How often do you eat fast food?

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  • Danilynn1975
    Danilynn1975 Posts: 294 Member
    I last ate fast food in May of last year. Backyard Burgers. The only reason was because it was all that was available near the hospital my husband was having open heart surgery at. I lived at the hospital for the entire time he was there. It was either eat that or starve.

    I got lucky a few times, my little brother brought me boiled eggs and tuna packets and some fruits. Other than that it was...Backyard Burgers.
  • Merkavar
    Merkavar Posts: 3,082 Member
    I would say twice a week. Maybe 3. I guess it depends on your definition of fast food.

    Does subway count?
    Does roast chicken, veggies and gravy count?
    Does pizza count?
    Does a sandwhich from a take away shop count?

    Why does fast food have to be bad or contain a lots of energy. Most places seem to have healthier options or lower energy.

    Sometimes it seems that it's all about the brand, say you get a bacon and egg mc muffin from McDonald's, your being unhealthy but if you fry up some bacon and eggs at home and eat it on a english muffin you having a well rounded healthy home made breakfast.

    If you go to kfc and get a burger that has chicken lettuce and Mayo your unhealthy but if you make a similiar burger at home or even buy one from a cafe or restaurant your being healthier some how.
  • goblue8426
    goblue8426 Posts: 41 Member
    I eat Chipotle about once a month but otherwise, rarely to never. It's just never enough food for the amount of calories and I'm never full. I also try and eat as few processed foods as possible.
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    Almost never. It tastes like crap to me. Some fast casual (sit-down) places like Panera, yes.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Never. Nothing against it, just not for me. Mostly because I'd rather go get a fresh burger on a bun made at a bakery down the street.
  • obscuremusicreference
    obscuremusicreference Posts: 1,320 Member
    Almost never. I've had pizza twice and McDonald's once or twice in the last 6 months. It isn't worth the calories.
  • vixtris
    vixtris Posts: 688 Member
    I try to do once a week on the weekends. I like it, and so does my husband, so we treat ourselves. Though, sometimes when things get busy we may do it twice in a week. I try to fit it within my calorie budget. I like going to Arby's the most.
  • Merkavar
    Merkavar Posts: 3,082 Member
    obscuremusicreference wrote: »
    Almost never. I've had pizza twice and McDonald's once or twice in the last 6 months. It isn't worth the calories.

    Your obviously not getting the right sort of pizza :smiley:

    Is 600 cal too much for dinner? That's about what I have when I have pizza. Fits into my day.
  • melorastar
    melorastar Posts: 31 Member
    I eat fast food once a week lol! But it will always be infused into my calories, and it definitely depends on what you choose to eat. I love mcdonalds, but instead of getting a burger and large fries I now choose a wrap and maybe small fries depending on how I'm feeling haha, but it should still be something to enjoy with your friends. I've also learned never to make fast food an often thing, it should remain a treat.
  • obscuremusicreference
    obscuremusicreference Posts: 1,320 Member
    Merkavar wrote: »
    obscuremusicreference wrote: »
    Almost never. I've had pizza twice and McDonald's once or twice in the last 6 months. It isn't worth the calories.

    Your obviously not getting the right sort of pizza :smiley:

    Is 600 cal too much for dinner? That's about what I have when I have pizza. Fits into my day.

    If I eat pizza, I like to go HAM on it. There is nothing moderate about me when I am in the same room as pizza.

    So yeah, 2000 calories is too much for dinner, no matter what the World Health Organization says.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Merkavar wrote: »
    obscuremusicreference wrote: »
    Almost never. I've had pizza twice and McDonald's once or twice in the last 6 months. It isn't worth the calories.

    Your obviously not getting the right sort of pizza :smiley:

    Is 600 cal too much for dinner? That's about what I have when I have pizza. Fits into my day.

    I need at least 800 calories to fit two slices into my day.
  • Merkavar
    Merkavar Posts: 3,082 Member
    obscuremusicreference wrote: »
    Merkavar wrote: »
    obscuremusicreference wrote: »
    Almost never. I've had pizza twice and McDonald's once or twice in the last 6 months. It isn't worth the calories.

    Your obviously not getting the right sort of pizza :smiley:

    Is 600 cal too much for dinner? That's about what I have when I have pizza. Fits into my day.

    If I eat pizza, I like to go HAM on it. There is nothing moderate about me when I am in the same room as pizza.

    So yeah, 2000 calories is too much for dinner, no matter what the World Health Organization says.

    What sort of pizza do you guys eat? 2000 calories for a pizza. 800 cal for 2 slices?

    Unless my maths is wrong the pizza I get is 5000 kj or about 1200 cal. That's 8 slices with 2-3 meats some plants and jalapeños.

    How wide is the pizza you get?
  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    It really depends on the toppings, and on the type of pizza. Buying a frozen pizza from the health food aisle of your supermarket is quite different from ordering stuffed-crust extra cheese all dressed pizza from a greasy pizza chain.

    I quite like pizza and indulge on occasion. But I usually opt for thin crust and healthier toppings, and I limit myself to a couple of slices.
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    2-4xs a week
  • Jambon692
    Jambon692 Posts: 17 Member
    edited February 2015
    Merkavar wrote: »
    obscuremusicreference wrote: »
    Merkavar wrote: »
    obscuremusicreference wrote: »
    Almost never. I've had pizza twice and McDonald's once or twice in the last 6 months. It isn't worth the calories.

    Your obviously not getting the right sort of pizza :smiley:

    Is 600 cal too much for dinner? That's about what I have when I have pizza. Fits into my day.

    If I eat pizza, I like to go HAM on it. There is nothing moderate about me when I am in the same room as pizza.

    So yeah, 2000 calories is too much for dinner, no matter what the World Health Organization says.

    What sort of pizza do you guys eat? 2000 calories for a pizza. 800 cal for 2 slices?

    Unless my maths is wrong the pizza I get is 5000 kj or about 1200 cal. That's 8 slices with 2-3 meats some plants and jalapeños.

    How wide is the pizza you get?

    When I do pizza I do a large (14") cheese stuffed crust with double cheese, BBQ sauce, mushrooms, pineapple, sweetcorn, olives and tomatoes.
    Just a normal 14" cheese topped cheese stuffed crust is 310 calories a slice, times that by 8 slices, that 2,480 calories.

    And that before you start on the wedges and breaded cheese triangles!

    Oh and the warm cookie dough.....oh the cookie dough...mmmmm :yum::joy:
  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    Jambon692 wrote: »
    When I do pizza I do a large (14") cheese stuffed crust with double cheese, BBQ sauce, mushrooms, pineapple, sweetcorn, olives and tomatoes.
    Just a normal 14" cheese topped cheese stuffed crust is 310 calories a slice, times that by 8 slices, that 2,480 calories.

    And that before you start on the wedges and breaded cheese triangles!

    Well you don't have to eat 8 slices of pizza in one meal!

    One or two slices plus a side salad would be a reasonable meal that could fit into most people's calorie goals.
  • Timorous_Beastie
    Timorous_Beastie Posts: 595 Member
    Three times in the past year. All three were times we were driving long distances and didn't want to stop for a "real" meal or wait until we got home.

    I just don't care for most fast foods. If I want a cheeseburger, I'd rather make it at home or go to a sit-down restaurant.
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