Should I Eat Fast Food?

Eating fast food has been in question for many years.  Some people believe that we shouldn't eat any while others believe that it's ok to have fast food every once in awhile.  The reason fast food is so popular is because it is exactly what its' name entitles, 'fast food.'  Fast food is cheap and people can get it on the go.

In recent months, McDonald's allowed people to ask questions about their food.  They were not afraid to answer any question.  They even had a person come in and explore the factories where the food is made.  Grant Imahara took a camera crew inside the factories to see what McDonald's really created.  There were open to having him and did not hide anything.  This is How Chicken Nuggets are Made .  There is no pink goop or slime in this process.

For years, people had been saying that this is what McDonald's nuggets were made of.  The video shows that there is no pink slime.

Just because McDonald's was open about food questions, doesn't mean that people should just eat it or any fast food restaurant.  If you are regularly exercising, you may be able to eat more than someone who doesn't normally exercise.  It also depends on a person's metabolism.  If you have a high metabolism, you can get away with eating more fast food than someone who has a slower metabolism.

Eating fast food is ok as long as it is balanced with other healthy foods.  A diet of strictly fast food may cause diabetes, heart disease or obesity.  We must use our judgement correctly on whether it best suits us.  An occasional Big Mac, exercising regularly and eating healthy as best as you can will be fine for a person down the road.

"Jail Work"

A great workout is a workout I have done for a couple years now known as, "Jail Work."  Jail Work is a workout you do after the original workout.  It is a combination of push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, and dips.  The workout is about getting reps up and pushing your body to be able to finish through, even after an intense first workout.  The first few times of doing the Jail Work after may be difficult.  Get as many reps as you can.  When it finally becomes easy, add reps to make it more difficult.

The first thing you start with is 10 pull-ups.  While doing the pull-ups, make sure your the bottom of your chin reaches over the bar.  When you are coming back down, makes sure your arms extend fully before coming back up.

The second thing are the tricep dips.  Find a bar where you can pull yourself up.  Drop down so the elbow is parallel with the ground.  Pull yourself back up all the way.  Do 10 Tricep dips.

After tricep dips we head onto push-ups.  Add 10 push-ups or subtract 10 push-ups depending on if you are starting high to low or low to high.  Start between 20-50.  As you keep working, increase the number of push-ups to make the work out harder.

The last part of the workout are the sit-ups.  There are many different types of ab routines.  For each routine, do 50 reps of the workout.

Complete each workout for 3-4 sets.

Roman-Style Chicken

Ingredients

4 skinless chicken breast halves, with ribs


2 skinless chicken thighs, with bones


1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon


1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus 1 teaspoon


1/4 cup olive oil


1 red bell pepper, sliced


1 yellow bell pepper, sliced


3 ounces prosciutto, chopped


2 cloves garlic, chopped


1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes


1/2 cup white wine


1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves


1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves


1/2 cup chicken stock


2 tablespoons capers


1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Directions

Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a heavy, large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, cook the chicken until browned on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Keeping the same pan over medium heat, add the peppers and prosciutto and cook until the peppers have browned and the prosciutto is crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, wine, and herbs. Using a wooden spoon, scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Return the chicken to the pan, add the stock, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 to 30 minutes.

If serving immediately, add the capers and the parsley. Stir to combine and serve. If making ahead of time, transfer the chicken and sauce to a storage container, cool, and refrigerate. The next day, reheat the chicken to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the capers and the parsley and serve.

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Also, follow Bryan on his road to getting back into shape.  He shares his tips, and what he thinks works best.