fast food?!

Hksalex
Hksalex Posts: 144 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
its okay to eat fast food as long as i stay under my calories right? cause i just had a super star.... i was super hungry and i didnt want to make food... all i had was the burger no fries no soda.
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  • hjfischer
    hjfischer Posts: 250
    Everything in moderation.
  • shelbiejo
    shelbiejo Posts: 283 Member
    Everything in moderation.

    This. A lot of people say that you need to eat "clean" and never have fast food....But I don't see a problem with it as long as you are still not going over you goals. Calories in. Calories out.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    Everything in moderation.
    ^ That's my motto. I still occasionally eat fast food and I'm still losing weight. As hjfischer said, everything in moderation - don't make it an everyday occurrence. Not that you wouldn't still lose weight as long as you're staying in a deficit, but fast food isn't exactly renowned for being the healthiest stuff in the world.
  • juliefrog6
    juliefrog6 Posts: 11
    I eat it :blushing: I changed my ordering, instead of a big burger and med fries, I get a smaller burger and small fries or a salad. What can I say I'm a busy/lazy mom and sometimes a drive through makes life easier.
  • oandptech
    oandptech Posts: 12
    Everything in moderation.
    /\ this and you have to eat crap food occasionally. Either to satisfy a craving or as a treat or to remind yourself how crappy you feel afterwards (if that happens to you).
    As long as it's not everyday... don't sweat it! If I want my spicy chicken samich from Wendy's I am damn well going to have it. Depending on my calories I will have a salad or small fries with it.
  • whiskeycharged
    whiskeycharged Posts: 400 Member
    No, it is not okay. IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) is 80% clean eating and it's diet approach is iffy. If you can get the food via drive thru, DON'T. :devil:
  • dwallior3326
    dwallior3326 Posts: 98
    Thats good!! You cant deprive yourself of everything, you'll go crazy with cravings. I would allow fast food as long as its in my calorie goal. It makes me feel even happier when I still lose weight after eating fast food! lol.
  • Hksalex
    Hksalex Posts: 144 Member
    I eat it :blushing: I changed my ordering, instead of a big burger and med fries, I get a smaller burger and small fries or a salad. What can I say I'm a busy/lazy mom and sometimes a drive through makes life easier.

    ^ yeah... i was on my way home and haven't ate since 1pm... it was already 630pm.. on the way home was a carls Jr so i stopped by n got a burger lol i should have gotten just a chicken sandwich.. but man i was hungry....

    okay thanks for the help every one. ill just make my lunch for the next few days this way i don't have to make a stop by Carls again
  • angelachristin
    angelachristin Posts: 15
    its okay to eat fast food as long as i stay under my calories right? cause i just had a super star.... i was super hungry and i didnt want to make food... all i had was the burger no fries no soda.

    Maybe once a year. Even if you're under your calorie goal, fast food is generally just crap for your health.
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    i eat it. i just make sure to get my burger or chicken on shredded lettuce instead of a bun. no fries, ofc.
  • whiskeycharged
    whiskeycharged Posts: 400 Member
    Maybe once a year. Even if you're under your calorie goal, fast food is generally just crap for your health.

    YEAH BUDDY
  • Hksalex
    Hksalex Posts: 144 Member
    im going to the gym in about 45mins... hopefully that would help .-.
  • mwilke
    mwilke Posts: 378 Member
    you have to eat crap food occasionally. Either to satisfy a craving or as a treat or to remind yourself how crappy you feel afterwards (if that happens to you).


    This... And for me it generally does. Even tho I eat less of it, it doesn't taste as good as I remember it tasting and I tend to feel very icky afterwards. But I still get cravings, and generally satisfy them so I don't binge later on and feel even worse:wink:
  • BrienJD
    BrienJD Posts: 541 Member
    I eat fast food once a week (sometimes more, but not too much). It keeps me in balance, I like eating it and I don't deny myself the pleasure of it. I just try and work my cals in so I can eat it guilt free. I don't watch anything but calories though. Enjoy.
  • Skinnymunkii
    Skinnymunkii Posts: 191 Member
    I find that there are a lot of semi-healthy options out there these days...Subway stands out in my mind, and most places have decent salads (depending on the salad) or grilled chicken sandwiches...I eat out quite often, and other than the sodium level, and the fact that your calories may vary depending on who makes your food, I see nothing wrong with it. I rarely go over on my calories and I try to stick to the healthier choices I have available to me. Is it as good for you as making all your own food and growing your own veggies and the like? Of course not, but in my life, convenience counts for a lot.
  • Lizajane42
    Lizajane42 Posts: 133 Member
    To each their own- but I avoid it in general because of the sodium and because I simply don't know the ingredients (who knows what is in some of it!)
    However, some days, a big fat greasy cheeseburger just has to be eaten! When I crave them I make a burger with lean meat at home instead of going out for them! :bigsmile:
  • RobynMWilson
    RobynMWilson Posts: 1,540 Member
    No, it is not okay. IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) is 80% clean eating and it's diet approach is iffy. Calories in vs calories out is a great measurer. If you can get the food via drive thru, DON'T. :devil:

    Some people cannot restrict themselves entirely. I eat clean 90% of the time but still allow fast food once every couple of weeks. I have typically 2 cheat meals per week (not always fast food...sometimes I eat with my folks). I wouldn't do it all the time b/c eventually it will still catch up with you. But start making small changes towards cleaner eating...took me a few years and now I don't feel deprived at all. And the tired no energy feeling and bloating after the fast food will make you want it less and less lol
  • whiskeycharged
    whiskeycharged Posts: 400 Member
    im going to the gym in about 45mins... hopefully that would help .-.

    Going to the gym won't hurt but that diet style does not work. Trust me bro. I worked out everyday in college and living in Chicago with a bunch of roommates, pizza and heavy beer drinking was a few days o' week thing. I made muscle gains but my core mid-section was no bueno. The faster you fix it, the better off you will be. YEAH BUDDY
  • spicypepper
    spicypepper Posts: 1,016 Member
    I ate it twice today! Everything in moderation. It'll be a while before I eat this again, just needed my fix (and I can say that gas station hot dogs are THE best!).
  • JosieRawr
    JosieRawr Posts: 788 Member
    its okay to eat fast food as long as i stay under my calories right? cause i just had a super star.... i was super hungry and i didnt want to make food... all i had was the burger no fries no soda.

    I eat what I want, but I do my best to make more good decisions than bad ones. even fast food isn't going to completely ruin your efforts in moderation, but I'd track sodium, other than the macros(carbs, fat, and protein) sodium's one of the best things to watch and processed foods tend to be high!
    Worry more about making better choices than deprivation. n good luck in your journey! Tomorrow's another day.
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    Everything in moderation.

    This. Don't eat it every day, but every once in awhile it's okay.
  • taem
    taem Posts: 495 Member
    it is tough to stay away from fast food. I found myself eating meatless and no cheese pizzas only to put some weight back on. Everything in moderation is a saying, it will not give you optimum health. Saying this doesn't make me perfect either but it is a goal we should strive for, and to understand why.

    Developing good habits is a great goal. We all fail, but that doesn't mean we should stop trying.
  • jasonthekidd
    jasonthekidd Posts: 60
    It is fine to eat anything you want. If you are only concerned with losing weight then you could lose weight eating cheesecake. It's just you can only have one small slice a day...and that is it! As long as you are eating less than you are working off or creating a calorie deficit..you will...in theory...still lose weight.

    Now, from a health standpoint, fast food is not healthy and shouldn't be considered part of a healthy lifestyle. I myself eat it several times a week. It is fast, easy, and let's face it...it tastes awesome! The thing that kills me is the incredible sodium amounts in all fast food! Even the chicken and some of the salads are no good and loaded with salt. Try to order chicken with no mayo...or only with a bottom bun. To stay on the healthy side...you can make small changes to the meals and make them a little healthier but not much!
  • salgalruns
    salgalruns Posts: 83 Member
    I have pretty much eliminated fast food because of all the other stuff that's added in (fat & sodium are both pretty high).

    If I don't want to cook, I might head to Subway - it's fast, cheap, and low in calories with what I get (no cheese or mayo - under 300 calories for a 6"). If I head to In N Out for a burger, I'll do a protein style with no sauce or cheese - thus, just wrap that baby in lettuce instead of on a bun. Those trips are rare though. I avoid all others like the plague as they now wreak havoc on my system - not worth it.
  • Josette89
    Josette89 Posts: 244
    Like I say to everyone who says "as long as you are still within your allotted calories".... yeah, if you are not someone who eats this kinda things regularly I guess it's fine. What people tend to focus on is the weight and calorie intake and what not, but you ignore the idea that fast foods have a ton of nasty fat and oils to clog the arteries, make your skin look nasty, and pack on more weight. I say this because I used to eat like this all the time because my job was very overwhelming and time consuming. I ate good every other meal, but when I was at work for lunch I would go get McDonald's or KFC. This wasn't everyday, mind you, but I still ended up gaining about fifty pounds. My caloric intake was probably around 1800 and I was on my feet all day. The only explanation I can give you for the weight gain would have to be the crazy hours of my job and that fast food meal every once in a while. Honestly, the best thing to do is avoid it. If you can't possibly avoid it, get a burger, but eat half or something.
  • Hksalex
    Hksalex Posts: 144 Member
    thanks for the input folks, extremely good stuff here!

    I quit soda cold turkey when i started that helped me lose the 14lbs in about 2 week.. i this is my 2nd fast food meal since lol. I had a Protein style in n out on Saturday... due to it was free and i was far far away from home...
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    For weight loss, yes. For health, probably not.
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    No, it is not okay. IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) is 80% clean eating and it's diet approach is iffy. Calories in vs calories out is a great measurer. If you can get the food via drive thru, DON'T. :devil:

    Is it just me or did you contradict yourself there?
  • whiskeycharged
    whiskeycharged Posts: 400 Member

    Is it just me or did you contradict yourself there?

    Hopefully it's you. But then I read what I wrote and it didn't sound correct either. I guess IIFYM is developed out of the concept of calories in vs calories out. I partially use calories in vs calories out but 100 % is clean eating. IIFYM should be 80% clean but again, being able to eat pop tarts and such is not the best approach. :ohwell:
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
    when i eat fastfood,i work out to take the extra colories out!

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