Wendy's™ Large Chilli !! Thoughts?!

**Slaiv** · 09-21-2007, 10:13 AM

Wendy's Large Chilli Nutrition Facts

Calories 330
Cal from Fat 80
Total Fat 9.0
Sat. Fat 3.5
Trans Fat 0.5
Cholestoral 55
Sodium 1170
Potassium 610
Carbs 35
Dietary 8
Sugars 9
Protein 25
Vit A 6%
Vit C 6%
Calcium 10%
Iron 20%

what do u guys think? im on a cutting/leaning up diet, what can you guys recommend to me?

from what my newbie self sees, i see a great source of protein, complex carbs, low in fat and pretty good amount of calories!!

but you see, thats me!! what do u guys think?

flaming, insulting remarks, tips and advice are all welcome!! thanks !!

**PEWN** · 09-21-2007, 10:34 AM

i see 1170mg sodium.....

**Mogamedogz** · 09-21-2007, 10:35 AM

I eat it all the time if im on the road and need to stop for something quick... but im not on any cutting/bulking or competition diet(s).

I just train hard and eat good. Theres nothing wrong with the Chilli and baked potato IMO. Just dont get the cheese on it.

Imnot too worried about the sodium because I drink tons of water all day.

**BITTAPART2** · 09-21-2007, 11:01 AM

for cutting up NO...it sounds yummy right now though. If bulking go for it IMO but 55 gms cholesterol and 3.5gm sat fat...the protein content isnt high enough to justify eating that many calories and the protein quality is always comprimised in processed foods like that. Cutting deits dont incude wendys chili. you need to be eating lean protein sources green vegis(slightly cooked or raw) complex carbs in the morning/early afternoon and EFA's all day long. So a basic deit w/o macros would look like this...

meal 1:
shredded wheat plain no milk and blueberries
8egg whites 1 whole egg
scoop of whey isolate
fish oil supplement/multi vitamin
meal 2:
Broccolli (raw or steamed lightly)
turkey breast
sweet potato
meal 3:
nonfat yogurt mixed with plain oatmeal and berries
whey isolate
meal 4:
chicken/turkey breast
spinach with olive oil
flax oil
meal 5:
talapia or salmon
broccolli or asparagus or spinach
meal 6:
whey isolate
flax oil
natural PB
this is not specific b/c I dont know your activity level, your stats, what time you workout or what you are taking but it is a clear cut look at the types of foods and the timing of carbohydrates and fats needed to produce results during a cutting phase.

**StoneGRMI** · 09-21-2007, 11:10 AM

I eat it here and there but not when I'm on a strict cutting diet. I also don't worry about the sodium because of the amount of water I drink.

**InsaneInTheMembrane** · 09-21-2007, 12:28 PM

sounds okay if you're in a jam and need a meal in you so your schedule is on time....but I wouldn't make a habit of it....I stay away from ANY fast food items while cutting... the macro guidelines are a rough approximation at best, serving sizes are variable.

**Slaiv** · 09-21-2007, 01:03 PM

i love everyone who has posted i nthis thread....

thank you guys very much !!!!

**C_Bino** · 09-21-2007, 11:11 PM

Macros ratio is crap for myself. Cant speak for others but the fat

ro ratio is shit. If the protein was doubled I would go for it.

**ward065** · 09-21-2007, 11:17 PM

imho if youre cutting up it would be ok to have, just have one for one of your meals.....but........i mean if youre about to go into a competition dont have it because of all the sodium. fast food resturants love to add sodium to their foods, it is a cheap way of making relatively low quality foods 'taste better'

besides the sodium it looks fine...the fat content doesnt look to be excessive. and some complex carbs are good.

**hockeyroom28** · 09-22-2007, 11:48 AM

i dont think so, just make chili at home in huge amounts and package them out so you can take it on the go real quick if u need

**Johny-too-small** · 09-22-2007, 11:54 AM

Why dont you just make your own chili using clean foods. Do you realize that there is a ton of shit in that stuff that they dont put on the label??? Forget the macros it lists,theyre not that great anyway, its a poor food source, imo.

**ottomaddox** · 09-22-2007, 12:12 PM

Here you go, World Chili Champions Recipes'
http://www.chilicookoff.com/Recipe/R...usID=4&Champ=1

**Johny-too-small** · 09-22-2007, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by ottomaddox

Here you go, World Chili Champions Recipes'
http://www.chilicookoff.com/Recipe/R...usID=4&Champ=1

nummy!

**Slaiv** · 09-22-2007, 06:53 PM

BAKED POTATOE !!!

from wendys !!! there ya go !!!

its only $1, .5g fat, 31g carb, 3g protein

what do u guys think?!?!?!

i add 1/2 tblsp of fat free mayo, a dash of season all garlic herb salt, and some chicken or tuna fish!!

well?!?!?!

**TheArtist** · 09-22-2007, 08:08 PM

mayo on a baked potato? are you out of your mind?

just playin'.... but seriously... mayo??

**Slaiv** · 09-23-2007, 02:54 AM

yea!

it gives it a bit of flavor, and its fat free with only 2 carbs !!!

not bad huh?

**customworksking** · 09-23-2007, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by Slaiv

BAKED POTATOE !!!

from wendys !!! there ya go !!!

its only $1, .5g fat, 31g carb, 3g protein

what do u guys think?!?!?!

i add 1/2 tblsp of fat free mayo, a dash of season all garlic herb salt, and some chicken or tuna fish!!

well?!?!?!

ever try A1 on your tater ?

**TheArtist** · 09-23-2007, 04:38 PM

yup, a1 is pretty good... i just can't get down with the mayo.

***perfectbeast2001*** · 09-23-2007, 04:42 PM

you get a wendys discount or something? Cook your own food!

**Slaiv** · 09-23-2007, 06:03 PM

im sorry beast, but i work 13hrs a day!! im running my dad business that he will retire in dec., so im learning all of it before he leaves

and not only that, i wake up early everyday bc its an 1hr drive from my house

so its like 16hrs of my day is already used up, not to mention 30min of cardio x 2 so that another 1hr

then i go to the gym for about 1:30min, that 18:30hrs right there, so i have like 5hrs of sleep left before i start this process all over again

so trust me, $1 is NOT AT ALL a big deal for me to get a delicous PLAIN, NO SALT, NOTHING ADDED baked potatoe

***perfectbeast2001*** · 09-26-2007, 01:58 PM

I work two jobs and provide for my wife and children. I still cook...

**Slaiv** · 09-26-2007, 02:36 PM

i cook at night perfectbeast

**Slaiv** · 09-26-2007, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by ottomaddox

Here you go, World Chili Champions Recipes'
http://www.chilicookoff.com/Recipe/R...usID=4&Champ=1

1/2 OUNCE of salt !?!?!?!?!

1 ounce rendered beef fat ?!!?!?!

omfg!! and you say the wendy's chilli is too fatty and high in sodium for the protein amount?!?!?!

shieetttt.......