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  • Candi_land
    Candi_land Posts: 1,311 Member
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    Man Vs. Food is saliva inducing as well. :glasses:

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    Edited to say I do indulge in all those " no no" foods pretty often. For me portion control and having a proper balance is key. Obviously I'm not a fitness model or anything, but I've done pretty well with my weight loss so far, even with occasionally eating high fat "bad food".
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
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    Funny, I use salt, sugar, olive oil, butter, heavy cream -- I use no "diet" or light products -- I'm not fat. My husband is not fat, my daughter is not fat.

    We practice portion control, moderation. We eat lots of veggies -- we exercise 3-5 times a week.

    Well, that's AWESOME for you, why are you here? Not being a smart *kitten*, just wondering?
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
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    Man Vs. Food is saliva inducing as well. :glasses:

    10ndv08.gif

    Edited to say I do indulge in all those " no no" foods pretty often. For me portion control and having a proper balance is key. Obviously I'm not a fitness model or anything, but I've done pretty well with my weight loss so far, even with occasionally eating high fat "bad food".

    Adam, I love you :flowerforyou:
  • dbkrantz
    dbkrantz Posts: 138
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    You know, in France (where I come from), shows like this simply don't exist.

    First, because we believe that food should be in moderation and that food should be fresh and healthy.

    Cooking shows in french include cooking up a storm with good quality, fresh products... And France is not overweight.
  • qlk77
    qlk77 Posts: 9 Member
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    Adore this show and just caught an episode today. They had 12 oz. burgers at a place in East NY and even Guy said he could only eat half a burger, no way could he finish the whole thing. It was MASSIVE. I think I could do it but then I looooove burgers.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
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    Ok, I'll admit it. I love this show. There I said it.

    But I watch the chefs... A little bit of salt (1/4 cup) a dash of sugar (another 1/4 cup) fry in a bit of oil (half cup) finished it with a dash of butter (maybe a tablespoon this time) and a sprinkle of salt (a half teaspoon or half of your daily allowance) and Voila, it's ready to serve!

    And then we wonder why we are overweight? (and drueling)

    Yes, cause everyone eats like that every day
  • NHLeah
    NHLeah Posts: 48 Member
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    I've been to two of the Triple D places where he has filmed. Whenever I go to Maine, it is a must, that I stop at Bob's Clam Hut to have a Maine Lobster Roll. The other place I just ate at the other night (actually morning). I waited for over an hour to get a booth starting at 12:30 AM after seeing a show and hitting a couple of bars. The place was packed!
  • xDawnsgrace
    xDawnsgrace Posts: 436
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    i watch triple D when i'm trying to fall asleep. LOL
  • Lrdoflamancha
    Lrdoflamancha Posts: 1,280 Member
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    If I am what I eat... Then I am fast, cheap, and easy.
  • angelcurry130
    angelcurry130 Posts: 265 Member
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    not big on the triple d. i always loved chopped. ^_^
  • kmartinko
    kmartinko Posts: 114
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    I don't watch Food Network too often, but I gotta have me some Triple D. That show is great and some of the food looks delicious, but other foods look so unhealthy that I have no desire to eat it. They go to some really cool places.
  • IndigoFlowers
    IndigoFlowers Posts: 221 Member
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    I love this show so much!! Lately I've been enjoying "You gotta eat here!", which is also on the Food network, but I find that the food on it isn't AS bad as Diners, drive Inn's and dives... So I learn all sorts of new cuisines and techniques!

    Although the food may be high calorie, you can still learn cooking techniques that you can use while cooking light too :drinker:
  • atamrowski
    atamrowski Posts: 417 Member
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    I used to not be able to watch Guy F stuff his face and moan and groan after every bite of crap....but now I simply cannot miss an episode. I've ignored his gross antics and started to enjoy the foods that are actually being cooked.

    If you watch closely and pay attention, almost every single Triple D uses fresh ingredients and everything homegrown. Just because sticks of butter, cups of sugar, tablespoons of salt are used, doesn't necessarily mean the dish is a heart attack waiting to happen. Most people can re-create these recipes at and alter the measurements if they wanted.

    I remember when they came to Buffalo and toured Lake Effect Diner, Grover's Bar and Grill, The Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub. Mmm Mmmm
  • newdaydawning79
    newdaydawning79 Posts: 1,503 Member
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    I am a Triple D fanatic, have been for ages. I've only had a chance to go to one of the restaurants so far (little dive in Potterville, MI) and I actually loved it. Can't really go to many because a) they're not nearby and I'm not driving to Detroit for a burger and b) haha try fitting THAT into your macros for the day! :D I will be going to more at some point though!
  • alice1128
    alice1128 Posts: 9 Member
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    :laugh: me too! sorry, I think I replied to the wrong post!
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
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    Funny, I use salt, sugar, olive oil, butter, heavy cream -- I use no "diet" or light products -- I'm not fat. My husband is not fat, my daughter is not fat.

    We practice portion control, moderation. We eat lots of veggies -- we exercise 3-5 times a week.

    Well, that's AWESOME for you, why are you here? Not being a smart *kitten*, just wondering?

    Why wouldn't I be here? Do you think moderation, portion control, and regular exercise are magical concepts one masters without knowing what their calories in vs. calories out are? Also, you are aware that this is a FITNESS site and there are a lot of people here that aren't trying to lose weight... right?

    My husband and I are both in what's called the maintenance phase --- since you know losing weight and keeping it off requires a lifestyle -- that is for life -- not until you are done losing. I am on my 9th year of maintenance -- my husband is on his 4th.
  • fitfreakymom
    fitfreakymom Posts: 1,400 Member
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    eating that food sometimes do's not make you fat, eating it all the time and to much of it makes you fat.
  • Bennett056
    Bennett056 Posts: 70 Member
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    My boyfriend calls it food porn, but I love the show. The problem is it makes me hungry.
  • dsmpunk
    dsmpunk Posts: 262 Member
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    You know, in France (where I come from), shows like this simply don't exist.

    First, because we believe that food should be in moderation and that food should be fresh and healthy.

    Cooking shows in french include cooking up a storm with good quality, fresh products... And France is not overweight.

    Not entirely true..

    There is a myth about French people not getting overweight or obese.[1] The myth is so strong that some scientists think that there is a connection between obesity and genetics.[1] France is ranked as the 128th fattest country.[2] The issue has caused a shock in France.[3]
    Obesity levels in France have doubled between 1995 and 2004 (to 11.3% of the population).[1] However, France has the lowest obesity rate in Europe.[4]
    Nord-Pas-de-Calais is considered the fattest region in France. Fifty-one percent of the population here is considered either overweight or obese. This is in contrast with France's national average at 42 percent.[5] Between 1992 and 2000, in the region obesity in girls double while the total for boys grew by 195%.[3]
  • hdlb
    hdlb Posts: 333 Member
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    I'm a huge Triple-D fan! I like it for the show, Guy is funny, and the food (sometimes) looks good. I have no desire to actually eat the food, and even if I did I couldn't due to allergies, but I still watch.

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