Fast food is around mostly for convenience, and although I try to avoid it at all costs, sometimes I can’t, especially if I’m on the go and don’t have time to make my lunch. I know, it sounds bad, but when you really don’t have the time to prepare a meal, it’s better to eat something than skip it entirely, right? Getting fast food can be unavoidable especially when there is nothing else around when you’re on a road trip. You can still eat healthy, you just need to make good fast food choices.
Healthier fast food choices include the following:
- Don’t order the value sized meal.
- Get something from their value menu (not to be confused with value sized meal – these are the items on the 99 cent or $1 menu) or even a kids meal since the portions are smaller.
- Skip the soda, try to get a bottle of water or even iced tea.
- Get grilled instead of the breaded fried sandwiches and lay off the mayo.
- Get a salad with fat free dressing – and avoid the fried croûtons as well.
- Made to order places such as a deli or Subway usually are better since you control what you put on the sandwich or wrap (even better).
Getting fast food doesn’t always have to be bad – you just need to be smart (and think healthy!) about what you order.
My name is Susan. When you think 'fitness' you think exercise and sweating. But there is more to life than that. Eating mindfully and being happy is also important. That is what this blog is all about. 
