Anyone else eat fast food alot and still lose?

danielle4992
danielle4992 Posts: 72 Member
edited September 24 in Health and Weight Loss
I have found that Burger King's whopper jr w/ cheese, small fry, diet coke combo meal is a life saver bc I am always so busy at lunch time. I eat a sensible breakfast, a nice dinner, but lunch is almost always a fast food item. I also found that 3 supreme tacos are 600 calories from taco bell, YUMMM.. I am still losing, and back when I ate fast food 3X a day at times, I had amazing vital stats ( HR, blood pressure, cholesterol).. any thoughts? I do exercise vigirously 4-6 times a week as well... I just am in shock that as long as I stay under my calories, I am still losing.. I like it :)

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  • normajmonk
    normajmonk Posts: 3
    Excercise is the key.
  • danielle4992
    danielle4992 Posts: 72 Member
    And before any posts this, " I KNOW IT'S NOT GOOD FOR ME"... but I just want to know of other people who have lost weight while eating fast food. I am well aware of the long term affects of eating fast food on an almost daily basis.
  • normajmonk
    normajmonk Posts: 3
    I just saw where you are from Apo, IN. I'm originally from IN. Where is Apo?
  • carrieloveshk
    carrieloveshk Posts: 128 Member
    When I'm on the run, McDonald's is my friend. I don't have fries though. And I've still been losing weight. It's pretty cool, I just have to watch my fiber intake because my old body cannot take running low.
  • danielle4992
    danielle4992 Posts: 72 Member
    I just saw where you are from Apo, IN. I'm originally from IN. Where is Apo?

    haha! I am stationed in Japan.. so its a military APO/FPO.. I couldn't figure out how to type in my city where I am in Japan. But I am originally from Terre Haute!
  • yrodri44
    yrodri44 Posts: 10
    Hmmm this is very interesting. I'm barely going to start trying to lose weights. I can't answer your question but it's nice to know it's not affecting your weightloss because I'm in college and I work part-time so I'm bound to have to eat fast food. Thanks!
  • 2bFitNTrim
    2bFitNTrim Posts: 1,209 Member
    Before i became ill, i weighed in at 108-110 and maintained it for many, many years. And yes, I occasionally would have fast food, milk shakes, candy bars, etc. Operative word: occasional. I learned the hard way years ago that the quality of your calories count. I was not eating healthy food & became severely anemic (iron deficiency). I fainted at work and knocked my head HARD. I was very sickly.

    Bottom line, I think if you are eating healthfully MOST of the time, you'll be fine. Oh, and don't be fooled by healthy labs after eating fast food a lot (3x a day). The effects may not show up til you are much older. (or maybe not, but why risk it?)

    My 2 cents worth. :flowerforyou:

    P.S. I saw your PS after I wrote this, so peace :bigsmile:
  • laschlueter
    laschlueter Posts: 12 Member
    I eat fast food for lunch most weekdays. El Polo Loco is the best bet for me and I have no problem keeping lunch under 500 calories. The mini meals at McDonalds are good too.
  • That_Girl
    That_Girl Posts: 1,324 Member
    The sodium from fast food would kill me. Yuck.

    We do Subway once a week when I'm too lazy to cook LOL We like their veggie delite sandwich.
  • Alidecker
    Alidecker Posts: 1,262 Member
    You can still lose weigh eating fast food. Losing weight is all about expending more calories than you take in. . I do eat fast food sometimes, just less than I did before and I try to make somewhat healthier choices. I would try to cut it down just because,like you said, it's not good for you. At least you aren't eating it 3 times a day anymore.
  • amymeenieminymo
    amymeenieminymo Posts: 2,394 Member
    Well I was going to say, when I first started losing weight, I could still eat fast food and have cheat meals on the weekends and still lose. But as I got closer to my goal, even one cheat meal seemed to mess up my loss. However I see you are close to your goal weight, sooooo, there goes my advice. Congrats, you look great!
  • Meggie_pooh
    Meggie_pooh Posts: 316 Member
    I eat subway almost on a daily basis and I'm still losing too! I guess exercise really IS the key!!!! My mom was really right all those years ago!!!
  • danielle4992
    danielle4992 Posts: 72 Member
    I eat fast food for lunch most weekdays. El Polo Loco is the best bet for me and I have no problem keeping lunch under 500 calories. The mini meals at McDonalds are good too.
    I try and keep it to 600-800 calories for lunch.. and then do chicken and veggies for dinner... I would say I eat healthy most of the time.. just at lunch I fudge a little :)
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    The sodium from fast food would kill me. Yuck.

    We do Subway once a week when I'm too lazy to cook LOL We like their veggie delite sandwich.

    You have seen the sodium in subway right?


    Most fast food places have some sort of healthy option these days, it's just up to you to make sure you choose it. Moderation is the key :)
  • shaunshaikh
    shaunshaikh Posts: 616 Member
    If I need fast food, Grilled chicken sandwich, no mayo, no fries, and water.
  • renku
    renku Posts: 182 Member
    I'm guilty on the fast food as well, some of the healthier quick places I've found are Extreme Pita and the taco salad at Taco Time. I would say Chinese Takeout is the worst.
  • danielle4992
    danielle4992 Posts: 72 Member
    I live in Japan on a military base, so the options I have are: Pizza Hut, Wing Street, A&W, Charlees, Taco Bell, Baskin Robins, Subway, Cinnabon, Anthony's pizza, and Burger King. I usually go with BK :) Bc thats about one of the only places where I can feel FULL on 500-800 calories
  • heyitsmekatie
    heyitsmekatie Posts: 544 Member
    i honestly think fast food is better for you (calorie wise) than a lot of restaurant food. i.e. a good ol' big mac is about half the calories than most restaurant burgers.
  • ace175
    ace175 Posts: 518 Member
    I'll have it once in a while but I make sure to enter what exactly I want into my diary before I eat anything so I don't go over my goal...it's mainly the sodium that kills it for me though..
  • lisateachawa
    lisateachawa Posts: 166 Member
    When I have to eat fast food I usually get a "kids meal". The calories are more appropriate and it is more often than not plenty of food.
  • sara_m83
    sara_m83 Posts: 545 Member
    I just saw where you are from Apo, IN. I'm originally from IN. Where is Apo?

    haha! I am stationed in Japan.. so its a military APO/FPO.. I couldn't figure out how to type in my city where I am in Japan. But I am originally from Terre Haute!

    You're in Japan and you eat Burger King?! But... with all the delicious, delicious options that surround you (not necessarily any healthier for you, but wow...)? If I was in Japan, I'd be fat from all the ramen, udon, and tempura I'd eat (and if I weren't a vegetarian, all the sushi!)
  • lel2259
    lel2259 Posts: 7 Member
    Love Subway Veggie on flatbread with the redwine vinegar!!
  • danielle4992
    danielle4992 Posts: 72 Member
    I just saw where you are from Apo, IN. I'm originally from IN. Where is Apo?

    haha! I am stationed in Japan.. so its a military APO/FPO.. I couldn't figure out how to type in my city where I am in Japan. But I am originally from Terre Haute!

    You're in Japan and you eat Burger King?! But... with all the delicious, delicious options that surround you (not necessarily any healthier for you, but wow...)? If I was in Japan, I'd be fat from all the ramen, udon, and tempura I'd eat (and if I weren't a vegetarian, all the sushi!)

    Oh trust me I eat all the good stuff! But at lunch it's hard to venture off base and make it back in my one hour lunch time. But the sodium is outrageous in the sushi! And I retain water like a sponge! The japanese eat lots of sodium, but all the green tea they drink helps flush their systems, I drink green tea, but not as much as them!
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    I live in Japan on a military base, so the options I have are: Pizza Hut, Wing Street, A&W, Charlees, Taco Bell, Baskin Robins, Subway, Cinnabon, Anthony's pizza, and Burger King. I usually go with BK :) Bc thats about one of the only places where I can feel FULL on 500-800 calories

    wow. They really do try and recreate 'home' there!!

    I lived in Japan for a couple of years, and even their homegrown quick foods would be unhealthy - sushi isn't cheap!!! Heaven only knows what they'd put int the obento boxes and as for the eat wihtin 20 minutes 1300gms curry/rice combo - it just looked revolting!!!

    I'm surprised you find the BK fills you up though - I remember being so shocked at how small a McD burger was!!

    Many Japanese swear by Konyaku jelly to help with weight loss - I think it is a seaweed-based product. Ramen probably is pretty good too (mmm. kimchi ramen........) although still high in sodium. The only other option, which you probably don't have, is cooking for yourself.
  • Losing2Live69
    Losing2Live69 Posts: 743 Member
    Ha! My son has an APO address! He is stationed at a COP in Patyka, Afghanistan. Anyway, are you starting out needing to lose a lot of weight or a little? I am starting out at over 200 pounds and there is no way I would lose weight eating burgers and fries. I will tell you, I use to eat that way and not gain weight. As I got older and my metabolism slowed down I payed the price as I slowly put on weight. It was a slow gain, so I didn't realize just how bad it was until it was too late. Now I am over 100 pounds overweight. Maybe you should switch to MRE's!! Just kidding!:laugh:
  • CARNAT22
    CARNAT22 Posts: 764 Member
    Personally I don't have many positive things to say about fast food. To me it kind of defies the object to follow a heatlhy eating 'plan' and still eat crap...

    Surely as well as losing weight one of the main objectives when you choose to lose weight is to educate yourself about food and make the most of your calories by eating good, healthy, home-made food that is nutritious and balanced. Its all about learning to make good choices IMO...

    I coud live on one MacDonalds a day and stay within calorie goal but I am pretty sure that would make me ill very quickly.

    I m not totally against fast food, I have it occasionally and it serves a purpose.

    Even prior to signing up here though I would never dream of eating it every day!!

    I know different things work for different people and the OP has successfully lost weight whilst eating fast food.

    But do you know what a yummy, healthy, home-cooked meal you could have for 600 calories?? (using the Taco Bell example!).
  • Losing2Live69
    Losing2Live69 Posts: 743 Member
    I live in Japan on a military base, so the options I have are: Pizza Hut, Wing Street, A&W, Charlees, Taco Bell, Baskin Robins, Subway, Cinnabon, Anthony's pizza, and Burger King. I usually go with BK :) Bc thats about one of the only places where I can feel FULL on 500-800 calories

    When do go out I go to Arby's I get a roast beef portion with no bun. I just eat the meat and it knocks the calories down to just over 200. I don't get fries, I get a side salad. I don't do it often because the sodium is still over 1400 grams and I like to keep it under 2500 a day. I eat 1200 calories a day though and only 120 carbs (I am insulin dependent diabetic)...an 800 calorie meal :noway: wouldn't leave me much for the rest of the day.
    :flowerforyou: Angela
  • danielle4992
    danielle4992 Posts: 72 Member
    I only have 5 more lbs to lose until I am a at a healthy 135 lbs. I guess I was exaggerating when I say everyday... more like 2-3 MAYBE 4 times a week at lunch, and I always end up staying under my calorie goal. I cook breakfast and dinner for myself. Like today I had a whopper jr. with cheese, a small fry, and a diet coke.. I ended my day with grilled chicken breast, steamed rice and green beans... so I DO eat healthy. I don't want people to think I am a fast food junkie... the point of this post was to find out who still eats it on a regular basis, and is still losing weight. I have just learned to cut down on my portions. I used to order a LARGE fry, regular coke and a big whopper with cheese... Ohhh I am-a changin :)
  • danielle4992
    danielle4992 Posts: 72 Member
    I live in Japan on a military base, so the options I have are: Pizza Hut, Wing Street, A&W, Charlees, Taco Bell, Baskin Robins, Subway, Cinnabon, Anthony's pizza, and Burger King. I usually go with BK :) Bc thats about one of the only places where I can feel FULL on 500-800 calories

    wow. They really do try and recreate 'home' there!!

    I lived in Japan for a couple of years, and even their homegrown quick foods would be unhealthy - sushi isn't cheap!!! Heaven only knows what they'd put int the obento boxes and as for the eat wihtin 20 minutes 1300gms curry/rice combo - it just looked revolting!!!

    I'm surprised you find the BK fills you up though - I remember being so shocked at how small a McD burger was!!

    Many Japanese swear by Konyaku jelly to help with weight loss - I think it is a seaweed-based product. Ramen probably is pretty good too (mmm. kimchi ramen........) although still high in sodium. The only other option, which you probably don't have, is cooking for yourself.

    I don't like the curry here either or the Ramen lol... I like some sushi though, but goodness I gain 3-4 lbs in water weight the following day , then drink a bunch of green tea and flush it out the next day :) I do cook for myself often, just not at lunch time, unless I want to eat left overs from dinner the day before. The burger king is on base so its americanized. But the Mickey D's off base is amazing, everything looks like the pictures when you get it , lol.
  • CARNAT22
    CARNAT22 Posts: 764 Member
    I only have 5 more lbs to lose until I am a at a healthy 135 lbs. I guess I was exaggerating when I say everyday... more like 2-3 MAYBE 4 times a week at lunch, and I always end up staying under my calorie goal. I cook breakfast and dinner for myself. Like today I had a whopper jr. with cheese, a small fry, and a diet coke.. I ended my day with grilled chicken breast, steamed rice and green beans... so I DO eat healthy. I don't want people to think I am a fast food junkie... the point of this post was to find out who still eats it on a regular basis, and is still losing weight. I have just learned to cut down on my portions. I used to order a LARGE fry, regular coke and a big whopper with cheese... Ohhh I am-a changin :)

    I am not knocking you hun - your weightloss is absolutely phenomenal - I mean wow!!!

    I just know myself and I know that if I ate fast food a lot then it would mess with my blood sugar levels.. Fast food has never really filled me up :-(
    The more junk I eat the more junk I want!!

    My personal goal {as well as losing weight} is to get into the habit of being healthy 80% of the time. That still leaves room for a few treats / a meal out / a few drinks at the pub etc... but for the most part I am going to be consistent with my body and fuel it with things I know will keep my energy levels up and my blood sugar regulated (to stop any cravings)
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