Okay...McDonald's...Yes, No, Sometimes?
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Make it fit into your allotment and ANYTHING goes!0
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angella_jacobs93 wrote: »Did it put you over your calorie target? If not, the worst you might see is some water retention from extra sodium/carbs. If you did, it's just one day, do better tomorrow.
Next time, plan a little bit, have some exercise to earn up some extra calories, or bank calories for a few days. It's ok to have fast food, just doing it frequently makes it harder to keep to your deficit.
It did not put me over for my calorie target. I have also been trying to walk every day so I think today was overall a success and I should not feel so down about having some fast food...I think there are certainly better food choices and with better planing hopefully I can reduce my "need" to eat out.
There ya go. BTW, McD has a southwest grilled chicken salad that's pretty good, and low calories. Not bad if you're out and can't get home for a while.
Nobody really wants that at McDs, though. I get a quarter pounder w cheese sandwich (sometimes a meal).
LOL, if I've got the calories, I'd go for the QPwC, too. But, in a pinch, the salad isn't bad, and decent macros. I've never tried holding it to the next day, so I can't comment on that.
I'll try to remember that next time
Sometimes I'm there when I really don't want to be.
(I have an older family member who sometimes only wants McD's. It's important that they eat, period, so I go along with it. But then they won't eat their cheeseburger unless I have something like that too... I'll try to see if I can sell them / myself that salad next time )
Hmmm...that's just not fair. "I want to go out, but you must eat what I'm eating"? The things we do for family.
Well, yes. It's ok. It's worth it.0 -
angella_jacobs93 wrote: »Did it put you over your calorie target? If not, the worst you might see is some water retention from extra sodium/carbs. If you did, it's just one day, do better tomorrow.
Next time, plan a little bit, have some exercise to earn up some extra calories, or bank calories for a few days. It's ok to have fast food, just doing it frequently makes it harder to keep to your deficit.
It did not put me over for my calorie target. I have also been trying to walk every day so I think today was overall a success and I should not feel so down about having some fast food...I think there are certainly better food choices and with better planing hopefully I can reduce my "need" to eat out.
There ya go. BTW, McD has a southwest grilled chicken salad that's pretty good, and low calories. Not bad if you're out and can't get home for a while.
Nobody really wants that at McDs, though. I get a quarter pounder w cheese sandwich (sometimes a meal).
LOL, if I've got the calories, I'd go for the QPwC, too. But, in a pinch, the salad isn't bad, and decent macros. I've never tried holding it to the next day, so I can't comment on that.
I'll try to remember that next time Sometimes I'm there when I really don't want to be.
(I have an older family member who sometimes only wants McD's. It's important that they eat, period, so I go along with it. But then they won't eat their cheeseburger unless I have something like that too... I'll try to see if I can sell them / myself that salad next time )
Hmmm...that's just not fair. "I want to go out, but you must eat what I'm eating"? The things we do for family.
Well, yes. It's ok. It's worth it.
Get the grilled chicken sandwich? 350cal, 9gF, 42C, 28P. Not so bad. Or the snack wraps are lower calorie as well.0 -
angella_jacobs93 wrote: »Did it put you over your calorie target? If not, the worst you might see is some water retention from extra sodium/carbs. If you did, it's just one day, do better tomorrow.
Next time, plan a little bit, have some exercise to earn up some extra calories, or bank calories for a few days. It's ok to have fast food, just doing it frequently makes it harder to keep to your deficit.
It did not put me over for my calorie target. I have also been trying to walk every day so I think today was overall a success and I should not feel so down about having some fast food...I think there are certainly better food choices and with better planing hopefully I can reduce my "need" to eat out.
There ya go. BTW, McD has a southwest grilled chicken salad that's pretty good, and low calories. Not bad if you're out and can't get home for a while.
Nobody really wants that at McDs, though. I get a quarter pounder w cheese sandwich (sometimes a meal).
LOL, if I've got the calories, I'd go for the QPwC, too. But, in a pinch, the salad isn't bad, and decent macros. I've never tried holding it to the next day, so I can't comment on that.
I'll try to remember that next time Sometimes I'm there when I really don't want to be.
(I have an older family member who sometimes only wants McD's. It's important that they eat, period, so I go along with it. But then they won't eat their cheeseburger unless I have something like that too... I'll try to see if I can sell them / myself that salad next time )
Hmmm...that's just not fair. "I want to go out, but you must eat what I'm eating"? The things we do for family.
Well, yes. It's ok. It's worth it.
Get the grilled chicken sandwich? 350cal, 9gF, 42C, 28P. Not so bad. Or the snack wraps are lower calorie as well.
That's a great rec, thanks! Maybe I can sneak it past him 0 -
As frequently as I want it and can make it fit my calories for the day.0
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I get a total of about 3 minutes for lunch most days when I need to eat at work, so I get McDonald's pretty often and eat it on the run. Usually just something like a mcdouble and a diet coke. I don't like the fries so I don't waste my calories on them. I get a meal for 350-450 calories which keeps me satiated until dinner. Works for me and I've lost 40+ lbs doing it.0
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Mcdonalds is one of two options I can get for my lunch at work (I only work hours that I get lunch with 2-3 times a week) and usually get apple slices (15cals) and either a parfait (150) or side salad (with ranch about 120). Maybe get a gogurt if you want.
Their pies and sundaes aren't horribly calorific, and I'm not familiar with their meat menu, but side options are always a good option at any fast food place.0 -
If calories are all you care about, the McNuggets are not bad on calories. So, you get your fix of greasy junk food for not too many calories. (That's without fries, shakes, etc.)0
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I eat fast food now once a week for my cheat meal. I work it into my calories for the day, log it and move on. Today I ate 2 grilled chicken sandwhiches from chick fil a. Last week it was a big mac from mcdonald's. Having a cheat meal once a week keeps me sane and gives me something to look forward to. If I get a craving during the week for fast food I just tell myself I can have it on Friday. So far this has been working for me.....0
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Nope, the first thing I gave up was fast food. I could eat it now if I wanted but its just not worth the calories. I would need to spend 2hrs on the treadmill to burn off that burger, no thanks. Back while I was losing I had a goal and a date that I needed to reach that goal by. There was no room for things that did not align with that goal. You can have and do whatever you like but if you are serious about losing weight and starting a healthy life then you should align the majority of your decisions with that goal. Yep you can have McDonalds today but you cannot have McD today, Pizza Hut tomorrow, birthday cake the next, Dairy Queen after that, and potato chips and icecream every snack and think you will reach your goal anytime in the near future. You gained weight by giving in to your wants and you will only lose weight when you say No to treats twice as often as you used to say Yes.0
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2x a week grilled chicken and ranch premium mcwrap. 470 cals. Have it for dinner. Decent amount of chicken, so decent amount of protein.0
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Once a month or so. But just a simple burger or salad.
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Make the right choices (and I don't even mean salads) and you can fit it right into your goals.
Signed,
Jared of McChickens (work in progress)0 -
If it keeps me under my daily calorie goal and I'm only indulging once in while instead of on a regular basis, I go for it. Had fish filet combo about 2 or 3 weeks ago and enjoyed every bite without guilt. I really haven't given up the foods l love, I just have it in moderation. For example my favorite ice cream is 1/2 cup per serving, so I will eat 1/4 cup, which satisfies my sweet tooth and keeps me within my within my calorie goal. I also don't beat myself up if I have bad moments, just view the next day as a chance to do better.
I also have a package of turkey burger that I use to fill my burger cravings and buy sweet potato fries from the grocery store and pop in the oven or toaster oven if it's just me.0 -
No way for McDonald's.0
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Nope, the first thing I gave up was fast food. I could eat it now if I wanted but its just not worth the calories. I would need to spend 2hrs on the treadmill to burn off that burger, no thanks. Back while I was losing I had a goal and a date that I needed to reach that goal by. There was no room for things that did not align with that goal. You can have and do whatever you like but if you are serious about losing weight and starting a healthy life then you should align the majority of your decisions with that goal. Yep you can have McDonalds today but you cannot have McD today, Pizza Hut tomorrow, birthday cake the next, Dairy Queen after that, and potato chips and icecream every snack and think you will reach your goal anytime in the near future. You gained weight by giving in to your wants and you will only lose weight when you say No to treats twice as often as you used to say Yes.
This is true, too. If it's a slippery slope for you, OP, like you say, it helps to try to stick to choices that keep you as full as possible within your calorie target. And as you noted, you can totally do that by planning your meals so that you're not in a situation where you find yourself hangry with only a McD's around, and the last thing you feel like eating is a salad (with respect to salad lovers).
So log everything. And, when you have a stressful day or something like the above happens, put that in the food diary too, in the Notes, so you know why it happened (instead of feeling bad about it) and can plan to prevent it.
Equally, when you do plan your meals, and when you hit on food combinations and amounts (and even times) that totally work for you, note that down too. It will just take some experimenting.
It might be you're better off with 4-5 smaller meals, or 3 bigger ones. Maybe you're better having a big breakfast and a smaller lunch. Maybe you feel great and satisfied when you have a tuna sandwich with a bowl of bean soup, or with eggs and ham and bread.
Whatever it is, put that down in your Notes as well as logging database entries. That way, when you look at a report, you can see the impact of the food you ate, and make those choices more often. (Or less often, as the case may be.) And it can also take some of the emotion out of it when other factors play a role.0 -
Something I was surprised about when I finally started logging properly was actually how relatively low McDonalds was. I like to eat big, but my preferred breakfast comes to just over 1000 calories, and takes me past lunch, leaving me plenty of calories for dinner and a mid-afternoon snack. The big lunch or dinner option that I prefer is just over 1700 calories, which is a lot! But if I am having it on a day where I plan to eat at maintenance, then I still have 500 calories for a small meal - and the McDonalds has filled me up big at that point.0
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Everything in moderation. Eat anything you want. I eat fast food and everything I still like. Instead of overdoing it, I pay attention to the calories and eat a significantly less portion. Works wonders. Trying to stick to clean eating forever will just make you feel like a failure. Good luck!0
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This brings up a good point.Something I was surprised about when I finally started logging properly was actually how relatively low McDonalds was. I like to eat big, but my preferred breakfast comes to just over 1000 calories, and takes me past lunch, leaving me plenty of calories for dinner and a mid-afternoon snack. The big lunch or dinner option that I prefer is just over 1700 calories, which is a lot! But if I am having it on a day where I plan to eat at maintenance, then I still have 500 calories for a small meal - and the McDonalds has filled me up big at that point.
My preferred breakfast is about 1000 calories, too, but leaves me with about 350 for the rest of the day. It's also not very filling, so I'd be hungry all day long.
My preferred lunch/dinner means if I eat it, I can't eat anything else that day and only get half my allotted calories the nest day, too. That's without cookies.
The amount of calories you're allotted would have a big impact on how much of it you could eat, even if you weren't concerned about how healthy it is.
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Add some lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions to your double hamburger.... I know I do! (330 to 350 Cal depending on amount of onions and whether you dip in extra ketchup ;-)
Egg mcmuffin, no margarine, add tomato, add red onion (!that will wake you!) add extra round egg: also about 350.0 -
I'd go to McD if I liked it. I hate it, though. So I go to Wendy's or Carl Jr. or Arby's or Whataburger or Chick Fil A or Taco Bell when I go out, depending on where I am, if I want fast food.0
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I am a sucker for fast food. If I stay away I'm fine, but if I find myself in a situation where it's available I can't resist comfort food. I especially like to try the "limited time" sort of burgers. When I succumb to the temptation, I usually try to mitigate it by skipping fries and drinking unsweetened iced tea. Generally, McDs means I go over my calories for the day because it's impulse and not planned.
Speaking of burgers that are awful in the calorie count but heavenly on the plate, Red Robin -- just keep me away. Some of those burgers are 1000 calories *on their own*, but they are soooo goooood ...0 -
i go once in awhile. The artisan grilled chicken is tasty 360 cals. add a small fry for 230 cals = 590 cals I can fit that in once in awhile0
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Do not make the mistake of even THINKING about ordering the 13 onion ring tower!Speaking of burgers that are awful in the calorie count but heavenly on the plate, Red Robin -- just keep me away. Some of those burgers are 1000 calories *on their own*, but they are soooo goooood ...
I shared one with two others.
Definitely an occasion where looking up the calories BEFORE ordering would have paid off!
2000Cal, without the dipping sauces!
On the flip side, ordering the burger "lettuce wrapped" reduces the Calorie count dramatically (you minus the buttered burger bun) AND saves you $'s since you can skip ordering a side salad
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Had McDonald's on Monday, guilt free. I had a Bacon Ranch Salad, a Fruit & yogurt parfait and a diet coke. 650 calories, 42g of protein. It was filling and tasted great.
Work it into your calories, enjoy your food.0 -
we eat fast food/ eat out all the time. I just plan for it and prefer to do it on workout days when i have more calories to play with.
i dont care for mcdonalds, personally, but when i do have to get something there, i like the bacon ranch chicken wrap (fried- cause if i have to eat there I'm getting exactly what i want LOL). i dont like their burgers at all and dont ever get them.0 -
Yes, no, sometimes or WHY?! If I was going to have a calorie splurge, it would be on something delicious.0
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I'm an occasional person. I try to make sure it fits in my cals.0
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Occasionally I go in for a cheeseburger and fries. For me it's comfort food. Since it is usually lunch time it is not a problem to work it into my goals for the day. Last weekend I stopped in for a green apple smoothie. It was delicious. 0
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We live a 15 minute walk from McDonald's. So once or twice a month on a Wednesday the family will walk up for a cheeseburger. A little more frequently for ice cream because it does a good job satisfying the sweet tooth and with four kids is a good bang for the two bucks spent. And yeah I "justify" it with the walk to go get it, but not really because I don't feel guilty about it.0
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