Three fast food meals in one day...?? *SCREAM*
pines2palms
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Okay...so, here's what I am facing this week. I have a trip to take...my daughter has to go for a check-up @ Shriner's Hospital for Children. The distance to and from the hospital and the time of my appointment has left the driver telling me that we will "eat out" (at fast food) for at least two meals (breakfast and lunch), and maybe all three. I am not used to eating out so much... I usually make three meals a day at home... So, I need some help... Our "usual" stops are places like Hardee's, McDonald's, Wendy's... So, I need some good, healthy, keep-me-under-my-calorie-goal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and maybe dinner with all meals being "fast food." I am looking to stay at or around 1400 calories. Any help or suggestions welcome!
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McDonalds Oatmeal for breakfast is 280 cals. Or a regular egg mcmuffin w/ ham is 300 cals.
Chili for lunch at wendy's is 240 cals for a small cup and is super filling. You can even grab a plain hamburger w/ mustard for 280 cals to have with it!0 -
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO...................
You are making an excuse!!!!! It is totally unnecessary for anyone to have to go to those places.
All you have to do is prepare in advance. Pack your cooler--have a picnic--eat in the car, whatever. Take it up to the waiting room---but DO NOT GO TO THOSE NASTY PLACES.
I used to think the way you are ......but no longer!!! I have finally broke through and realized that my health is more important. My kids nor I have been near a fast food joint in 8 months and we don't plan to.
You can do this---do it for your daughter---she does not need to be fed that stuff either!0 -
Pack a cooler with fruit, possibly sandwiches, hardboiled eggs. Order a low/no calorie drink to go with your food. Then eat out for one meal.0
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The cheeseburger happy meal with fries is only like 400/500 calories. You could get the apples and skip the fries. Get decaf coffee instead of pop.0
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take ur own
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NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO...................
You are making an excuse!!!!! It is totally unnecessary for anyone to have to go to those places.
All you have to do is prepare in advance. Pack your cooler--have a picnic--eat in the car, whatever. Take it up to the waiting room---but DO NOT GO TO THOSE NASTY PLACES.
I used to think the way you are ......but no longer!!! I have finally broke through and realized that my health is more important. My kids nor I have been near a fast food joint in 8 months and we don't plan to.
You can do this---do it for your daughter---she does not need to be fed that stuff either!
I think it is VERY rude to say she's making an excuse. You do not know the situation. If she has a child going to Shriner's do you REALLY think she is going to be able to make breakfast lunch and dinner in advance, while caring for a child who may or may not be very ill?
Also...she asked for HELP in eating healthy. Last time I checked all of those places have salad, milk, water. They even have grilled chicken. Quit pushing your values on other people.
Damn, people are so rude!0 -
I am loving the side salad from McDonald's with a little low fat balsamic vinagrette dressing that they have there. Very low cal, in fact I pick one up some days to eat at home with my other lunch food like tuna. One night I had to eat there and I had the side salad with just the meat from an Angus burger - it was pretty good. Also I agree with the Wendy's chili suggestion, very filling and delicious, not too bad on calories. Pack your cooler for another meal-maybe an apple, veggies with Laughing Cow cheese, some turkey or tuna, etc. Good job planning ahead.0
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Yep pack a lunch not only do you get to choose what you want to eat its always kinda fun to stop a few min for a little picnic0
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But yes, if you can, pack a cooler with fruit and eggs and other stuff you like that's healthy.0
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Absolutely agree 100%!!! Planning is the key when you're faced with these types of situations. NO EXCUSES!! Do not sabatoge all your hard work like this..... Please0
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I was faced with the same thing last week, long road trip and looking for meal options. The good thing, is most of the big chains are actually pretty good about putting up their nutritional information. There are a lot of good choices out there, even subway is making breakfast and you can keep your calories pretty low.0
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For those who have replied so far, thank you for your suggestions. Packing my own was my first thought, actually...but then as I thought about that situation more carefully, it really isn't doable...and no, I am not making excuses. There are some aspects of this situation that I haven't shared and won't share...but I was looking for good choices to make at fast food places...not for an alternative to fast food. I know about the alternatives...have considered the alternatives, and with the situation as it is, the alternatives will not work. As I said, thanks to those of you who have helped me begin to make a game plan. I am still concerned mostly about breakfast...as I don't like oatmeal or english muffins...(McMuffins).0
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I think McD's has a fruit and yogurt cup?0
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Have a solid breakfast before you leave the house, pack a lunch and healthy snacks for the day. Pack light use frozen juice drinks as coolers, lots of fruit, and sandwiches.
Then if you have to eat out for the evening meal, go with the flow.
Get on the websites now and do your homework so you know what your best options are in each venue.
The next day, even if you have gone over you can honestly say you have done your best.
Start the next day fresh and guilt free, life is too short for ongoing guilt. Bad feelings often lead to food you know you shouldn't eat.0 -
If you can go to Starbucks, their spinach feta wrap is wonderful and around 300 calories. If you can go to McDonald's, my favorite 'treat' is a Big Mac Snack Wrap for about 300 calories and then I get a large unsweetened Ice Tea. That is my go to dinner/lunch when taking my food is not an option.
Be sure to bring lots of fresh fruit with you, that way it is an easy healthy snack for you to have on you!0 -
I know Wendy's 5 piece chicken nugget and a small fry is about 550 calories.. not too good, but not too awful.
If you can, try to ditch the bread on a sandwich or only eat half the fries... that way your saving calories and you still get a small treat.
Try looking on the websites where you think you will stop and use their meal calculator to plan meals that are healthy and either print them out or write them down. Thats prob. the best alternative to packing yourself.
Hope that your daughter's checkup goes well!0 -
At Wendy's you can get a small garden salad and then order a side or two of grilled chicken for an extra charge.. Then use a sensible dressing of your choice. Also the Chili is a really good choice there.
Also, If you if you are concerned about breakfast. You should be able to get the egg mcmuffin with ham but ask them to put it in a burrito wrap instead of the muffin. I know I'm annoying when I go out to eat because I always ask for something special but they're almost always willing to accommodate me because I'm just so dang cute.. ok, maybe not, but they are really accommodating as long as I'm really nice and let them know exactly what I need. Sometimes you might have to nicely ask for the manager because the regular employee might not be aware of how to appropriately handle your request.
One thing that I've done when I've been in a similar situation where I feel like I need to eat out for convenience... I go ahead and eat out but pack some fruit to supplement the meal. Apples and oranges will keep for a few days perfectly well in your bag.
Here is the McDonalds calorie information so you can better plan http://nutrition.mcdonalds.com/nutritionexchange/nutritionfacts.pdf0 -
fruit and yogurt parfaits. those are low in calories. apples, milk, salads, grilled chicken snack wrap, orange juice. darn thats all i can think of.. (do not fall for their grilled chicken sandwiches lol a lot higher in calories than i imagined).
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NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO...................
You are making an excuse!!!!! It is totally unnecessary for anyone to have to go to those places.
All you have to do is prepare in advance. Pack your cooler--have a picnic--eat in the car, whatever. Take it up to the waiting room---but DO NOT GO TO THOSE NASTY PLACES.
I used to think the way you are ......but no longer!!! I have finally broke through and realized that my health is more important. My kids nor I have been near a fast food joint in 8 months and we don't plan to.
You can do this---do it for your daughter---she does not need to be fed that stuff either!
I think it is VERY rude to say she's making an excuse. You do not know the situation. If she has a child going to Shriner's do you REALLY think she is going to be able to make breakfast lunch and dinner in advance, while caring for a child who may or may not be very ill?
Also...she asked for HELP in eating healthy. Last time I checked all of those places have salad, milk, water. They even have grilled chicken. Quit pushing your values on other people.
Damn, people are so rude!
You beat me to it, I was thinking the same thing, kdouglas11! No need to bash someone who obviously is already having issues to deal with.
All of those places have their nutritional values posted online. Print them out and make the best choices you can to stay under your calories. I applaud you that you are thinking ahead! Good luck, both with the eating and the visit!!0 -
Hello!
I am from the UK so we dont have a Wendys here, so all I can suggest really is to maybe do your homework before you go? Most fast food places have nutritional information online. Try to make breakfast something between 300-400 cals, lunch the same, n dinner no more than 500.
Mcdonalds in the UK have the option of fruit bags n juices instead of chips and fizzy drinks, so where possible choose these, because you never know whats coming next!
At the end of the day, dont feel too disheartended. You aren't going to put on tonnes of weight by eating a little bit poorly for one day. I ate a slice of cake 3 times last week as it was my mums birthday and I still lost nearly 2lbs! Just remember to start again the next day
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I think you made a great choice by asking for help! There def. are situations where packing a lunch will not do, least your going to try to find the healthier aspect of "fast foods"0
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I don't know if it's been said in the thread as of yet, but what totally has saved me whenever I'm in a restaurant/fast food situation has been the: Eat This Not That Restaurant Survival Guide. All those books in that series are total life savers, but that one in particular is great for when you're eating out with friends! Good Luck!0
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Oh I forgot to mention, plan what you are going to eat and STICK WITH IT! Dont be tempted by anything else 0
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I would have a hard time with breakfast too. I would probably stick a Fiber1 bar and an apple in my purse. But that's just me...
Good luck with your trip and I will pray for a good visit for your daughter! 0 -
I think McD's has a fruit and yogurt cup?
Fruit and yogurt parfait. 160 calories.. not the most low cal yogurt in the world but it's tasty.. If I absolutely HAVE to have breakfast at McDonalds I go for the breakfast burrito 300 calories and a fruit and yogurt parfait 160 calories.. that's 460 calories and I'm reasonably full. I COULD eat two or three of those breakfast burritos, but if I eat the parfait and drink lots of water I can manage with just one!0 -
I still find stuff to eat at fast food joints that's within reason. If it's got grilled chicken and it's on top of some lettuce, well then, I'm good to go.
Sure, the food probably has some wonky preservatives in it but in the nutritional scheme of things, it's not all bad.0 -
If you are having a hard time with breakfast choices as there isn't much you like at fast food places, then no need to pack every meal, just pack your breakfast and make good choices for lunch and possibly dinner.0
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I don't know what is going on with your child's health but I just wanted to say that I am very sorry for whatever it is. Having a sick/injured child is scary and I can't even begin to imagine the stress it must be putting on you so lots of hugs and thoughts going your way :flowerforyou:
The fact that you are on here asking for the best you can do at these places says a lot!! It shows that even in times where things aren't completely under your control you are still trying damnit! So those that posted she was making excuses...well that was just uncalled for. I know you probably meant well but you don't know the situation so don't assume...you know what they say about assuming.
I would agree that at least for breakfast maybe seeing about packing anything you can for that, healthy cereal bars, fruits, trail mix. Try the Diamond breakfast nut mixes, or a protein shake. That will at least be one meal you can semi control. If you have to go to a fast food place stick with the fruit and yogurt or look on their menus online for low cal, semi low sodium options. For lunch I'd say a salad if you can but be careful don't fall into the salad trap. Make sure its got healthy toppings on it and don't get the high calorie dressings, it just defeats the purpose. Just make sure to get a good amount of healthy protein at each meal.
Good luck with this trip and I hope everything goes well for you and your child. Know that you are doing the best you can with the cards you've been dealt and you have people on here that will help you and support you, and not blast you for situations that we have no clue about :happy: :happy:0 -
I would pack a cooler with food I can eat. Even if you do manage to get low cal meals at all those places, you're still getting a ton of sodium and sugars. I understand hospital visits can be stressful so it might be helpful to have safer things to nibble on anyway. I would try to have at least 2 meals plus snacks packs and only allow myself to eat 1 out of 3 meals at those places. You may find that you prefer your food over all that fast food plastic food.
I hope all goes well with you.0 -
Hmmmm for breakfast I would go for the Mc Donalds Yogurt cup cause that has about 160(which is only a dollar) and withthats I also get the apple slices there a dollar too and they come with a small packet of low-fat carmel and thats about a 100 calories also.0
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