God Forbid we eat fast food
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desaree01
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Okay I know we all try to avoid fast food, but the reality of it is, sometimes its unavoidable. In my opinion starving yourself until you get home is worse than grabbing a takeout meal. So my question to you: If you just absolutely have to eat fast food, where do you go and what do you order?
For me I stick to three places: Wendy's, Chick-fil-A, or Subway. At Wendy's I normally get a half salad and if its cold out I will get a small chili and a side salad. Chick-fil-A is a normally the chicken noodle soup and a side salad or fruit. Subway is a veggie sub on wheat with the fat free sweet onion sauce. All ring in at under 400 cal per meal.
I didn't have time to pack my lunch today so I was forced to go to a drive thru. I figured this would be a good post to help some people out who are stuck in a bind and have to settle for fast food.
For me I stick to three places: Wendy's, Chick-fil-A, or Subway. At Wendy's I normally get a half salad and if its cold out I will get a small chili and a side salad. Chick-fil-A is a normally the chicken noodle soup and a side salad or fruit. Subway is a veggie sub on wheat with the fat free sweet onion sauce. All ring in at under 400 cal per meal.
I didn't have time to pack my lunch today so I was forced to go to a drive thru. I figured this would be a good post to help some people out who are stuck in a bind and have to settle for fast food.
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I eat fast food once a week because I love the stuff. Yes, I know it's terrible for me, and yes, I know it's full of salt and sugar and crap, but whatever. It's once a week. I only eat dinner anyway, so I can usually just eat whatever I want from anywhere. Wendy's is definitely a favourite though, because it's delicious.0
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Those quick drive thru trips add up, save your money and pack a healthy lunch AT NIGHT.0
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Sometimes when I don't have anything prepared, I'm out and about and have nothing with me, or I'm just plain too lazy to cook anything, I might go to McDonalds and get a side salad and a couple of grilled chicken patties (just the chicken, no bread). Or maybe the same thing at Wendys.0
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Wendy's is my favorite place for healthier fast food options. Their salads are REALLY good, plus they have good sides like the chili or baked potato. A lot of options that are really tasty and pretty low in cals.
That being said, I honestly have no issues with fast food. My dinner last night was a quarter pounder and fries. I have never had trouble losing weight and staying healthy as long as I eat a reasonable amount of calories and stay active. So I agree with you, nothing wrong with grabbing fast food if it's the easiest option for you.0 -
Chick-fil-a is the only option.
Everything else is gross and will eventually give you cancer.0 -
Chick-fil-a is the only option.
Everything else is gross and will eventually give you cancer.0 -
If I'm in a crunch and need a quick fill to last me until i get home - I get a juice smoothie. Most of them, from most places are less than 200 or 250 calories and full of healthy yumminess.
For example:
http://boosterjuice.com/index.php/products/menu
Ginger Hammer 480 mL
Calories 210 (kcal)
Fat 1.1 (g)
Saturated Fat 0.2 (g)
Trans Fat 0 (g)
Cholesterol 0 (mg)
Carbohydrates 51 (g)
Fibres 11 (g)
Sugar 28 (g)
Protein 4 (g)
Vitamin A 748% %DV
Vitamin C 55% %DV
Thiamine 23% %DV
Riboflavin 13% %DV
Niacin 7% %DV
Vitamin B6 39% %DV
Vitamin B12 0% %DV
Folate 6% %DV
Vitamin K 4% %DV
Pantothenic Acid 0% %DV
Vitamin D 0% %DV
Vitamin E 0% %DV
Sodium 4 (mg)
Calcium 7% %DV
Iron 11% %DV
Copper 10% %DV
Magnesium 23% %DV
Phosphorus 13% %DV
Potassium 4% %DV
Zinc 8% %DV
Caffeine 0 (mg)
Glycemic Index 39 (GI)0 -
Chick-fil-a is the only option.
Everything else is gross and will eventually give you cancer.
I screwed then...we don't have a chick-fil-a...I don't even know what it is...0 -
that isn't fast food. If you order sandwiches and french fries that is a lot different.
Most subway sandwiches are fine.0 -
Chipotle, because it's tasty as hell!0
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I have a takeaway when I really want one...or a glass of wine,,,,or two! I just work them into my calorie allowance. I don't believe in cutting out the things I enjoy entirely. Otherwise, I'd go mad!0
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Chick-fil-a is the only option.
Everything else is gross and will eventually give you cancer.
Oh please. What a ridiculous statement. I know people who eat perfectly and still get cancer.0 -
We don't really buy what you called fast food from a take out place. We make it ourselves. I keep a snack in the glove box of my car so I am never caught short.0
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I have a takeaway when I really want one...or a glass of wine,,,,or two! I just work them into my calorie allowance. I don't believe in cutting out the things I enjoy entirely. Otherwise, I'd go mad!
I agree ... everything in moderation0 -
I've found that I can always find something anywhere to fit my calorie budget. Literally anywhere. Carls Jr has a pretty good turkey burger, the grilled chicken sandwich at McDs is yummy, Wendy's is a frigging gold mine of options. My favorite is Del Taco though. The food is yummy and I can have a huge range of tasty and calorie friendly choices.0
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Chick-fil-a is the only option.
Everything else is gross and will eventually give you cancer.
Killing myself laughing :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
If I'm using up calories on food, it better be delicious. And fast food is NOT delicious. Blech.0
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Friday nights are the time my partner and I drink and get a takeaway (usually a curry). I need a time of the week to let go and enjoy myself. Why not treat yourself if you have a healthy lifestyle generally!0
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Chick-Fil-A
In-N-Out Burger
Subway
El Pollo Loco (love the chicken burrito - beans, rice, chicken and cheese)
Chipotle0 -
Those quick drive thru trips add up, save your money and pack a healthy lunch AT NIGHT.
That's my issue, $$. I can make myself a balanced lunch at home (roughly $1.50-$2) MUCH cheaper than I can get a balanced meal at a fast food place. I fast food, and never have an issue fitting it in calorie-wise, it's just the $$ that gets prohibitive, especially when I'm a week from payday and have $10 to my name :laugh:0
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