Fast Food – Good or Bad?
I recommend that you never eat fast food unless you absolutely must. If you plan ahead, you will be able to make your very own fast food meals that are much healthier, cost less, and give you a much better looking body and better feeling body. But, if you find yourself at a fast food restaurant should you go ahead and eat or not eat?
It’s actually much better to make a good choice at a fast food restaurant than not eat at all. But, you shouldn’t have to make that choice most of the time!
It’s very easy to plan ahead. Take a few minutes to think about the upcoming day. If you’re going to be away from home for extended periods of time, take some quick and easy meals with you. Take enough with you so you can eat a full meal once every 3 hours or so.
I always take a few shaker bottles with me filled with whey protein and ground oats. I also take a few baggies full of walnuts or any other types of nuts. I make sure to have a big water bottle with me at all times. Then, I simply fill the shaker bottles with water, shake, and drink. Perfect meal!
You’ve got to add some veggies too! I like to cut up broccoli, cauliflower, all types of peppers, carrots, and cucumbers. I put them in a large baggie and they’re ready to go. Combine them with the whey protein, oats, and walnuts and you have some perfect meals for building muscle and burning fat.
If you failed to plan ahead (try not to), you’ll need to make the best decisions when you’re ordering fast food. Let’s say you’re at McDonald’s, what are you going to order? The french fries are out. Never order or eat french fries. You don’t need them. Never order the fatty hamburgers and the white bread buns. That’s about the worse combination that’s sure to make you fatter.
How about a GRILLED chicken salad, lots of veggies, and about a half a pack of ranch dressing? That’s about the best meal you can get from McDonald’s. Other fast food restaurants will have similar choices. Always drink water with your meals. You don’t need anything else.
I highly recommend that you look up nutrition facts for restaurants that you may find yourself at one day. Make a list and keep it in your wallet or purse. When you find yourself at the counter ordering, make sure you follow your list. You’ll build more muscle and burn more fat this way.
Trust me, you DO NOT NEED fast food. Yes, it’s quick and easy but so are some of the options I’ve already given you. You’ll get faster results, better results, and you’ll feel much better. I went without eating fast food for several years, and I felt much better without the fast food. Eating healthy tastes much better and feels great!
When you eat healthy foods, you WILL have higher energy levels for lifting weights. You’ll create the OPTIMAL muscle building and fat burning environment. Your metabolism will be higher than ever. And your body will reward you with higher levels of muscle mass and lower levels of body fat.
Let’s talk about Subway for a second. Most of the stuff you get in that place isn’t good for you. The veggies are great, but that’s about it! A grilled chicken salad packed with different veggies is a good choice. Stay away from most of the other stuff.
How long does it take you to wait in a drive through line or a line inside a restaurant? I’ll bet you that it’s longer than it takes to make some quick and delicious meals at home. For example, I can make a taco salad with lettuce, spinach leaves, lean beef, fat free cheese, fat free sour cream, and salsa in less than 5 minutes! All you have to do is take some time to plan ahead.