Disgusting much?
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Most people that will eat that stuff don't eat it just once a year at the fair.
How do you know? Have you done studies?
Look - I've never had a deep fried candy bar or any other fair novelty... I became obese because I drank too much, ate too large of portions, and sat on my *kitten* too much. It had nothing to do with what McDonald's was selling, either... the majority of my weight was gained eating wholesome, natural foods that I mostly grew myself. It was the excess of calories in my salad with grilled chicken, and my enormous turkey sandwiches, and the fabulous cheesecake I make from scratch, and all of those frittatas I made for breakfast, and the roast with red potatoes and carrots.... I could go on .... these foods, in excess of my caloric needs are the ones that made me fat. Not fried Fruit Loops.
I said most. You're one person. Clearly you wouldn't fall into the category of "most". My comment was that most people who would eat deep fried stuff at the fair (whatever it is) would most likely eat it all year round.
You still haven't explained where your "most" figure comes from. This is your opinion, not a fact.0 -
Looks like I'm disgusting, because I wanted to try it. I have self control and can walk away from things after one bite. You can eat anything in moderation and still lose weight. So next time when you post, think about it first. 'Cause there are going to be some people who agree, but a lot more that are offended because you just called them disgusting. And of course, the only reason they're fat is because they eat too much fried food. Get your **** together.0
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Too fun. Toss something out there, and sit back and watch the fireworks. Betther than 4th of July, and free to boot.0
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The obesity problem is not because of novelty food that's eaten once a year at a fair.
Thank you, Captain Obvious. I was talking about the deep frying - ANYTHING - part. Not the fact that a person can buy it at the fair once a year when it moves through town.
Really? I love eating the things at the fair...deep fried snickers, twinkies, oreos, reeses. I've even done them at home.
Does that mean that I'm obese because of that?
Or do you think I'm obese because I had dessert after every single meal. Soda with every single meal. And sugary coffee drinks every morning? Could it be because every night after dinner I'd sit on the couch and snack on candy? Could it be that I spent 90% of my free time on the couch?
Nope...it must be the 2-3 times per year that I eat foods that aren't normally deep fried.
All of the above? You mentioned that you've deep fried that stuff at home. So, I'm guessing you ate it mre than 2-3 times a year?
I'm pretty sure I didn't say it was *THE* reason for obesity. But, it's obviously a contributing factor. Deep fried food doesn't just exist at the fair. Fast food chains everywhere would shut down if people stopped eating fried foods.
We have 2 fairs...I eat it once at each one. I've also done it at home...one time. And it was wonderful.
So yes 2-3 times is the actual number.
The point is it's not the food we're eating thats making us obese...it's the lack of self control. If I ate this stuff 2-3 times per year but didn't do any of the other things I listed above...I'd be a normal weight.0 -
so much anger in this thread:explode:0
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wahhh.....I'm doomed. I read that article and thought it sounded pretty good. :sad:0
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Yea we've got that here in US too. I saw on TV the other week a restaurant that will deep fry ANYTHING. Pizza. Oreos. Cola. Pickles. It's a travesty.
MMMMM fried pickles... must talk hubby into going to Hooters0 -
You are clearly just making stuff up and spewing your opinion and not fact. I highly doubt MOST people eat this stuff more than once a year if EVER
Really? No KFC? No Fries? No Chicken Sandwich or nugget McMush?
The average family eats out 4-5 times per week. Tell me they are all going to Salad World.0 -
hahahaha what you worried about? In Scotland you can get deep fried mars and snickers bars
In parts of England you can get battered deep fried pizza.0 -
You haven't lived until you've tried a deep fried oreo.
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I don't think the gov't should tell me if I can or not, if I want to eat it, I will, we all know what's good and bad for us right?0
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And if they ARE going to Salad World....I'll bet you 100.00 freaking dollars that the kids are eating ranch dressing...lolYou are clearly just making stuff up and spewing your opinion and not fact. I highly doubt MOST people eat this stuff more than once a year if EVER
Really? No KFC? No Fries? No Chicken Sandwich or nugget McMush?
The average family eats out 4-5 times per week. Tell me they are all going to Salad World.0 -
Watch any cooking show on the Food Netwok and that's what tbey'll tell you. Can you make things taste nomtastic using seasonings and whatnot? Of course, that's how I cook most of the time, but sometimes, the savory goodness of fat is crucial to a recipe. We need fat to live...just a thought.0
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Coloring is now aerobic exercise? I never knew.How about buying our kids gaming systems and smart phones at an age in which they should be coloring pictures and going outside to play - Yes I said it....OUTSIDE.0 -
Mm all this talk about fried is making me want a blooming onion mmmmmm0
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Watch any cooking show on the Food Netwok and that's what tbey'll tell you. Can you make things taste nomtastic using seasonings and whatnot? Of course, that's how I cook most of the time, but sometimes, the savory goodness of fat is crucial to a recipe. We need fat to live...just a thought.
I'm a food network junkie and cooking is my hobby...but I don't subscribe to the fat=flavor BS....
Yes fat=flavor...so does brining your meat...does that mean its necessary? No of course not...you can still make delicious meals without brining.0 -
At the risk of sounding like a post-stalker, I agree with everything Misskortney has written.
Take some responsibility for your own actions and don't blame the vendors. We all have the freedom to eat what we want. You don't have to eat it. I eat "bad" foods on occasion and am not obese and also know people who are not obese that eat them, too. I didn't gain weight because someone forced a fried twinkie into my mouth. I gained weight from not practicing portion control and sitting my *kitten* on the couch.0 -
Are you kidding? I wait for the fair. It's the only time I let myself have that kind of crap,......because it's the FAIR!! Deep fried oreos, uffda tacos, cotton candy, those chili dogs that may contain some sort of disease after three days of sitting in a warming vat, but who cares, you'll eat em slathered in relish and onions anyway? Oh...and the beer gardens, yes yes. Does anyone over 18 go to the county fairs for the rides? ITS THE FOOD!! lol. I'm exagerating a bit here, but come on. There's supposed to be nasty crap to eat/drink at the fair, it's all part of the experience. Lighten up and enjoy it.0
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Mm all this talk about fried is making me want a blooming onion mmmmmm
Made me want fried cereal...
and twinkies...
and snickers...
and oreos...
and reeses...0 -
Coloring is now aerobic exercise? I never knew.How about buying our kids gaming systems and smart phones at an age in which they should be coloring pictures and going outside to play - Yes I said it....OUTSIDE.
It is if you have a big enough coloring book
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Just to throw this out there...and maybe I'm wrong since I can't see your diary or progress...
But are you any better? You're here for weight loss right? Why are you judging all of the things other people ate to get here when you are obviously here with us?0 -
Coloring is now aerobic exercise? I never knew.How about buying our kids gaming systems and smart phones at an age in which they should be coloring pictures and going outside to play - Yes I said it....OUTSIDE.
I must have missed the part where I actually said that - oh no wait. You were taking it out of context....I get it now.
Let me try and be more precise, in stating that we have grown our children into a societal sense of entitlement & laziness...where a simple pleasure such as art AKA: coloring OR playing outside...is essentially unheard of, and certainly not "good enough".0 -
That crap is found everywhere. We don't HAVE to eat it. I get so pissed off every time I hear of some obese person suing McDonald's for "making" them fat! It's called SELF-CONTROL. I certainly haven't always had it...that's why I am now here, trying to lose a lot of weight. But, no one else made me eat the crap I ate...that was all me.
I can honestly say that fried ice cream is probably the only non-typically fried food item that I have ever eaten. It *is* about self-control, for sure. But, this type of stuff wouldn't be offered if people didn't buy it.
People buy it because it's fun to try every now and then, and usually it's tasty too. These foods, McDonalds, hot wings, beer... those things don't make people fat. Their choices on how to enjoy those foods are what make them fat.
Please don't try to fear-monger and hate on novelty fair foods.
THIS "Please don't try to fear-monger and hate on novelty fair foods." +100!!!
I am really tired of the fear mongering that goes on regarding food. Keep buying into the nanny state people. "oh this is so disgusting..." Whiny *kitten*. Live and let live, stay the F! away from the stuff, and do what you have to do. I personally would love to try it, and I'm sure my kids would too. Fried candy bars are delicious btw. I have a friend who deep fries his own twinkies occasionally, and he's a freaking doctor and has several videos online doing crazy cross fit excersizes. It is possible to have it all people. Seriously, this turned into a dumb rant, but STOP BEING SO SCARED AND JUDGMENTAL!!!!0 -
For the record, I'm disgusted by the fact that they are now deep frying cereal. My point in sharing the link was that obesity is due largely (no pun intended) in part to the disgusting, fat-laden foods that people willingly consume. They wouldn't come up with novelty fair food like this to share if people weren't willing to buy it and eat it. As another member pointed out, there are restuarants that sell this stuff year-round.
It's not just about novelty items or splurging on something once a year. Most people that will eat that stuff don't eat it just once a year at the fair.
You said it... willingly... obesity has nothing to do with the food, it has to do with the amount the person chooses to consume -- it is a choice... lets not forget that there are obese people who do not eat in large amounts or splurge, they are simply not active enough0 -
Coloring is now aerobic exercise? I never knew.How about buying our kids gaming systems and smart phones at an age in which they should be coloring pictures and going outside to play - Yes I said it....OUTSIDE.
It is if you have a big enough coloring book
They make those wall sized crossword puzzles too....0 -
Coloring is now aerobic exercise? I never knew.How about buying our kids gaming systems and smart phones at an age in which they should be coloring pictures and going outside to play - Yes I said it....OUTSIDE.
I must have missed the part where I actually said that - oh no wait. You were taking it out of context....I get it now.
Let me try and be more precise, in stating that we have grown our children into a societal sense of entitlement & laziness...where a simple pleasure such as art AKA: coloring OR playing outside...is essentially unheard of, and certainly not "good enough".
Preach on brother sweeping generalization!!!!!!!0 -
Watch any cooking show on the Food Netwok and that's what tbey'll tell you. Can you make things taste nomtastic using seasonings and whatnot? Of course, that's how I cook most of the time, but sometimes, the savory goodness of fat is crucial to a recipe. We need fat to live...just a thought.
I'm a food network junkie and cooking is my hobby...but I don't subscribe to the fat=flavor BS....
Yes fat=flavor...so does brining your meat...does that mean its necessary? No of course not...you can still make delicious meals without brining.
Same. You don't have to add 5 cups of butter into every recipe like Paula Deen to make things yummy. I cook decent food and besides a few dishes, all the meals I make can be eating by the biggest foodies AND people who're watching what they eat. You just gotta learn the tricks, different cuisines and techniques for this to workout.
Use spices more than dressings. use herbs. You can "hide" veggies into your meals to make it healthier0 -
The obesity problem is not because of novelty food that's eaten once a year at a fair.
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Not going to lie, I'd try fried cereal if I ever saw it at the fair. I haven't had any fried fair food in a long time. lol0
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Let me try and be more precise, in stating that we have grown our children into a societal sense of entitlement & laziness.
My grandparents said the same thing about me because I learned to use a computer in grade school and wanted to go to a good college rather than work in a weld shop....0
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