Fast Food has been apart of my life since before I ever heard of the word cravings. Burger King, McDonalds, Sonic, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Hardees.. The list could go on and on but I think you get the idea. Some people crave chocolate or just candy but I do not. I can make some really good and nutritious healthy eating choices for the most part. Then there are those days I feel like I am pregnant or I must have some eating disorder because I want a burger and fries. There are some days that I feel as if there are just not enough carbohydrates and fat left in the world for me to satisfy my cravings.

When these cravings come along I have a hard time changing out a Quarter Pounder With Cheese for a McSalad? When I crave something I am like an unstoppable machine bent on fast food obesity that will only end in my shattered long term weight loss goals. That is where I have trouble staying in the diet mode.

I could have read all the articles that would tell me about the slaughter of cattle and all the things that go into the meat that would make me sick or I could have watched the movie Super Size Me but how long would my memory have lasted when I would pass a McDonalds or Wendy's or smell the aroma that is coming out of one of their establishments. Not Long! I know that I am not the only one that has felt this way so there had to be a solution to this problem.

Breaking Loose From The Fast Food Hold!

Society as a whole has become more health conscious on what they are eating, as well as their families eating habits. Today more than ever, fast food restaurants are trying to join the bandwagon and offering healthier and more nutritious foods on their menu. We really should be taking advantage of this! Obviously, the best and most effective ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle are by exercising and maintaining a nutritious diet, but everybody knows there are times when you are forced to grab a burger from the drive-thru. So the question is, how can you eat fast and healthy?

You can cut down on your fat and caloric intake by ordering salads and grilled not fried sandwiches. McDonalds and Wendy's offer a variety of healthy and delicious salads on their menu's. Most of them cost under four dollars. If your not in the mood for a salad then order a McDonalds hamburger, there are 250 calories and 9 grams of fat in this burger. Wendy's offer a Jr. hamburger which is only 280 calories with 9 grams of fats.

If you want fresh made, then Subways is a great option. They offer six sub sandwiches all under 6 grams of fat and are all priced under $6. Depending upon the region that you live this price is for the 6 inch sub.. We are all familiar with Jared and his love for Subway. He had an uncanny ability to limit the type of fast food that he put into his body which attributed to his weight loss. So come on! It’s simple and you can do it! Eat for nutrition and don't eat just to curb your cravings!

You can eat out as a treat while following these simple ideas:

• Ask or look for the nutritional information available for restaurants. Be mindful of what you are eating.
• Go easy on the condiments and the cheese, sauces and don't super-size
• Eat in moderation.
• Eating fast food once in while won’t hurt, but don’t make it a habit.
• Substitute grilled for fried.
• Drink ice water instead of soda.
• Beware of high fat salad dressings.
• Chicken has less fat than beef.
• If you have fast food for lunch, make sure that your dinner is healthy and nutritious.

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