WHY DID WE EAT THAT?! | Crazy Food Challenge!

We’ve done some pretty bizarre things with food but this challenge really brings it all together!
Over 23,000 calories lie before us but, rather than just simply crush absurd amounts of food like some people wish we would, we decided to play a game while making our way through this epic cheat day challenge. Each delicious item brought to this week’s mukbang connects to a crazy food story we have from long before The Takedown Twins channel came into existence. We had a lot of fun with it and we hope y’all enjoy.
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Much love,
-Pete & Nate
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THE MENU:
- Cream Puffs
- Sesame Bagels
- Toasted Everything & Garlic and Herbs Alouette Cheese
- Cinnamon Apple Fritters
- Boston Cream Donuts
- Burger King Impossible Whoppers
- Kit Kat DUOS Mocha + Chocolate
- Reese’s Take 5
- M&M’s (Peanut Butter)
- Lindt Lindor Blueberries and Cream Truffles
- Double Layer Maple Cake
- Skippy Peanut Butter
- Nestle Toll House Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Blueberry Creme Cake Slices
- Croissants
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FAQ’s:
Most of your questions were probably answered in this video:
• The Longest Mukbang Ch...
Q: How do you not gain weight?
Well, we currently are but here’s a quick answer as to how we managed to do weekly food challenges for a year and a half without gaining much it:
A: Endurance sports (primarily running, cycling and some resistance training tossed in) and extreme discipline & sacrifice with our daily diets is how we manage not to gain weight. We eat mostly vegetables, fruits, some whole grains and low fat dairy on the days outside these challenges. The calories consumed in a food challenge are the only calories consumed that day and sometimes the day following as well seeing our appetites are typically shot from so much food and the thought of eating is very off putting. Two days out we are back to large amounts of vegetables and increase to maintenance from there. We also often eat most of our days calories in a smaller eating window (we frequently bounce between intermittent fasting & OMAD diet as it just seems to work with our lifestyles and eating preferences). Anyone with a larger than normal stomach capacity like us, the drive to push through the discomfort of a challenge like this, and a basic understanding of energy balance (calories in vs calories out) can do it with enough disciple and intention (not that we recommend it).
Also worth mentioning is that we do not exercise to burn the calories consumed in a challenge but rather we are able to consume higher calorie diets due to our love for endurance sports and said discipline with our daily diets.
Q: Can you make a “What I eat in a day” / fitness focused video?
A: While we’re sure that type of video will eventually make its way out there, this channel is intended primarily for food entertainment. We’re still in the very early stages of establishing ourselves within this genre and we’re constantly experimenting and trying to improve upon our style to make our channel a unique experience. Food is our passion while fitness is our discipline so, while we currently only have the availability to produce one quality piece of content a week, food-centered videos is where we’ll be focusing our attention (and trust us, it’s more fun for all of us this way). Thats not to say it will never happen - it’s just not a top priority for us.

[@worldwide_cruising]

*Am I the only one noticing how good their editing skills are? Big Like! Also, I really appreciate all your little "info boxes", calories, etc. during the video. I know myself that editing takes a ton of time so I really value the effort of both of you! Btw food looks STUNNING as well!* 😈❤👍

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Wow. Thanks so much for the love! We appreciate the feedback and are glad you’re enjoying all the info we try and work in to the vid 🙏 (takes a lot of time and effort 😅) Much love!

[@r27_06]

I laughed when nate high fived himself for the cookie dough crossaint😅

[@guidodavi6824]

said it before but definitely most creative channel out there right now. love tuning in each week for not only the challenges but you guys too! cant wait for this channel to blow up

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Seriously appreciate all of your love and support on the channel 🙏 so glad to have you here with us and to know that you’re always enjoying the videos and the effort in making them something unique to the platform. Much love!

[@derweisseschattenwolf9201]

So glad I finally found this Treasure of a channel! You guys are incredibly entertaining and your editing is insane. I really appropiate the effort you put into these videos. I feel like you're just about to blow up, so please keep up the great work, guys! Also I would really like to see a video in which you talk about how you manage to do these Challenges in terms of your overall health, diet and fitness (i.e. exercise). Do you just keep your Calorie intake low before and after the challenges or do you do lots of cardio (or both I guess)? Apart from that, I would love to see another Ranking vids, similar to the desert one you've done some time ago. I truly hink e.g. a Tierlist or other Ranking Styles enhance the Fun-Factor of these Challenges, but That's just a subjective thought of mine.

[@TheTakedownTwins]

We really appreciate the kind and thoughtful comment! In regards the vid you said you’d like to see, we talk about all of that in our “The Longest Mukbang Challenge.” The link to that video is in the description box with the diet and fitness information 👍

[@trisandmadi]

I loved the quizzes during the video. It's fun learning about the Takedown Twins! Another winner!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

😃 so glad you enjoyed it! It was definitely a fun one to pull together 😁 Much love!

[@claire778]

Yet another inventive twist; you two sure have WORKED at this channel. It deserves more appreciation and I for one am glad you've only gone on to develop it further and better.

[@brainsmckay]

Stumbled across your channel and love your videos. The synchronised eating is OCD heaven 🙌 Keep em coming guys

[@thectk1000]

This was incredibly fun! It was great to get to know you two better through some funny stories about your relationships with food through the years. Also seemed like you were able to enjoy yourselves and cut it off before real discomfort. Great job on another awesome peice of content!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed it! We figured it would be a fun way to tell some of our ridiculous food stories and ended up being an extremely fun menu as well 🙂 And you’re right - ended up not entirely putting us out in the end 🙏 Thanks for the love and for hangin’ with us!

[@goldentears9517]

You’re the best guys!! ❤️❤️🏆🏆 so funny as always! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheTakedownTwins]

😃😃 Thanks for the love! 💙

[@lacarantona]

Your editing is awwwweeesome! Each video is a piece of art!!!🥰🥰🥰 And I loooove all the sidefacts you share with us! 🤗

[@TheTakedownTwins]

WOW! Seriously appreciate the love on the editing and positive feedback. Certainly put in a tremendous amount of time and energy into the vids so it means a lot to hear 🙏 Much love!

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Another killer video guys! Love the selection of food!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Much appreciated!! It was a super fun menu 😃🙌

[@mariaforzisi]

That was a fantastic video. Very creative and fun facts were great.

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed it, Maria! 😃 Always means a ton to hear 🙂💙

[@NellyAlabaster]

I‘m currently rewatching all of your old videos because they are too good to only watch once😍 and I find it so funny that you ate croissant with cookie dough before it became a trend 😂

[@princesspsmom9631]

When Nate said " that is delightful" when eating the maple cake, I died 😂 and the "like, 1 walnut (chopped)" aaaand then when Nate self high fived himself LOL not a lot of people get dry humor but I liiiiive for it 🙌 I have 2 older sisters so I get the camaraderie and genuineness. Sidenote: I've been binge watching all of your videos. I stumbled across them a few weeks ago now and you're both just so fun to watch. Oooh, and I never thought it would be so calming to watch 2 grown men eat in sync haha #refreshing 😎😎

[@theindecisivebean]

Loved the fun facts! Editing is amazing as always

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Thanks, Sherry! So glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@mischiefcommittee]

Always the best! Love you guys! 🧡💙

[@TheTakedownTwins]

😃 much love and appreciation for you too!

[@Toriboski]

How do you guys not have more subs?? Such great videos. Like a hidden gem.

[@farah_lynn]

You guys make the best food videos with the most unique ideas! Loved being able to learn more about both of you 😊 Keep up the great work I can't wait to see your channel grow even more

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Dang, we couldn’t appreciate the kind words more, Farah! Always so nice hearing when the ideas are enjoyed 🙂 Many more vids to come and hopefully more awesome people like you find the channel 😃🙏 Much love!

[@rowancalder4334]

HI GUYS THANKS FOR MAKING MY TUESDAY A BIT BETTER YET AGAIN

[@TheTakedownTwins]

SAME! You rule 😎

[@flyingmusicnature]

Love this channel always fun to see.

[@TheTakedownTwins]

😃😃 appreciate ya, Timo!

[@nberkel]

Super fun idea. Live the creativity and how you make it fun. How is this channel not bigger yet?

[@bernardgervais6138]

This challenge is right up my alley! Can't wait to watch it in about 40 hours when I break my fast. Keep doing what you do, young legends!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

😰😰 INSANE! Good luck with the fast and hope you enjoy it 😎

[@Katiabulks]

25k!!! Big congrats 🎊 also loved this one and how all the foods had to do with a story about either of you two!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

😃 Thanks, Katia! 🎉 Means a lot to us having awesome people like you hanging with us every week. So stoked you enjoyed the menu connecting to the stories - it was a lot of fun to pull together 🙂

[@crackieforlife]

Love coming home and seeing a new video from you guys. The trivia was super fun for my sis and myself to do. Thanks for always making our week with your fun food and sibling love 🙏🏻💙 I hope your positive and unique channel reaches many ppl so they can enjoy them like we do!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Always love hearing y’all watch them together so it’s extra fun knowing you enjoyed the trivia aspect😃☺️ We couldn’t appreciate the kind words more and we’re thrilled to be a part of your week 🙂 Much love to you both!

[@biancamallet8063]

I luv you guys! Always amazing challenge ideas ❤️

[@TheTakedownTwins]

😃😃 Thanks for the love, Bianca! We’re thrilled you enjoyed! 💙

[@MillennialJane]

lol Nate high-fiving himself for the cookie dough croissant sandwich

[@melb6561]

Love the Takedown Twins trivia!

[@hananimusfirah6243]

Omggg i love the editing style!! Food looks delicious like always 😇

[@jackehlin4691]

Ayyyyyy another awesome takedown challenge! Killing it guys! You both rock!!!!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed it, Jack! You rock 😎🤘

[@jaclynhess1995]

Killed it as always! The amount of energy that you have throughout all of your videos and then added energy to editing is insane!!

[@jaclynhess1995]

And to add, thank you for the “get to know you both” quizzes throughout!!!

[@MyEilen]

You're so underrated! Love your videos, keep It up! 🤗

[@Kawaiikitten0211]

The questions were so fun! It’d be a cool addition if you did it again in a future video but accompanied the answers with childhood photos! Much love you two, I found this channel today and am now hooked ❤

[@humfernickel]

I would love to see a KZbin short of you guys setting up your beautiful board of food! 😊

[@bea-th9hd]

that was a really good way to tell us more about you guys. it was really interesting to watch. thanks for that!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed that! Was a lot of fun for us as well 🙂

[@deeh2003]

Thanks for making Tuesdays a little bit better! Name a better duo. I'll wait 💁‍♀️

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Same! You’re the best 💙

[@breanneblaquiere2002]

What a great video idea. We got to know you guys better while watching you eat delicious foods.

[@nehasingh-eg6bi]

The editing is next level 🥰🥰🥰

[@danaandrews7529]

All ya'lls videos are great! I like when you two do the commentaries also. I notice too, how good ya'lls eating skills are. Keep up the awesome videos😃

[@Freakgirl1985]

Woooohooo. Looking forward to checking this out later tonight!!!

[@ginad.8114]

Description of maple cake: “like, 1 walnut” 🤣🤣🤣

[@tammybaughman1087]

This was fun and again thinking out side of the box love you guys both of you

[@TheTakedownTwins]

We’re thrilled you enjoyed the out of the box nature of this one, Tammy! 🙂 Always means a ton hearing you enjoyed it! Love ya right back! 💙

[@jennifergomez1574]

Watching your videos makes my day!!!!

[@Joy-ek6fq]

Everything on that table looks so darn good. The amount of dedication and hardwork you guys put into making these videos is really appreciated. Keep it up 🫂💛

[@r27_06]

your edits are improving and improving every vid...good job guys!!!💯also love the vid idea very clever

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

I found myself answering those questions 😃 very good video guys! You're so entertaining 👍 keep up this good content! I'm never tired nor bored watching you! Love your videos!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed it! Much love!

[@samcook_food]

Thanks for this insight into your lives with a story time food challenge - beats a regular vlog any day! Love Blueberry Lindt truffles btw 😁

[@TheTakedownTwins]

“Story Time Food Challenge” would have been a great alternative title 😁 So glad you enjoyed it and most certainly more fun for us to film than a vlog as well 😆🙌 BLUEBERRY LINDT 🙌🔥

[@emmaf_]

That is a wonderful idea !! Amazing to get to know your stories haha. I hope you will have an amazing rest of week 😘🥰

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed it, Emma! Hope your week is as wonderful as you are 😎💙

[@emmaf_]

@@TheTakedownTwins 🥰 thank you so much ! You are the best 😘😘

[@coconut097]

I am so glad I found your channel. Very entertaining videos and I really like how organized and clean you are! Keep up with the good work 🥰

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad to have you here with us! We appreciate the love and support, Sara 🙏 You rule 😎

[@user-iq4zw9bq1m]

I love when you guys doing high five and bro fist!!

[@jenniferd9043]

Ooooh! Love the trivia! The food looks amazing, as usual 😊

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer! It tasted amazing too 😁

[@carolinaverdade9292]

Looooooooooove your videos! Fav channel atm :3 U guys keep me company at night shifts!

[@jennaberkel7101]

Such a fun video!!! Just enjoyed watching it while my husband and I were snacking.

[@neuzafernandes7887]

Wow you guys have such an imagination!! Congrats for all the hard work, you have to put a lot of thinking for this videos. This was so fun to watch! Loved it! You guys are awesome! 😘

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Thanks for the love, Neuza! It was a lot of fun pulling this together and always means a ton hearing you enjoyed 😃

[@luisrivas7815]

You guys are so dope ! New favorite channel 🙏🏽🙏🏽💔

[@mahamalfoy3816]

I love it ! you are awesome guys , can you please do more informations about yourselves , such as goals , likes and dislikes , age , ect . Love you Pete & Nate ❤

[@lorrainelacroix4030]

Soooooooo much fun, you guys nail it, love the questions, soooooo good!!!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed it 😁💙

[@eg661]

This was - again - a wonderful and thoughtful video! Love how creative you 2 are about the content on your channel! I really enjoyed the questions you came up with! Thank you for sharing some personal "fun facts" of your life

[@hollyr1208]

love this one....great idea for a video!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@emmaplatt3252]

Another fantastic challenge. Lovely to hear the stories. Got 2 wrong on the questions.

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed, Emma! Only two wrong is a pretty stellar performance 🤩

[@itchiji]

Hey guys ~ You two always have excellent timing with your uploads. I was just sitting down to enjoy a meal when this popped up and had a great time eating while watching it. The trivia cracked me up and was a fun way to get to know you a little better. I always thought I was a sugar fiend, but you definitely have me beat!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Eyyy, stoked to have caught you at the perfect time so we could all eat together 😁 Yeah, it’s hard to out sugar fiend the Takedown Twins but we’re nothing anyone should aspire too 😆🍫 So glad you enjoyed the trivia! Much love to you 💙

[@matthendrickson8997]

Interesting video! It was nice to get to know a little more about you guys on a personal level. ❤

[@TheoPhysics495]

1:44 The fact that you synced the hi-five to the music 🔥

[@anthonyrouphiel]

U each need to get the tailgate chicken fingers from Canes, it comes with - 25 chicken fingers -10 Texas toasts - A LOT of fries - A lot of sauce

[@anzerus6953]

Underrated.

[@daniellealwyn3457]

This was a super fun video, really cool idea 💖

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So stoked you enjoyed it! Had a lot of fun pulling this one together 🙂

[@hikingismytherapy]

Liked the fun facts! Cool!

[@krlcomments672]

“The walnut” cracked me UP!!!!!🤣👍

[@TheTakedownTwins]

😆🙌🙏

[@bookworms77]

There are so many flavours of Lindt truffles, you guys should do a video trying all the flavors you can find! Love the videos, crazy how in sync you are!

[@Moe-hq7dk]

Hi Nate, hi Pete, I'm gonna watch you two living the culinary dream (or nightmare xD) now. It's my tuesday routine atm xD have a good one.

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Eyy, so glad to be part of your Tuesday routine, Moe! Thanks for hangin’ with us and hope you enjoyed! Much love to you 🙏

[@limitedbreedmikelumia9738]

That maple cake sounds amazing 🤩 never heard of one!

[@beatrizdias5312]

i think u guys put so much work on your videos, everything is so well done and im loving it. This is my new favorite game, i just didn't get it right twice. Love from Brazil!!! 💗💗

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed it, Beatriz! Definitely put a ridiculous amount of work into them, so we appreciate the comment 🙏 Much love!

[@ashegh3138]

Great as always 👌 greetings from Germany ❤😊

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed! Love from the USA 😃💙

[@deecohen1383]

Now THATS the proper bagel to cream cheese ratio! Thanks guys!

[@alisonsoifer4191]

Hi Pete! Hi Nate! You both are epic and your food is epic and your music is epic lol! Love learning new things about you both! Much love!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

The two of us together are only as epic as you, yourself, Alison 😎 thanks for being awesome! Much love 💙

[@alisonsoifer4191]

@@TheTakedownTwins Thank you for your compliments!

[@smother_nanners2831]

Always great content 👍

[@TheTakedownTwins]

🙏🙏 appreciate ya 😁

[@ericbwalsh]

Always look forward to what you guys bring to the “table” 😆 Another great challenge video boys! 🔥

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed it, Eric! Also love the “table” being in quotations considering we actually eat at a desk LOL!!

[@TheRealTitaniumJaw]

So refreshing to have discovered a channel of guys who have a lot in common with me. I too also ate raw cookie dough as a kid and would eat as much food as I could at a party if no one else was eating it 🤣 Love your videos!!

[@TheTakedownTwins]

LOL! Too relatable for all the reckless, food loving kids, right?! 😆 So glad you enjoyed it 🙏 Much love!

[@kcup5705]

I loved the random facts thrown in about you guys. I think that it is a nice way to help people get to know you! 😁 Much love to you guys! 💙💚 Take care.

[@JanitBianic]

That was so refreshing

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Dang, that means a lot to hear! So glad you enjoyed 🙌💙

[@truestefanwhat]

Great editing twins

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Much appreciated! 😃

[@aljanet1514]

Incredible choice of things to eat. Congratulations for another excellent video. Your videos are better than most out there.

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you enjoyed it and really appreciate the love and feedback! You rule 😎

[@laurafitness8351]

already know it's gonna be good:)

[@TheTakedownTwins]

🎉🎉

[@kittkatt1317]

Chocolate chip cookie dough sandwiches on croissants? Genius. I really need to try that, since I love cookie dough. Favorite part of the video was the questionaire on the side, especially seeing that Nate was a previous drummer. 💕❤️

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Oh you’ve GOT to try that sandwich sometime then 🤤 we’d probably throw a little white chocolate sauce on there to make it extra epic next time 😁 So glad you enjoyed it! Much love!

[@sexynerds1270]

We need more videos like this one now by u guys

[@jprince19]

I think this is my favorite video yet! Interesting getting to know more about you guys! I think the thing I found hilarious was being grounded for eating all the fundraisers candy 😂😂😂 That’s definitely something I would have done!

[@annegerlach9646]

Hello Pete hello Nate your challenges are just awesome ❤️ especially the combinations are from the other star 🙏🙏 so incredibly delicious 😍 you are the best

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you’re enjoying the videos, Anne! We appreciate the love and are happy to have you here with us 🙏💙

[@benprins8240]

Absolutely awesome crazy food challenge Pete and Nate 😊😊 I see m and ms, donuts, cream cheese and cake. All part of a delicious diet. I approve.

[@TheTakedownTwins]

Always happy to get the stamp of approval from our good friend Ben 😁 Glad you enjoyed it! Much love!

[@benprins8240]

@@TheTakedownTwins much love too guys, looking forward to your next awesome food adventure ☺️

[@inesbmd525]

The last time you guys responded me was bc I couldn't understand how that was possible to eat that much (u explained it btw), and now I'm kinda obsessed with your videos :')

[@TheTakedownTwins]

😃🤗 So glad you’re enjoying the videos, Ines! Much love to you!

[@lolipuig5445]

Thankssss boys 🙏😍👏😀

[@TheTakedownTwins]

💙💙

[@katieluna4913]

Like, one walnut.. 😅😂😂😂

[@MCNav-ns9ij]

Also, Nate with solo high five 😂

[@TheTakedownTwins]

😂👏

[@victoriahayden2961]

It was nice to see you eat some more savoury things boys. ❤️

[@TheTakedownTwins]

🙏💙

[@user-ll3hd7mw6u]

こんなに食べてるのにとてもスリムでカッコいい💛 日々のトレーニングですよね✨ 日本から応援してます💖

[@chrissygo]

Pete has his ears Pierced - that’s how I learned who is who 😁 Loved this video, btw❤️

[@TheTakedownTwins]

That’s always a good point of reference 😁 So glad you enjoyed, Chrissy! 😃💙

[@KimberlyBellamy]

The trivia is a great addition to the video. It's very unique and creative.

[@TheTakedownTwins]

So glad you thought so! 😃 Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@user-ef2vo9xl8o]

It is good to see that u guys scrap every bit of crumb and frosting from the knife. I myself have a habit of scraping every bit of food left behind so thank god I am not the only one😅 and the way u guys put everything together in such a synchronized manner...love it❤❤ keep it up😊

[@brandilynn2017]

7:46 I know this vid is from a while back, but my little bro and I did the same thing. 😂 We got in so much trouble.

[@tracierd9766]

Such a delicious challenge! Loved the different goodies and learning some fun facts about my two fav foodie twins!😋 and.. I’m a fan of white Lindt chocolate- actually any type of white chocolate. No doubt I could down a big bag too!

[@flaccgh8799]

You guys should try the peanut butter M&Ms frozen! Game changer

[@TheTakedownTwins]

🔥🔥🔥

[@guidodavi6824]

the names of the items are priceless