The Deadly Arches

[jmjm530]

Eating Red Meat May Boost Death Risk
Study Shows Red Meat Consumption Linked to Higher Risk of Dying From Cancer, Heart Disease

http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20090323/eating-red-meat-may-boost-death-risk

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Nothing terribly surprising, but with all the talk lately about Cheeseburgers thought it might be pertinent. And speaking of Cheeseburger's, I think someone posted that the reason they eat them is because the body is telling them they need the protein. Good try LOL. Maybe when we lived in caves and threw spears we were in touch, but the modern body really has no clue what it wants, but if it wants anything when it craves a Cheeseburger it's most probably the high fat and calories and nothing to do with the protein. OK. OK. So I'm a little jealous given my family cardiac history and somewhat spartan diet, but if you're going to eat the Cheeseburgers just say you're doing it because you love them, not because theyre healthy. Boy, did I used to love Cheeseburgers and Fries and that thick Chocolate Shake and then more fries and then pie topped with van ice cream....

-- Jim

[nygirl7]

And speaking of Cheeseburger's, I think someone posted that the reason they eat them is because the body is telling them they need the protein."

Oh that one wasn't me..............I eat them cause I LOVE THEM♥♥♥♥

It is FINE to have a burger once in a while.  Nobody will EVER convince me of anything other than that.  But for all my joking the days of cheeseburgers are very few and far between and always have been. Which I am sure is why I obsess about them!

Like Scratchinghead I've been losing a pound a week too, just cutting down and watching what I'm eating has helped a LOT (and even with the thyroid issues has stopped me from GAINING more weight).  A pound a week is just fine by me!

[mikesimon]

I had a huge cheeseburger for lunch yesterday and I am feeling very guilty no firs or shake however. I had a salad for dinner so maybe the salad offset the burger. I also ate low fat/low carb yogurt this morning. It will be salad for lunch today - if I live that long. Man, that cheeseburger was great!
Mike

[scratchinghead]

been losing a pound a week doing weight watchers. Counting points really opens your eyes on how heavy a food is. My custom trail mix bag-a-day turns out is 8 points!

[jmjm530]

I always had trouble with that line and that's why I'm better off on my spartan diet where I don't have to deal with moderation. For example, three months ago a  new burger place opened up during a perfect storm where I just had my cholesterol taken and was just about to start Lipitor. So, what the h*ll, by the time I test again the cheeseburger should be outta my blood right LOL So anyway, I step up and order the Double Cheeseburge with cheese and stuff and a large fries and a cold one. This was on the advice of a guy who said if I only ordered the quarter pounder I might have to go back for seconds. Only problem was I did go back for seconds so that was another double cheeseburger and another fries but I skipped the cold one and had a soda, diet of course. Sort of satisfied but something, of course was missing out of the three essential food groups -- fat, salt and sugar. Yup, the sugar was missing so that brought me to a muffin store where I had a muffin washed down by an ice cream sandwhich and a cup of coffee to keep me away while I digested the whole thing. Now CDM I respect your judgement a lot, where did I go wrong here?

[portann]

Kind of, but only you were supposed to get it. My neighbor is called D-ick, though.

So good to see you posting, dear guy.

And frankly, I just can't do the pie and ice cream after eating the rest. Getting old.

Port-a-pot

[can-do-man]

jim...Boy, did I used to love Cheeseburgers and Fries and that thick Chocolate Shake and then more fries and then pie topped with van ice cream....
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Dang jim, see thats where i draw the line, no ice cream on the pie and you should be ok.

Port-a-pot........ Did you just call your hubby a D.i c k???  :)

[Isobella]

Ugggh.  I don't know if it's tx or taking anatomy....but I can't eat even imagine eating anything that has skin or muscles.  Maybe that's a good thing though??

[GreatBird]

LOL!! Thanks for the chuckle.

[portann]

Hubby doesn't love ****'s Place, he loves D-ick's Place!

My poor neighbor D-ick is also known as  ****, although it's a mouthful to introduce him: Asterisk, Asterisk, Asterisk, Asterisk and his wife Marion.

[portann]

My husband loves ****'s Place but we only go there a couple of times a year.

Some people say don't go to ****'s because their beef burgers suck but he dreams about them.  

And the fries and chocolate shake in the old-fashioned container are heaven for an older fellow like him. One or twice a year may feel like heaven but hopefully won't send him to heaven on a permanent basis.

[merryBe]

mmmm.....my body is telling me there's protein in that whipped van cream and to go for it!