Okay...McDonald's...Yes, No, Sometimes?
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Sometimes - there are plenty of choices there that can easily fit in whatever your numbers are. Egg Mcmuffins are a common post-workout breakfast for me when Im rushing around.
There was a favorite fast food thread around not too long ago, people posting their suggestions and cal counts. I was pleasantly surprised by some choices and many I just never considered but have since.0 -
i gave up all fast food almost 2 years ago, although will have the occasional sandwich from Subway. Honestly, I don't miss it and for ME, it's absolutely not worth the calories, fat and sodium.0
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I do my best to plan ahead calorie-wise for a drive-thru/eat out meal. I usually have 1 Timmy Ho's meal a week. A BLT sandwich, 1 donut and an unsweetened iced tea. If I'm really hungry for a burger I can usually fit in a happy meal, but nothing else because at 1300/Day there are just to many calories in anything else. If I've seriously been craving a quarter pounder and know I'll binge on other things to make up for not having it it's actually wiser me to just get the burger then my calories won't be on to serious of an overload. The next day I'll eat less and exercise more to make up for it.0
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I ate a Big Mac yesterday. loved it. Fitted into my Macro's/calories fine. The thing I noticed though was how rubbish the Macros were. 600 cals for only 24g Protein and I was hungry again an hour later.0
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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!
Been there. In fact, it's scary to contemplate: Get the onion ring tower as an appetizer, the Royal Robin burger w/fries, take advantage of one refil on the bottomless fries ... I would shudder to see the total kcal of that meal! [And yes, I have had that meal before.]
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I either bring or walk to lunch on work days, and we have McDonalds, Wendy's, Carls Jr (Hardees) and Del Taco.
Most days I'll bring, but some mornings are rushed, or I just plain don't want anything in the fridge, or I know I'll want to get away from the building for a while.
I don't usually eat McDonalds, but mostly because it's a pain to get to traffic-wise. And I try to make it really rare anyway. Just something about their food makes me a little leery.
At Wendy's, I'll get a half order of their apple pecan chicken salad, which is really a lot of food. I could never eat the full order size. 350 calories.
At Del Taco, I get two tacos and an order of chips and salsa (not on the menu usually - bag of chips and a cup of pico de gallo). 400 calories.
Carl's Jr? I just go with the cheeseburger kids meal. And I get a toy.
About 500 calories.
Normally I eat really well. I have tried before to be perfect, and it just doesn't work in the long run. If I cut myself a little slack every now and then, I know I can hang in there for the long haul. And that's what really counts.
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If you want to McDonald's I would say do it but add it. When I go to McDs I would always get a cheeseburger and small fries.
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I go once a week, always get the Southwest salad with SW dressing -- a nice even 400 calories and pretty tasty.
I think McD's should get credit for being the only fast food restaurant in my area with calorie counts posted right up there next to the price.0 -
Learn the calories of the items you'd like to eat at your favorite fast food places, and eat it whenever you want. My husband is on the road a lot for work, and eats those dollar menu chicken sandwiches (no mayo) quite a bit. They are like 300-350 calories a piece without the mayo added.0
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I very rarely eat at McD's, and if I do it's almost always breakfast. I do love me a Sonic cheeseburger and tots, and a java chiller shake, but keep that to a treat every few months.0
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I personally prefer the food at Wendy's or Chickfila, but sure, you can make MacDonald's work.
The people at our local chickfila know my family since we often take the kids there for breakfast or lunch on Saturdays during the school year to let them play and have some ice cream for dessert. Sort of a little treat at the end of the week. Ive managed to continue on with my weight loss.0 -
Never, the food is gross, of poor quality and unethically produced. Not to say that you can't have it if you don't want to, but I'm tired of all these chain eateries serving their crappy food. I mean, should your meat cost less than your toilet roll?? Something's wrong here!
On the otherhand - I believe you should enjoy what you eat (even if it is a McDonalds :P), never feel 'guilty' or 'bad' about it, just accept it, enjoy it and get back on track!0 -
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limetree683 wrote: »...should your meat cost less than your toilet roll??
Sure. Why not? Trees are people, too....
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I totally avoid it, but that's because I just don't like it. I eat "naughty" food regularly, but I practice moderation and balance it out with other dietary choices, and/or additional workouts.
You have to eat like a real person.0 -
limetree683 wrote: »I mean, should your meat cost less than your toilet roll?? Something's wrong here!
Pricing is an economic equation, driven by things like supply, demand, and cost to produce. Items are not generally priced simply to reflect their quality, and different economic factors drive the pricing of each. Toilet paper is not influenced by the price of beef, nor hamburgers by the going rate for wood pulp.
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I have celiac disease, and one of the sadder aspects of my diagnosis was discovering that McDonald's fries weren't gluten-free.
Otherwise? I'd fit them in my calorie allowance.0 -
Maybe once or twice a month when I'm too lazy to make dinner for the kids. I might pick up one of those grilled chicken wraps. They're not bad. The kids love the nuggets. All in moderation. Nothing wrong with it.0
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it used to be a staple of my diet. along with Burger King and Wendys. i havent had either for close to 3 years. im afraid if i go back it will just open the flood gates again and eating fast food 8 times a week sure as hell didnt help my weight do anything but go up0
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I don't really care for fast food in general and McDonald's in particular. When we are traveling or occasionally on my way to work I will stop for breakfast, the Egg McMuffin is not bad calorie wise and even the Sausage McMuffin is still in the 350 calorie range. When I eat out I prefer to go to a sit down restaurant where the food quality is better and it's a more relaxing atmosphere.0
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limetree683 wrote: »I mean, should your meat cost less than your toilet roll?? Something's wrong here!
Pricing is an economic equation, driven by things like supply, demand, and cost to produce. Items are not generally priced simply to reflect their quality, and different economic factors drive the pricing of each. Toilet paper is not influenced by the price of beef, nor hamburgers by the going rate for wood pulp.
Most items are priced to reflect their quality and the cost it takes to produce them. I'm not trying to say that that the costs of the two items are related, I am saying that it is bizarre that meat can be produced in such an industrial quantity that living creatures can be sold cheaper than common house-hold items. The way meat is produced industrially is bad for the environment and bad for our health, as people as a whole simply eat too much of it as it is so cheap.
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limetree683 wrote: »limetree683 wrote: »I mean, should your meat cost less than your toilet roll?? Something's wrong here!
Pricing is an economic equation, driven by things like supply, demand, and cost to produce. Items are not generally priced simply to reflect their quality, and different economic factors drive the pricing of each. Toilet paper is not influenced by the price of beef, nor hamburgers by the going rate for wood pulp.
Most items are priced to reflect their quality and the cost it takes to produce them. I'm not trying to say that that the costs of the two items are related, I am saying that it is bizarre that meat can be produced in such an industrial quantity that living creatures can be sold cheaper than common house-hold items. The way meat is produced industrially is bad for the environment and bad for our health, as people as a whole simply eat too much of it as it is so cheap.
I am a vegetarian. I get what you are saying, trust me.
But some people just need a quick lunch on the road, like my husband does. He chooses in an inexpensive chicken sandwich to tide him over to the next meal. Its not perfect or ideal food, but it works in a pinch.
Not everyone who eats fast food eats all that much meat, either. My husband eats vegetarian/vegan most days of the week, for almost all meals. His meat consumption is limited to fast food chicken sandwiches, and he has those, like 2x a week, max.
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angella_jacobs93 wrote: »Confession....I had McDonald's tonight (1 double cheeseburger and a 4 pc. Nugget w Water)...really pretty mad at myself for it. I was just wondering how other people approach fast food.
I get restaurant food/fast food once a week. I just plan ahead and make a choice that fits my day.
I might get a regular hamburger with a side salad instead of fries.
Today I am getting chicken strips, an unsweetened tea and having a spinach salad from home.0 -
The first time I lose weight I worked fast food into my weight loss. This time around... um. Just no. The thought of McDonald's makes me sick to my stomach. If I'm in a though spot and starting to feel ill from lack of food, I might grab a chicken sandwich from Wendy's but I can eat more food for the same calories by eating at home. Going out to eat is for special occasions. I do intend on going out Wednesday for a burger to celebrate loosing 10lbs. For that one meal. Then I am done until the next 10 pounds, assuming that burger is as awesome as I remember it to be, which I have found not to be the case in almost every food that I have given up. They almost never taste as good as I remember.0
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I tend to stick to Wendy's if I'm going to get fast food, since their salads are actually really good. But when I do go to mcdonalds, since my boyfriend actually likes their food, I tend to get the fruit and yogurt parfait. They don't have a salad I like, sadly. If I have to get something I can eat and drive, I've gotten the grillled chicken wrap before. High in sodium and preservatives, but fine in a pinch!0
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limetree683 wrote: »Most items are priced to reflect their quality and the cost it takes to produce them. I'm not trying to say that that the costs of the two items are related, I am saying that it is bizarre that meat can be produced in such an industrial quantity that living creatures can be sold cheaper than common house-hold items.
McDonald's has built a hugely efficient supply chain, and they sell at a much higher volume than your typical six-pack of Charmin. I'm not saying McDs food is super quality, I'm saying it's false to simply say "It's cheap, so it's bad." Economics are complex.
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I rarely have mcds lol0
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I eat McDonalds. Not as much as I used to - but I don't feel any shame when I do. It's food. I like food. It fits into my calories, so I eat it.0
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Mc Donalds is perfectly fine as long as you don't pig out and bust your macros.
I usually get the Grilled Chicken and Bacon McWrap and a bottle of water.
Just be smart. There is no trick to it.0 -
Only with my grand kids,,but I sure do luv them fries.0
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