Summary by TwinMind · 1h 35m 22s
Summary by TwinMind · 1h 35m 22s

SIDEMEN EUROPE 100,000 CALORIE CHALLENGE

SIDEMEN EUROPE 100,000 CALORIE CHALLENGE

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Sidemen

Challenge Setup & Team Assignments

  • Sidemen split into three teams across Europe: Germany, Italy, Spain
  • Teams competing to consume most calories in 24 hours
  • Germany team: Harry, Vic, Simon
  • Italy team: Josh, Randy
  • Spain team: Ethan, Tobi

Germany Team Day 1 Activities

  • Started at Burgermeister in Berlin for massive burgers
  • Consumed breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, French toast (5-600 calories)
  • Visited Five Guys for milkshakes (870 calories for bacon milkshake)
  • Explored Berlin including Brandenburg Gate
  • Consumed various German foods: bratwurst, currywurst (297-342 calories each)
  • Drank German beer and visited bars
  • Harry consumed 5,400 calories total day 1

Italy Team Day 1 Activities

  • Started in Florence with pasta and pizza meals
  • Consumed gelato multiple times throughout day
  • Visited various Italian restaurants and cafes
  • Ate traditional Italian foods: carbonara, pizza, tiramisu
  • Drank red wine (calculating calories)
  • Josh consumed 4,782 calories, Randy 4,778 calories day 1

Spain Team Day 1 Activities

  • Started in Barcelona with tapas and Spanish cuisine
  • Consumed paella, potato bravas, Spanish omelette
  • Drank sangria (400+ calories each)
  • Visited Hard Rock Cafe for cocktails (Bahama Mama 340 calories, Red Bull 115 calories)
  • Ate various Spanish foods throughout day
  • Ethan consumed 2,794 calories after lunch

Late Night Activities & Alcohol Consumption

  • Germany team: Visited Kit Kat club, consumed shots and drinks
  • Italy team: Continued eating late into night, room service
  • Spain team: Continued bar hopping and drinking
  • All teams consumed significant liquid calories from alcohol

Day 2 Morning Activities

  • Germany team: Searched for Black Forest Gateau and schnitzel
  • Italy team: Continued with pasta, pizza, gelato
  • Spain team: Attempted to complete food list items
  • Teams struggling with food fatigue and hangovers

Final Calorie Counts

  • Germany team total: 18,000+ calories (Harry 6,540, Vic 5,779, Simon 5,918)
  • Italy team total: 25,000+ calories (Josh 9,083, Randy 9,481)
  • Spain team: Lower totals due to healthier Spanish cuisine options
  • Italy team declared winners with highest calorie consumption

Notable Challenges & Obstacles

  • Germany team spent significant time on non-food activities (hot air balloon, sightseeing)
  • Black Forest Gateau proved impossible to find in Berlin
  • Food fatigue affected all teams by day 2
  • Alcohol consumption added substantial liquid calories
  • Weather and travel between locations impacted eating time