Fast food? (Wendy's and Tim Horton's)
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TimothyFish wrote: »lemonsnowdrop wrote: »Get whatever you want that fits into your daily allowance. There's noting "bad" about fast food unless you eat nothing but that for every meal.
To a point, that's true, but some fast food meals are well over 1000 calories. That doesn't leave much room for the rest of my day.
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TimothyFish wrote: »lemonsnowdrop wrote: »Get whatever you want that fits into your daily allowance. There's noting "bad" about fast food unless you eat nothing but that for every meal.
To a point, that's true, but some fast food meals are well over 1000 calories. That doesn't leave much room for the rest of the day.
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I have a coworker who buys a footlong sub at Subway and then takes everything out of one half and puts it into the other. I'm not a fan of wasting food, but it's a good trick for getting a more filling sandwich from Subway without eating quite so much bread.0
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I usually opt for Wendy's if I'm doing fast food. I like the Asian Cashew Chicken Salad and I either get a large or a naked baked potato and I smother it with a small chili.0
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I filled up at Wendy's with a large chili and side garden salad with pomegranate vinaigrette dressing.. Only 335 calories0
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People are going to give you the generic feel good, "you don't have to give up anything" answer. That is, "just it it in your day." OK, so technically true. If you have 1600 calories you can squeeze a 1200 calorie Wendy's meal in and eat like a starving lunatic the rest of the day. That or get something boring like one of those Junior burgers that wouldn't fill up the average toddler. Or a salad (seriously, wtf are you going to Wendy's to get a salad?). Then again maybe you're Beastmode McSuperbro and you cut weight eating 4000 calories a day because you're 20 and spending 5 hours a day working out. Good for you. Here's the real world answer for most people. Go less often.
I actually really like their salads. They’re convenient and tasty and are topped with grilled chicken breast, so they’re high in protein. If I want a burger, I usually get a double patty w/ bacon at Five Guys for 780 delicious calories
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Another vote for the Asian cashew salad. I also like how they give you the dressing and nuts on the side in little baggies. I seldom add the dressing, which cuts down on calories even further.0 -
I know this generally seems like a dumb question on its face, but are there any healthy fast food options? I've got A LOT better at planning in advance to avoid the temptation, when I forget a lunch that day or I work later than planned and get hungry... there's a Wendy's, Tim Horton's, and Little Caesar's in walking distance from my office. I avoid LC but tend to go to TH for either a buffalo chicken wrap with extra chicken, or a chili. I used to get a 4 piece spicy nugget from Wendy's but seems like a total waste of calories even though not huge. I'd like to try a burger or something once in a while but seems like a waste of fat and carbs. Not a big fry person anyway. Prefer TH chili to Wendy's. A little further there is Subway, KFC, or Big John's (basically steak subs). Subway I know is supposed to be healthy but I always feel like they have enormous amounts of bread with very little meat/protein. I occasionally grab grilled chicken from KFC, like a breast and wing grilled. Any thoughts on occasionally doing the drive through thing and what you can get?
I would suggest to pack a healthy lunch everyday. Set an alarm or have some kind of reminder so that you don't forget to pack your own healthy lunch. maybe have one day a week, say friday, that you can eat something from a fast food place. Majority of these fast food places do have some lower calorie options but are they really healthy? probably not. it's all artifical flavors, preservatives, loaded with chemicals and not nutrient filled. Not to mention high in fat and usually oily. however, if you absolutely have to, I'd say to stick to the salads and baked potatoe, chili as it was mentioned.0 -
fitbunny93 wrote: »I know this generally seems like a dumb question on its face, but are there any healthy fast food options? I've got A LOT better at planning in advance to avoid the temptation, when I forget a lunch that day or I work later than planned and get hungry... there's a Wendy's, Tim Horton's, and Little Caesar's in walking distance from my office. I avoid LC but tend to go to TH for either a buffalo chicken wrap with extra chicken, or a chili. I used to get a 4 piece spicy nugget from Wendy's but seems like a total waste of calories even though not huge. I'd like to try a burger or something once in a while but seems like a waste of fat and carbs. Not a big fry person anyway. Prefer TH chili to Wendy's. A little further there is Subway, KFC, or Big John's (basically steak subs). Subway I know is supposed to be healthy but I always feel like they have enormous amounts of bread with very little meat/protein. I occasionally grab grilled chicken from KFC, like a breast and wing grilled. Any thoughts on occasionally doing the drive through thing and what you can get?
I would suggest to pack a healthy lunch everyday. Set an alarm or have some kind of reminder so that you don't forget to pack your own healthy lunch. maybe have one day a week, say friday, that you can eat something from a fast food place. Majority of these fast food places do have some lower calorie options but are they really healthy? probably not. it's all artifical flavors, preservatives, loaded with chemicals and not nutrient filled. Not to mention high in fat and usually oily. however, if you absolutely have to, I'd say to stick to the salads and baked potatoe, chili as it was mentioned.
I'm a big fan of packing my own lunch (I get to eat what I like, I save money, I get to use the rest of my lunch break to walk around instead of waiting in line), but if someone wants to eat out, I don't think it is a problem. Things like artificial flavorings, preservatives, and chemicals -- these are just scary buzzwords. What harm are they going to do? The fat content can be controlled by what one orders.
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Timmies has as high (higher) sodium content than Wendy's and I find it harder to make arrangements with them in terms of not adding mayo (or how much they use in a sandwich) compared to other chains.salembambi wrote: »id go with a sandwich and soup from Timmies
Honestly (and as I Canadian I know I am preaching heresy), I even find McDonalds' breakfast sandwiches and coffees better caloric bargains that Tim's.
I also recall checking out the chili between Tim's and Wendy's, cause I actually like Tim's chili a little bit better. But I believe I concluded that the Wendy one was a better bargain for me due to more protein for calories, and cheaper too!0 -
Wendy's has really good salads. Just watch the dressing amount you use. Or you could get a salad and chili and put the chili on the salad...that would be filling. Love Tim Horton's chili as well.0
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I don't know what Tim Horton is, but I'd stay away from Little Caesar's. Wendy's has really good salads and I've heard their chili is good. I like the apple pecan chicken salad. That stats are pretty good on that one.0
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janejellyroll wrote: »fitbunny93 wrote: »I know this generally seems like a dumb question on its face, but are there any healthy fast food options? I've got A LOT better at planning in advance to avoid the temptation, when I forget a lunch that day or I work later than planned and get hungry... there's a Wendy's, Tim Horton's, and Little Caesar's in walking distance from my office. I avoid LC but tend to go to TH for either a buffalo chicken wrap with extra chicken, or a chili. I used to get a 4 piece spicy nugget from Wendy's but seems like a total waste of calories even though not huge. I'd like to try a burger or something once in a while but seems like a waste of fat and carbs. Not a big fry person anyway. Prefer TH chili to Wendy's. A little further there is Subway, KFC, or Big John's (basically steak subs). Subway I know is supposed to be healthy but I always feel like they have enormous amounts of bread with very little meat/protein. I occasionally grab grilled chicken from KFC, like a breast and wing grilled. Any thoughts on occasionally doing the drive through thing and what you can get?
I would suggest to pack a healthy lunch everyday. Set an alarm or have some kind of reminder so that you don't forget to pack your own healthy lunch. maybe have one day a week, say friday, that you can eat something from a fast food place. Majority of these fast food places do have some lower calorie options but are they really healthy? probably not. it's all artifical flavors, preservatives, loaded with chemicals and not nutrient filled. Not to mention high in fat and usually oily. however, if you absolutely have to, I'd say to stick to the salads and baked potatoe, chili as it was mentioned.
I'm a big fan of packing my own lunch (I get to eat what I like, I save money, I get to use the rest of my lunch break to walk around instead of waiting in line), but if someone wants to eat out, I don't think it is a problem. Things like artificial flavorings, preservatives, and chemicals -- these are just scary buzzwords. What harm are they going to do? The fat content can be controlled by what one orders.
I would suggest you do some research about what exactly goes into the food. Most are carcinogenic and lead to the rise of major health problems. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but this is backed up by research. If you seriously believe these are just "scary buzzwords" you need a reality check. Also I didn't say to never eat out. I just said it might be a good idea to do so just once a week like Friday.0 -
peter56765 wrote: »2 things I always keeps in mind when eating fast food: 1) because of the high sodium you'll retain water, so don't get upset that week if your weight doesn't behave as you expect it to based off of your CICO - it'll work its way out when you eat more normally. 2) Personally, I always assume that the calorie counts are underestimated by 10-20%. I just base that off of comparing to sandwiches I make myself (like a tuna salad sand. compared to Subway or Potbelly) - there's just no way those numbers add up unless they are using some magical calorie free mayo, and more likely they are using more mayo in practice than they are when they are test-measured.
This is another reason why I don't get mayo on sandwiches when I'm out - I know they would not be precise and probably slather on a glop of it without even thinking.
FWIW, back when I worked at McD's long ago the condiments like mayo, mustard and ketchup were all in tubes and dispensed using a caulk gun. The amount each burger got was pretty uniform. The ads always show someone slowly and lovingly spreading mayo on your burger with a knife but that's not what happens.
Makes sense; that's how we did the sour cream at Taco Bell.
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fitbunny93 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »fitbunny93 wrote: »I know this generally seems like a dumb question on its face, but are there any healthy fast food options? I've got A LOT better at planning in advance to avoid the temptation, when I forget a lunch that day or I work later than planned and get hungry... there's a Wendy's, Tim Horton's, and Little Caesar's in walking distance from my office. I avoid LC but tend to go to TH for either a buffalo chicken wrap with extra chicken, or a chili. I used to get a 4 piece spicy nugget from Wendy's but seems like a total waste of calories even though not huge. I'd like to try a burger or something once in a while but seems like a waste of fat and carbs. Not a big fry person anyway. Prefer TH chili to Wendy's. A little further there is Subway, KFC, or Big John's (basically steak subs). Subway I know is supposed to be healthy but I always feel like they have enormous amounts of bread with very little meat/protein. I occasionally grab grilled chicken from KFC, like a breast and wing grilled. Any thoughts on occasionally doing the drive through thing and what you can get?
I would suggest to pack a healthy lunch everyday. Set an alarm or have some kind of reminder so that you don't forget to pack your own healthy lunch. maybe have one day a week, say friday, that you can eat something from a fast food place. Majority of these fast food places do have some lower calorie options but are they really healthy? probably not. it's all artifical flavors, preservatives, loaded with chemicals and not nutrient filled. Not to mention high in fat and usually oily. however, if you absolutely have to, I'd say to stick to the salads and baked potatoe, chili as it was mentioned.
I'm a big fan of packing my own lunch (I get to eat what I like, I save money, I get to use the rest of my lunch break to walk around instead of waiting in line), but if someone wants to eat out, I don't think it is a problem. Things like artificial flavorings, preservatives, and chemicals -- these are just scary buzzwords. What harm are they going to do? The fat content can be controlled by what one orders.
I would suggest you do some research about what exactly goes into the food. Most are carcinogenic and lead to the rise of major health problems. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but this is backed up by research. If you seriously believe these are just "scary buzzwords" you need a reality check. Also I didn't say to never eat out. I just said it might be a good idea to do so just once a week like Friday.
What substances are you talking about? "Loaded with chemicals" isn't very specific. And if it is so dangerous, why is it okay to eat on Friday?0 -
People are going to give you the generic feel good, "you don't have to give up anything" answer. That is, "just it it in your day." OK, so technically true. If you have 1600 calories you can squeeze a 1200 calorie Wendy's meal in and eat like a starving lunatic the rest of the day. That or get something boring like one of those Junior burgers that wouldn't fill up the average toddler. Or a salad (seriously, wtf are you going to Wendy's to get a salad?). Then again maybe you're Beastmode McSuperbro and you cut weight eating 4000 calories a day because you're 20 and spending 5 hours a day working out. Good for you. Here's the real world answer for most people. Go less often.
I've never eaten more than 500-600 calories with a fast food meal. I usually get small fries and only eat a couple. I don't need to eat the whole thing; I like just a few and that's enough.
I get a quarter pounder without cheese (Hate their cheese) and without mayo (adds wayyyy too many calories and ketchup is just fine) and ask for lettuce, tomato and onion (comes that way at Wendy's, have to ask for tomato at McDonald's). I get a small soda maybe...maybe...usually I just get water.Or a salad (seriously, wtf are you going to Wendy's to get a salad?).
Some of their salads are quite good.
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I believe in eating ANYTHING you like as long as it fills within your calories. Like others, sodium is the biggest thing. Most fast food and restaurants are like bombs that explode! You will be retaining water from that. I do really like Wendy's Chili for the protein, low calories, etc. (I make mine at home based on the chili there but I use ground turkey - extra lean - and like it even better)0
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asflatasapancake wrote: »fitbunny93 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »fitbunny93 wrote: »I know this generally seems like a dumb question on its face, but are there any healthy fast food options? I've got A LOT better at planning in advance to avoid the temptation, when I forget a lunch that day or I work later than planned and get hungry... there's a Wendy's, Tim Horton's, and Little Caesar's in walking distance from my office. I avoid LC but tend to go to TH for either a buffalo chicken wrap with extra chicken, or a chili. I used to get a 4 piece spicy nugget from Wendy's but seems like a total waste of calories even though not huge. I'd like to try a burger or something once in a while but seems like a waste of fat and carbs. Not a big fry person anyway. Prefer TH chili to Wendy's. A little further there is Subway, KFC, or Big John's (basically steak subs). Subway I know is supposed to be healthy but I always feel like they have enormous amounts of bread with very little meat/protein. I occasionally grab grilled chicken from KFC, like a breast and wing grilled. Any thoughts on occasionally doing the drive through thing and what you can get?
I would suggest to pack a healthy lunch everyday. Set an alarm or have some kind of reminder so that you don't forget to pack your own healthy lunch. maybe have one day a week, say friday, that you can eat something from a fast food place. Majority of these fast food places do have some lower calorie options but are they really healthy? probably not. it's all artifical flavors, preservatives, loaded with chemicals and not nutrient filled. Not to mention high in fat and usually oily. however, if you absolutely have to, I'd say to stick to the salads and baked potatoe, chili as it was mentioned.
I'm a big fan of packing my own lunch (I get to eat what I like, I save money, I get to use the rest of my lunch break to walk around instead of waiting in line), but if someone wants to eat out, I don't think it is a problem. Things like artificial flavorings, preservatives, and chemicals -- these are just scary buzzwords. What harm are they going to do? The fat content can be controlled by what one orders.
I would suggest you do some research about what exactly goes into the food. Most are carcinogenic and lead to the rise of major health problems. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but this is backed up by research. If you seriously believe these are just "scary buzzwords" you need a reality check. Also I didn't say to never eat out. I just said it might be a good idea to do so just once a week like Friday.
Yes. Because anyone who has eaten fast food will die. Fact.
Right?? Here we go again. There’s nothing wrong with these foods. Fitbunny, feel free to provide links to reputable research in support of your claims (Tip: Forks over Knives and its kin aren't reputable sources).0 -
asflatasapancake wrote: »fitbunny93 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »fitbunny93 wrote: »I know this generally seems like a dumb question on its face, but are there any healthy fast food options? I've got A LOT better at planning in advance to avoid the temptation, when I forget a lunch that day or I work later than planned and get hungry... there's a Wendy's, Tim Horton's, and Little Caesar's in walking distance from my office. I avoid LC but tend to go to TH for either a buffalo chicken wrap with extra chicken, or a chili. I used to get a 4 piece spicy nugget from Wendy's but seems like a total waste of calories even though not huge. I'd like to try a burger or something once in a while but seems like a waste of fat and carbs. Not a big fry person anyway. Prefer TH chili to Wendy's. A little further there is Subway, KFC, or Big John's (basically steak subs). Subway I know is supposed to be healthy but I always feel like they have enormous amounts of bread with very little meat/protein. I occasionally grab grilled chicken from KFC, like a breast and wing grilled. Any thoughts on occasionally doing the drive through thing and what you can get?
I would suggest to pack a healthy lunch everyday. Set an alarm or have some kind of reminder so that you don't forget to pack your own healthy lunch. maybe have one day a week, say friday, that you can eat something from a fast food place. Majority of these fast food places do have some lower calorie options but are they really healthy? probably not. it's all artifical flavors, preservatives, loaded with chemicals and not nutrient filled. Not to mention high in fat and usually oily. however, if you absolutely have to, I'd say to stick to the salads and baked potatoe, chili as it was mentioned.
I'm a big fan of packing my own lunch (I get to eat what I like, I save money, I get to use the rest of my lunch break to walk around instead of waiting in line), but if someone wants to eat out, I don't think it is a problem. Things like artificial flavorings, preservatives, and chemicals -- these are just scary buzzwords. What harm are they going to do? The fat content can be controlled by what one orders.
I would suggest you do some research about what exactly goes into the food. Most are carcinogenic and lead to the rise of major health problems. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but this is backed up by research. If you seriously believe these are just "scary buzzwords" you need a reality check. Also I didn't say to never eat out. I just said it might be a good idea to do so just once a week like Friday.
Yes. Because anyone who has eaten fast food will die. Fact.
Right?? Here we go again. There’s nothing wrong with these foods. Fitbunny, feel free to provide links to reputable research in support of your claims (Tip: Forks over Knives and its kin aren't reputable sources).
I'm crossing my fingers for Food Babe.0 -
i eat out multiple times a week and the majority of the time am right at or under my calories for the day.
i do exercise to earn that food, though....0 -
Of_Monsters_and_Meat wrote: »Arby's
Arby's is delicious....but I would never call it healthy. It has some of the worst nutritional numbers I have ever seen.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »asflatasapancake wrote: »fitbunny93 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »fitbunny93 wrote: »I know this generally seems like a dumb question on its face, but are there any healthy fast food options? I've got A LOT better at planning in advance to avoid the temptation, when I forget a lunch that day or I work later than planned and get hungry... there's a Wendy's, Tim Horton's, and Little Caesar's in walking distance from my office. I avoid LC but tend to go to TH for either a buffalo chicken wrap with extra chicken, or a chili. I used to get a 4 piece spicy nugget from Wendy's but seems like a total waste of calories even though not huge. I'd like to try a burger or something once in a while but seems like a waste of fat and carbs. Not a big fry person anyway. Prefer TH chili to Wendy's. A little further there is Subway, KFC, or Big John's (basically steak subs). Subway I know is supposed to be healthy but I always feel like they have enormous amounts of bread with very little meat/protein. I occasionally grab grilled chicken from KFC, like a breast and wing grilled. Any thoughts on occasionally doing the drive through thing and what you can get?
I would suggest to pack a healthy lunch everyday. Set an alarm or have some kind of reminder so that you don't forget to pack your own healthy lunch. maybe have one day a week, say friday, that you can eat something from a fast food place. Majority of these fast food places do have some lower calorie options but are they really healthy? probably not. it's all artifical flavors, preservatives, loaded with chemicals and not nutrient filled. Not to mention high in fat and usually oily. however, if you absolutely have to, I'd say to stick to the salads and baked potatoe, chili as it was mentioned.
I'm a big fan of packing my own lunch (I get to eat what I like, I save money, I get to use the rest of my lunch break to walk around instead of waiting in line), but if someone wants to eat out, I don't think it is a problem. Things like artificial flavorings, preservatives, and chemicals -- these are just scary buzzwords. What harm are they going to do? The fat content can be controlled by what one orders.
I would suggest you do some research about what exactly goes into the food. Most are carcinogenic and lead to the rise of major health problems. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but this is backed up by research. If you seriously believe these are just "scary buzzwords" you need a reality check. Also I didn't say to never eat out. I just said it might be a good idea to do so just once a week like Friday.
Yes. Because anyone who has eaten fast food will die. Fact.
Right?? Here we go again. There’s nothing wrong with these foods. Fitbunny, feel free to provide links to reputable research in support of your claims (Tip: Forks over Knives and its kin aren't reputable sources).
I'm crossing my fingers for Food Babe.
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Just a thought, for those saying there's too much bread for Subway sandwiches, I always ask for the wrap. Not sure how many calories it saves, though. Another bonus, it's neater to eat, since a lot less spills out
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Just a thought, for those saying there's too much bread for Subway sandwiches, I always ask for the wrap. Not sure how many calories it saves, though. Another bonus, it's neater to eat, since a lot less spills out
You're not saving any calories. That wrap has 310 calories. The breads are all under 300 calories....the highest one is the Italian Herbs and cheese for 250. The rest are all under 250.
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Many ask for lettuce wraps now.0
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If you have 1600 calories you can squeeze a 1200 calorie Wendy's meal in and eat like a starving lunatic the rest of the day. That or get something boring like one of those Junior burgers that wouldn't fill up the average toddler. Or a salad (seriously, wtf are you going to Wendy's to get a salad?). Here's the real world answer for most people. Go less often.
Nothing wrong with going less often. You will save money, and be able to chose exactly what you eat.
But, one assumes, there is a reason why the OP wants to go to a fast food restaurant instead of bringing their own lunch, or just having a couple of protein bars and a piece of fruit.
So, within the context of the question and using approximate Canadian prices
McDouble add mustard, add lettuce, add tomato, add extra red onion and a glass of water please: about $2; ~380 Cal, 21g protein, 17g fat or skip the plastic cheese and order:
Double ham, add mustard, add lettuce, add tomato, add extra red onion and a glass of water please: about $2 again; ~330 Cal, 18g protein, 13g fat.
You can double the price and add a side garden salad @ ~50 Cal without the dressing
Wendy's small chili and a glass of water please: about $2, ~210 Cal without crackers and hot sauce, 17g protein, 6g fat
Wendy's baked potato sour cream and chives (margarine not used): about $2, ~360 Cal, 9g protein, 6g fat.
Poor the chili on the potato and you have a ~570Cal 26g protein 12g fat 88g carb meal for $4.
Get 2x double hamburgers and you have a ~660Cal, 36g protein, 26g fat, and 64g carb meal for $4.
I don't see 1200 calories and I don't think you would be THAT hungry when you're done. You may want to add 10 Cal to the McDonald stuff for the tomato and onion...0
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