Comments on: Bad Meal of the Day – Subway Tuna Sub http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/ My Journey from Fat to Fit Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:46:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Fred http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-6445 Fred Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:01:44 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-6445 I got "torpedoed" by the Subway Tuna subs this week! I'm trying to drop some weight and I'm looking for things I like that will help me in this effort. I am a huge tuna fan and figured surely a 12" Subway Tuna would have a meager amount of calories and fat. After eating it, I noticed that I was exceptionally tired and felt listless. I was trying to work at my desk and my head felt like a friggin' Mardi Gras float! Couldn't figure out why; I was eating "healthy", right? Not hardly! Ironically, I would have probably been better off with a chicken fried steak and mashed potaotoes! Oh, well, now I know! I got "torpedoed" by the Subway Tuna subs this week! I'm trying to drop some weight and I'm looking for things I like that will help me in this effort. I am a huge tuna fan and figured surely a 12" Subway Tuna would have a meager amount of calories and fat. After eating it, I noticed that I was exceptionally tired and felt listless. I was trying to work at my desk and my head felt like a friggin' Mardi Gras float! Couldn't figure out why; I was eating "healthy", right? Not hardly! Ironically, I would have probably been better off with a chicken fried steak and mashed potaotoes! Oh, well, now I know!

]]> By: Raj http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-6042 Raj Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:50:39 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-6042 I get the Tuna Footlong, infact had one for lunch yestarday. Personally I don't eat any deli meats anymore and avoid Red meat as much as possible. If you want to eat healthy, eat a Oven roasted Chicken sub on 9 grain bread loaded with veggies and spices. Skipping the Chips is a big load off the Calories. In all reality Subway is not the greatest for your health, but you can either make or break a meal. <strong>I'm trying to stay away from the Tuna footlong myself - and you are right about the chips, best to not get them.</strong> I get the Tuna Footlong, infact had one for lunch yestarday. Personally I don't eat any deli meats anymore and avoid Red meat as much as possible. If you want to eat healthy, eat a Oven roasted Chicken sub on 9 grain bread loaded with veggies and spices. Skipping the Chips is a big load off the Calories. In all reality Subway is not the greatest for your health, but you can either make or break a meal.

I'm trying to stay away from the Tuna footlong myself – and you are right about the chips, best to not get them.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-4582 Anonymous Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:07:38 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-4582 What does Subway put on that thing? It sure is not the borderline nanotech-thin meat or cheese! 16 years ago I went to a Subway. Once. You don't get value from those jerks. All you get is bread and lettuce and that nanotech-thin meat and provolone. I guess it's the salad dressing, fitting for a lettuce sandwich, that runs up the calories along with the bread that is probably overloaded with sugar in the dough. I don't know how they stay in business. Seriously. What does Subway put on that thing? It sure is not the borderline nanotech-thin meat or cheese! 16 years ago I went to a Subway. Once. You don't get value from those jerks. All you get is bread and lettuce and that nanotech-thin meat and provolone. I guess it's the salad dressing, fitting for a lettuce sandwich, that runs up the calories along with the bread that is probably overloaded with sugar in the dough.

I don't know how they stay in business. Seriously.

]]> By: Angela http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2805 Angela Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:20:23 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2805 Subway is my favorite..not only because it is extremely tasteful, but because it's a fast and healthy way to eat...for me anyway. I always get the veggie delite with a little amount of cheese...all of the vegetables...(jalepeno peppers are a must)...oregano...and vinegar. Vinegar adds alot of taste and actually isn't as fattening as you'd think. However the oil can def add calories. Maynoise is so good, but I don't miss it when I make the right choice not to add it. I've recently been eating this most of the week and jogging a mile & a half or more most days...not every day though since I have a 6 mnth old. It's easier to be motivated when you have someone else by your side. ..Also it helps when you realize it's actually changing the numbers on the scale. It's always hard to begin...but easier to keep going after the first time you've experienced the feeling of achievment. =) Subway is my favorite..not only because it is extremely tasteful, but because it's a fast and healthy way to eat…for me anyway. I always get the veggie delite with a little amount of cheese…all of the vegetables…(jalepeno peppers are a must)…oregano…and vinegar. Vinegar adds alot of taste and actually isn't as fattening as you'd think. However the oil can def add calories. Maynoise is so good, but I don't miss it when I make the right choice not to add it. I've recently been eating this most of the week and jogging a mile & a half or more most days…not every day though since I have a 6 mnth old. It's easier to be motivated when you have someone else by your side. ..Also it helps when you realize it's actually changing the numbers on the scale. It's always hard to begin…but easier to keep going after the first time you've experienced the feeling of achievment. =)

]]> By: Blog Hunting » Blog Archive » Weighty Problems? This Guy Is Working On It http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2147 Blog Hunting » Blog Archive » Weighty Problems? This Guy Is Working On It Sun, 11 May 2008 04:54:07 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2147 [...] to put the weight issue under wraps. He listed the reasons why he fell for the big sub. So, his bad meal of the day was a tuna sub, big one. One more thing. If you like contests, he has one. He has a contest to give [...] [...] to put the weight issue under wraps. He listed the reasons why he fell for the big sub. So, his bad meal of the day was a tuna sub, big one. One more thing. If you like contests, he has one. He has a contest to give [...]

]]> By: fatbastard http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2138 fatbastard Sat, 10 May 2008 11:28:19 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2138 One meal doesn't make or break you, but I get where you are. My "comfort food" tends to be a lot worse than yours and I had three such indulgences this week. I dread what the scale has to say tomorrow. One meal doesn't make or break you, but I get where you are. My "comfort food" tends to be a lot worse than yours and I had three such indulgences this week. I dread what the scale has to say tomorrow.

]]> By: Nadine http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2137 Nadine Sat, 10 May 2008 06:37:43 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2137 It takes time to learn how to not get the hard stuff. The more you do this, the better you'll get at it. I try and look up the nutrition info beforehand, so I will know what I'm going to get before I even get in there. It takes time to learn how to not get the hard stuff. The more you do this, the better you'll get at it. I try and look up the nutrition info beforehand, so I will know what I'm going to get before I even get in there.

]]> By: Nishkanu http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2135 Nishkanu Fri, 09 May 2008 21:07:05 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2135 I absolutely adore the subway veggie burger (veggie max) which fortunately they sell in my region so life is easy for me at Subway. For you, here's my advice, for what it's worth - if you are stressed and tired after a long day at work and really want the footlong tuna, don't even try to make yourself get the 6" dried bread with nothing you want sandwich. Just make ONE compromise for your health and for the rest enjoy treating yourself. Ditch the fritos, or get a 6" tuna instead of a footlong, or go for the footlong with something slightly less fat-bomby but still something that will feel like a treat to you. There's no reason why you have to be 100% perfect. One small change would be a lot easier and still do a lot for you while not pushing your emotional limits as much. I absolutely adore the subway veggie burger (veggie max) which fortunately they sell in my region so life is easy for me at Subway.

For you, here's my advice, for what it's worth – if you are stressed and tired after a long day at work and really want the footlong tuna, don't even try to make yourself get the 6" dried bread with nothing you want sandwich. Just make ONE compromise for your health and for the rest enjoy treating yourself. Ditch the fritos, or get a 6" tuna instead of a footlong, or go for the footlong with something slightly less fat-bomby but still something that will feel like a treat to you. There's no reason why you have to be 100% perfect. One small change would be a lot easier and still do a lot for you while not pushing your emotional limits as much.

]]> By: MizFit http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2131 MizFit Fri, 09 May 2008 10:01:44 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2131 I often end up at subway with my toddler. for me the best bet (emphasis on FOR ME :))is to get turkey and veggies and toss most of the bun. that processed white bread is a BAD SUGAR CRAVING trigger for me. I often end up at subway with my toddler.

for me the best bet (emphasis on FOR ME :) )is to get turkey and veggies and toss most of the bun.
that processed white bread is a BAD SUGAR CRAVING trigger for me.

]]> By: Trail Running http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2130 Trail Running Fri, 09 May 2008 09:55:47 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2130 When you think of Subway, you don't really think, 'bad meal'. I would think sandwiches are pretty healthy, but I guess not ALL of them are.. When you think of Subway, you don't really think, 'bad meal'. I would think sandwiches are pretty healthy, but I guess not ALL of them are..

]]> By: 365 Fit http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2124 365 Fit Fri, 09 May 2008 01:43:48 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2124 I haven't been eating out much but I do remember when I made my way to Subway. I too usually go for something not overly good for me, like a spicy italian. The last time I went in there I ordered a 6" turkey sandwich on wheat without mayo or cheese. It was hard and weird since I never really recall eating healthy when I choose to go out to eat. It's difficult to do, but in the end, you will always feel good about making the right choice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://365fit.blogspot.com I haven't been eating out much but I do remember when I made my way to Subway. I too usually go for something not overly good for me, like a spicy italian. The last time I went in there I ordered a 6" turkey sandwich on wheat without mayo or cheese. It was hard and weird since I never really recall eating healthy when I choose to go out to eat. It's difficult to do, but in the end, you will always feel good about making the right choice.
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]]> By: Warren http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2123 Warren Fri, 09 May 2008 01:00:25 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2123 That's why I always take my wife with me, then we split a foot long for 5 bucks and drink a few glasses of water so it works! That's why I always take my wife with me, then we split a foot long for 5 bucks and drink a few glasses of water so it works!

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2117 Cynthia Thu, 08 May 2008 21:02:54 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2117 I like the roasted chicken breast subs... those aren't too bad... and probably even a 12" would be do-able for a guy. Me, I usually get them done as a salad and find that pretty filling. It's tricky to learn to order healthier, because the temptation of the more caloric options is right there in front of you as well. Advance prep by checking out the nutrition online is a good idea. Consider the apple slices instead of the chips. I tried those once, quite good actually! Most of the time though, I either get a sandwich or salad and leave off the "extras". I would say laziness or tiredness/stress are the prime contenders as reasons for every "worst" meal I eat. Try if you can to always have some easy, healthy foods available in the house that you can fix in a jiffy. That will help some of the time. I like the roasted chicken breast subs… those aren't too bad… and probably even a 12" would be do-able for a guy. Me, I usually get them done as a salad and find that pretty filling.

It's tricky to learn to order healthier, because the temptation of the more caloric options is right there in front of you as well. Advance prep by checking out the nutrition online is a good idea.

Consider the apple slices instead of the chips. I tried those once, quite good actually! Most of the time though, I either get a sandwich or salad and leave off the "extras".

I would say laziness or tiredness/stress are the prime contenders as reasons for every "worst" meal I eat. Try if you can to always have some easy, healthy foods available in the house that you can fix in a jiffy. That will help some of the time.

]]> By: Your Fitness Solution http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2115 Your Fitness Solution Thu, 08 May 2008 19:05:20 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2115 hye..nice blog.. Blog walking after drop you some entrecard.. Oh we write about same niche..its about fitness and healthy life..thanks for sharing nice tips here.. take care.. Regards, Your Fitness Solution. -fitnessfeeling- hye..nice blog..

Blog walking after drop you some entrecard..

Oh we write about same niche..its about fitness and healthy life..thanks for sharing nice tips here..

take care..

Regards,
Your Fitness Solution.
-fitnessfeeling-

]]> By: Nancy http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2111 Nancy Thu, 08 May 2008 14:47:06 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2111 That is making me sing the 5 dollar foot long song now... LOL. oh, and you are linked on my blog now for the bike! My fingers are crossed! That is making me sing the 5 dollar foot long song now… LOL.

oh, and you are linked on my blog now for the bike! My fingers are crossed!

]]> By: Mark http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2110 Mark Thu, 08 May 2008 13:33:56 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2110 I eat at Subway a couple of times a week and get a 12" sandwich most times, but it usually a veggie delight. I've found that if I am really hungry it will do a good job of filling me up. I get cheese on it and get it toasted. Then I have them pile on the veggies, all of them, and I top it off with the sweet onion sauce and the oregano, no oil or mayo. Be careful, the oil/vinegar and mayo will quickly add a ton of calories. I eat at Subway a couple of times a week and get a 12" sandwich most times, but it usually a veggie delight. I've found that if I am really hungry it will do a good job of filling me up. I get cheese on it and get it toasted. Then I have them pile on the veggies, all of them, and I top it off with the sweet onion sauce and the oregano, no oil or mayo. Be careful, the oil/vinegar and mayo will quickly add a ton of calories.

]]> By: 'Lissa http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2109 'Lissa Thu, 08 May 2008 13:28:42 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2109 I do the same as Single I always look up the info before I go in, that way I have a game plan and I know what to expect. I do the same as Single I always look up the info before I go in, that way I have a game plan and I know what to expect.

]]> By: Cammy http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2108 Cammy Thu, 08 May 2008 12:40:00 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2108 Ouch. I thought surely you must be overestimating the calories. You weren't. I looked it up. :) You know, I wonder if Subway started using low- or no-fat mayo in their tuna salad, if anyone would notice. I like your idea of recording your 'worst meal'. Not as any sort of punitive measure, but to look at it in terms of what changes (no matter how small) you could have made to lessen the "damage." Oh, and did you have to mention Fritos? :) Ouch. I thought surely you must be overestimating the calories. You weren't. I looked it up. :) You know, I wonder if Subway started using low- or no-fat mayo in their tuna salad, if anyone would notice.

I like your idea of recording your 'worst meal'. Not as any sort of punitive measure, but to look at it in terms of what changes (no matter how small) you could have made to lessen the "damage."

Oh, and did you have to mention Fritos? :)

]]> By: Single http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2107 Single Thu, 08 May 2008 09:04:07 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2107 I usually order a turkey sub at Subway. That one is a lot better for you. But even if you had just skipped the chips, it would have helped. The one thing I always do before eating fast food is go to their website and look up nutritional info. Then I decide what I will get before I go to the place. This helps me a lot. I usually order a turkey sub at Subway. That one is a lot better for you. But even if you had just skipped the chips, it would have helped. The one thing I always do before eating fast food is go to their website and look up nutritional info. Then I decide what I will get before I go to the place. This helps me a lot.

]]> By: Andrew is getting fit http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/07/bad-meal-of-the-day-subway-tuna-sub/#comment-2105 Andrew is getting fit Thu, 08 May 2008 07:52:17 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=265#comment-2105 Wow! 1200 calories in a single dish. I haven't done that for a while. I used to be a stress eater as well. Now I go run. Wow! 1200 calories in a single dish. I haven't done that for a while.

I used to be a stress eater as well. Now I go run.

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