Okay...McDonald's...Yes, No, Sometimes?
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I go to fast food places sometimes, 2-3 times a month... I cannot stand McD smell, was there once and threw up...
But go to Panera, which is fast food too. A lot of salt and carbs, but once in a while I can fit it in 
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I go to fast food places sometimes, 2-3 times a month... I cannot stand McD smell, was there once and threw up... But go to Panera, which is fast food too. A lot of salt and carbs, but once in a while I can fit it in
I just don't like it. But when I was DESPERATE for a PT job in college and was applying around, I had that reaction to White Castle. Sooo much gross.0 -
I have always enjoyed fast food & am not upset to admit it! However, a funny thing happened when I started logging my food - I realized it often just didn't make sense. I could get far more food with better macros by just cooking myself. So my eating at fast food restaurants gradually just went down. I do eat it occasionally - like maybe once a month. Today, actually, we went to Jack in the Box. I will say my choices there are usually different now! I ordered a Jr Bacon Cheeseburger (no mayo) off the menu and a water. I nibbled some of my kids fries. And that was probably 450 calories or so.
Bottom line: if you like it, just work it in. But don't be surprised if you find more often than not, it doesn't fit in super well. Good luck! 0 -
I don't eat at McDonald's, BK, Wendy's, or Taco Bell. The smell is putrid and the food doesn't taste good to me. My GI tract doesn't like it either (Crohn's fighter). However, I will eat at Panera, Cosi, and Chipotle.0
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I get southwest salads from there often.... they're really good for fast food....0
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There Are So Many Other Options Than McDonalds! If You Have It Once Every Couple Of Months I Wouldn't Feel To Guilty But Try And Stay Away From It As Much As Possible, Your Body Will Love You For It
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NatayshaMorschel wrote: »There Are So Many Other Options Than McDonalds! If You Have It Once Every Couple Of Months I Wouldn't Feel To Guilty But Try And Stay Away From It As Much As Possible, Your Body Will Love You For It
Sure, there are other options, but actually a McDonald's salad or chicken sandwich is lower calorie than most others I could do conveniently if I'm out and can't get home quickly for a meal.
Also, Why Do You Capitalize Every Word?0 -
Don't care what I have, but I don't really eat McDonald's cause I can get a better and similarly priced burger elsewhere.0
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LolaKarwowski wrote: »I don't really eat fast good either unless I absolutely have to. Like if my little sister wants to go after church and that's what she considers to be our bonding moment. Also, fast food is gross. Tastes great.. but yeh.
How is it gross?
Lol..probably because it's "fast food".
When I moved to Chicago I swore I would never eat fast food. The food here in Chi-town is heaven on earth. Who needs ( want ) fast food garbage when there are all these amazing little places to eat in every street corner.
However, after living here for almost 4 years I have been to McD multiple times.0 -
Anyone that eats fast food is on the fast track to hell.0
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Once in awhile, sure. Once in awhile being maybe once every couple of weeks on a night I can't be bothered to cook and I have at least 600 cals left at the end of the day. I don't crave it anymore but if we want something quick and easy, it's good to know there's an option there.
Also I get the burger ONLY. No chips or drinks.0 -
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.
Lol, just got back from McDonald's. I went to get Sunday treats=chocolate sundaes!
But, this is only about a once every 6 or 7 week occurrence. I do stop there very often for their $.99 coffee, and on occasion their fruit and nut oatmeal.
I stay away from fast -food like burgers and fries just because of the high calorie counts. I'd rather eat a huge Subway sandwich for half the calories.0 -
On several of my many 'weight loss journeys', I ate fast food like 5-6 times a week. And I am sure I'd do the same now..if I was living close to a fast food place. I just counted the calories.0
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I'm not a big fan of McDonald's, I'd rather go to Burger King or Culver's. I love whoppers and butter burgers.0
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I've read that McD's fries contain 14 ingredients, one of which is sugar.0
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Chicken McNuggets! 6 pieces. Once a week, or in every second week.0
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If it fits into my calories, no problem! I ocassionally go for a deli, but my most regular McDonalds treat is a black coffee - with no cals 0
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I got no problem with it other than the taste...if I;m gonna have a burger I want a real *kitten* BURGER.0
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When I have McDonald's, I have a cheeseburger and fries, or a Filet of Fish and fries.
I've only had McDonald's once since starting with MFP (been here 80 days), and this thread is making me want some!0 -
If you like it then eat it. Don't make food an enemy. I rarely have McDonald's but mainly because even if it fits in my calories it's not as satisfying as a larger, fresher, greener meal.0
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MamaBirdBoss wrote: »limetree683 wrote: »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.
Yes, and what I'm saying is that it is ethically wrong (as well as the fact it tastes gross, but that's just my opinion :P) - nutritionally it is not 'bad' depending on if you can eat it in moderation and make it to fit your calorie/health/fitness goals, the supply chain McDonald's has built up relies on destruction of the environment and rearing animals in a cruel environment. Being able to buy something so cheaply means people have expectations of rock-bottom prices which perpetuate the cycle. We already have one poster above who says that if he can't find someone to share his meal with he'll throw half of it in the bin. To me, that's pretty shocking, to throw good food away on a whim. Don't think many people will feel that way about fillet mignon, but a whole meal that costs next to nothing? Sure, it's disposable.
Sorry to that poster btw! Don't mean to pick on anyone, really, but I'm always surprised how casually food is disposed of in developed nations, and I think a lot of that has to do with how disconnected we've become with how it's produced.
Aaaaanndd... I've derailed. Sorry x1000, but it's just a topic that interests me as you can see lol
Um. No, actually.
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/mcdonalds/grandin1.html
But whatever makes you feel smug.
So terrible, industrial agriculture's role in solving wold hunger and improving animal welfare. Should definitely do something about that.
Interesting that you assumed I felt smug. I don't. I do however, have facts on my side and not just a woman who can commune with the animals.
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limetree683 wrote: »MamaBirdBoss wrote: »limetree683 wrote: »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.
Yes, and what I'm saying is that it is ethically wrong (as well as the fact it tastes gross, but that's just my opinion :P) - nutritionally it is not 'bad' depending on if you can eat it in moderation and make it to fit your calorie/health/fitness goals, the supply chain McDonald's has built up relies on destruction of the environment and rearing animals in a cruel environment. Being able to buy something so cheaply means people have expectations of rock-bottom prices which perpetuate the cycle. We already have one poster above who says that if he can't find someone to share his meal with he'll throw half of it in the bin. To me, that's pretty shocking, to throw good food away on a whim. Don't think many people will feel that way about fillet mignon, but a whole meal that costs next to nothing? Sure, it's disposable.
Sorry to that poster btw! Don't mean to pick on anyone, really, but I'm always surprised how casually food is disposed of in developed nations, and I think a lot of that has to do with how disconnected we've become with how it's produced.
Aaaaanndd... I've derailed. Sorry x1000, but it's just a topic that interests me as you can see lol
Um. No, actually.
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/mcdonalds/grandin1.html
But whatever makes you feel smug.
So terrible, industrial agriculture's role in solving wold hunger and improving animal welfare. Should definitely do something about that.
Interesting that you assumed I felt smug. I don't. I do however, have facts on my side and not just a woman who can commune with the animals.
So you mean you know more about it than the world's foremost expert on slaughterhouse construction because you read someone's silly propaganda?
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I still eat fast food. Except now I eat it maybe 2-3 times a month as opposed to 5-6 times a week like I used to. I just count it and move on. I have found though, that even when eating fast food now, I am making overall better choices and choosing restaurants that have better quality food (like Chipotle.....nothing beats a yummy burrito bowl) and makes me feel more satisfied after the meal.
However, I just can't imagine life without a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit every once in a while.
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I love McDonalds. I might go there today!0
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People commit murder and feel less shame than so many of us do for drinking a milkshake.
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lol I love this... It's so true. I trip out hard over this stuff but the reality is, it doesn't matter. We would all be better off not being so hard on ourselves. Especially since it fit into your day, I don't see the big deal.
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I usually will grab some for breakfast once a week... Seems ok. I mean look how awesome I am!!
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I don't eat it anymore after my hubby got food poisoning from the nuggets, but upon not being bias if it didn't set you over your limit definitely ok. Don't freak over minor mess ups it'll just push you back father than needed. Move on and be done. I would only worry about the sodium content and what actually is in their food - I don't know but if you're selling something for cheap normally it has cheap ingredients which aren't normally good for you or your body.
but i totally understand cravings for specific foods too. I just had my son he's turning 3 months soon lol0 -
karintalley wrote: »LolaKarwowski wrote: »I don't really eat fast good either unless I absolutely have to. Like if my little sister wants to go after church and that's what she considers to be our bonding moment. Also, fast food is gross. Tastes great.. but yeh.
How is it gross?
Lol..probably because it's "fast food".
When I moved to Chicago I swore I would never eat fast food. The food here in Chi-town is heaven on earth. Who needs ( want ) fast food garbage when there are all these amazing little places to eat in every street corner.
However, after living here for almost 4 years I have been to McD multiple times.
Agreed, so many little mom and pop food places. No need for fast food here. I've never even had Dominos or Pizza Hut before.0 -
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.
My approach to fast food is to eat it only when all other options will seriously mess up my schedule, which boils down to maybe once a year.0 -
The quality of the food at McD's just doesn't justify the calories. There are usually so many other better options out there. Its just not one of those places that I find difficult to resist. I guess that's why I haven't been there in a while.0
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