what to eat at a birthday party at mcdonalds

tndejong
tndejong Posts: 463
in Food and Nutrition
since ive started my weight loss goal, this is my first time going to a fast food place. my nephews bday party is at mcdonalds. when i look at the menu everything seems crazy! what do i eat without looking like that poor girl on a diet! maybe i should bring subway instead lol!

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  • effa1991
    effa1991 Posts: 5
    Hey alot of people I work with got for the burgers without the bun to cut out carbs it's still not great but better Then the whole thing.
    Personally when I'm getting my lunch on a "good" I get the grilled salad and a hamburger, Id try say away from anything that goes into that fryer!!
  • tommygirl15
    tommygirl15 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Eat healthy before you go, and get something small at the party. If that doesn't work for you, then exercise and earn some extra calories.
  • tndejong
    tndejong Posts: 463
    i cant believe how bad some of that stuff is! and i would eat at that place at least once a week before. now i like the sugar free ice coffee. but i cant believe how many calories in just a burger. the grilled chicken sandwich without the mayo isnt so bad.

    ohh! ive been working my butt off with exercise! hour a day at least. just this site has really opened my eyes to what is in food and its just hitting me lol.
  • straightjacketjacob
    straightjacketjacob Posts: 74
    Ask for the side salad with a sliced grilled chicken breast and an ice tea. Thats what I get when I'm on the go. I also do the parfait but I dont use the granola. This is cheap under $5.
  • lisalu1202
    lisalu1202 Posts: 30 Member
    The UK McDonald's do grilled chicken wrap which is about 300 calories if I remember rightly.
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    The UK McDonald's do grilled chicken wrap which is about 300 calories if I remember rightly.

    I've been to Mcdonalds twice in the last 10 years I think, but I think the grilled chicken wrap is what I got!

    You could always get some chicken and not eat the bun? Or a salad and ask for the dressing on the side? Or maybe get one of those kids' meals. Doesn't it have fruit with it?
  • tndejong
    tndejong Posts: 463
    nice!!!!
  • gettingmeback2013
    gettingmeback2013 Posts: 114 Member
    Pick out the best you can from the nutritional info and eat realllllly good the rest of the day! :)
  • HarlowS
    HarlowS Posts: 264 Member
    Do you have to eat there? Maybe eat before and skip the salty, fatty, "fake" McDonald's food.
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    Just have a coffee.
  • allaboutthecake
    allaboutthecake Posts: 1,535 Member
    Eat normally before you go, sip on diet cola or diet tea & watch the birthday kiddo have a good time. No one will notice you *not* eating! If they do, then just smile & tell them you are too caught up in the fun & don't want to miss it!
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Hamburger kids meal choosing apple slices instead of fries and a diet soda.
  • MrsG31
    MrsG31 Posts: 364 Member
    I agree that you don't have to eat there, you could always eat a healthy meal or snack before the party and politely have a sliver of cake, hee hee.

    But really they have a lot of options under 400 calories. I know because that is what we did as a family last night as a drive thru on the way to visit Grandma. I was very full and satisfied with the Premium Bacon Ranch Salad w/grilled chicken (230 cal), Newman's Own Low Fat Balsamic Vinagrette (35 cal), and then I ate like 3 or 4 of my son's french fries. And drank water.

    I looked up all this stuff on their website and planned what I was gonna get before we even left the house. Most of the snack wraps are good options too and tasty!
  • kfrickle
    kfrickle Posts: 2 Member
    eat something filling before you go (like veggies) then indulge in a tiny piece of birthday cake.
    I wouldn't eat anything from a fast food place. too much sodium, grease, unknowns, etc.
    good luck and have fun!

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