Fitness Romance Saga
Man-Food Emergency
March 21st, 2010 • 32 Comments | Leave a Comment »
We love them. They love us. But can we separate them from Man-Food?
Quote from Health-hater husband an anonymous man on the intricacies of Man-Food:
“The man-food lover doesn’t want anything to do with petite, specialized stuff like feta or little cucumber slices. The man-food eater does not want to hear about goat cheese or chicken breast with fresh pesto sauce. Just give me some fried chicken wings with hot sauce, okay? If you feed me salad, it must have meat in it. Man-food does not save on calories. And we don’t do any of that Thigh Master bullcrap either.”
In the photo above, notice the gesture of manly-strength amidst the potty belly protruding. This dude eats Man-Food. I just know it.
MAN-FOOD SHORT LIST*
- Ribs
- Chicken wings
- Cheesesteak
- Cheeseburger
- Pizza
- Hoagie/Sub
- Beer
- Steak, 16-ounce
- Hot dog lasagna
- Meatball sammich
For the women who fret (mothers, daughters, sisters, friends) over the health of their man-food eater, do not be alarmed. Please remain calm and continue to set a good a example.
*The list of man-foods is not complete. Leave a comment to add to the list and expose more man-food emergencies.
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Marianna March 21st, 2010 at 20:16
Good grief woman! You forgot BACON!
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Josie Reply:
March 21st, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Oh crap! See. That’s why I need you lovely people. To set me straight.
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FLG March 21st, 2010 at 20:56
I love goat cheese. I love feta (especially sundried tomato feta). Chicken breast stuffed with camembert and apricots in a white wine and cream sauce, holy crap that’s amazing.
I also love all the foods on the man-food list.
I guess I’m just a food lover in general.
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Jody - Fit ta 52 March 21st, 2010 at 22:01
My hubby loves, on top of some already on the list, french fries & ice cream!
You are crazy!
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Stacey March 22nd, 2010 at 1:20
Hmm…isn’t this also pregnancy-food. That pretty much sums up my faves ATM
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Stacey March 22nd, 2010 at 1:21
Except the beer
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JourneyBeyondSurvival March 22nd, 2010 at 7:54
*shudder* Pork rinds (full bag)
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Vena March 22nd, 2010 at 8:07
My husband’s favorite meal is a Fried seafood platter w/french fries. Oh heck, it doesn’t have to be seafood but it has to be Deep Fried.
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amanda March 22nd, 2010 at 8:13
Ice cream, jalapeno poppers, fried cheese sticks, giant pretzels, donuts, pork chops, sausage and deep fried anything
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Erin March 22nd, 2010 at 8:50
Ranch, milk, mayo, fries, tuna salad (heavy on the mayo), sugary sodas, fried chicken. Hmm I think that is all the extras that aren’t on the list that Randy loves.
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Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman March 22nd, 2010 at 9:42
I see you’ve been talking to my husband. He’d also like to add cheese dogs on there. They’re the perfect Man Food because they’re a) not a food and b) stuffed with gooey cheese.
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Rog Law March 22nd, 2010 at 9:45
Needless to say, if meat is involved, it can be turned into a man-meal. I am not familiar with this “cheesesteak” you speak of, but it sounds like the divine combination of two great foods, so I’ll assume that its one of the best things on Earth. As a man-food devote, I find myself aiming more for quantity when such a mood strikes. 16oz is the absolute minimum as far as steaks are concerned, to the point where I get sad when I end up at an establishment that thinks its ok to charge me $20 for a 9oz steak when I can get 16oz elsewhere for a similar price. Ribs? There might as well not even be a half slab options, as it offends me greatly and only strenghtens my resolve to order the full slab with veggies!
P.S. – French toast is the best.
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Josie Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 9:48 am
Oh, my Roger. Your Man-Food wisdom has enlightened us all.
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Steve March 22nd, 2010 at 9:58
Hot dog lasagna? Why did I not know about this?!?!?!?!
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LBurt March 22nd, 2010 at 10:44
Hahahaha, sounds exactly like my man!
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ML March 22nd, 2010 at 10:48
I hate that there is a distinction between man food and woman food. I could eat a cheesesteak, pizza, or wings EVERY DAY!!! And I’m not a man…
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Randi March 22nd, 2010 at 10:49
Ok so HOT DOG LASAGNA sounds absolutely disgusting.
You forgot:
fried chicken
Baked macaroni & cheese (the kind that is half sharp chedder and half macaroni)
BBQ ribs
MeatLoaf
Cheesy Mashed potatoes
Homemade buttermilk biscuits with gravy
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workout mommy March 22nd, 2010 at 10:50
my hubby loves those meatball sammiches! and anything wrapped in bacon.
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David Grotto, RD March 22nd, 2010 at 11:03
Ode to real men who also eat food that once did not have a face! Give us salad, oatmeal, fruit… give us a bowl of guac along with those genetic mutation-sized carne asada burritos!
And by the way, most unfit guys who strive for a six-pack would happily settle for a “1or 2 pack” instead of the dangerous “quarter barrel” shown above. Some of us have evolved and also put down our club and hair-dragging women days.
By the way, LOVED your presentation body image at Fitbloggin!!
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Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly March 22nd, 2010 at 11:43
Mac and Cheese
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Michael / South Bay Foodies March 22nd, 2010 at 12:02
i’ll take everything on your list (had a steak last night!) but i’ll pass on the hot dog lasagne! oh, don’t forgot aboutcake donut bread pudding!
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marisa n March 22nd, 2010 at 14:32
Bacon and Bleu Cheese Burgers: if it’s on the menu, 99% chance my man will order it. Although if there is an option for salad or fries, he usually goes for the salad whereas I go for the fries! Guess that’s why he is skinny and I’m not! I could go for most of the items in your list….
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marisa n March 22nd, 2010 at 14:34
oh! also forgot to say SCOTCH! or any blended/combo of scotch or whiskey.
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Jenn @ Watch My Butt Shrink! March 22nd, 2010 at 15:15
CHIPS. My husband eats chips every. freakin. day. Usually right before dinner! Bah!
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Nicci March 22nd, 2010 at 15:22
I’d have to add PB sandwiches and big bowls of cereal.
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Jessica @ How Sweet March 22nd, 2010 at 15:23
Hot dog lasagna is making me sick. I need to add eggs to this list. My husband only knows how to cook eggs. That is all.
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Erin March 22nd, 2010 at 16:51
My brother would go nuts without SlimJim…*blech*
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merri March 22nd, 2010 at 19:34
Hmm interesting..as a female who associates almost soley with men, I was pretty sure that the whole male and female food thing was a myth… guess not?? I pretty much eat the same thing as the guys (or sometimes more, depending on the guy lol). The man and women foods you list mostly all sound good..except for beer or hotdog lasagna. What are hotdogs doing in lasagna? Lol.
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Sami March 23rd, 2010 at 12:40
TOTAL MANFOOD = pulled pork, potato skins, loaded nachos, chili cheese dogs.
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Sami March 23rd, 2010 at 12:42
Oh yeah, and ANYTHING on this website:
http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/page/2
Haha.
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Erika @ Dr.TriRunner March 24th, 2010 at 13:40
CHEESE CURDS
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River March 24th, 2010 at 17:11
I guess I’m the Man-Food lover in my relationship *guilty as charged* My boyfriend doesn’t eat almost any junk or fatty food. I’m learning to staying away from all those and change my lcuk about having no will power at all! What I’m saying is I think you are pretty lucky already
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