously, 37% of American children and adolescents are carrying too much fat and 2 out of every three adults are overweight or obese. Is it our fault for lacking self-control, or are the fast-food corporations to blame?"

(Unquote)

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Hey Folks - It's all about "choices". Nobody is holding you down and force feeding fattening fast food (say that 10 times real fast LOL), down your throat. It's not just McD's, it's all of the fast food places. They need to offer healthier options yes, but ultimately it's your choice, your decision what you put past your lips. Americans unfortunately live in a fast paced society and people ARE lazy and they ARE pressed for time sometimes and they DO look for an easy way out and they DO seek out convenience from time to time! Some feel the best part is that you don't even have to get out of your car! You can eat as much as you want in the privacy of your automobile, nobody watching you stuff your face, nobody judging you or staring at you.

If you get a chance watch it. If you're looking for some kind of motivation I guarantee it will keep you out of the drive-thru (or at least opting for a salad with a fat-free dressing!)

SweetAnnie~