No fast food!!

FabulouslyMade
FabulouslyMade Posts: 156
in Food and Nutrition
What was your reason?
Did you notice any changes?
Do you occasionally eat fast food if so what do you get?

I'm considering giving it up for good. Not only will it save me money but can help with my fatty food cravings too!
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  • JazmineYoli
    JazmineYoli Posts: 547 Member
    I thought this was a good article. But as far as saving money, I understand.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1163290-90-days-mcdonald-s-diet-with-results

    I like to cook, so I pretty much gave it up. If I do have it I check the menu and go what fits my calorie goals.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    why can't you eat fat?
    you can, and should, still be eating fat!

    I don't eat fast food, I don't like it...I prefer making my own food, or if I don't cook, I prefer good quality, not cheap and fast :P
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    Why give it up?

    Diets should just consist of eating less, not quitting stuff....
  • Miss_james1990
    Miss_james1990 Posts: 214 Member
    I won't lie I love fast food!! Nothing quite beats a good movie and a take away on a Saturday however I kind of abused that and I'm certainly feeling the guilt now!! I won't be giving it up just make it a once a month thing , I'm sure I can find home cooked meals I love just as much to go with my movie :)
  • FrauMama
    FrauMama Posts: 169 Member
    I don't eat it (McD's, BK, Subway, etc) because I prefer much fresher food from better sources, want to avoid vegetable oil, and definitely nasty bread (the kind used in fast food). That doesn't leave many options, and even the salads are sort of gross.
  • watto1980
    watto1980 Posts: 155 Member
    I gave it up years ago, it actually makes me sick, especially mcdonalds.
    I won't lie I love fast food!! Nothing quite beats a good movie and a take away on a Saturday however I kind of abused that and I'm certainly feeling the guilt now!! I won't be giving it up just make it a once a month thing , I'm sure I can find home cooked meals I love just as much to go with my movie :)

    That's true, maybe you could try steamed chicken breast, broccoli and rice hehe Mmm much better than a pizza.
  • sarahmoo12
    sarahmoo12 Posts: 756 Member
    I always ate fast food at least onces a week and then met my current partner ate a lot more than I usually did and put on a lot of weight because of it. I cut it out for a right few month and now I don't like the taste of most things for take aways! McDonalds actually makes me sick now, guessing its the grease, I would have a take away maybe once a month now if even and only when my bf really wanted one and I was feeling to lazy/ tired to cook lol
  • Miss_james1990
    Miss_james1990 Posts: 214 Member
    I gave it up years ago, it actually makes me sick, especially mcdonalds.
    I won't lie I love fast food!! Nothing quite beats a good movie and a take away on a Saturday however I kind of abused that and I'm certainly feeling the guilt now!! I won't be giving it up just make it a once a month thing , I'm sure I can find home cooked meals I love just as much to go with my movie :)

    That's true, maybe you could try steamed chicken breast, broccoli and rice hehe Mmm much better than a pizza.


    Hmm I may give that ago sounds good :)
  • EDollah
    EDollah Posts: 464 Member
    The reason I no longer eat fast food is because I can easily find a superior alternative close by that is locally owned (regionally at least), uses fresher ingredients and greater care with food preparation at a competitive price.

    If I'm on the road and can't research alternatives for the area I'm in, I'll hold my nose and get some fast food.
  • Roaringgael
    Roaringgael Posts: 339 Member
    I pretty much stopped junk food in September.
    Yesterday I had the healthiest option Domino's pizza - planned into my day as we had the kitchen floors done and I couldn't get into the kitchen.
    I prefer eating my own food because I can prepare and eat much nicer meals that way.
    Most eating out is a disappointment these days as the calorie value just isn't there.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    The last two years have been the most successful and easiest weight loss and maintenance for me ever.
    I made a decision very early on not to exclude anything, sure I changed eating habits and moderated a few things but nothing has been forbidden.

    Wasn't ever a great lover of fast food anyway but if I want a burger or a pizza I will have it and make it fit in my daily or weekly goals.

    Glad you said fast food and not junk food BTW - labelling food as good/bad or healthy/unhealthy is bad and unhealthy in my opinion! :laugh:

    One fast food choice is a chicken or lamb shish kebab. Grilled meat and salad is regarded by most people as a "good / healthy" choice but is still fast food.
  • p4ulmiller
    p4ulmiller Posts: 588 Member
    I don't eat McDonalds becaus eI don't like it. I had a cheeseburger on holiday and it made me feel quite nauseous.

    God know what they put in the stuff, but it really sat badly with me.

    :sick:
  • sola24
    sola24 Posts: 334 Member
    I didn't give up fast food.. I do have the occasional burger or pizza.. But my stomach is weak and usually suffer from digestion problems.. also its hard on my pockets and my bfs pockets.. so we cook most of the time.. may be eat junk food 2-3 times a month
  • ehsan517
    ehsan517 Posts: 114
    gave it up a year ago.
    hence now im allergic to it( i get rashes if i have pizza,fries etc)
    Im glad it happened cause they disgust me(thats personal preference)
    i opt for healthier alternatives( flatbread pizza with chicken breast and veggie topping+mozarella....brown baps+grilled burgers+salad...sweet potato fries baked,etc)
    i prefer to cook, it makes me creative and so far i`ve never been happier with my lifestyle.

    but, moderation will work wonders. as long as you know the science behind training and nutrition.
  • FabulouslyMade
    FabulouslyMade Posts: 156
    why can't you eat fat?
    you can, and should, still be eating fat!

    I don't eat fast food, I don't like it...I prefer making my own food, or if I don't cook, I prefer good quality, not cheap and fast :P

    My high cholesterol. My doctor told me to replace it with better fats to make my lol level normal again for me
    ...no more fast food
  • FabulouslyMade
    FabulouslyMade Posts: 156
    Why give it up?

    Diets should just consist of eating less, not quitting stuff....

    Higher blood pressure and high cholesterol
  • FabulouslyMade
    FabulouslyMade Posts: 156
    The reason I no longer eat fast food is because I can easily find a superior alternative close by that is locally owned (regionally at least), uses fresher ingredients and greater care with food preparation at a competitive price.

    If I'm on the road and can't research alternatives for the area I'm in, I'll hold my nose and get some fast food.

    Never thought to find local healthier options. Thanks
  • FabulouslyMade
    FabulouslyMade Posts: 156
    Yes moderation is key I do agree! I'm trying to cut back and eat more nutritionally for better health and weight loss :)
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    Why give it up?

    Diets should just consist of eating less, not quitting stuff....

    Higher blood pressure and high cholesterol

    That is technically a bogus claim. Doctors dont even know the reason why people have high blood pressure, although eating healthily is recommended to lower it. I didnt have high blood pressure when I was overweight.

    Anything is ok in moderation. Diets give the impression that you 'cant' eat stuff. This is wrong. I lost the weight I needed to with a bit of common sense and just eating a bit less of the junk that I used to. However, my 'diet' still included the odd burger, pizza, etc. Still does as well, and I dont have high blood pressure.
  • FabulouslyMade
    FabulouslyMade Posts: 156
    I thought this was a good article. But as far as saving money, I understand.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1163290-90-days-mcdonald-s-diet-with-results

    I like to cook, so I pretty much gave it up. If I do have it I check the menu and go what fits my calorie goals.

    Thanks for the link. Wow I guess there can be healthy alternatives eating fast food
  • twixlepennie
    twixlepennie Posts: 1,074 Member
    What was your reason?
    Did you notice any changes?
    Do you occasionally eat fast food if so what do you get?

    I'm considering giving it up for good. Not only will it save me money but can help with my fatty food cravings too!

    I eat fast food at least 3-4 times a week. I lost over 50lbs while doing this and I'm now maintaining while doing this.

    What do I get? Burgers, fries, pizza, shakes, roast beef sandwiches, mozzarella sticks, onion rings etc etc. For example-this past Friday I went to BK for lunch and got a regular Whopper, small fries (what comes with the value meal) and a diet Coke.

    I love eating out and it's something I'd never cut out of my diet. There's no reason to. I'm maintaining, I'm healthy and I happy because I'm eating foods I like. I just make sure it fits into my calories for the day and then enjoy :drinker:
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member

    That's true, maybe you could try steamed chicken breast, broccoli and rice hehe Mmm much better than a pizza.

    No... just.. no.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I still have pizza occasionally but that's pretty much it. I don't miss it, although you can find healthier options at fast food places... just typically I'd rather make something at home.
  • thinklivebefree
    thinklivebefree Posts: 328 Member
    Dimethylsiloxane...that's it!!!
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Dimethylsiloxane...that's it!!!

    Tastes yummy dipped in ketchup and BBQ sauce. :bigsmile: :devil: :smokin:
  • twixlepennie
    twixlepennie Posts: 1,074 Member
    why can't you eat fat?
    you can, and should, still be eating fat!

    I don't eat fast food, I don't like it...I prefer making my own food, or if I don't cook, I prefer good quality, not cheap and fast :P

    My high cholesterol. My doctor told me to replace it with better fats to make my lol level normal again for me
    ...no more fast food

    Have you seen the documentary Fat Head? The guy eats only fast food for a month and not only loses weight but his cholesterol numbers improve.

    My husband had high cholesterol. He eats out for lunch every day for work and then we eat out a lot on the weekends. His numbers were so bad, his employer was going to restrict our health insurance. So, he started watching portion sizes, stopped super sizing his fries, started getting diet soda or water instead of regular soda, and cut back on bed time snacks (mostly his nightly plate of chips n cheese).

    He's now lost over 20lbs and his cholesterol numbers have improved nicely, to the point where his employer has lifted the restrictions on our insurance. He still eats out every day and still eats out a lot on the weekends. Now he just watches calories and portion sizes and is keeping his weight in the healthy range. That's all he had to do, to improve his cholesterol and be healthier-drop the extra poundage.
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    I'm not really a fan of fast food, and never have been. I hadn't even tried a take-away until my second year of university. I think I've been to McDonald's maybe 5-10 times in my 36 years!

    My husband likes to get Dominos occasionally, so maybe 4 times a year I'll have a bit. I had 2 slices of veggie pizza the other day, and just made a salad to go with it.

    The only take-away I like is curry, and it's so expensive that we hardly bother. We husband makes amazing Thai green curry anyway.
  • edwardkim85
    edwardkim85 Posts: 438 Member
    I don't like the idea of giving up anything completely(unless it's drugs or some harmful addiction - hmm. is mcdonalds harmful? it could be I guess. anyways lol)

    I think everything in moderation is fine. If you walk by mcdonalds and get cravings, then get it again and again, your body wants it. Go have a meal.

    As much as I enjoy eating clean now, I have my limits as to how many chicken breasts/ lean beef/ broccoli/brown rice/steel oatmeal I can eat. I'm not a body builder or a competetive athlete anymore... Don't need to be single digit body fat.

    Here to live life and be relatively fit and healthy!
  • bornofthorns
    bornofthorns Posts: 143 Member
    I travel a lot via car with my job. So while, ideally, I would pack a nice big lunch and all of that good stuff, a lot of time my reality is that I am on the road for a week, diff hotel each night, and end up eating fast food between appts. That being said, I usually just make sure I make the meal small (maybe just a sandwich), load on veggies, no mayo, and usually half a bun. I rarely allow it to be a full meal, just a snack to get to something healthier.
  • goneforawhile
    goneforawhile Posts: 257 Member
    After not eating fast food for a while it looks and sounds so disgusting.

    I went months without it at one point and when I ate it again I felt so sick.
    :sick:

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