OMG I crumbled and had a MacDonalds

Do you have a McCafe where you are? Sometimes I'll just have a coffee when my family are having some stuff there. It gives me something to do and it doesn't seem like I'm missing out on much. I know our McDonalds has some salads and wrap type things, I guess the best thing would be to check out their website and see nutritionally - which items would be the best ones for you to choose if the opportunity arises again.

I think a big part of the thing to resist is not actually the food, but the act of buying something and sitting down with friends to eat. So if you plan ahead, you can just choose the lower calorie/more nutritious options and not feel bad about it later. Like most people have said though, DO try not to feel too guilty. One day isn't going to hurt you too badly, just compensate elsewhere for it (maybe smaller snack or a light dinner) and then go back to normal tomorrow


Edit - P.S - everyone is right about it being gross after you haven't had it for a while too! My partner and I used to love Hungry Jacks (Burger King) but gave it up along with all other fast food. We caved one day and got a combo meal - and it was fairly tasteless! THEN - for the next day whenever we farted, it smelled like Hungry Jacks, lol.

IIFYM then shut up and enjoy
If it doesn't - then log, enjoy and move on :laugh:

:flowerforyou:

I absolutely love mcdonalds breakfasts, have them maybe once or twice a fortnight? I can't resist. Plus it's not that bad for you (I have a egg muffin cos I'm vege) but like other people have said, unless you see it as a failure and binge bc you think you already failed, or unless you eat it like everyday, I'd say don't worry!

OP, I hope you have recovered from this trauma that occurred last November.

Go to MacDonalds, just not everyday. Try to plan your days as much as you can, however if a situation like this comes up, go for a healthier option. Fillet O Fish, and McChicken Sandwiches are better than the burgers, and balance the calories if you can.

Don't give up, it's just a treat

The filet of fish is actually quite unhealthy, you are better off with chicken nuggets, or a grilled chicken wrap, or salad.
Check out nutrition before you go and find something that fits into your plan.

http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/full_menu_explorer.html

knowledge is power

who cares? move on. I was forced to eat at McDonalds the other day. Nothing else around where I was working and had no time to be picky. Got a grilled chicken and ate just the chicken, no bun, and stuffed my face full of fries. but it's not a big deal because it was one day, one time, still fit into my macros, and has absolutely no bearing on my health as a whole, since I eat crazy well the majority of the time.

you'll live.

I don't know why everone is calling this a mistake. This is our lives and we have to enjoy the way we eat and live. Why would an enjoyment of a high calorie meal be a mistake. We eat low calorie most of the time and an indulgence is part of our journey. When I allow myself to a high calorie meal - it becomes a bit of a celebration for me and then I get right back to lower calorie meals.
You earned that meal!

My friends and I are going to macdonalds tommorow lunch and I already know what to order - the unbreaded chicken salad with no dressing! Next time it happens plan what you are going to eat so you can still have a nice time with the girls but stick to your healthy lifestyle!

Good luck!

Sweet! Welcome to Revival Thursdays on MFPs. This gon be fun.

Go to McD's and have unseasoned salad with no dressing? Why not get a McDouble instead. It's on the $1 menu, has only 350 cals, and has 23 grams of protein. I go several times per week and get two McDoubles and a drink for less than $4. Easily fits in my daily cals while I surf MFP on their free wifi


edited to add: Since it's been almost 6 months, can someone stop by the OP's house and make sure she didn't die from the McDonald's?

OP had McDonald's in November. We're still talking about it. I love MFP.

who the hell would BUMP this??

Maybe they figured out the search feature? If so, good for them, I guess.

You shouldn't REGRET eating something, unless it gives you food poising.

OMG!!! You ate there?!
Seriously, why is this noteworthy? You can eat anywhere and anything you want in moderation.