Best takeaway when bulking?

[EriksenSpurs]

Living in the UK, girlfriend fancies a takeaway tonight. I've kept to my diet cleanly and solidly for a month and don't want to "fall off the wagon" so to speak!

What's the best takeaway for bulking? Chicken kebab? Donner kebab? Chinese?

Apologies if this is a dumb question, I'm new to lifting/dieting and I've suffered with various ED's in the past so I'm always over cautious!

Cheers

[SuffolkPunch]

The key thing to remember here is that there are no "good" and "bad" foods. There are no ingredients sold in a 1st world country that are actively poisonous in small doses. In unreasonable doses, most things are poisonous... this includes water, sugar, salt and even oxygen.

So it's not about the choice of food for just one meal - but about the total nutrients you are getting from your diet as a whole over time.

Any targets you have for calories or particular nutrients can have a huge amount of slack built into them. What you eat only really has consequences over a pretty long timescale. You need consistently poor choices combined with lack of activity to become unhealthy.

This article may help more:
https://completehumanperformance.com.../clean-eating/

Fast foods may have a little more fat and/or sugar added to them that some of your more regular choices but there no reason to suppose that a one-off meal cannot be absorbed into your long term plan without so much as a ripple.

Long story short: Have what you want...

[EriksenSpurs]

Thanks so much, helpful as always

[safcpaul]

Rather than a takeaway. I like to make my own versions of takeaways. For example pizza I'll get flatbreads. Put some tomato puree on, some light cheese, toppings etc. Tastes better than the takeaway version and I know exactly what's in it

[desslok]

When bulking? Cheesecake Factory, pick my favorite meal and then a slice of cheesecake for the additional calories.

[EliKoehn]

I was interested in this thread to see what kind of "takeaway" there even is in the UK

[air2fakie]

I was interested in this thread to see what kind of "takeaway" there even is in the UK

Bangers n mash.

[safcpaul]

Bangers n mash.

Only if it has mushy peas and gravy

[paulinkansas]

I've suffered with various ED's

You mean there is more than one type of ED? I'm talking about male ED.

[safcpaul]

You mean there is more than one type of ED? I'm talking about male ED.

Donner kebab induced erectile dysfunction, pizza induced erectile dysfunction and Chinese takeaway induced erectile dysfunction to name a few

[paulinkansas]

Donner kebab induced erectile dysfunction, pizza induced erectile dysfunction and Chinese takeaway induced erectile dysfunction to name a few

I wonder if oysters (zinc) would negate the dysfunctional effects of those foodstuffs?

[safcpaul]

I wonder if oysters (zinc) would negate the dysfunctional effects of those foodstuffs?

Oysters can cure anything

[Strawng]

When bulking? Cheesecake Factory, pick my favorite meal and then a slice of cheesecake for the additional calories.

Dasitmane! It gets a lotta hate, but CF's so damn solid & reliably high quality. Sometimes for my post-workout meal I stop in for some salmon and a slice of their white chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecake. HNNNNNG!!!!

You mean there is more than one type of ED? I'm talking about male ED.

There is indeed. Some have issues with getting hard, some with staying hard, some with getting adequately hard, some can't get the whole thing hard, some can't get hard because of psychological issues, some can't get hard because of pharmaceuticals or street drugs, some can't get hard because of their hormones, some can't get hard because of arterial problems, some can't get hard because they sat on a bike-seat for too long & suffered perineal trauma...it's a real thing. Watch out bicycle bros.

Sources: I studied all manner of things related to male health in college. Ya gotta appreciate your "health" when ya have it, bros

I wonder if oysters (zinc) would negate the dysfunctional effects of those foodstuffs?

Oysters can cure anything

Word. They're basically magic. Semi-srs.

[paulinkansas]

There is indeed. Some have issues with getting hard, some with staying hard, some with getting adequately hard, some can't get the whole thing hard, some can't get hard because of psychological issues, some can't get hard because of pharmaceuticals or street drugs, some can't get hard because of their hormones, some can't get hard because of arterial problems, some can't get hard because they sat on a bike-seat for too long & suffered perineal trauma...it's a real thing. Watch out bicycle bros.

You are the Bubba (from Forrest Gump) of Erectile Dysfunction.

[snailsrus]

Pizza is always an easy option, you can get in /add a decent about of protein and veggies to make a good balance of Marcos and food groups. Sushi too

[AdamWW]

When bulking? Cheesecake Factory, pick my favorite meal and then a slice of cheesecake for the additional calories.

I've literally tried every flavor (srs)

ask me anything

[Strawng]

You are the Bubba (from Forrest Gump) of Erectile Dysfunction.

I srsly lold so hard when I read this

I've literally tried every flavor (srs)

ask me anything

Which is the GOAT?

[AdamWW]

I srsly lold so hard when I read this

Which is the GOAT?

oh man... well, IMO... the top two for me were:

Carrot Cake Cheesecake
White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle


Several others were still amazing of course, but those had the most return-purchaser potential.

Some of the crazy ones were great in smaller doses, but they were so damn rich or insane that it was more of a novelty.

The White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle has just the right amount of sweet, tart, etc without being just a gimmick.

The Carrot Cake one (I think it used to have a different name than it does now, but it's the same thing) blends my favorite 'cake' with cheesecake, so it just combines the best of both.

The only ones I didn't really like was the Key Lime and the Godiva Chocolate. The Godiva one just wasn't much of a Cheesecake.. it was just too strong of a chocolate.

[Strawng]

oh man... well, IMO... the top two for me were:

Carrot Cake Cheesecake
White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle


Several others were still amazing of course, but those had the most return-purchaser potential.

Some of the crazy ones were great in smaller doses, but they were so damn rich or insane that it was more of a novelty.

The White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle has just the right amount of sweet, tart, etc without being just a gimmick.

The Carrot Cake one (I think it used to have a different name than it does now, but it's the same thing) blends my favorite 'cake' with cheesecake, so it just combines the best of both.

The only ones I didn't really like was the Key Lime and the Godiva Chocolate. The Godiva one just wasn't much of a Cheesecake.. it was just too strong of a chocolate.

Ahhh well sonofabitch! For some reason I actually thought your answer would surprise me cuz you had probably tried one I hadn't. But nope...100% agreed with literally everything you just said

[AdamWW]

Ahhh well sonofabitch! For some reason I actually thought your answer would surprise me cuz you had probably tried one I hadn't. But nope...100% agreed with literally everything you just said

Not sure if you ever tried their avocado egg rolls, but man those were fire..

Might be too greasy for me nowadays but back when I was younger those were amazing

[desslok]

oh man... well, IMO... the top two for me were:

Carrot Cake Cheesecake
White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle


Several others were still amazing of course, but those had the most return-purchaser potential.

Some of the crazy ones were great in smaller doses, but they were so damn rich or insane that it was more of a novelty.

The White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle has just the right amount of sweet, tart, etc without being just a gimmick.

The Carrot Cake one (I think it used to have a different name than it does now, but it's the same thing) blends my favorite 'cake' with cheesecake, so it just combines the best of both.

The only ones I didn't really like was the Key Lime and the Godiva Chocolate. The Godiva one just wasn't much of a Cheesecake.. it was just too strong of a chocolate.

Hmm haven’t tried those 2. I got the Godiva one once and it was so rich it took me like 3 days to eat. I tend to go for chocolate and or PB flavored ones like the Reese’s etc but I do enjoy a simple plain with fruit type. When I went to the OG Carnegie deli I just got plain.

[AdamWW]

Hmm haven’t tried those 2. I got the Godiva one once and it was so rich it took me like 3 days to eat. I tend to go for chocolate and or PB flavored ones like the Reese’s etc but I do enjoy a simple plain with fruit type. When I went to the OG Carnegie deli I just got plain.

I enjoyed the Adam’s PB Cup Fudge Ripple cheesecake but man it was so damn dense.

Other great ones were:

Banana Cream
Fresh Strawberry (classic flavor)
Red Velvet
Caramel Apple

[Strawng]

Not sure if you ever tried their avocado egg rolls, but man those were fire..

Might be too greasy for me nowadays but back when I was younger those were amazing

No but those sound absolutely amazing. I'll split some with my gf next time I go so as to avoid totally destroying my stomach lol

I enjoyed the Adam’s PB Cup Fudge Ripple cheesecake but man it was so damn dense.

Other great ones were:

Banana Cream
Fresh Strawberry (classic flavor)
Red Velvet
Caramel Apple

I second all of these. Adam's PB cup plus some of their seasonal ones are incredible for a few bites, but are way too rich to eat more than half of.

[desslok]

I enjoyed the Adam’s PB Cup Fudge Ripple cheesecake but man it was so damn dense.

Other great ones were:

Banana Cream
Fresh Strawberry (classic flavor)
Red Velvet
Caramel Apple

Definitely agree with you on the fresh strawberry and caramel apple. Haven’t tried those other 2 though.

[snailsrus]

We like the same cheese cakes ^

Love the carrot cake
Then caramel apple
Then the white chocolate raspberry

One of the few see’s candys I love in the white chocolate apple pie truffle. I wish they would make that into a cheesecake

I’ve wanted to try the Cinnabon® Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake though and Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

[Mrpb]

Living in the UK, girlfriend fancies a takeaway tonight. I've kept to my diet cleanly and solidly for a month and don't want to "fall off the wagon" so to speak!

There's no need to eat "clean". You would benefit from reading the stickies.

As for takeaway, anything you like that fits your goals.

[paulinkansas]

There are no ingredients sold in a 1st world country that are actively poisonous in small doses. .

What about the "puffer fish" that is sold in Japan at restaurants? It goes by another name than puffer fish which eludes my memory right now. But I do remember that it contains a neurotoxin that can kill a person if it isn't prepared correctly.

[SuffolkPunch]

What about the "puffer fish" that is sold in Japan at restaurants? It goes by another name than puffer fish which eludes my memory right now. But I do remember that it contains a neurotoxin that can kill a person if it isn't prepared correctly.

Apparently there is only 1 approved source of this and it comes pre-prepared

https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advi...0safe%20source.

[AdamWW]

We like the same cheese cakes ^

Love the carrot cake
Then caramel apple
Then the white chocolate raspberry

One of the few see’s candys I love in the white chocolate apple pie truffle. I wish they would make that into a cheesecake

I’ve wanted to try the Cinnabon® Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake though and Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Great minds


So the Cinnabon is good... BUT... here is my issue: i'm a purist when it comes to cinnamon rolls, and although the flavor is great (of course it is, come on), IMO it's just not AS good as a traditional cinnamon roll, etc.

I think part of the reason is that cinnamon in cheesecake just isn't as contrasting as a tart fruit flavor or something like a chewy, spicy carrot cake. Again, it's VERY GOOD, but it's probably not a TOP TIER cheesecake at least for me.

I did like the lemon meringue one... it was very refreshing

[desslok]

What about the "puffer fish" that is sold in Japan at restaurants? It goes by another name than puffer fish which eludes my memory right now. But I do remember that it contains a neurotoxin that can kill a person if it isn't prepared correctly.

Fugu, almost killed Homer Simpson