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I used to be a huge fan of McDonald’s, and was there almost every weekend. Until I read Fast Food Nation by Eric Scholsser. After reading about the gross ingredients and less-than-sanitary practices that go into making fast food, I quit eating the stuff altogether.

It’s been six months since I’ve eaten at a Burger King or Chik-Fil-A. There were def noticeable changes after I stopped eating all those burgers and fries. I felt a lot more energetic and I no longer had those obnoxious mood swings we all hate. Our “Processed foods lead to depression” article might explain that.

I have always been a gym fanatic and for me exercise is a must. After I became fast-food free, I found that working out became ten times easier. I started choosing more difficult routes to run and I noticed my endurance was better than it had ever been. Since I have set aside the Big Mac, I got in way better shape.

After experiencing these results, I can assure you girlies that cutting back on the quick fix and opting for a home cooked and healthy meal is the better way to go. Your mind and body will be giving you a big thank you.

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BY JIAE K. ON 11/11/2009 11:03:00 AM 51 COMMENTS

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I can't remember the last time I had McDonalds. I think the last time was maybe 6 years ago. I think it just hit me at that time. I'm very proud of that and of Olivia for making this choice.

theatrequeen336 on 1/2/2010 10:30:05 AM

haha! one time i ate at McDonalds over the weekend and that monday during my Health and Sciences class, we watched Super Size Me! and after that its been 8 months and I haven't ate at McDonalds! lol

danceforhope on 12/31/2009 5:47:23 PM

i went on to peta.org. it urns out that mcdonalds and kfc both torture the chickens that they use for cooking ....it's boycott time!

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WholeNewYou on 12/1/2009 2:13:37 PM

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I've been feeling really unmotivated and unhappy lately and i don't know why. I've also been getting sick a lot. I had mono in May, and last week i was gone from school for a week because of a really bad sore throat, but no fever. I don't know what to do. I exercise and eat right, i don't eat red meat or fast food! School is really stressful and there's a ton of homework. Nothing is that fun anymore. Please help!!

Hey girl! You should try to have some fun and get out. Try to handle your hw better and you should just relax. You should talk to someone about how you feel.

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janekabang on 11/21/2009 3:30:03 PM

Sometimes we stop at chick-fil-a, but I have to eat a salad there because I'm allergic to Gluten (wheat, rye, etc.) I never liked McDonalds and stopped going to Burger King since I was 8 or so.

eilsel516 on 11/17/2009 8:14:19 AM

i wanna try but i dont know if thats possible for me

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Club In on 11/13/2009 3:47:33 PM

hmm my fam eats fast food alot and when i was a kid i didnt have a choice but now im pretty much fast food free! and i lost like 50 pounds from eating healthy and excerrcising

football playa 4eva! on 11/12/2009 8:17:13 PM

I wouldn't stop eating fast food completely, I only get it once every one or two months anyway. I only eat the small kid meals anyway(like happy meals lol) so I don't eat a ton of it

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CLUB GLAMOUROUS! on 11/12/2009 4:41:13 PM

that's really cool, I am not sure i could do it though completely because my sched is so hetic but i will def cut down on the stuff...is fast food nation like supersize me?

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ok, so there's this girl on my volleyball team that thinks she's better than evry1 els just bcuz she plays on a club team(basically a team that u hav 2 b rly good 2 play on), and she's been getting on my nerves..A LOT!!!!!!my team has 2 teams 4 evry sport: the A team(7th n 8th gr), and the B team(5th n 6th gr)...last yr when she was in 6th gr., she got put on the A team for her "fantastic" playing...she sux too...this yr hwevr, she thinks she can boss me around(I'm in 8th n the main captain)and she thinks she's the ONLY player that's good on the team..our coach even said that I'm one of the only players that is good bcuz I play with my heart..I've won 3 MVP awards in 3 yrs, and 1 coachs award my first year...she hsnt won ne...she is also a total ball hog..I'll call the ball to spike it when our setter sets it, then shell push me outta the way and says "No I got it!!!!" I'm thinking about telling my coach tomorrow cuz I'm so tired of it..she also said that I'm not a captain and thinks I'm a..well, bad word...female dog in other words..and when I say she thinks she's the best cuz she's setter club plyr and can get her serves ovr, is wwwaaayyyy not true!!!the pst few games she cnt get ne sets rite, serves ovr, or spikes!!!!she's the most anooying self centered "I'm the best" attitude girl that I can NOT take ne more!!!she's even telling me that I'll NEVER make a high school team!!!I've been doing btr than her, n I promise I'm not jst syn that...plz help mee!!!!
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Hey girl, I know it may be hard not to hate on this girl, but take a deep breath. Remember what this sport is about: working as a team. It doesn't matter who's better, you've just gotta work together. That said, this girl needs a major reminder there's no "i" in team. Tell your coach tomorrow what's been up and the fact she's not respecting you. Calling a teammate a bad name is no way to develop the relationship you guys need to play well together. Courtesy starts off the field, and while you should always set the example, it's time for a little outside, adult help to put this queen bee back on track.

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Shmexxii_Sports_Babe on 11/11/2009 11:59:14 PM

I don't have fast food but I do eat subs from subway and Erberts and Gerberts they have some really good stuff! Whenever I eat fast food it makes me sick to my stomach because I'm not used to eating all of the fat and having all that greasy food!
Yucky!

sweetreddancer on 11/11/2009 11:00:24 PM

WOW!!! I JUX CANT STOP EATING JUNK! IM UNDERWEIGHT SO I EAT REGULAR LIKE I ALWAYS EAT JUNK AND ALOT BUT I NEVER GAIN WEIGHT I DONT MIND IM ONLY 2 POUNDS UNDER WEIGHT ITS JUX HOW MY BODY WORKS! ANYWAYS I CANT HELP MYSLLF FROM EATIN JUNK!

mayte411 on 11/11/2009 10:03:12 PM

In 6th grade health class we had to watch the movie "Super Size Me". It's about a guy who puts fast food vs. the body to the ultimate test. He ate at McDonalds every day for every meal. Now I know most people don't actually do that, but the effects that some fast food has on the body is pretty similar to the effects that eating a lot of fast food has. In short, the guy almost died!! His liver started failing b/c of all the chemicals, and he was becoming depressed and lathargic because of the processing. I haven't eaten fast food since (besides pizza) and I'm a freshman in high school now.

act it***dance it***sing it on 11/11/2009 8:41:41 PM

Cool, I will try it. I saw a movie called "Fast Food Nation". It shows how gross things are, but I wouldn't recommend watching it if you are below 13 years old, because it is rated "R".

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Abriella123 on 11/11/2009 7:52:32 PM

but if only i had the will power to eat more healthy...

tammyakamiko on 11/11/2009 6:57:06 PM

lol exercising's so easy 4 me! i just make a killer playlist & i won't even realize i'm working so hard ^_^. come to think of it, i use music 4 almost everything lol

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tang454 on 11/11/2009 6:44:51 PM

i don't generally like fast food, but i love french fries! and strawberry shakes. i'll try...i hate all the greasy burgers and stuff though

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winneconnerocks on 11/11/2009 5:54:48 PM

I'm fast-food free! Wait...does subwa count? lol

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SportyGal on 11/11/2009 5:49:39 PM

I stopped eating fast food less often. After I eat fast food, or any greasy food for that matter, I get a stomachache so then fast food doesn't look as appetizing to me.

michipie205 on 11/11/2009 5:41:49 PM

I don't usually have a choice!

livvybee365 on 11/11/2009 5:18:51 PM

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since he's new, he might need help finding his way around! That's a great way to start a convo. Just say hi, introduce yourself and let him know that you know he's new and you're happy to help him out with any questions he has or if he ever needs help.

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tootsie-roll on 11/11/2009 5:14:56 PM

Burger King's veggie burger is good though☺

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Solution3: Lower quantities! The average American eats 6 servings of meat a day (2 servings per meal) when all they need is 3 a day. How about you eat meat every meal but only half a serving each meal?

glamgirlteen on 11/11/2009 5:12:23 PM

cutting out ALL fast food seems crazy. i don't like mickey d's, but to never order pizza or dip french fries in a frosty again sounds like a not-so-good idea.

actress2b_<3 on 11/11/2009 5:11:27 PM

ugh, i get massive stomach cramps after i eat fast food. XP

erighn♥hannity630 on 11/11/2009 5:09:23 PM

i only eat fast food if i have to, like if im on the road on in the airport and dont have anything else to eat.

horseloverhgv on 11/11/2009 5:05:25 PM

I usually never eat out at fast food restaurants. However, I have fast food at home sometimes.

pollyheartsthemaine on 11/11/2009 5:04:10 PM

I live in a small town so there aren't any fast food places right where I live, so I don't ever really eat fast food that much.

ash_bash08 on 11/11/2009 4:51:24 PM

I like SubWay and McDonalds, Burger King, pizza places....c'mon who doesn't???

pointeprincess on 11/11/2009 4:42:35 PM

lucky for me I don't eat out much

Stephrika on 11/11/2009 4:29:07 PM

i am 98% fast food free but i still eat at chick-fil-a

xoshannonbpxo on 11/11/2009 3:43:35 PM

i SOMETIMES eat fast food, but its only like twice every other month. Subway is a great fast food substitute cuz it has lots of healthy choices!

spazzychick101! on 11/11/2009 3:39:54 PM

I haven't eaten fast food in over a year.
I hate fast food.

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livelovelaugh! on 11/11/2009 3:25:53 PM

im pretty much fast food free it grosses me out! Lol except subway i love it!!!

furryanimallover on 11/11/2009 3:12:55 PM

same here... i USED to like fast food. A LOT. but then i figured out that its greasy and disgusting times 10 so i quit eating it (even things like mcflurrys and frostys) and now i feel a ton less disgusting and not so oily and gross. also, i find myself able to give up other things easier too- like chips and pizza. i became a flexitarian a year ago (that's a vegetarian that basically only eats meat when i absolutely have to in terms of politeness or no other choice... FAST FOOD FREE FOREVER!! (FFFF)

iheartpeas on 11/11/2009 2:23:06 PM

Awesome! I'm not a fast food fan either. I HATE Burger King. It has twice the fat and calories as McDonald's. McDonald's is also a fast food company that I don't like. I only like their fries. Otherwise the onyl fast food places I go to are Panda Express (I LOVE Chinese food even though it has a lot of sodium) and Chik-fil-a because I love chicken and it is a lot more friendlier, cleaner, and healthier than McDonald's and Burger King.

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sugar123 on 11/11/2009 1:30:44 PM

Its easy for me to not eat any fast food, because I don't eat much meat. I'm like a semi-vegetarian. I still eat a little turkey, and sometimes a little chicken.

SBCreations on 11/11/2009 12:57:32 PM

I used to go to McDonalds every week when I was 8 or 9, but then I realized how unhealthy it was. Now I never eat fast food, and I feel so much better!

ShopperSoccerGurl on 11/11/2009 12:32:02 PM

awesome job for doing that.

aqua girl on 11/11/2009 12:30:32 PM

I really don't like fast food anyways, lol

readerhi1234 on 11/11/2009 12:23:27 PM

Wow! This is a such interesting article!! I'm so glad that you guys wrote this.

lily5 on 11/11/2009 11:49:52 AM

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