FAST FOOD CHALLENGE

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  • KarenBorter
    KarenBorter Posts: 1,157 Member
    I had a late night last night (this morning actually) and usually the day after I will drive through McDonalds on the way home but refrained. Instead, I got some Lean Cuisines for my "junk food day after a party" food. I snacked on carrots and had a jello cup this morning for "breakfast" on my way home.

    I am going to cut out Sharky's next week and stick with measured portions from Whole Foods Market for lunch for the remainder of the week.

    Good job Katee on not allowing them to suck you in!
  • WarningHillAhead
    WarningHillAhead Posts: 22 Member
    Had a Subway sammich today (oh noes!), was this allowed? I got plenty of veggies on it, so no worries. So far, so good!
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    We hadn't made it to the grocery store til Saturday, so Friday was tough. But, I opted for Subway. Hubby didn't care so it worked. We did go to breakfast in the morning, but went to a restaurant. I ate nothing I wouldn't have been able to prepare myself if I had the food in the house.

    Went to the grocery store afterwards and we should be good - at least until next payday!! It helps to spend all your money at the store to not tempt you into fast food.

    Katy - I feel the same about McDs. I like their unsweetened iced tea - can't beat $1. As far as fast food goes, I've gotten away from really caring for McDonalds. I still crave some of the others, but not this place so much - which is awesome!!
  • hellokatee
    hellokatee Posts: 211 Member
    Hey guys! Today was day seven without fast food! How is everyone doing?

    Today I forgot my lunch and had to drive all the way home on my break. It wasn't so bad, I just made myself a yummy sandwich!

    Fast food???? Who needs that!!!

    :):):)
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    Awesome!! We've accomplished one whole week! Maybe by the end of this we won't get the cravings and our body will just reject the fast food. Wouldn't that be great!?!?

    Still doing good here. Made some yummy steak, egg, and cheese sandwiches for dinner last night. Tonight, I'm making fixins for tacos. That'll last me a few days and is lunch ready. Not sure if I want to put it all in a casserole or just make the things separately - probly separate then I can make yummy salads.
  • hellokatee
    hellokatee Posts: 211 Member
    Awesome!! We've accomplished one whole week! Maybe by the end of this we won't get the cravings and our body will just reject the fast food. Wouldn't that be great!?!?

    Still doing good here. Made some yummy steak, egg, and cheese sandwiches for dinner last night. Tonight, I'm making fixins for tacos. That'll last me a few days and is lunch ready. Not sure if I want to put it all in a casserole or just make the things separately - probly separate then I can make yummy salads.

    I made fajitas last night! They were SO good! Also, I haven't thought about getting fast food in three days! Last night I realized it hadn't even crossed my mind! I REJECT YOU!!! :):):)
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    Awesome!! We've accomplished one whole week! Maybe by the end of this we won't get the cravings and our body will just reject the fast food. Wouldn't that be great!?!?

    Still doing good here. Made some yummy steak, egg, and cheese sandwiches for dinner last night. Tonight, I'm making fixins for tacos. That'll last me a few days and is lunch ready. Not sure if I want to put it all in a casserole or just make the things separately - probly separate then I can make yummy salads.

    I made fajitas last night! They were SO good! Also, I haven't thought about getting fast food in three days! Last night I realized it hadn't even crossed my mind! I REJECT YOU!!! :):):)

    Great minds think alike :smile: I was going to make my own seasoning but don't have all the stuff. This will work fine this time. I love tacos, fajitas, burritos - whatever, I really need to make my own seasoning to just keep in the cupboard...someday.

    I haven't really thought about fast food much either. I did on Friday but not since. Awesome!!
  • christina1109
    christina1109 Posts: 84
    You could always pack a cooler with healthy foods for your trip instead of stopping at places. It'll save you money and calories.
  • christina1109
    christina1109 Posts: 84
    I always sign up for challeneges and never really give it my all.

    I really want to do this challenge, only thing stopping me is that I am going on a road trip for a week beginning the 5th-13th and fast-food seems to be unavoidable. So, with that said, I am making my pledge that before and after my trip, no fast food and during the week long trip, healthier fast food alternatives (grilled chicken sandwich with 1/2 the bun, or chicken salads with no dressing or lite dressing.)

    This is my promise to YOU and more importantly, to MYSELF!:happy:


    You could always pack a cooler with healthy foods for your trip instead of stopping at places. It'll save you money and caloires.
  • hellokatee
    hellokatee Posts: 211 Member
    I got invited to dinner for a friend's birthday at a really nice Japanese Steakhouse. WHAT DO I DO???? I can't just say "No, I can't go because I don't eat out." Should I go and get as little as possible without being rude? I don't want to go and get nothing at all! Maybe something tiny... I am quite worried about this!
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    I actually love the Japanese Steakhouses. I say fill up on the soup and salad with ginger dressing. They aren't all that bad for you. Maybe order the chicken and try not to eat the pastas. The veggies they grill you should be good although I think they use oil to cook with - can't be certain. Aside from the sodium, I don't think the Japanese food is all that bad - at least what I get. Their miso soup is very yummy!!
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    Everyone still doing this? Still holding strong? For those of us who started on the 1st its been TWO WHOLE WEEKS!! My real test will be this Thurs/Fri because it'll be right after payday. We've been tight on the budget lately so having money will test me to see if I can actually stay away. Right now, I have no desire to eat fast food. We'll see.

    Congrats on making it this far!
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    How's everyone doing? Anyone still doing this with me?? I hope so!

    I've avoided temptation a couple times. I actually have less of a craving for fast food now, which really was a goal of this, along with any weight loss that could come from it.

    I did stop at Wendy's yesterday. I was going to get a sub from subway but didn't really feel like spending that much, but already had my mind on a nice large iced tea. McDonald's with their $1 teas is good, but they take forever. Wendy's HAD $.99 soft drinks, but that's apparently over. I still got my unsweetend, ice cold, iced tea. I also ordered a caesar side salad. Not too bad. At least I stayed away from my norm.

    So, I've done fairly well at this challenge I think. 22 days is something for me to stay away from fast food. I really do hope that I no longer crave it in the future. Pizza has actually been one of the harder things to stay away from since its so easy to get for dinner and my husband loves it. But I've done good on that one too!
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