Comments on: Bad Meal of the Day – McDonald's Breakfast http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/ My Weight Loss Blog Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:15:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: agghtea! http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-6549 agghtea! Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:38:01 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-6549 There is the paradox, in the third paragraph you say "I am a sucker for trying new things but need to have the comfort of known things". It's a true point that you need to keep in mind. I *managed* the shift from Mac's to a local coffee shop for breakfast (I walked past both on the way to work). They did fresh BLT and Avarcardo sandwiches with a coffee (first step right there - the sandwhich was 3 rashers of bacon, oh there was the option of white, wholemeal or rye) ... natch white to start.... over the next couple of weeks I went Rye... then to BT Avarcardo.... finally to Avarcardo on toast by it's self (and on Fridays I have the bacon....). Small steps, and build up! There is the paradox, in the third paragraph you say "I am a sucker for trying new things but need to have the comfort of known things".
It's a true point that you need to keep in mind. I *managed* the shift from Mac's to a local coffee shop for breakfast (I walked past both on the way to work). They did fresh BLT and Avarcardo sandwiches with a coffee (first step right there – the sandwhich was 3 rashers of bacon, oh there was the option of white, wholemeal or rye) … natch white to start…. over the next couple of weeks I went Rye… then to BT Avarcardo…. finally to Avarcardo on toast by it's self (and on Fridays I have the bacon….).

Small steps, and build up!

]]> By: Nina http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-4060 Nina Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:24:34 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-4060 lol at all the people who think they are being heathly by eating salads at mcdonalds. The mcdonalds salads are just as unhealthy as mcdonalds burgers lol lol at all the people who think they are being heathly by eating salads at mcdonalds. The mcdonalds salads are just as unhealthy as mcdonalds burgers lol

]]> By: Terri Lynn http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2276 Terri Lynn Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:00:36 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2276 Ah, but beware even with salads at fast food places. The lettuce is low in points, but add the dressing and the mix-ins--like chinese noodles and sliced almonds, for example on the Wendy's mandarin salad--and you're in for a whopping 500 calories, or more! Best advice--stay away! :-) Ah, but beware even with salads at fast food places. The lettuce is low in points, but add the dressing and the mix-ins–like chinese noodles and sliced almonds, for example on the Wendy's mandarin salad–and you're in for a whopping 500 calories, or more! Best advice–stay away! :-)

]]> By: komodo dragon http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2251 komodo dragon Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:19:47 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2251 oh man, you fell into the mcdonalds trap :0 uh oh. oh man, you fell into the mcdonalds trap :0 uh oh.

]]> By: Komodo Dragon http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2229 Komodo Dragon Thu, 29 May 2008 08:28:46 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2229 How did the breakfast chicken taste? Was it good? I usually don't like breakfast at McDonalds. The last time, I had a bagel sausage egg sandwich there, it tasted just like a product that i bought from a box at a store, so I was very disappointed :( <strong>It was OK but it needed some white country gravy.</strong> How did the breakfast chicken taste? Was it good?

I usually don't like breakfast at McDonalds. The last time, I had a bagel sausage egg sandwich there, it tasted just like a product that i bought from a box at a store, so I was very disappointed :(

It was OK but it needed some white country gravy.

]]> By: Pokey http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2194 Pokey Thu, 15 May 2008 17:28:18 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2194 I am a sucker for McD's Egg McMuffins...but I can proudly say I havent had one in FOREVER! You know, a breakfast jack from Jack and the Box is not a bad alternative if youre craving a fast food breakfast sandwich....it only has 6 WW points, which isnt to shabby since it has egg and cheese. I am a sucker for McD's Egg McMuffins…but I can proudly say I havent had one in FOREVER! You know, a breakfast jack from Jack and the Box is not a bad alternative if youre craving a fast food breakfast sandwich….it only has 6 WW points, which isnt to shabby since it has egg and cheese.

]]> By: Steve v4.6 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2193 Steve v4.6 Thu, 15 May 2008 15:53:14 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2193 I'm packing a Zone bar or two in my laptop bag and treating every excursion away from home/office as a trip into the nutritional wasteland- pack it in or forage at your own peril. I'm packing a Zone bar or two in my laptop bag and treating every excursion away from home/office as a trip into the nutritional wasteland- pack it in or forage at your own peril.

]]> By: Dona http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2191 Dona Thu, 15 May 2008 15:34:05 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2191 John John John – you’ve GOT to learn to stay away from those fast food places. They seem to be major triggers for you. Rent, buy or read Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Size_Me maybe it will help you keep your car zipping right on past the golden arches! John John John – you’ve GOT to learn to stay away from those fast food places. They seem to be major triggers for you. Rent, buy or read Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Size_Me maybe it will help you keep your car zipping right on past the golden arches!

]]> By: Nancy http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2189 Nancy Thu, 15 May 2008 11:43:00 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2189 Well, just remember how crappy it tasted and don't ever order it again! That should help you stay away from McD's again! I agree with Andrew.. At least it was in the am, and not at night! Well, just remember how crappy it tasted and don't ever order it again! That should help you stay away from McD's again! I agree with Andrew.. At least it was in the am, and not at night!

]]> By: Cammy http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2188 Cammy Thu, 15 May 2008 01:18:15 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2188 I can't for the life of me figure out why I don't have this problem. If I knew how I flipped the internal switch that (after many, many years) declared certain foods off-limits, I would package and give it to, John. One of the helpful things I did at the beginning of this whole thing was to develop "contingency" plans. If I'm at McDonald's, I can order X or Y. If I'm at Taco Bell, Z is the only thing I can order and I have to tell them to prepare it *this* way. "Rules" if you will of what I will have and what I won't. So now if I know I'm stopping at McD's I know I'm having yogurt or apples. Same with Wendy's. Taco Bell is a taco salad without shell, beans or sour cream and light on the cheese (not a problem at my local TB). I'm not sure something like this would work for you, but it's my only offering other than a light punch on the arm and a, "Buck up, little soldier. It will be okay." :) I can't for the life of me figure out why I don't have this problem. If I knew how I flipped the internal switch that (after many, many years) declared certain foods off-limits, I would package and give it to, John.

One of the helpful things I did at the beginning of this whole thing was to develop "contingency" plans. If I'm at McDonald's, I can order X or Y. If I'm at Taco Bell, Z is the only thing I can order and I have to tell them to prepare it *this* way. "Rules" if you will of what I will have and what I won't. So now if I know I'm stopping at McD's I know I'm having yogurt or apples. Same with Wendy's. Taco Bell is a taco salad without shell, beans or sour cream and light on the cheese (not a problem at my local TB). I'm not sure something like this would work for you, but it's my only offering other than a light punch on the arm and a, "Buck up, little soldier. It will be okay." :)

]]> By: john - from fat to fit http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2187 john - from fat to fit Thu, 15 May 2008 00:41:42 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2187 @single - don't tell me that! Getting something for free is another problem for me. I'll be staying away... @single – don't tell me that! Getting something for free is another problem for me. I'll be staying away…

]]> By: Single http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2186 Single Wed, 14 May 2008 22:43:47 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2186 McDonald's is giving away free chicken biscuits thursday morning and free chicken sandwichs thursday afternoon. McDonald's is giving away free chicken biscuits thursday morning and free chicken sandwichs thursday afternoon.

]]> By: MizFit http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2184 MizFit Wed, 14 May 2008 10:11:07 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2184 and it's all so INDIVIDUAL. I can do McD's no problem. get grilled chicken, toss the buns, eat on a side salad. DO NOT PUT ME NEAR A WENDYS. I lose all control and shriek: fried chicken!!! french fries!! at the top o' my lungs. it's embarrassing for all involved. and it's all so INDIVIDUAL.

I can do McD's no problem.

get grilled chicken, toss the buns, eat on a side salad.

DO NOT PUT ME NEAR A WENDYS.

I lose all control and shriek: fried chicken!!! french fries!! at the top o' my lungs.

it's embarrassing for all involved.

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2183 Cynthia Wed, 14 May 2008 05:42:30 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2183 Yeah, McD's is too addictive. I always seem to order the worst stuff too, even when I know the salads aren't bad tasting and much less damaging. The good bit is, the last time I indulged, I found it not as tasty as it used to be. So I've not really felt like going back. OTOH, I'll be on the road myself this weekend... it gets harder to avoid fast food when that's what is easily convenient on the road. Hoping I can keep the damage minimal. Yeah, McD's is too addictive. I always seem to order the worst stuff too, even when I know the salads aren't bad tasting and much less damaging.

The good bit is, the last time I indulged, I found it not as tasty as it used to be. So I've not really felt like going back. OTOH, I'll be on the road myself this weekend… it gets harder to avoid fast food when that's what is easily convenient on the road. Hoping I can keep the damage minimal.

]]> By: TB-Milwaukee http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2181 TB-Milwaukee Wed, 14 May 2008 04:58:47 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2181 I cannot do breakfast out anymore. I'd go for an apple or piece of toast before running for the arches for breakfast. Other times of the day are different though ;) I cannot do breakfast out anymore. I'd go for an apple or piece of toast before running for the arches for breakfast. Other times of the day are different though ;)

]]> By: Metroknow - AlmostFit.com http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2179 Metroknow - AlmostFit.com Wed, 14 May 2008 03:34:26 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2179 Oh man can I identify with this...Although I think places like McDonalds can be managed diet-wise, in theory, for me at least the HAVE to be off limits. I am too susceptible to Proustian memories of childhood breakfasts... Ha - one other funny thing, being that Andrew has commented - when I was in NZ, I tried a sausage McMuffin on an early morning walk with my then 8-month old son in Napier. WOW was I shocked (and not pleased) with the difference (as I recall it had ketchup on it, or something similarly sweet). The sad part? I ate it anyway. Happily, despite not liking the difference...Ah, sweet addiction.... Oh man can I identify with this…Although I think places like McDonalds can be managed diet-wise, in theory, for me at least the HAVE to be off limits. I am too susceptible to Proustian memories of childhood breakfasts…

Ha – one other funny thing, being that Andrew has commented – when I was in NZ, I tried a sausage McMuffin on an early morning walk with my then 8-month old son in Napier. WOW was I shocked (and not pleased) with the difference (as I recall it had ketchup on it, or something similarly sweet). The sad part? I ate it anyway. Happily, despite not liking the difference…Ah, sweet addiction….

]]> By: Andrew is getting fit http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/13/bad-meal-of-the-day-mcdonalds-breakfast/#comment-2178 Andrew is getting fit Wed, 14 May 2008 03:26:47 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=272#comment-2178 If you are going to have a bad meal then having it at breakfast is probably the best thing. If you are going to have a bad meal then having it at breakfast is probably the best thing.

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