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The diet for stupid people

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Hey, I am sure there are a bunch of new years resolution-makers out there. The gym fills up and then slowly empties out. And people start being rude to their mothers-in-law again and smoking a little more. Pleh, this time of year is for dashed expectations and self-disappointment. Why bother?

But there is something that you *can* do. Something you can feel really good about. You can go on Taco Bell's Drive-Thru Diet (TM). Taco Bell thinks you are stupid, America. And they are partially right.

 

Oh don't worry, I am not talking about you, blog readers. You have exceptional intellect and taste, because, duh....you're here. I am talking about those other people over there.

Comments

  • Anonymous
    January 05, 2010
    I like how their "healthy" items are small enough that you'd need 2 or 3 for a meal anyway, which brings you up to 20-30 grams of fat and 800-900 calories.  If you want to eat a low-fat, low calorie lunch, you can either eat a single tiny taco, or actually eat healthy, and not starve yourself.

  • Anonymous
    January 05, 2010
    And the sodium! Gotta love the text at the bottom about this woman's "exceptional" experience. I wonder if it included a colonoscopy. Oooh, OK, that was gross. Sorry.

  • Anonymous
    January 05, 2010
    Many weight loss surgery patients live in the 1200 cal range -- not a few of them in the sub-1k range.  Meal sizes are also much smaller than what many Americans consider a "meal" (there's something to be said about American meal sizes vs American waist sizes). At that point, it doesn't much matter what you eat (assuming it's not, say, pure sugar) -- you'll lose quite a bit of weight, and often more than the spokesmodel's 54#.  Of course, at that point, you also should be under medical -- not corporate -- supervision.

  • Anonymous
    January 05, 2010
    I hate to admit this but most of the time, I live in the 1200-1300 calorie range (I bump it up when my workouts increase). I know that weight loss is calories in versus calories burned. But the type of food that you put in makes a difference in terms of satiety and metabolism. Regardless of all that, putting refined carbs and salty meat into your body is not part of a healthy diet. Yeah, there is that whole health aspect. People are looking for a shortcut. Instead, they should focus on a diet of lean protein, whole grains, fruits and veggies. And they should exercise. And if they don't like that plan, then they should just expect to be fat. Harsh reality. But I know of what I speak, and my results are typical for anyone that follows the same plan. Eat healthier, control portions and move more. Period. (So, sorry, gotta disagree with ya, Keith :))

  • Anonymous
    January 05, 2010
    Except that simple diet and exercise solutions only work for about 10% of the obese population in the long run.  That's why surgical options are of any interest at all.  And I know of what I speak in that regard, myself. Yes, choice of food matters, but it's rather more complicated than you make it out to be.

  • Anonymous
    January 05, 2010
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  • Anonymous
    January 06, 2010
    Hey, I'll acknowledge that psychological issues play a big part. That doesn't justify the Taco Bell diet in my mind. I still think that they are pushing product based on negative eating behaviors. Anyway, I get your points and disagree on some of them (mostly from the standpoint that my view is about overall health, not just weight loss). We can agree to disagree....I like it that way :)

  • Anonymous
    January 06, 2010
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  • Anonymous
    January 07, 2010
    LOL...meat paste. And cattle-grade corn. OK, I agree about the calorie restriction. Seemed to turn her into a bit of a scary mannequin though :) The Microsoft benefits are awesome when it comes to preventative health and specifically weight loss. I know some people that have done 20/20 with excellent results. For me, it was just the ProClub (working with a trainer) and oh, I admit, some Jenny Craig. I feel so much better/fitter/healthier at 41 (cough, cough) than I ever have. Never would have expected that.

  • Anonymous
    January 08, 2010
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  • Anonymous
    January 09, 2010
    Actually I had the Taco Bell new fresco menu items, I can say they were tasty, but to use as a diet plan...uhhh...no. I do a sensible diet, load on veggie and the good protein.  Spin bike 3-4 times a week and run daily.   Is it safe to say any fast food is not really a basis to have a healthy diet?  So, don't believe them!  

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    January 11, 2010
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  • Anonymous
    January 12, 2010
    This conversation is so right up my alley. Love it.

  • Anonymous
    January 12, 2010
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  • Anonymous
    January 20, 2010
    well...i lost 35 lbs on this diet already... but i am stupid...

  • Anonymous
    March 13, 2010
    Im looking forward to the mcdonalds system the mcworkout followed the the burgerking 10m dash ! lol