If I MUST eat some fast food, what would be the best way to go?

[Pump24]

All I can do is heat up stuff and eat sandwiches so I starve a lot of the time due to my busy schedule so fast food is a necessity for me since I can't cook and don't have time to run back to my dorm and try to find something to throw in the microwave. So, what would be the best things to eat at the major restaurants (McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Wendy's, etc.). I am bulking so high calories are needed I'm just trying to limit the fat and sodium intake as they are the 2 really bad factors of fast food. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks!

[Dublo]

Maybe chicken burgers with no mayonaiise?
I don't think they'd be that bad on occasion.

Just stay away from fries and sugar filled drinks.

I'm also a huge Subway kinda guy.
Turkey foot long, wholemeal bread, heaps of salad, and extra turkey. Good stuff.

This also should be in the nutrition section.

[Pump24]

CRAP! wrong section sorry guys! I was in the nutrition section a min ago. Someone move this please.

[2XL]

if i end up eating fast food, i usually try to go somewhere where i can get a tuna or a turkey sub. if i have to go to mcdonald's or bk, i go for a grilled chicken sandwhich without the french fries

[HEAVYMETALMATT]

Originally Posted by Pump24

All I can do is heat up stuff and eat sandwiches so I starve a lot of the time due to my busy schedule so fast food is a necessity for me since I can't cook and don't have time to run back to my dorm and try to find something to throw in the microwave. So, what would be the best things to eat at the major restaurants (McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Wendy's, etc.). I am bulking so high calories are needed I'm just trying to limit the fat and sodium intake as they are the 2 really bad factors of fast food. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks!

i personally go for max protien and carbs with minimal crap. like 3 dbl cheese burgers from md's with a powerade. or at bk i go with a triple whopper with mustard. now im hungry. f*ck!

[cowboyathlete]

So.........fast food is a supplement? I agree with the recommendation for Subway, otherwise almost all fast food is high in fat and salt.

[Pump24]

Originally Posted by Dublo

Maybe chicken burgers with no mayonaiise?
I don't think they'd be that bad on occasion.

Just stay away from fries and sugar filled drinks.

I'm also a huge Subway kinda guy.
Turkey foot long, wholemeal bread, heaps of salad, and extra turkey. Good stuff.

Thanks Bro. What kind of subs would you recommend at Subway. I used to eat the steak and cheese but not a big fan of the new kind of steak they use.

[Dublo]

Originally Posted by Pump24

Thanks Bro. What kind of subs would you recommend at Subway. I used to eat the steak and cheese but not a big fan of the new kind of steak they use.

Can't go wrong with Turkey, dude :P

It's processed, but it's better than cramming down some ****ty Burger King burger.

Oh, I'm also really fond of Chicken Fillet from Subway.
Sooo good, ehehe.

[dizi24]

Here's an article from this site that has the top three choices from each restaraunt:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/fastfood.htm#7

And another thing that I just found that doesn't look too bad that tastes really good is the chilly from Wendys. 6 g of fat (only 2.5 saturated), no trans fats, 20 g of carbs (only 6 sugar) and 17 grams of protein.

[Dublo]

I also love KFC chicken fillet burgers. I think I've eaten about 4 of them in one sitting once.
I haven't had one for like 2 years though.

[meat953]

I love the roasted chicken breast foot long from subway 48g protein, and its LOW in fat. To me its a healthy alternative to bk and mcd's.

[Dublo]

Originally Posted by meat953

I love the roasted chicken breast foot long from subway 48g protein, and its LOW in fat. To me its a healthy alternative to bk and mcd's.

I should try the roast chicken sometime soon.
I've only really had turkey or chicken fillet.

[ZDub212]

Originally Posted by Pump24

If I MUST eat some fast food, what would be the best way to go?

Another thread...

PS: Subway

[alucidinterval]

Originally Posted by cowboyathlete

So.........fast food is a supplement? I agree with the recommendation for Subway, otherwise almost all fast food is high in fat and salt.

actually, subway has a ridiculous amount of salt as well.

[DRP7]

take 4 caps of leen grean (or any other green tea extract) 15 min before your "cheat meal". green tea has been shown to inhibit lipase enzyme and by that it has the potential to inhibit / attenuate fat absorbtion.

why can't you carry a little bottle with you with a protein + oats mixture? I would strongly recomemnd you the latter because plain "dirty bulking" has a bad ratio of muscle-to-fat gains and is therefore really obsolete nowadays.

[meat953]

Yeah I always get my stuff with only the veggies and pepper. I didn't know they had alot of salt though.

[ZDub212]

Originally Posted by Dr.P

take 4 caps of leen grean (or any other green tea extract) 15 min before your "cheat meal". green tea has been shown to inhibit lipase enzyme and by that it has the potential to inhibit / attenuate fat absorbtion.

why can't you carry a little bottle with you with a protein + oats mixture? I would strongly recomemnd you the latter because pure "dirty bulking" brings a bad ration of muscle-to-fat gains and is therefore really obsolete nowadays.

Here's my question. I take Digestive Enzymes that contain lipase. So if I have a cheat meal, I should have 4 servings of Green Tea Extract without the Enzyme? Also, will taking 3 servings per day clash with my Enzymes?

[DRP7]

Originally Posted by ZacharyMills

Here's my question. I take Digestive Enzymes that contain lipase. So if I have a cheat meal, I should have 4 servings of Green Tea Extract without the Enzyme? Also, will taking 3 servings per day clash with my Enzymes?

taking digestive enzymes (incl. lipase) will most probably counteract the effects from green tea.

If you want the lipase-inhibitory effect from GT, then I would guess to take it before a meal and to leave out the enzymes.
If you don't want the GT to interefer with digestion (but be aware: it's only the fat absorbtion that is concerned) then take it e.g. one hour after a meal.

but green tea has another nice property: it increases basal metabolic rate a little bit (but don't hold your breath on that; it won't account for more than a few dozens calories)

[ZDub212]

Originally Posted by Dr.P

taking digestive enzymes (incl. lipase) will most probably counteract the effects from green tea.

If you want the lipase-inhibitory effect from GT, then I would guess to take it before a meal and to leave out the enzymes.
If you don't want the GT to interefer with digestion (but be aware: it's only the fat absorbtion that is concerned) then take it e.g. one hour after a meal.

but green tea has another nice property: it increases basal metabolic rate a little bit (but don't hold your breath on that; it won't account for more than a few dozens calories)

I think I'll definitely keep the enzymes, but I'll spread the doses out (between the GT and the enzymes)

Also, would there be any reason that someone would necessarily want lipase inhibited outside of a cheat meal? For the fat soluble vitamins and to get a good intake of dietary fat, wouldn't we want lipase?

[mellofone]

Originally Posted by dizi24

And another thing that I just found that doesn't look too bad that tastes really good is the chilly from Wendys. 6 g of fat (only 2.5 saturated), no trans fats, 20 g of carbs (only 6 sugar) and 17 grams of protein.

In a pinch I sometimes get two Wendy's Caesar Chicken salads and skip the extras (dressing and croutons). They average (of course fast food doesn't weigh their chicken ) about 27 g of protein per salad.

[DRP7]

Originally Posted by ZacharyMills

I think I'll definitely keep the enzymes, but I'll spread the doses out (between the GT and the enzymes)

Also, would there be any reason that someone would necessarily want lipase inhibited outside of a cheat meal? For the fat soluble vitamins and to get a good intake of dietary fat, wouldn't we want lipase?

It mostly depends on the dose and on the timing, IMO. If you take 4 caps of LG before each meal you surely will have a different effect when compared to 1 cap spread throughout the day (in total 3 caps is the recommended dose, AFAIK). the latter would probabably not have negative effects on vitamin absorbtion, while the first one surely could have.

[Madevilz]

Grilled chicken Subway with whole wheat bread, no salt or pepper, mustard, and all veggies except olive and peppers.

[-Nostalgia-]

Chicken/Tuna sub from Subway if you can get it... If not, try to stick to grilled chicken breast burgers and just whipe off the mayo. Most places offer these now I think, but McDonalds has a really tasty one and it's definetely not as bad for you as other options on their menu...

[Cholitzu]

grilled chicken sandwiches or subway "eat freeeeesh"

[Pump24]

My fast food meal for today was Wendy's Griled Chicken Sandwich with no bread and a Small order of Chili. How's that?

[Kumquatv1]

Subway.

EAT FRESH BITCH!

[ncangey0513]

Grilled Chicken sandwich from basically anywhere. Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap from McDonald's is only $1.29.

[sobelik]

thats not that bad actually, normally I rip the chicken breast up and put it in the chili and toss the bread.

I dont know if yall have chick-fil-a's near by but their grilled chicken is by far the best ive ever had!

[RWHJR3]

I usually go for a Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Turkey Sandwich. I dont feel guilty after...or as guilty I should say. Just depends where you get it from.

[Kate~]

Originally Posted by Dublo

I also love KFC chicken fillet burgers. I think I've eaten about 4 of them in one sitting once.
I haven't had one for like 2 years though.

yum...i love the tender roast chicken from there..best chicken sandwich by far for fast food..Extra tomatoe and lettuce.