Wow! You ladies have so many good ideas! And I'd sworn off fast food for over a year now thinking it was all crap!!!...
I do have my 2 cents to add though. As a teenager I worked at McDonalds for a bit and their burgers really are made of 70% soy (it keeps their costs down) - it's not just a myth. So, if your husband wants fast-food and you are just craving a burger, then McDonald's is the better choice - at least for the meat part. As for the cheese, mayo, ketchup, bun - that's a whole other story!!!
As for pizza, I have yet to find a solution to the fast-food pizza problem! I try to go to places that sell salads too (like Papa Murphy's), and stuff myself with a a big salad first. Then I only eat one piece of pizza, instead of 2, 3, or 4! Some people go for the low-carb and thin-crust pizza. I would too, but it seems I just end up eating more slices! The big salad is what works best for me.
One of my favourite meals now that is inexpensive and quick is that I just keep a couple cans of flavoured tuna (lemon dill or spicy thai chili are my favs) in my purse (I know I'm a diet geek) and then if a friend wants to go through the McDonald's drive through I just grab a side salad (or two if I'm hungry) and throw the tuna (they have pop-tops for convenience) on there and a little bit of dressing and you have a great healthy meal for under 200 calories. If you don't want to carry around tuna because you're way cooler than me you can order a chicken McGrill with no mayo and toss the bun and put that on the side salad. But yeah, convenience is still possible on lower calories, just takes a little ingenuity and preparation.
Thought I would put my 2 cents in, if you end up at a jack in the box, their southwest chicken pita is really tasty and only has about 260 calories. Its a pita with grilled chicken, black beans, corn, onions and lettuce, and they give you a little bit of salsa which really adds a lot of flavor and kick to it. I actually crave this thing, its so nice to give into a craving knowing that I'm not going to balloon up for it. Now to just conquer the urge for cinnamon buns...
Rtael , 05-26-2006 03:16 AM
My solution for pizza is just to be really good before and after....cuz I know I'm gonna binge! Pizza is like heaven to me (well until I finish eating it anyway...).
Oh boy! Here's my topic! I travel so much, drive so much that sometimes a fast food drive thru is the only option available (if I cannot find a grocery store off the freeways to pick up some fruit).
Here's my personal "Green Light" list:
Burger King:
- Bunless TenderGrill chicken sandwich. No spread. Comes in a bowl of lettuce! (160).
- Chicken Caesar salad, 1/2 the dressing (230).
Jack in the Box:
- Asian Chicken Salad, toss the wontons, use half the dressing (290).
KFC:
- Honey BBQ Snacker (220) with a side salad (50).
- Original recipe chicken breast, no skin, no breading (140) with the green beans (50).
McDonald's:
- Any of the salads, make sure you specify grilled chicken and the light dressing.
- Plain soft serve cone (150).
- Fruit n' yogurt parfait, no granola (130).
Taco Bell (apply same rules to Del Taco):
Remember, order "fresco-style" (this means they replace any cheese/sour cream with fresh chopped salsa).
- Soft tacos. Steak (170), Beef (190), Spicy Chicken (190), Ranchero Chicken (170).
- Cinnamon Twists (160).
Wendy's:
- 8oz. chili, no cheese, add onions and a side salad (280).
- Jr. Frosty (160).
- Asian chicken salad, no almonds, 1/2 the dressing (250).
ok, may be I dont get you well here! If you hubby loves fast food places..you dont have to eat there! just go with him if you truly believe its crap!
or just get a salad with dressing on the side and use 1/4th of the offered dressing.. you may be successful in changing his habbits someday!
if its u who is craving then applebee's has a weightwatchers menu! also taco bell tacos are quite low calorie (bean tacos with no beef and no cheese)
soups and salads are offered at most fast food chains!