The other day I was on the phone with my best friend while she was driving home from her Mom’s house (which was about an hour and half drive). She was in search of a place to eat that was fast and somewhat healthy. At almost every exit McDonalds billboards were waving at her, (which by the time she passed about three of them they started looking more inviting). She finally found a place to get something to eat without feeling so guilty for putting crap into her body. The very next day, it was I who was driving and starving trying to find a place that I could drive thru and order, grab something and keep it pushing. All I kept seeing was McDonalds, Bojangles, Wendy’s …you get my point. So, she suggested that I write a blog about how to do the drive thru with dignity. You know, drive thru without losing all sense of control. I don’t know about you but when I am hungry I can care less what I am shoving into my mouth, I just want it fast. However, as soon as I have eaten the last of the fries, the guilt sets in. Where was that guilt when I was shoveling those fries into my pie hole? Any who, here are five fast food restaurants that are everywhere. Here are a few food tips, so that you can drive thru and pick a meal that will satisfy the beast without beating up your self-esteem. By the way, I see a lot of Bojangles but I have never eaten there so I don’t know what to suggest, other than keep driving until you find one of these.
McDonalds
Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich
360 Calories 6g Fat 33g Protein
Premium Bacon Ranch Salad with Grilled Chicken (remember you can ask for less or no,
cheese and bacon)
310 Calories 14g Fat 38g Protein
Apple Slices
15 Calories 0g fat 0g Protein
Wendy’s
Large Rich & Meaty Chili
250 Calories 7g Fat 23g of Protein
Asian Cashew Chicken Salad Full Size
380 Calories 10g of Fat 36g of protein
Grilled Chicken Sandwich (you can ask for no sauce)
350 Calories 17g Fat 33g protein
Taco Bell
Grilled Steak Soft Taco
200 Calories 10g Fat 13g Protein
Chicken Soft Taco
160g Calories 5g Fat 12g Protein
Crunchy taco
170 Calories 10g Fat 8g Protein
Shredded Chicken Burrito
400 Calories 18g Fat 16g Protein
KFC
Tender Roast Chicken
300 Calories 3g Fat 34g Protein
Side of Green Beans
98 Calories 0g Fat 1g Protein
Corn on the Cob
71 Calories .5g Fat 2g Protein
I hope this helps, because speaking from experience when you have an idea of what you want vs. just driving up to that menu you tend to make better choices. When I am hungry and not prepared, I could order one of everything on the menu and not think anything of it…. until it is all gone of course and the guilt sets in. Then I chastise myself and feel guilty all day. Save all the guilt and be prepared, know what you want and feel free to make changes that will fit your health needs. Keep in mind these are just to use in a pinch, not for your daily meal. You are in control, you are prepared. Oh FYI, my BFF and I both ended up going to Taco Bell.
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