I’ve written about my love for fast food before, and I wanted to update you all on how I’ve been doing.
I have not eaten at McDonald’s in two months. I repeat, I have not eaten McDonald’s in two months!
This is huge for me. I was a crazy person when it came to the Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal and would have it 3-5 times a week. You read that right. Large size too (gosh, the McDonald’s fountain drinks are amazing–tackling my soda intake is for another day lol). I’ve tried quitting McDonald’s before, watching Super Size Me and reading Fast Food Nation to no avail.
But ever since post pregnancy I’ve become more serious than I’ve ever been with running and knew that if I wanted to improve, my diet would have to too.
CONFESSION: I still eat fast food.
I no longer eat McDonald’s or Burger King, KFC makes me nauseous just thinking about it, Arby’s has zero appeal but…. In-n-Out is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
I justify eating at In-n-Out by saying it’s the healthier of the fast food options but I’m not kidding myself, it’s still counts.
I think what makes it difficult to let go of fast food completely is that I love the convenience of it and I hate to cook. I’ve tried, but when what I attempt doesn’t come out tasty it’s such a blow to my self-esteem. I wish I had the same approach to cooking as I do running: practice, practice, practice. But, sadly, I don’t.
I wanted to tackle the biggest hurdle and I knew that was McDonald’s. If I could not eat that, everything else would be easier for me to handle and that’s proven true as I avoid all the other places I frequented.
I know eliminating all fast food, In-n-Out included, isn’t realistic. I believe in everything in moderation. I know someday I’ll probably drive thru McDonald’s again but it won’t be the same. It won’t bring me the satisfaction it used to. I’m so proud of how far I’ve come these past few months, not just in weight loss and training, but as a person. I’ve proven to myself that if I have a plan, I can be disciplined enough to follow through with it.
–What are struggles you face maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
–Do you like fast food?
I think you get a pass for In n Out. That place is too good to pass out. But OH MY GOD I can’t believe it’s been 2 months for McDonald’s!! That is amazing and I’m so proud of you!
And by “pass out” I mean “pass up”. You would think after all the coffee I’ve had this morning, I wouldn’t be talking about passing out.
Thanks Salt! Yes, In n Out is sooo yummy I just can’t resist!
I can’t say I know how you feel as I’m not a fast food girl but kudos to you for not having gone to McDonalds in 2 months!! I too am not big in to cooking but have found some low maintenance quick meals to make that are yummy and curb my need to go out.
Ooooh are any of those meals on your blog? I’m going to have to check ’em out!
unfortunately no… I’m such a bad food blogger I can’t even do that! but maybe I’ll do a post in the next few weeks with some quick recipes! I tell you, the crock pot is my friend…
Nice job cutting out fast food for so long! I also have been eating much less fast food (I will only eat at Chick Fil A, Elevation Burger, or Chipotle) and when I do get fast food now it tastes really awful. I ate at Wendy’s a few months ago and was so confused by why I ever thought it tasted good!
I have the same feelings! Sometimes I think I might want McDonald’s but I know my body will wonder what the heck is going on lol! Btw–my husband is obsessed with Chipotle : )
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