Fast Food Frenzy

We say it all of the time. Quit eating through the drive thru! The problem with that is that some people will ALWAYS drive thru and pick up something for many reasons. Convenience. Time. You can talk until you are blue in the face about eating clean or organic foods, non packaged or processed, but you also have to be real with people. Sometimes drastic steps don't work. People will fall off the horse too fast and never try again!

I'm saying all of this to say HEY! I'll give you the run down with fast food and give you the healthier choices to make there!

So, if you are going through the drive thru..... then you need to read up on my little research :)

Ok, I'll lay it out for you very simply. Here are some local fast food joints and the BEST options on the menu.

BOJANGLES

Have you ever seen their chicken bites? Ok well, if you MUST go through Bojangles get the chicken bite lunch with pintos! Only 300 calories!

Do NOT eat the fries! 1000-1100 calories!

If you drink a bottle of water instead of a sweet tea you will be doing even better

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CHICK-FIL-A

Chicken minis for breakfast - 260 calories

A Chick-fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich  with a fruit cup has 400 calories...

The key is to not put any additional condiments on it unless it is mustard (not honey mustard)

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WENDY'S

Bakes potato with chili on top is 460 calories

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KFC

1 piece of grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and corn on the cob 430 calories

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McDonald's

Southwest salad (no dressing) with a yogurt parfait - 480 calories

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So, the next time you feel you just HAVE to drive through somewhere... make a conscious effort to pick something that is actually healthier than the typical hamburger with large sides and a soda... Your body will thank you!

These small changes WILL make a difference. Then when you start adding physical activity (where you actually sweat) and are cutting out unhealthy choices for healthier ones.... you will see a change!