Avoid These 7 Danger Foods and Slay “The Freshman 15”

re: Avoid These 7 Danger Foods and Slay “The Freshman 15”

Ryan — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:00:09 GMT

I will second this. As someone currently under a diet, just removing a small portion of these foods can help you lose weight and gain energy.

re: Avoid These 7 Danger Foods and Slay “The Freshman 15”

Stephanie — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:48:38 GMT

Thank god I have an irrational hatred for gravy.

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Neo — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:52:31 GMT

Thanks for your expert advice Ryan! No one understands the science of weight management quite like 'someone currently under a diet.'

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Johnny — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:04:12 GMT

My advice is to stay the hell away from KFC and alcohol. I gained 35 pounds in 2 months from my wonderful freshman diet. Everyone partied day and night, and having a meal card made me more tempted to eat crap all the time. Stick to the poor students diet of instant noodles and water.

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cribcat — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:53:13 GMT

I'm trying to maintain weight and that burger looks pretty darn good. All the rest can go away.

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A different Ryan — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:40:37 GMT

I agree with all of this. Corn syrup is evil, and people need to eat more like their ancestors did, since our bodies are evolved for fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts seeds, occasional meat, not freakin' burgers and ice cream. But, damn, mashed potatoes and gravy sure are good...

re: Avoid These 7 Danger Foods and Slay “The Freshman 15”

George — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:16:57 GMT

It's true. I drank soda all my life. At age twenty six I gave it up,and switched to tea.The difference in the way I feel and look is amazing.Cutting down on sugar and salt had amazing results for me.Hydrate!!!

re: Avoid These 7 Danger Foods and Slay “The Freshman 15”

DrPhunky — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:36:16 GMT

O.K. I eat all of this and still I'm thin as a rail. I will admit I felt better though after toning down the soda intake :)

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RateMyLeftArm.com — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:12:58 GMT

I totally agree, detox the body and get a tattoo, that's my motto.

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mike — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:53:10 GMT

"Think you’re safe because you’re drinking diet? Think again. The risk of obesity has actually been found to be higher with diet soda drinkers."

Correlation does not equal causation. The article you link to points this out, although at the bottom of the article after the shock value has set in.

re: Avoid These 7 Danger Foods and Slay “The Freshman 15”

Me — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:40:24 GMT

Ummm... who the hell can eat 5 potatoes, mashed or not?

re: Avoid These 7 Danger Foods and Slay “The Freshman 15”

Atkins4years — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:25:18 GMT

Been doing Atkins for 4 years and haven't gained back any of the weight I lost. I lost 60 pounds the first 6 months on Atkins. I agree with most of what you say except for the diet soda. I have drank diet soda since age 15 and continue to drink it to this day. I think it depends on a persons metabolism whether or not something makes them gain or not.

Also I do eat the BK stacker no bun or the sauce and a side salad. No gains at all. Taco bell meat is a powdered meat that is mixed with hot water. It contains fillers with the meat.

re: Avoid These 7 Danger Foods and Slay “The Freshman 15”

markus — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:44:44 GMT

crap. i can hog out on some mashed potatoes and gravy. i'm going to eat a bunch for lunch today. and then later, i'm going to get an extra long cheese coney with onions and a chocolate shake at sonic. then for a late night snack, i'm going to have some freshly made doughnuts from the great american doughnut shop. they must smother those things in crack because they're freakin awesome. and to make it perfect, right before bed i will top it off with a large chocolate milk. yuuumm!

re: Avoid These 7 Danger Foods and Slay “The Freshman 15”

emily — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:39:43 GMT

what about beer??

re: Avoid These 7 Danger Foods and Slay “The Freshman 15”

Jake — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:28:37 GMT

Emily is totally right. The absolute worst thing for college students is beer and other types of alcohol. Not only does it cause more health problems than practically all of these things combined, it is empty calories. The beer gut is the most common form of the freshman 15.

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Ryan — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:59:23 GMT

Everyone know's the beer food group is critical to a balanced diet, emily.

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Abbey — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:00:29 GMT

In the option of maintaining....all but cold stone can go. Fast food and soda (any kind) are the worst...reread the Taco Bell comment and please tell me that makes you sick!

re: Avoid These 7 Danger Foods and Slay “The Freshman 15”

dan — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:44:27 GMT

Isn't this all kind of, I dunno, obvious? Doughnuts? COLDSTONE?? C'mon.

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Korgan — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:34:53 GMT

How the Hell do you get 43 grams of fat into mashed potatoes and gravy?!

There's nothing wrong with potatoes and gravy. Unless you do it the American way...would you like some potato and gravy with your cream and butter?

I can't believe anyone would eat that stuff. Soo gross.

re: Avoid These 7 Danger Foods and Slay “The Freshman 15”

Frank Smit — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:55:44 GMT

I wouldn't buy those foods because they are way to expensive, compared to the nutrition you receive. Doesn't fit in my budget. Only nice, healthy, nutritious food, prepared well... fits in my budget/lifestyle. Eating out is such a no-no for your wallet.