help for fast food lunch

Mina133842

well, I didn't have time to pack my lunch today- and I of course have several errands to run during it, so if anyone knows of a healthier option (please don't say salad, I'll be in & out of the car, and wouldn't be asking for help if I could just eat the salad) for fast food- I have McDonald's right by the Post Office I have to go to, and a Jack in the Box too. Any suggestions? Thanks!

havingitall

Subway - veggie delight on whole wheat...no cheese, no sauce... a 6" is 230 calories

Mina133842

I don't have a Subway anywhere near where I'm going. I did find out there's an Arby's, in addition to the McDonald's or Jack in the Box...

ChristineL

Either McDs or Arby's, I would think grilled chicken sandwich with no mayo and a diet soda or unsweetend tea.

pattitricia85

a grilled chicken sandwich w/ no sauce and apple dippers or a yogurt parfait or a happy meal
If you are near a Wendy's you could get a cup of chili
Or a Taco Bell you the 7 layer burrito isn't too bad

Mina133842

I usually get a happy meal, so I know I could try that.. just didn't know if there was something "better." I have tried a few of the chicken sandwiches- maybe I'll try one of those..

Mina133842

Thanks!

pattitricia85

I went to your page and saw you are from Spokane, I am from Tacoma... do you ahve a Taco Time? I don't know if they are on your side of the mountains...but if they do the white chicken chili is sooooo good, they also have it in a meal paired w/ a light taco. Its yummy

Mina133842

We do have Taco Time, just not one near where I'm going.. I love their crisp chicken burrito - I'm sure it's LOADED with calories though. I think there is a Taco Bell nearby too - but I'd be too tempted to order stuff I shouldn't be eating. I know that lunch TODAY won't kill me, but since yesterday our "office" holiday dinner was at Old Spaghetti Factory, I ordered stuff I THOUGHT would be a better choice (spaghetti with marinara sauce) and ate my WHOLE DAY's calories in one meal, (which I'm okay with that ONE splurge for the whole holiday season) I better try and stay on track.

laralou

actually it is healthier to have a plain hamburger that it is the grilled chicken sandwhich, look up the nutrition values on the internet. Go to McDonalds website and you will see.

Jessrocks

taco time chili is yummy! as is wendy's chili. at McD's I always get a hamburger kids meal w/ white milk and apple dippers. it's not a terrible lunch for fast food, the apple dippers are yummy, and it's actually kinda filling if you take your time eating.
Good luck. (overall, I would avoid arby's... )

Trav

i try to stay away from fast food at all times...but if i do, chili at wendys

ChristineL

actually it is healthier to have a plain hamburger that it is the grilled chicken sandwhich, look up the nutrition values on the internet. Go to McDonalds website and you will see.

Good to know. Thanks.

TracyJean2012

i sometimes get a snack wrap with no sause, it might be a little higher but they taste pretty good and get the grilled ones not the crispy.

34at35

i try to stay away from fast food at all times...but if i do, chili at wendys

I agree with Trav. Chili at Wendy's is high fiber and low-fat. And it tastes good and filling, too! I small cup is only 190 calories.

Mamakatspokane

I Subway! But I like the grilled Chicken sandwiches at BK & McD with NO mayo

Just wanted to say HI! I'm from Spokane too!

guidosgal

Jack in the box Chicken Fajita Pita (300 Cals) even less if the take off the cheese with a side of there fruit cup. very good for you and healthy too

cds2327

it might be too late, but the southwest chicken (grilled) salad at mickey d's is really yummy!!

j_g4ever

Thank you for asking the question about what to do. Because I do find myself with the family that wants to go out to eat and I am just dreading every single min. I love the happy meals and who can pass up those toys :bigsmile: I love subway however it tends to get old after a while.

TracyJean2012

I'm always prepared when a friend wants to do lunch, I have printed off all the menus for the fast food places and whatever we choose to go to I can look at the menu before we go and then I know what I'm already having thats good for you. Hope this helps all!

Mina133842

thanks for all the suggestions - I DID find a Taco Time nearby, got a couple of tacos. Still have 1/3 of my calories left for dinner. Thanks for all the help!