Comments on: How I quit eating fast food - part 1 http://almostfit.com/2008/06/10/how-i-quit-eating-fast-food-part-1/ Improving health by eating real food in moderation Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:10:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Cynthia http://almostfit.com/2008/06/10/how-i-quit-eating-fast-food-part-1/#comment-1680 Cynthia Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:27:42 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=155#comment-1680 When living in ND... for some reason I had a tough time avoiding DQ Blizzards. Fortunately, the DQ here is a little off my beaten path, so it's not been a problem. The bad part about the configuration of our town with most of the fast food being on one side of town... that is also the side of town that my gym resides, LOL! When living in ND… for some reason I had a tough time avoiding DQ Blizzards. Fortunately, the DQ here is a little off my beaten path, so it’s not been a problem.

The bad part about the configuration of our town with most of the fast food being on one side of town… that is also the side of town that my gym resides, LOL!

]]> By: Metroknow http://almostfit.com/2008/06/10/how-i-quit-eating-fast-food-part-1/#comment-1660 Metroknow Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:02:07 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=155#comment-1660 Hi Cynthia! I've been wondering where you've been, both here and on Iowa Ave. -- Glad to see you are still hangin' out with the rest of us blog junkies. ;) Yeah I think the monopoly thing is a BRILLIANT marketing idea. It taps into that little gambling tickle many of us have, all while getting us hooked on sugar and salt. If they used Paris Hilton and Jake Gillenhall to sell it, boy they would REALLY be maximizing those human vices! :) On the taste, I must admit, I do crave an Oreo Blizzard at Dairy Queen from time to time. As the AM/PM ads say, "too much good stuff." -- Oreos are definitely a childhood hook for me. And what great luck on the configuration of your town! You know one of my suggestions that I pulled from the other article was to avoid the street where the restaurant is.....I thought it was a little too much, so I pulled it, but I actually do that. I take roads that don't pass by the temptation when I can. Thanks for the always insightful comments :) Hi Cynthia! I’ve been wondering where you’ve been, both here and on Iowa Ave. — Glad to see you are still hangin’ out with the rest of us blog junkies. ;)

Yeah I think the monopoly thing is a BRILLIANT marketing idea. It taps into that little gambling tickle many of us have, all while getting us hooked on sugar and salt. If they used Paris Hilton and Jake Gillenhall to sell it, boy they would REALLY be maximizing those human vices! :)

On the taste, I must admit, I do crave an Oreo Blizzard at Dairy Queen from time to time. As the AM/PM ads say, “too much good stuff.” — Oreos are definitely a childhood hook for me.

And what great luck on the configuration of your town! You know one of my suggestions that I pulled from the other article was to avoid the street where the restaurant is…..I thought it was a little too much, so I pulled it, but I actually do that. I take roads that don’t pass by the temptation when I can.

Thanks for the always insightful comments :)

]]> By: Cynthia http://almostfit.com/2008/06/10/how-i-quit-eating-fast-food-part-1/#comment-1644 Cynthia Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:31:56 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=155#comment-1644 Loved the article! I had to laugh about the McD's Monopoly game, because I've been a bit of an addict of the game in the past, with no wins other than food and an increased waistline. I find that it wasn't the taste of fast food so much that got me, instead of price, relative speed and convenience. As you say, weakest when tired. I don't eat fast food very often these days... when I do indulge, inevitably I decide that it doesn't really taste that good. Well, except for cookies and the Oreo McFlurry. The rest of it is pretty ugh compared to something I might make at home. Our town is funny... for whatever reason, the fast food is all at one end of town, most of it up on a hill. Makes it a little easier to avoid. Loved the article! I had to laugh about the McD’s Monopoly game, because I’ve been a bit of an addict of the game in the past, with no wins other than food and an increased waistline.

I find that it wasn’t the taste of fast food so much that got me, instead of price, relative speed and convenience. As you say, weakest when tired. I don’t eat fast food very often these days… when I do indulge, inevitably I decide that it doesn’t really taste that good. Well, except for cookies and the Oreo McFlurry. The rest of it is pretty ugh compared to something I might make at home.

Our town is funny… for whatever reason, the fast food is all at one end of town, most of it up on a hill. Makes it a little easier to avoid.

]]> By: 20 tactics to kill the fast food habit | AlmostFit.com http://almostfit.com/2008/06/10/how-i-quit-eating-fast-food-part-1/#comment-1608 20 tactics to kill the fast food habit | AlmostFit.com Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:37:02 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=155#comment-1608 [...] parts one and two of this series, I described how I’ve quit eating fast food using 3 basic steps: [...] […] parts one and two of this series, I described how I’ve quit eating fast food using 3 basic steps: […]

]]> By: How to stop eating fast food | AlmostFit.com http://almostfit.com/2008/06/10/how-i-quit-eating-fast-food-part-1/#comment-1603 How to stop eating fast food | AlmostFit.com Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:44:22 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=155#comment-1603 [...] - 20 ways to end the addiction This is the conclusion to my first article in the series, “How I quit eating fast food”. If you think it might help others, please consider sharing it via Digg, StumbleUpon, or your [...] […] - 20 ways to end the addiction This is the conclusion to my first article in the series, “How I quit eating fast food”. If you think it might help others, please consider sharing it via Digg, StumbleUpon, or your […]

]]> By: Robin http://almostfit.com/2008/06/10/how-i-quit-eating-fast-food-part-1/#comment-1592 Robin Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:23:06 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=155#comment-1592 Me again-- I heard on the local news today that a Sonic fast food place just opened here in St Paul. People were waiting over an hour - miles away to eat this fast food! I admit since I'm a nativeTexas gal I've had my share of Sonic food and will most likely eat it at least once more. I thought it was funny how I had just commented on this post about leaving the fast food behind, then saw all these people rushing to sample a New fast food place. OK, my favorite food from Sonic used to be the Chili Cheese Jalapeno burger. I don't eat meat anymore but still remember how good this Hot burger was. Please wish me luck to resist Sonic this weekend!!! Robin Me again–

I heard on the local news today that a Sonic fast food place just opened here in St Paul. People were waiting over an hour - miles away to eat this fast food! I admit since I’m a nativeTexas gal I’ve had my share of Sonic food and will most likely eat it at least once more. I thought it was funny how I had just commented on this post about leaving the fast food behind, then saw all these people rushing to sample a New fast food place. OK, my favorite food from Sonic used to be the Chili Cheese Jalapeno burger. I don’t eat meat anymore but still remember how good this Hot burger was.

Please wish me luck to resist Sonic this weekend!!!
Robin

]]> By: Robin http://almostfit.com/2008/06/10/how-i-quit-eating-fast-food-part-1/#comment-1591 Robin Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:01:15 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=155#comment-1591 Hi MetroKnows, Fast food is something everyone has indulged in and most of us would love to just say no to it. Why can't we just do it!!! Oh, you just told us. It is not easy to never eat fast food. I've been avoiding fast food for over a year but have to admit I do fall off the wagon every few months. I actually feel (get) sick after eating the junk food so why do I cave every 8 – 12 weeks? It is very frustrating. I just noticed Burger King has a veggie burger, think this is healthy or just another processed junk food taunted as healthy? I know it's not healthy and I won't try it. Thanks for the entertaining and so helpful aricle! Robin Hi MetroKnows,

Fast food is something everyone has indulged in and most of us would love to just say no to it. Why can’t we just do it!!! Oh, you just told us.

It is not easy to never eat fast food. I’ve been avoiding fast food for over a year but have to admit I do fall off the wagon every few months. I actually feel (get) sick after eating the junk food so why do I cave every 8 – 12 weeks? It is very frustrating. I just noticed Burger King has a veggie burger, think this is healthy or just another processed junk food taunted as healthy? I know it’s not healthy and I won’t try it.
Thanks for the entertaining and so helpful aricle!
Robin

]]> By: sharon http://almostfit.com/2008/06/10/how-i-quit-eating-fast-food-part-1/#comment-1590 sharon Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:29:45 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=155#comment-1590 Hi there, Sharon here, a strange route for me to get here, but wanted to reply, I mean comment. I think almost fit needs more photos of rima. and jonah. and the garden for us city dwellers of little soil. I love the quinoa recipe, as my husband is a huuuuuuuuggggeeeee fan, and actually (acts like he) likes it just tossed with boiling water. I love the manners article, and often note to myself how I am not following those guidelines, like when I'm standing up eating from the cutting board without a utensil or plan, while checking my blackberry, flipping through mail, and giving someone else partial attention. I am sometimes guilty on all of your ten counts. Simutaeniously. I don't travel these comment parts much, and somehow I don't think I'll be invited back soon...maybe you prefer the good old fashioned private email way of communicating with the likes of me. You know, people do judge you by your friends I've found... love you madly, sharon Hi there, Sharon here, a strange route for me to get here, but wanted to reply, I mean comment. I think almost fit needs more photos of rima. and jonah. and the garden for us city dwellers of little soil. I love the quinoa recipe, as my husband is a huuuuuuuuggggeeeee fan, and actually (acts like he) likes it just tossed with boiling water.
I love the manners article, and often note to myself how I am not following those guidelines, like when I’m standing up eating from the cutting board without a utensil or plan, while checking my blackberry, flipping through mail, and giving someone else partial attention. I am sometimes guilty on all of your ten counts. Simutaeniously.
I don’t travel these comment parts much, and somehow I don’t think I’ll be invited back soon…maybe you prefer the good old fashioned private email way of communicating with the likes of me. You know, people do judge you by your friends I’ve found…
love you madly,
sharon

]]> By: Christine http://almostfit.com/2008/06/10/how-i-quit-eating-fast-food-part-1/#comment-1572 Christine Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:17:51 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=155#comment-1572 By all means...join the team! Any exercise is good. Just don't slide or go all out around the bases. LOL BTW...He was a hero in his sons eyes with the slide. Noah told me all about it complete with sound effects and demonstrations. By all means…join the team! Any exercise is good. Just don’t slide or go all out around the bases. LOL BTW…He was a hero in his sons eyes with the slide. Noah told me all about it complete with sound effects and demonstrations.

]]> By: Metroknow http://almostfit.com/2008/06/10/how-i-quit-eating-fast-food-part-1/#comment-1571 Metroknow Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:38:23 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=155#comment-1571 @Christine: Hi Christine! I sure do wish in some ways that soda tasted like mold to me too :) Thanks for the encouragement too. Actually there are some bigger life changes going on for me right now, so your encouragement was great timing. AND, LOL, I was JUST telling my wife I was thinking about joining a softball league! So Funny! @Kage: I promise, it is on it's way. Thanks for the enthusiasm - And I totally know what you mean on the fries......... @Tony: Yep, I know for some folks they can manage going into a fast food joint and coming out with some lower calorie alternatives, but for me I can't do it. I am too susceptible to aroma of fried things.... @SingerGC: I feel that way too in a sense, as if there is a "bigger picture" that I am part of, and I'm getting a little push in the right direction. @Christine: Hi Christine! I sure do wish in some ways that soda tasted like mold to me too :) Thanks for the encouragement too. Actually there are some bigger life changes going on for me right now, so your encouragement was great timing. AND, LOL, I was JUST telling my wife I was thinking about joining a softball league! So Funny!

@Kage: I promise, it is on it’s way. Thanks for the enthusiasm - And I totally know what you mean on the fries………

@Tony: Yep, I know for some folks they can manage going into a fast food joint and coming out with some lower calorie alternatives, but for me I can’t do it. I am too susceptible to aroma of fried things….

@SingerGC: I feel that way too in a sense, as if there is a “bigger picture” that I am part of, and I’m getting a little push in the right direction.

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