Fast Food Questions

[TheGirlInThePinkScarf 28]

I'm only 2 months out so I don't know if this will change or not but I find eating out at restaurants stressful.

From having to measure and ask how things are prepared, I just hate it.

[Kaylamh 144]

I eat out fairly often. Fast food isn't really something I enjoy anymore. I usually go for a grilled salad option, or grilled nuggets. I've gotten the burger without a bun once, but it just made me feel crappy.
Restaurants are easier because I order off of the kids menu, appetizers, or just get an entree and have leftovers. It depends on the restaurant and the options available.

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

23 hours ago, Sullie06 said:

I think the idea that you could never eat out again is not only unrealistic but sounds incredibly depressing. There is a social aspect to eating out that I feel is very important. It's all about making the right choices. I'm about 2 1/2 months post op with the Sleeve and I've eaten out a handful of time. I made smart, choices and focused on Protein first.

I follow a modified Keto diet as much as I can so when I eat out I look at different websites and try to follow their advice and guidelines.

I have eaten fast food once. It was today actually. I went to Wendy's and ordered a single burger with no bun. They put it in a lettuce wrap for me but I chose to eat it with a knife and fork. I have the Tomato and a little bit of mustard on it. I ate about 2/3 of the patty and had 4 of my mother's fries. I used my fitness tracker and a Keto website to figure out the nutrition facts. This will be my large meal for the day.

My NUT has me on 800-1000 calories a day, 100 grams of Protein and suggests my carbs stay below 50 grams but isn't steadfast on calorie counting. I'm well on track today still at under 600 calories for the day and only 20 g of carbs.

Agreed so much with this.

Fast food companies are increasingly required to give nutritional information about their food. It should empower someone to use that info to make an educated decision.

Though my plan post-op is any fast food I get, I remove anything high in carbs (i.e. buns) or just flat out useless nutritionally, and I plan to share it with my wife, daughter, or others. There's no fast food I've seen yet that has the portions I intend on sticking to.

Plus, I have a trip back to California I've been planning with a long time buddy of mine back in my home state. I've promised myself for years when I go back to visit I'd have some In-N-Out, Round Table, Jamba juice, Premier pizza, Tacos El Grullense, etc.

Edited March 4, 2017 by PatientEleventyBillion