Why are people so obsessed with subway!

taso42

Behold the power of marketing.

stephanielindley422

I love my ham sandwich kids meal. I get it at least once a week

TiffanyDeanee

Hmm, I think I want a sandwich.

BrendaLee

A Subway sandwich can be whatever you want it to be. It can be healthy or not. You can choose lower sodium options, lower fat options, lower calorie options -- completely customizable.

stephanielindley422

P.S....I don't pretend it's healthy or that it's not fast food...but I do know it is better then going to grab a burger.

tageekly

At least it's not McDonalds...

At least you would be being honest with yourself if you ate McDonalds. It is what it is. But subway pretends not to be what it is.

Wow there's some great logic right there... :huh:

There's plenty about McDonald's that people fool themselves with too. It's about making the right choices for you. I eat Subway occasionally but I know what I'm getting and how it fits into my calories (and protein and sodium, etc.) for the day.

All "fast foods" spend millions of dollars each year to make people believe that because something is low in calories or looks healthy that it is, and that's not always true. It's up to the consumer to make their choice and it's sad that many do make them based only on advertisements.

michelletr

because it's filling...i don't feel hungry an hour after eating unlike mcdonald's or some other fast food place

Mindful_Trent

I think this type of black & white thinking is what causes so many people to get frustrated and give up. Yes, I fully recognize that most "chain" restaurants (and many non-chain ones) use food that is more processed than what you can make at home. However, not all of us are perfect and sometimes we need to grab an unplanned meal while out and about. I have no problem grabbing a 6" turkey on whole wheat bread, loaded with veggies (no chips/cookies) and an unsweetened iced tea, rather than the choices available to me at McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, etc. The only other "fast food" place I feel I can make semi-healthy choices at is Wendy's.

Yes, eating at places like Subway will be higher in sodium and preservatives than making meals at home - but it's a heck of a better choice than some of the options out there. Every time someone considers their options and makes a healthier choice (even if it's not the "best" choice - by your standards) it is still a small victory. I refuse to look at anything in black and white terms - including my food choices.

jlnk

IDK. I think it is garbage.

SwtKittN

I consider it better for me than eating say, a burger and fries. Then again the sub would be better if I could just eat a 6 inch, but I always get a footlong lol. The last time I went tho, I did get no cheese and no mayo on my roasted chicken sub. Came home and put fat free cheese on it and low fat mayo, made it a little better and I was able to control/measure how much mayo was really put on it. We don't have any local sub places by where I live.. we only have subway and jimmy johns, and jimmy johns is super expensive.

- And edit to say thanks, now I am hungry for subway LOL

AnthonyScalco

OP is a troll obv,

jsnearly

It is convenient if you don't have time to cook. It doesn't taste that great though and the meat quality is usually crap compared to other deli's. I never get the cheese because you can't even really taste it and it just adds calories.

hailzp

At least it's not McDonalds...

At least you would be being honest with yourself if you ate McDonalds. It is what it is. But subway pretends not to be what it is.

Wow there's some great logic right there... :huh:

No need to be sarcastic... It is my opinion. I don't eat either because it upsets my stomach. which says to me it is full of crap! Taa daaa... wow theres some great logic.

hailzp

At least it's not McDonalds...

At least you would be being honest with yourself if you ate McDonalds. It is what it is. But subway pretends not to be what it is.

Wow there's some great logic right there... :huh:

No need to be sarcastic... It is my opinion. I don't eat either because it upsets my stomach. which says to me it is full of crap! Taa daaa... wow there's some great logic.

jlnk

OP is a troll obv,

Fairly new to MFP and using a message board in general...what does this mean? I've seen it a few times now...

california_peach

Because for very little money they move you around, what is usually a large metropolitan area and then they stop so that you can get off and go do stuff. Anyway, they go underground, too, which is cool to come people. In some city's they go overhead.

My kids have a couple of books about transportation, I highly recommend Things that Go.

juliecat1

I dont get it either. Id rather just go home and make a sandwich than eat one of their preservative laden ones. Not to mention I could buy a weeks worth or sandwich stuff for the price of one. *shrug*

hailzp

OP is a troll obv,

How come? Sorry I am pretty new to forums etc. But by troll you mean what? I am genuinely interested. Not trying to start something here.

Faye_Anderson

I LOVE Subway. Its so tasty. Not sure what it is.

Foot long BMT on Cheese bread - just over 1000 calories...... no wonder I have a weight problem! lol

This USED TO BE my favourite

CaptainGordo

But subway pretends not to be what it is.

How so? Do they hide secret ingredients in the food?

hailzp

Because for very little money they move you around, what is usually a large metropolitan area and then they stop so that you can get off and go do stuff. Anyway, they go underground, too, which is cool to come people. In some city's they go overhead.

My kids have a couple of books about transportation, I highly recommend Things that Go.

:laugh: They still smell though.

TriciaZ944

I do not like subway! I can't stand the smell it makes me want to throw up! :sick:

76tech

Now I want a subway sandwich. Loaded with cucumber, pickles, jalapenos, lettuce and olives. I don't even care what meat ends up on there. Or if.

CaptainGordo

I like sammiches, including Subway's. Had a 6" tuna today.

Heh. Tuna.

Fairysoul

I never liked subway and when it sounded good I would eat it and then be very disappointed, I hated it! Quizno's is and will always be better!

MaximalLife

It is just fast food in a tiny disguise. Every time I walk past the place and its putrid smell hits by nostrils I gag.

Why do you like subway? Is it just because it is convenient?

What?
Subway is great. I love their footlongs for $5 - fabulous!

Let's not suddenly become food Nazi's given the fact that none of us are here because we detest good tasting food.
If you don't like Subway, don't go - MORE FOR ME!

Jeff92se

It is just fast food in a tiny disguise. Every time I walk past the place and its putrid smell hits by nostrils I gag.

Why do you like subway? Is it just because it is convenient?

Because a footlong ham sandwich is about 550 calories with the cheese. That's pretty good for a fast food joint.

Silverkittycat

It is just fast food in a tiny disguise. Every time I walk past the place and its putrid smell hits by nostrils I gag.

Why do you like subway? Is it just because it is convenient?

Trying to make others feel bad about their food choices? Justifying yours?
Thanks for sharing. :frown:

honeysprinkles

I love the smell of subway, and their subs taste good! that's why I like them.

killagb

I'm a fan of Jimmy John's over Subway...any day of the week. I will get Subway if it's the only option in that category, based on where I currently am and what time it is.