I now understand why America is Obese

[Ice]

So I usually have chicken/brocolii, or eggs for dinner, sometimes throwing in a lean piece of steak. I asked my roommate where he wanted to go tonight because I was sick of my usual routine, and he said McDonalds. I thought why not.

So I go in and order a quarter pounder with cheese and a med fry with a diet coke. I finish my meal and look at the nutritional facts on the label. I was appauled. One quarter pounder has 510 cal, 40 carbs, and 12 grams of Sat Fat and my fry had 380 calories with 40 carbs! My stomach now doesn't feel quite right and I might throw up. I really don't understand how anybody could eat this on a daily basis, yet plenty of people I know eat at Micky D's quite a lot. All I had was a burger and fries and I want to vomit right now.

My roommate couldn't understand my disgust and acted as if had just consumed a normal meal. He had a big mac and fries. 1000+ calories is a normal meal?!

So I guess the point of this thread is, is anyone else disgusted by fast food chains?

[Hooahguy]

now i no longer wonder what mcdonalds tastes like.

[Ice]

now i no longer wonder what mcdonalds tastes like.

Taste is good... at first... I guess everything in moderation... say once a month

[Hooahguy]

Taste is good... at first... I guess everything in moderation... say once a month

well for me, its.... never. AFAIK, there isnt a single kosher mcdonalds in the world, even in Israel. at least thats under rabbinic supervision. there are a couple that say they are kosher but refuse to let rabbis come in and check to see if they really are kosher, which isnt suspicious at all.

[Rhyfelwyr]

Yeah a guy I used to know would say he felt like he got knifed in the gut whenever we went to KFC, which is where I got a lot of my food from up until a couple of years ago. Some people don't take well to it, although I guess if you're used to better food, it would take a while to adjust.

Haven't tasted fast food for two years now though, don't plan to again.

[Beskar]

i can only stand the filleted food at KFC and I usually go for the twister. mcdonalds doesn't agree with me, especially the egg they use in the breakfast muffins (gives you horrible gas for the entire day), I used to eat it when I was little and used to be able to handle it until I hit puberty. But now since I cook for my properly and healthily, you can really feel the difference. Burger King has always been second class to both of them, especially in taste department which is why I never eat or even suggest to eat there.

There was one picture I used to love though, on the internet. Unfortunately, with the American culture sweeping over Europe, especially in places like the UK, there isn't a big difference anymore, especially over the last 10 years, there been major changes. (possibly due to Internet)

[Monk]

So I usually have chicken/brocolii, or eggs for dinner, sometimes throwing in a lean piece of steak. I asked my roommate where he wanted to go tonight because I was sick of my usual routine, and he said McDonalds. I thought why not.

So I go in and order a quarter pounder with cheese and a med fry with a diet coke. I finish my meal and look at the nutritional facts on the label. I was appauled. One quarter pounder has 510 cal, 40 carbs, and 12 grams of Sat Fat and my fry had 380 calories with 40 carbs! My stomach now doesn't feel quite right and I might throw up. I really don't understand how anybody could eat this on a daily basis, yet plenty of people I know eat at Micky D's quite a lot. All I had was a burger and fries and I want to vomit right now.

Simple, you build up a tolerance.

Fast food is horrible for you, that's no secret. Eating one meal there will basically load you up on enough carbs, sugars and calories for the rest of the day, but I would be lying if I said i didn't enjoy certain chains. Enjoyed in small portions or sparingly, it's harmless enough. Too much though and the consequences are obvious.