Luxo Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 My family eats fast food every other week, but it's mostly from Sonic. The cheeseburgers from Mickey D's make me sick to my stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I don't eat fast food as often as I used to, unless I'm traveling somewhere. I avoid it not so much for the fat as for the sodium (I take blood-pressure medication). I've gotten into the habit of ordering vegetables instead of fries when I get a burger in restaurant, too (now that's painful). But it's not just what you eat, it's how much you exercise (been increasing this, as well). It ain't the meat, it's the motion, folks (although this isn't quite what the old song meant). Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougr Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I know it's probably cliche to say, but ever since I saw "Supersize Me" I haven't been able to eat there. Ever since "Supersize Me" the only time I order fries is when I split it up with my wife and child....little sticks of fat and sodium... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Z Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I used to go to McDonald's daily for a steak bagel and the occasionally burger. Now I pretty much limit my fast food intake(2 a month) that is unless I get the crave and take the 114 mile road trip to White Castle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattuchili Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Yesterday I had McDonald´s. I am really curious how it will be in Florida! I am sure there must be one or two burgers we don´t have here! --Sören Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Interesting, This semester I've been craving a lot of McDonalds. I think three nights in a row my roommate and I did mcdonalds runs over on Broadway. Since they're the only one in Bangor that has 24/7 drive thru, yet oddly 1/2 mile from the school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woah_killa Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 To give you an idea, I have a McDonalds gift card and a Burger King gift card...I like all fast food and I went to Sonic last night and got a #2 with large fries and cheese sticks...yum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Here's a fast-food, non-McDonald's tip: If you find yourself in San Luis Obispo, California, get ye to Frank's Famous Hot Dogs for a Monster Burger. You won't be disappointed. I think they're on Monterey Street now (not too far from Cal Poly, my alma mater). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatOne Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Supersize Me had some redeeming qualities and all...but no one eats McDonald's all day, every day for 30 days without exercising. I eat fast food a lot, but I exercise. I am in shape and have low cholesterol (and have a family history of high cholesterol). The problem isn't food, people are just lazy! McDonald's is alright, but their food isn't nearly as good as a Culver's, Sonic, Rally's/Checker's and Wendy's. On a side note...I miss Sonic and In-n-Out Burger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niiicolaaah Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I think the last time i ate fast food was in high school. five or six years ago. gross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I steer clear of all fat-fried foods. I'm trying to avoid a heart-attack at 40. I do go to Pizza Hut quite a bit though. I normally end up having a refillable plate of salad/pasta + spaghetti bolognese or lasange though. Subway is the way to go. Fresh gorgeous sandwiches. I recommend the Chicken and Bacon ranch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollermonkey Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Speaking of healthier alternatives, I'm going to walk over to McDonald's in a minute for lunch. I'm definitely having some of the 'new in Japan' cheese-potato puffs but I don't know if I want a BLT burger or an Italian chicken sandwich with that. Anybody want to join me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillMontu Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I haven't eaten at McDonalds in years. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Oh, and Sören, Orlando is home to the "World's Largest McDonalds" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 " The problem isn't food, people are just lazy!" (TheGreatOne) Amen! Yes, fast food tends to be higher in fat/salt/cholesterol/etc., but you can get burgers without mayo, you can ask for fries without salt (you might have to wait for a fresh batch, but you can ask), and you can get grilled chicken instead of deep fried. True, it's better to eat more at home, but you have to watch what you eat there, too. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Burger King and Wendys "Triple" Burgers are better than MD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I usually, only eat at McDonalds not in my own town, lol. Just the way I am. Prefer Wendy's or Burger King, locally. And lately, it's been not in my own country either, heh heh. Altho, my reason for checking out a McDs in say, Paris or Amsterdam (or even Berlin a year and so, ago) isn't what they 'normally' sell. But to check out the 'local stuff' on it's menus, and maybe try something of that - with fries, lolol. Got a kick out of the French croquettes they sold there, in Paris McDs. Hmmm. Don't remember the Amsterdam ones..... wonder why....... Berlin? We hit a Burger King instead. ~ ~ ~ C ~ I did get to a London McDs way back in 1980 for a try. Euuuuuuu. I do hope they've found their way in improving the meat 'quality' of the burger. And no tainted beef jokes, mmm'k? That was a 1980 memory, for a Tres Lousay burger I will never forget, after all these many years, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturday97 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I thought I was the only one on a McDonald's kick!! Must be the influence of this board. I generally have 2 hamburgers, but last week I wanted McNuggets so bad I had them a couple of times. I haven't had them since I was 12. My kid is thrilled that he doesn't have to beg for Mickey D's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfBeastSucks Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I hate McDonalds burgers, but I do like the chicken nuggets and fries, and also the apple pie that they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 McDonalds was great as a kid. But I haven't been to McDonalds in ages, as I buy almost all my fast food from Subway now. About 5 years ago a new Subway restaurant opened on the way into town, and I was hooked forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I handle insurance claims for airports and we often take tours of airports and all the handling areas for baggage, maintenance, shops, etc. A few years ago we were at JFK in the baggage sorting area, awaiting a elevator up to the main floor. When the elevator opened, two gentlemen with selaed 55 gallons drums attmpted to roll them off. One of the lids pooped off and it's contents spilled all over. It was McDonald's grill/fry grease that they were disposing off. It was the most vile, vomit smell I have ever had the "pleasure" of sniffing. I have not eaten at McDonalds since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvcoasterguy Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 ^^ I didn't see any while I was in the UK, however Quiznos is far superior to Subway. Real toasted subs (not the microwaved ones that Subway does now) and some better, more original ideas make Quiznos a winner in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 ^ Quizno's also has bread bowls for their chili and a couple of thick soups, here at ours in town. I think those are so cool. Like some mexican fast foods that do their taco salads in an 'edible bowl,' heh heh. Tim Horton's - a 'Treasured' Canadian Franchise - has bread bowls too, for a chowder and/or chili. Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 When I go to McD's, I enjoy a large 1/4lber with cheese meal w/fries and orange drink, 10 piece mcnug with SnS sauce, cherry pie, and on occassion, a milk shake. I go about once a week. But I eat more at my local diner, "Peter Pan", which has awesome steaks, as you've seen in my previous PTR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I miss the German chicken sandwiches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sound Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Havn't been to Macas for a while now. WHen i say a while, i mean like a year! I went off it, after i got food posioning. I'm way more into KFC now. Please don't bag me for liking KFC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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