Tomorrow: Eating at a fast food restaurant!

It will either be Harvey's or KFC. I'd rather have KFC. Two pieces of
chicken, NO fries, salad, and water. Wish me luck.

mikesmith9999@hotmail.com wrote:
> It will either be Harvey's or KFC. I'd rather have KFC. Two pieces of
> chicken, NO fries, salad, and water. Wish me luck.

I just ate out at an Italian restaurant. Had a salmon steak with side of
rice.

On Feb 9, 1:23 am, "Manco" <manco_doll...@net2blah.com> wrote:
> mikesmith9...@hotmail.com wrote:
> > It will either be Harvey's or KFC. I'd rather have KFC. Two pieces of
> > chicken, NO fries, salad, and water. Wish me luck.
>
> I just ate out at an Italian restaurant. Had a salmon steak with side of
> rice.

Pretty good! Just back from KFC. I got three pieces of chicken, a
small portion of fries with just a bit of Diet Pepsi. The chicken was
not good, the fries are not great and I see no use in drinking Diet
Pepsi. To how many calories do you think it adds up?

<mikesmith9999@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Feb 9, 1:23 am, "Manco" <manco_doll...@net2blah.com> wrote:
>> mikesmith9...@hotmail.com wrote:
>> > It will either be Harvey's or KFC. I'd rather have KFC. Two pieces of
>> > chicken, NO fries, salad, and water. Wish me luck.
>>
>> I just ate out at an Italian restaurant. Had a salmon steak with side of
>> rice.
>
> Pretty good! Just back from KFC. I got three pieces of chicken, a
> small portion of fries with just a bit of Diet Pepsi. The chicken was
> not good, the fries are not great and I see no use in drinking Diet
> Pepsi. To how many calories do you think it adds up?

You can look it up on their website--but that will only tell you haow much
each thing is worth--but not what percentage you ate.
>

On Feb 9, 6:46 pm, "mikesmith9...@hotmail.com"
<mikesmith9...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Feb 9, 1:23 am, "Manco" <manco_doll...@net2blah.com> wrote:
>
> > mikesmith9...@hotmail.com wrote:
> > > It will either be Harvey's or KFC. I'd rather have KFC. Two pieces of
> > > chicken, NO fries, salad, and water. Wish me luck.
>
> > I just ate out at an Italian restaurant. Had a salmon steak with side of
> > rice.
>
> Pretty good! Just back from KFC. I got three pieces of chicken, a
> small portion of fries with just a bit of Diet Pepsi. The chicken was
> not good, the fries are not great and I see no use in drinking Diet
> Pepsi. To how many calories do you think it adds up?


Why did you eat there in the first place? Frankly, except when I was a
kid, I've never understood why people eat that stuff, it's all salt
and fat.

SFrunner wrote:
>
>
> Why did you eat there in the first place? Frankly, except when I was a
> kid, I've never understood why people eat that stuff, it's all salt
> and fat.

I also don't get the KFC appeal. Fried chicken is just nasty. There are so
many better choices for eating out, f.e., Japanese teriyaki joints.

On Feb 9, 9:46 pm, "Manco" <manco_doll...@net2blah.com> wrote:
> SFrunner wrote:
>
> > Why did you eat there in the first place? Frankly, except when I was a
> > kid, I've never understood why people eat that stuff, it's all salt
> > and fat.
>
> I also don't get the KFC appeal. Fried chicken is just nasty. There are so
> many better choices for eating out, f.e., Japanese teriyaki joints.


Thai Noodle Houses!! Yummm....

Or the $3 Vietnamese sandwich places in my neighborhood.

Even burritos are better.

SFrunner wrote:
> On Feb 9, 9:46 pm, "Manco" <manco_doll...@net2blah.com> wrote:
>> SFrunner wrote:
>>
>>> Why did you eat there in the first place? Frankly, except when I
>>> was a kid, I've never understood why people eat that stuff, it's
>>> all salt and fat.
>>
>> I also don't get the KFC appeal. Fried chicken is just nasty. There
>> are so many better choices for eating out, f.e., Japanese teriyaki
>> joints.
>
>
> Thai Noodle Houses!! Yummm....
>
> Or the $3 Vietnamese sandwich places in my neighborhood.
>
> Even burritos are better.

Depends. Taco Bell has some very high calorie items like 7-layer. Better to
stick with plain bean/beef w/o cheese and sour cream. Guacamole is ok in a
small amount.

On Feb 10, 12:10 am, "SFrunner" <bastmag...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Feb 9, 6:46 pm, "mikesmith9...@hotmail.com"
>
> <mikesmith9...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > On Feb 9, 1:23 am, "Manco" <manco_doll...@net2blah.com> wrote:
>
> > > mikesmith9...@hotmail.com wrote:
> > > > It will either be Harvey's or KFC. I'd rather have KFC. Two pieces of
> > > > chicken, NO fries, salad, and water. Wish me luck.
>
> > > I just ate out at an Italian restaurant. Had a salmon steak with side of
> > > rice.
>
> > Pretty good! Just back from KFC. I got three pieces of chicken, a
> > small portion of fries with just a bit of Diet Pepsi. The chicken was
> > not good, the fries are not great and I see no use in drinking Diet
> > Pepsi. To how many calories do you think it adds up?
>
> Why did you eat there in the first place? Frankly, except when I was a
> kid, I've never understood why people eat that stuff, it's all salt
> and fat.

I chose that place because I hate KFC!

On Feb 9, 10:28 pm, "Manco" <manco_doll...@net2blah.com> wrote:
> SFrunner wrote:
> > On Feb 9, 9:46 pm, "Manco" <manco_doll...@net2blah.com> wrote:
> >> SFrunner wrote:
>
> >>> Why did you eat there in the first place? Frankly, except when I
> >>> was a kid, I've never understood why people eat that stuff, it's
> >>> all salt and fat.
>
> >> I also don't get the KFC appeal. Fried chicken is just nasty. There
> >> are so many better choices for eating out, f.e., Japanese teriyaki
> >> joints.
>
> > Thai Noodle Houses!! Yummm....
>
> > Or the $3 Vietnamese sandwich places in my neighborhood.
>
> > Even burritos are better.
>
> Depends. Taco Bell has some very high calorie items like 7-layer. Better to
> stick with plain bean/beef w/o cheese and sour cream. Guacamole is ok in a
> small amount.-


I mean a real taqueria. If you get a bean burrito, skip the sour
cream, it's pretty good. Plus, they're so huge that I save half for
another meal.

<mikesmith9999@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Feb 10, 12:10 am, "SFrunner" <bastmag...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> On Feb 9, 6:46 pm, "mikesmith9...@hotmail.com"
>>
>> <mikesmith9...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > On Feb 9, 1:23 am, "Manco" <manco_doll...@net2blah.com> wrote:
>>
>> > > mikesmith9...@hotmail.com wrote:
>> > > > It will either be Harvey's or KFC. I'd rather have KFC. Two pieces
>> > > > of
>> > > > chicken, NO fries, salad, and water. Wish me luck.
>>
>> > > I just ate out at an Italian restaurant. Had a salmon steak with side
>> > > of
>> > > rice.
>>
>> > Pretty good! Just back from KFC. I got three pieces of chicken, a
>> > small portion of fries with just a bit of Diet Pepsi. The chicken was
>> > not good, the fries are not great and I see no use in drinking Diet
>> > Pepsi. To how many calories do you think it adds up?
>>
>> Why did you eat there in the first place? Frankly, except when I was a
>> kid, I've never understood why people eat that stuff, it's all salt
>> and fat.
>
> I chose that place because I hate KFC!

<chuckle> And did you have a good enough time with the person you were with
to make the trip worthwhile?
>

"SFrunner" <bastmag666@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> Even burritos are better.

But I think places like Taco Hell add lard to the beans... I'd sure like to
know what and where to eat when it comes to fast food, in an "emergency"
situation. But it's hard to guess the calories and fat content of stuff
because it seems like they add fat to everything.

determined wrote:
> "SFrunner" <bastmag666@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>
>> Even burritos are better.
>
> But I think places like Taco Hell add lard to the beans... I'd sure
> like to know what and where to eat when it comes to fast food, in an
> "emergency" situation. But it's hard to guess the calories and fat
> content of stuff because it seems like they add fat to everything.

Taco Time is a better bet for healthier burritos. But you still have to make
sure you get the plain bean burrito.

"determined" <determined@comcast.nest> wrote in message
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>
> "SFrunner" <bastmag666@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>
>> Even burritos are better.
>
> But I think places like Taco Hell add lard to the beans... I'd sure
> like to know what and where to eat when it comes to fast food, in an
> "emergency" situation. But it's hard to guess the calories and fat
> content of stuff because it seems like they add fat to everything.
>
>
Many fast food places have brochures that give the nutritional breakdown
of menu items. Also there are sometimes Government publications with the
same information, as well as company web sites.

A whopper with no cheese, no mayo, isn't too bad.
>

Del Cecchi wrote:
>
> A whopper with no cheese, no mayo, isn't too bad.

That's because it's broiler rather then fried. But can you even order a
Whopper w/o mayo? Besides, I'm pretty sure the order taker will look at you
funny.

Manco <manco_dollars@net2blah.com> wrote:
> Del Cecchi wrote:
>>
>> A whopper with no cheese, no mayo, isn't too bad.
>
> That's because it's broiler rather then fried. But can you even order
> a Whopper w/o mayo? Besides, I'm pretty sure the order taker will
> look at you funny.

lol Try ordering a Whopper without the bun and see the looks you get.

The best way to not overdo on calories is to make a list of fast food places
that serve salads. Planning ahead is the best defense against overindulging.
--
Jeri
"Change is inevitable, except from vending machines."

On Sat, 10 Feb 2007 18:58:58 -0800, "determined"
<determined@comcast.nest> wrote:

>
>"SFrunner" <bastmag666@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>
>> Even burritos are better.
>
>But I think places like Taco Hell add lard to the beans... I'd sure like to
>know what and where to eat when it comes to fast food, in an "emergency"
>situation. But it's hard to guess the calories and fat content of stuff
>because it seems like they add fat to everything.
>
>

Most of these places offer grilled chicken sandwiches, and often
salads w/ grilled chicken. The McDonald's McGrill without mayo (I
prefer mustard anyway) is 278 calories; Chick-Fil-A has one that's
similar. Chick-Fil-A's grilled chicken salad, without croutons or
dressing, is just 180 calories. (KFC, by the way, also offers roast
chicken sandwiches & salads, as well as skinless unbreaded fried
chicken breast. I used to take my mom there sometimes so checked it
out. They have excellent nutrition data on their web site.)

I also like Subway as a fast food stop. When there I usually get
their small roast beef sub without cheese or mayo -- again, I prefer
mustard anyway. It's 264 calories.


Chris
262/130s/130s
started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004

determined wrote:
> "SFrunner" <bastmag666@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>
>> Even burritos are better.
>
> But I think places like Taco Hell add lard to the beans... I'd sure like
to
> know what and where to eat when it comes to fast food, in an "emergency"
> situation. But it's hard to guess the calories and fat content of stuff
> because it seems like they add fat to everything.

If I'm in the situation where only fast food is available I'll hunt a
McDonalds and order one of their Asian Salads with grilled chicken. Taco
Bell would be a last choice for me but you could order from their Fresco
menu. I think they advertise these items as less then 10 grams of fat per
item.

I've discovered many of the local restaurants in small towns think a salad
is iceburg lettuce with full fat dressing I'll take a McD's salad over
them anytime!

On Feb 11, 5:02 am, "Jeri" <stargaze...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Manco <manco_doll...@net2blah.com> wrote:
> > Del Cecchi wrote:
>
> >> A whopper with no cheese, no mayo, isn't too bad.
>
> > That's because it's broiler rather then fried. But can you even order
> > a Whopper w/o mayo? Besides, I'm pretty sure the order taker will
> > look at you funny.
>
> lol Try ordering a Whopper without the bun and see the looks you get.
>
> The best way to not overdo on calories is to make a list of fast food places
> that serve salads. Planning ahead is the best defense against overindulging.


Yes Jeri, and all others with logical choices. But, since the OP
hasn't really showed logic, as he chose KFC because "he hates it", I
don't understand the thread at all.

If you hate it, why did you eat it??? I don't eat things I hate. LOL!

"determined" <determined@comcast.nest> wrote in message
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>
> "SFrunner" <bastmag666@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>
>> Even burritos are better.
>
> But I think places like Taco Hell add lard to the beans... I'd sure like
> to know what and where to eat when it comes to fast food, in an
> "emergency" situation. But it's hard to guess the calories and fat
> content of stuff because it seems like they add fat to everything.

I just read this article yesterday - how timely.
http://www.prevention.com/article/0,...3885-1,00.html

--
the volleyballchick

"Manco" <manco_dollars@net2blah.com> wrote in message
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> Del Cecchi wrote:
>>
>> A whopper with no cheese, no mayo, isn't too bad.
>
> That's because it's broiler rather then fried. But can you even order a
> Whopper w/o mayo? Besides, I'm pretty sure the order taker will look at
> you funny.
Actually, BK is one of the best places for special orders. Remember
"have it your way"? Now, mcdonalds isn't as easy, but it only takes a
little longer.

I order whopper with no mayo whenever I eat at BK, which isn't very often
anymore. It is still 500 calories although the whopper jr is only 290.

http://www.bk.com/Nutrition/PDFs/brochure.pdf

That is why I don't eat there except rarely.

On Feb 10, 6:58 pm, "teachrmama" <teachrm...@iwon.com> wrote:
> <mikesmith9...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1171094497.778283.104230@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Feb 10, 12:10 am, "SFrunner" <bastmag...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> On Feb 9, 6:46 pm, "mikesmith9...@hotmail.com"
>
> >> <mikesmith9...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> > On Feb 9, 1:23 am, "Manco" <manco_doll...@net2blah.com> wrote:
>
> >> > > mikesmith9...@hotmail.com wrote:
> >> > > > It will either be Harvey's or KFC. I'd rather have KFC. Two pieces
> >> > > > of
> >> > > > chicken, NO fries, salad, and water. Wish me luck.
>
> >> > > I just ate out at an Italian restaurant. Had a salmon steak with side
> >> > > of
> >> > > rice.
>
> >> > Pretty good! Just back from KFC. I got three pieces of chicken, a
> >> > small portion of fries with just a bit of Diet Pepsi. The chicken was
> >> > not good, the fries are not great and I see no use in drinking Diet
> >> > Pepsi. To how many calories do you think it adds up?
>
> >> Why did you eat there in the first place? Frankly, except when I was a
> >> kid, I've never understood why people eat that stuff, it's all salt
> >> and fat.
>
> > I chose that place because I hate KFC!
>
> <chuckle> And did you have a good enough time with the person you were with
> to make the trip worthwhile?
>
>
>
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>
> - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
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> - Show quoted text -

I'd say yes. The chick's breast was more interesting than the
chicken's breast.

Beverly wrote:
>
> I've discovered many of the local restaurants in small towns think a
> salad is iceburg lettuce with full fat dressing I'll take a
> McD's salad over them anytime!

Also 99% of the people in small towns are overweight to obese. You have to
get to the big city areas to find young, fit people.

"Manco" <manco_dollars@net2blah.com> wrote in message
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> Beverly wrote:
>>
>> I've discovered many of the local restaurants in small towns think a
>> salad is iceburg lettuce with full fat dressing I'll take a
>> McD's salad over them anytime!
>
> Also 99% of the people in small towns are overweight to obese. You have to
> get to the big city areas to find young, fit people.

And you have the actual citation of fact for that data where?
--
the volleyballchick

"Manco" <manco_dollars@net2blah.com> wrote

> I also don't get the KFC appeal.

Oh, good lord, I do. Other women fantasize over Patrick Dempsey, these
days, I'm fantasizing over Colonel
Sanders...


--
XXXXXXgizzieXXXXXX
************************************************** ********************
"You want to concentrate on lean protein and healthy fats."
"What if I suck my thumb?? Isn't that both??"
gizzie and the nutritionist
************************************************** ********************

"Jeri" <stargazer40@hotmail.com> wrote

> lol Try ordering a Whopper without the bun and see the looks you get.

Fast food clerks hear it ALL, you'll only get A Look if someone is new.

XXXXXXgizzieXXXXXX
(overheard someone order French Fries with "no salt" <WTF????>)
************************************************** ********************
"You want to concentrate on lean protein and healthy fats."
"What if I suck my thumb?? Isn't that both??"
gizzie and the nutritionist
************************************************** ********************

Nunya B. wrote:
> "Manco" <manco_dollars@net2blah.com> wrote in message
> news:3HJzh.1626$Zp3.546@trndny04...
>> Beverly wrote:
>>>
>>> I've discovered many of the local restaurants in small towns think a
>>> salad is iceburg lettuce with full fat dressing I'll take a
>>> McD's salad over them anytime!
>>
>> Also 99% of the people in small towns are overweight to obese. You have
to
>> get to the big city areas to find young, fit people.
>
> And you have the actual citation of fact for that data where?
> --
> the volleyballchick

I doubt he'll find that data anywhere except in his world

Beverly

"XXXXgizzieXXXX" <xxgizziexx@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Jeri" <stargazer40@hotmail.com> wrote
>
>> lol Try ordering a Whopper without the bun and see the looks you get.
>
> Fast food clerks hear it ALL, you'll only get A Look if someone is
> new.
>
> XXXXXXgizzieXXXXXX
> (overheard someone order French Fries with "no salt" <WTF????>)
> ************************************************** ********************
> "You want to concentrate on lean protein and healthy fats."
> "What if I suck my thumb?? Isn't that both??"
> gizzie and the nutritionist
> ************************************************** ********************
>
No, my friend that walked into a mcdonalds in austin texas and ordered a
bun got a look. they said "we don't sell buns" so he said, ok, give me a
hamburger, no meat, no onion, no ketchup and no mustard. It was right
out of five easy pieces only they said ok, and wrapped up a bun.

He was diabetic and needed some carbs about 10 at night.

del

<mikesmith9999@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Feb 10, 6:58 pm, "teachrmama" <teachrm...@iwon.com> wrote:
>> <mikesmith9...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1171094497.778283.104230@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Feb 10, 12:10 am, "SFrunner" <bastmag...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >> On Feb 9, 6:46 pm, "mikesmith9...@hotmail.com"
>>
>> >> <mikesmith9...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> >> > On Feb 9, 1:23 am, "Manco" <manco_doll...@net2blah.com> wrote:
>>
>> >> > > mikesmith9...@hotmail.com wrote:
>> >> > > > It will either be Harvey's or KFC. I'd rather have KFC. Two
>> >> > > > pieces
>> >> > > > of
>> >> > > > chicken, NO fries, salad, and water. Wish me luck.
>>
>> >> > > I just ate out at an Italian restaurant. Had a salmon steak with
>> >> > > side
>> >> > > of
>> >> > > rice.
>>
>> >> > Pretty good! Just back from KFC. I got three pieces of chicken, a
>> >> > small portion of fries with just a bit of Diet Pepsi. The chicken
>> >> > was
>> >> > not good, the fries are not great and I see no use in drinking Diet
>> >> > Pepsi. To how many calories do you think it adds up?
>>
>> >> Why did you eat there in the first place? Frankly, except when I was a
>> >> kid, I've never understood why people eat that stuff, it's all salt
>> >> and fat.
>>
>> > I chose that place because I hate KFC!
>>
>> <chuckle> And did you have a good enough time with the person you were
>> with
>> to make the trip worthwhile?
>>
>>
>>
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>
> I'd say yes. The chick's breast was more interesting than the
> chicken's breast.

Well, that's a good thing, then. <smile>