[fso301]

Notice they didn’t try to compare burgers of the same weight. Obviously the Hardees 2/3 pound burger will have more calories than the McDonalds 1/4 pound burger.

[SamAdams76]

Including the "Healthy Lifestyle" ping list I'm putting together.

Before my most recent quest for weight loss (55+ pounds lost since Nov 19), cheeseburgers with fries were a guilty pleasure of mine.

This post really struck me because I used to go to 5 Guy Burgers often and get two double bacon cheeseburgers and two orders of fries. That one meal added up to close to 4,000 calories with 219 grams of fat and 342 carbs! That was just one meal not including whatever I had to drink with it.

Yes, the innocent looking 5 Guys bacon cheeseburger below is nearly 1,000 calories.

For comparison, my typical daily consumption since the Nov 19 diet today is about 2,100 calories with maybe 100 grams of fat and under 80 carbs. (I'm 6' 3" male)

I've only had one hamburger since Nov 19 but now that grill season is almost here, I'm sure to have more. I'll probably just stick to the burger, a slice of cheese, some bacon, sliced jalapeno and wrap it all up in lettuce or something. Instead of fries, I'll have sautéed mushrooms, brussel sprouts, garlic and olive oil. I estimate that total meal to be no more than 500 calories.

Amazing how unhealthy the fast food burgers can be.

[Forgotten Amendments]

The Left (like Michelle Obama) is still stuck in the long discredited calories/fat = obesity paradigm. It's religion to them.

[Vendome]

Every once in a while, I will devour a Double-Double at In&Out, even though I can’t stand the taste of white bread.

Don’t care about the calories.

Same with the 10 piece nuggets at McD’s...

[null and void]

My lunches are planned out for the next two weeks...

[HockeyPop]

6 oz. blend of Brisket & Beef topped with Blueberry & Chipotle Jam, Sliced Bananas, Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese

[MichaelCorleone]

I say eat to your heart’s content - then exercise accordingly.

Much more satisfying to do that then constantly ‘watching your calories’.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

Next time you’re craving fast food, avoid these burgers

No. I'll eat whatever I please and the article writer can mind his or her own business - liberals insist on shanghai-ing everyone into publicly funded health insurance and then whine about the health costs from people choosing to live their lives as they please.

I'm going to head to In-N-Out and get a couple of Double Doubles - animal style.

[GreyFriar]

A late thought: How many folks actually order those humongous hamburgers on a regular basis? I will admit that I’ve had a Wendy’s double and a Double Whopper within the last year, but that is only twice and then I skip the fries.

Oh well. I’m not counting the twice yearly trips to Indiana when I stop at the Steak and Shake on the way and have their Double steak burger, fries and a chocolate malt. Once going out and once on the way back.

[Fightin Whitey]

Big Kahuna Burger.

Definitely hazardous to your health.

[SampleMan]

It’s good to know what you are eating, but for a manual laborer, a 1500 calorie lunch for under $10 is a hell of a good deal.

[windcliff]

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