What is your go-to fast food?

whatalazyidiot
whatalazyidiot Posts: 343 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I am going to be out for dinner, so I have to pick up something real quick. I was thinking a grilled chicken sandwich from somewhere, but curious what other people usually do?

I have 646 calories left for the day.

Near me, there is:

McDonald's
Jack in the Box
Burger King
Taco Bell

I did really well this week (this was my re-start week), and I'm a little nervous because fast food is my biggest temptation.
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  • whatalazyidiot
    whatalazyidiot Posts: 343 Member
    Chef_Barbell wrote: »
    Whatever strikes your fancy that fits your calories. I do like Taco Bell for fitting a lot of food in a smaller amount of calories. Go Fresco!

    Oh yeah, I forgot about their fresco stuff!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    Zambreros!
  • skelterhelter
    skelterhelter Posts: 803 Member
    Taco Bell's plain tacos (or even the Doritos Locos!) are 170 calories a piece. Their Power Bowls are pretty low cal.

    I also like the veggie burger from BK. Maybe with a side salad or small onion ring?
  • Joemaxfitness
    Joemaxfitness Posts: 3 Member
    I would suggest a Chicken Fajita Pita with no cheese for JIB. Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich if you’re craving McDonald's.
  • RealWorldStrengthLLC
    RealWorldStrengthLLC Posts: 552 Member
    My go to on the go food (or when i don't feel like cooking) is Chipotle.
  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member
    My go to- is burger king- veggie burger- with ketchup/ mustard- no mayo- extra lettuce, tomatoe, pickles. with a value onion ring(smaller than a small-less calories) and diet coke.
    also love del taco- value menu- three layer nachos and one mini chicken or beef quesadilla.
    Look online at the restaurant menu/ calorie count before you even go to the place and you can figure out what you want- always have a second choice handy
  • whatalazyidiot
    whatalazyidiot Posts: 343 Member
    jlopeziii wrote: »
    I would suggest a Chicken Fajita Pita with no cheese for JIB. Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich if you’re craving McDonald's.

    That's what I ended up getting! But I got cheese, since i had more than enough calories for it.
  • whatalazyidiot
    whatalazyidiot Posts: 343 Member
    youcantflexcardio wrote: »
    My go to on the go food (or when i don't feel like cooking) is Chipotle.

    I know I wish there was one close by. That's usually a safe bet.
  • whatalazyidiot
    whatalazyidiot Posts: 343 Member
    debtay123 wrote: »
    My go to- is burger king- veggie burger- with ketchup/ mustard- no mayo- extra lettuce, tomatoe, pickles. with a value onion ring(smaller than a small-less calories) and diet coke.
    also love del taco- value menu- three layer nachos and one mini chicken or beef quesadilla.
    Look online at the restaurant menu/ calorie count before you even go to the place and you can figure out what you want- always have a second choice handy

    Okay I need to try their veggie burger.
  • kam26001
    kam26001 Posts: 2,794 Member
    The Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad at McDonald's is pretty good. It's only 350 calories so you can have some fries with it, or an apple pie.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    whatalazyidiot wrote: »
    debtay123 wrote: »
    My go to- is burger king- veggie burger- with ketchup/ mustard- no mayo- extra lettuce, tomatoe, pickles. with a value onion ring(smaller than a small-less calories) and diet coke.
    also love del taco- value menu- three layer nachos and one mini chicken or beef quesadilla.
    Look online at the restaurant menu/ calorie count before you even go to the place and you can figure out what you want- always have a second choice handy

    Okay I need to try their veggie burger.

    The BK veggie burger is pretty darn good.
    I usually get 1-2 mini beefy quesadillas from Taco Bell depending on my calorie needs (210 for one). I find them very filling and tasty.
  • lalalacroix
    lalalacroix Posts: 834 Member
    My number one go to is a triple cheeseburger from McDs with a whopping 29 grams of protein. I think it has 500 calories.
  • Adam__20000
    Adam__20000 Posts: 65 Member
    In McDonalds UK we have wrap of the day. Certain days of the week have a specific wrap for £1.99 with the rest at normal price, you have the option to get it either grilled or fried. I usually go to McDonalds because of this healthier grilled option. There is also subway but it is a bit of a rip off.
  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    I like Potbelly or Panera. Or, I call a local restaurant and order pick up.
  • Sunshine_And_Sand
    Sunshine_And_Sand Posts: 1,320 Member
    McDonalds southwest salad with grilled chicken has a lot of flavor.
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    Leftovers :wink:
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Subway usually...sometimes the Med salad from Wendy's or a baked potato and chilli.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    edited December 2018
    Well I usually go places like bk and chick-fil-a because of the play places and I don't have to worry about keeping my toddler "contained" lol. But I don't eat at McDonalds because, other than their cookies, I think their food is just plain horrid. Burger King is slightly better. Chick-Fil-A is pretty good but I find that it's not very filling for some reason. I can eat 12 nuggets and a thing of fries and still be hungry. I guess it's better to get a sandwich because the bread probably fills you up more but I really love those nuggets
  • RScowgirl
    RScowgirl Posts: 5 Member
    When you eat out it has lots of sodium I started meal prep for the week so much easier
  • RScowgirl
    RScowgirl Posts: 5 Member
    When you eat out it has lots of sodium I started meal prep for the week so much easier
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    hesn92 wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    RScowgirl wrote: »
    When you eat out it has lots of sodium I started meal prep for the week so much easier

    This is for tonight, so I'm guessing meal prep isn't in the cards for right now. A meal that is high in sodium isn't that big of a deal for people without a medical reason to limit it. Just have an extra glass of water if you get thirsty.

    And besides that sometimes it's nice to go out to eat and have someone else make your food for you lol.

    Good point. I meal prep and I love cooking, but I still enjoy having a night where someone else does all the work (and washing up). :)
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    My choice is Panera. I get the Pick Two Mediterranean veggie sandwich and broccoli cheese soup. Sometimes I get the apple as my side. Sometimes I get the chips and save them for a snack another day. Their kettle chips are so good and perfectly portioned.
  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    Honestly, I often pick kids' meals if I have limited options and have to do fast food, like while travelling, and I'm trying to keep my calories fairly low. Most are between 400-600 calories since they're a little smaller but it's usually a reasonable portion for me.
  • no1racefan1
    no1racefan1 Posts: 277 Member
    Looks like you already found tonight's meal, but here's my go to fast food:

    Arbys--double roast beef sandwich (no condiments, just the plain roast beef) and no sides, unless I have extra calories to use. Which I usually don't. The sandwich by itself has enough protein to satisfy me for a long time.

    Dairy Queen--4 piece chicken strips. Just the chicken, again no sides. Maybe some buffalo sauce to dip in. Or sometimes a double hamburger w/ just veggies and no condiments.

    Qdoba--taco salad w/ chicken (double chicken if I'm really hungry), bacon, Caesar dressing, and pico de gallo. Sometimes add some tortilla strips on top for some crunch.

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