Fast food places do you frequent and what do you get there?

NYCNika

Being on a health kick has eliminated small restaurants that do not post calories, and pushed me towards places with calories posted, which mostly tend to be chains.
I am a bit bored with my selections and looking for fresh ideas.

So I mostly get Pret -- small 290 cal sandwich (or half baguette sandwich) and lentil and couscous pod (100 cal).

Or Cosi signature salad without blue cheese but with regular dressing (fat is a must have for nutrients to be absorbed properly). I eat 1/3 of the flatbread.

I tried Chop'd, was not so impressed, but I guess it is passable.

I like the Yogurt Land place, but too far from me.

My downfall -- Pret's almond croissant.... Yum. I am trying to limit it to one time per week now. Sometimes I fold and get it twice a week. But I used to get it every day, and on occasions when I see them taking the hot ones out of the oven I used to get 2. Ouch.

There is also Le Pain Quotidien (to go section is nothing imaginative) and Chipotle (though if I go there I'd have to get no rice, no sour cream, no cheese) and eat half.

What about you? What do you eat frequently and what is your downfall?

ahviendha

chipotle! they know me and my bf on sight..haha

brown rice bowl, fajita veggies, half chicken half steak, hot sauce, lettuce and guac.

:bigsmile:

lorib75

I'm doing Atkins ( keep it to yourself please) and if I go to McDonald's I usually get a McDouble no bun.

dewsmom78

I'm in a smaller town, so I eat subway when I'm eating healthy. My favorite fast food is Culvers. And actually a single hamburger is only 300 calories, so it's not terrible, just have a salad with it instead of a a large fri and coke. I treat myself to Culvers about once a month.

freshstart14

I'm in NYC too and I struggle with this. I get Hale & Hearty a lot when they have soup that I like that is also lower in calorie on that day's menu.. I also sometimes get a salad they mix there.

Cosi's tuscan chicken sandwich isn't too bad for half.

Europa cafe also has some soups but they tend to be crazy high in sodium.

I tend to eat the same things over and over if I don't bring my own food because it takes me forever to plan out a lunch that isn't high in cals.

alasin1derland

Harveys, original burger, salad, diet pepsi

bananapancakebella

I get a big mac at least weekly.

yellowdog52

Chipotle: Chicken salad, black beans, plenty of salsa. Hold the rice, sour cream, and cheese. Throw on some guacamole if I've been good.

exquisitecadavre

I go to Chipotle! =]
I get a bowl with brown rice, chicken, hot salsa, and sour cream (yes, I love sour cream so I get it regardless..so no cheese).

zillah73

Only "fast food" I ever eat is Subway. Either 6" Veggie Delight or Veggie Patty on Whole Wheat, no mayo.

Bevkus

6 piece chicken nugget meal with salad instead of fries

AmyMgetsfit

I don't really care for fast food. I will eat Culvers maybe 4 or 5 times a year, usually when I am coming back from the airport. I love their breaded pork tenderloin, but oh so not healthy for you. I like their fish sandwich also. I am not a french fry lover.

Also Panda Express maybe once a year, I like the orange chicken and steamed rice

transvenouspacer

Taco Bell-2 Chicken Fresco tacos (150 cals each)

Subway- 6" Club with all veggies, no dressing (350 cals)

Panda Express-Kung Pao Chicken, Peppercorn Shrimp, or Black Pepper Chicken with veggies and/or steamed rice (about 240-350
cals with veggies)

Rubio's Fresh Mex-3 carnitas street tacos (100 cals each)

I've never eaten at Chipotle but I've made a solemn promise to myself that someday I will!

nokanjaijo

There is a place here in San Diego called Rubio's that I adore. I also do Chipotle, burrito bowl with no rice. After that it is pretty much Souplantation (Sweet Tomato) or a local Thai place called Kati. If I'm not eating at one of those places, I'm cooking.

skydiveD30571

I'm doing Atkins ( keep it to yourself please) and if I go to McDonald's I usually get a McDouble no bun.

That made me laugh. Nevermind the fact that so many people know of the major health consequences that can be associated with that diet, just don't say anything.

Another Chipotle fan! Burrito bowl eliminates the tortilla, and you can pack it with meats and beans and veggies. And with their nutritional calculator online you can custom create a meal based on your macros for the day.

Selunca

Wendy's Chili, 310 calories for a large with nothing added. Though the sodium is out of this world so I try to limit it, but its so good, especially during the winter.

ModoVincere

Chipolte and Zaxby's are about it for fast food for me.
At chipotle I get a burrito bowl with everything.....so I don't go very often.
At Zaxby's it's wings 'n things with nuclear sauce....so I don't go very often.

dodgersprincess

Subway, and I like to get something that is less then 500 Cal. then i get the Green Tea and there goes that.

scress0514

WOW, I havent eaten fast food in 5-6 yrs

tangerine6392

Panera Bread. I get a chicken Caesar salad. Not because its healthy, I just like it. And a baguette since they're yummy. I also do Subway, I get a 6" wheat sub with ham lettuce and mustard. I realllllly need to try Chipotle. I've been wanting to try it for like a year and just haven't had a chance.

cindygretz

My new addiction is Hardees Grilled Cod, low carb (no bun)

ReinasWrath

I go to subway way too much :laugh: If I ever hit up Mcdonalds or any other generic burger place and I'm trying to not go over my calories I usually go with the chicken sandwich grilled and a smoothie or water. I've found at most places that is a pretty safe meal to go for.

And I've never had chipotle >o< that one is on like everyone's lists! What am i missing out on?! Gahh :<

juliemouse83

I adore Taco Bell, but haven’t been since my birthday last year (which was late June).

Love me some Subway, tho...

CrystalWalks

Chick - Fila Grilled Chicken Sandwhich on Wheat or Chick - Filas Chicken Salad Sandwhich on Wheat...with a fruit cup very healthy good and low cal.

jadlpc222

I really like the fresco menu from Taco Bell too. Cheap, and low cal for sure.
I am a sucker for Popeye's and Wendy's, but try to avoid it if possible. I also like Subway, which is easy to customize as we all know.

northfresh

I rarely eat fast food, but I have aad crazy coffee addiction! When I go to a cafe almost always treating myself to a 12oz non fate quad shot latte, no syrup. Otherwise I drink black drip at home.

I do however work as a cook at a bar, which is in my opinion fast and tempting food. So I try to feed off the salad line and snack on carrots as much as possible and avoid burgers and fries.

kuderstadt

Subway 6" ham is good on calories and if I'm stuck at mcD's I get a chicken salad (of the month) with no dressing and no nuts.
We really don't eat out much, maybe once a month so it's not such a big deal.

TheCaren

Panda Express. I get the steamed veggies and a couple of their low cal meat dishes. I can get outta there for under 600 calories and have a ton of protein and a very happy tummy.

taso42

I stop at McD's often for breakfast. #2: Sausage & Egg McMuffin w/ Cheese, Hashbrown, Large coffee.

My other fast food fave's are The Whopper or Whopper Jr meal from BK, or Double Decker Taco Supremes from Taco Bell

OSUloulou

Chipotle for sure! I could eat every meal there. Subway is decent, but not my favorite. Wendys (Chili and Baked Potato) is good too.

jcjsjones

My go-to places when I'm too busy to cook are Panera, Subway, or Chick Fil A. I don't eat out a lot, but with a full time job, school, and husband on midnights, and 2 very active kids it unavoidable at times. All places are high in sodium, but the calorie counts are reasonable.

Panera: Either a 1/2 Fuji Apple Chicken Salad or the 1/2 Thai Chicken Salad (both are yummo), and chicken noodle soup or vegetable pesto soup....and of course a baguette :devil: . (Around 450 calories)

Subway: A 6 in Turkey Breast on Wheat (sometimes with Ham), all veggies, no cheese, no sauce, salt and pepper. (Around 350 calories)

Chick Fil A: Grilled Chicken Meal with a Side Salad, LIght Italian Dressing, and a Diet Lemonade (no croutons, no BBQ sauce on chicken) (Around 450 calories)