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Fat People Don't Go to Heaven? Since When?

FitSugar — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 07:12:36 -0800

The lengths that people will go to, just to lose weight, never cease to amaze me, but this method may take the cake.

Recently I have been hearing a lot about the Remnant Fellowship Church in Franklin, Tennessee. This church preaches about God and weight loss in the Weigh Down Diet program. Amazingly enough, Weigh Down is the most successful Christian weight loss program in the country, which has many people flocking to Gwen Shamblin (pictured), the leader of Remnant, like fixated moths to a bright light.

The basics of the Remnant Fellowship are this: overeating is a sin. Her book The Weigh Down Diet, which has sold over a million copies worldwide stresses the benefits of eating tiny bites and objects to exercising to offset your caloric intake. The scare tactics and shame methods keep followers in line by telling them overeating will result in hell.

The best part. Remnant does not allow theological debate, and free will is basically out the door. Shamblin directs those with questions to her 800 number.

My take on this whole thing: The best way to lose weight from the Weigh Down Diet is by running (very, very fast) in the opposite direction of the Remnant Fellowship. This diet is cult-like and unhealthy, not only for the body but for the mind as well. I am all for a support group when trying to get fit, but not a support group that tells you it's either weight loss or hell. Shamblin is making millions while her followers are contemplating suicide, that's just not right.

In-N-Out Burger Breakdown

FitSugar — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:30:00 -0800

In-N-Out Burger is a cult like favorite out here in the West. People literally flock to In-N-Out to get their grub on. I won't lie, I recently dined at In-N-Out and with a nutritional information card no where in sight, I had to fend for myself.

So you don't have to play the guessing game next time you go, here is the Breakdown:

The Double-Double with Onion has 670 calories, 41 grams of fat, 1440 mg of sodium and 39 carbs.

The Cheeseburger with Onion has 480 calories, 27 grams of fat, 1000 mg of sodium and 39 grams of carbs.

The Hamburger with Onion has 390 calories, 19 grams of fat, 650 mg of sodium and 39 grams of carbs.

The French Fries have 400 calories, 18 grams of fat, 245 mg of sodium and 54 grams of carbs. BUT they are not cooked in trans fats, so they get a major plus for that one.

The Chocolate Shake has 690 calories, 36 grams of fat, 350 mg of sodium and 83 grams of carbs.

Fit's Tip: Get it with out the "spread" and you can knock off 80 calories, 9 grams of fat but you need to add 80 mg of sodium and 2 grams of carbs.

Jack in the Box Breakdown

FitSugar — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:30:00 -0800

I am not sure I understand the Jack in the Box cult-like following, (sort of reminds me of the Chick-Fil-A following) but nonetheless people are very into Jack in the Box so before you go, consider these options.

You should have the:
Asian Chicken Salad, no dressing - It has 140 calories, 1 gram of fat, 470 mg of sodium and 19 grams of carbs. (With the Asian Sesame Dressing add 230 calories, 17 grams of fat, 780 mg of sodium and 20 grams of carbs)

If you don't want a salad, then go for the:
Southwest Chicken Pita, no salsa - It has 230 calories, 3.5 grams of fat, 790 mg of sodium and 34 grams of carbs. (With the Salsa add 5 calories, 105 mg of sodium, 1 gram of carbs)

To find out what not to order read more
Definitely steer clear of the:
Bacon 'n' Cheese Ciabatta Burger - It has 1120 calories, 76 grams of fat, 1670 mg of sodium and 66 grams of carbs