tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post3018794249647031226..comments2024-03-15T04:01:53.036-04:00Comments on Cranky Fitness: McDonalds Much?Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-87941521551012318332007-06-18T11:39:00.000-04:002007-06-18T11:39:00.000-04:00Thanks lyregal!Looks like you've got a great blog ...Thanks lyregal!<BR/><BR/>Looks like you've got a great blog going too. (Although Extreme Boot Camp...(shudder...))Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-17291531547525377982007-06-18T11:01:00.000-04:002007-06-18T11:01:00.000-04:00I just found your blog and love it! Loving the ar...I just found your blog and love it! Loving the articles, especially this one about McDonalds. Keep up the great work!Lyregalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975063669032784290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-12768191241002222942007-06-16T10:19:00.000-04:002007-06-16T10:19:00.000-04:00Hi geosomin!Wow, that story with the ten year old ...Hi geosomin!<BR/>Wow, that story with the ten year old is awful! Almost seems like child neglect. (And I hear in the UK or somewhere there's even a move to think about removing kids from families for this sort of thing).Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-7665943501882096902007-06-15T19:25:00.000-04:002007-06-15T19:25:00.000-04:00My husband and I try to stick to the Wendy's or a ...My husband and I try to stick to the Wendy's or a Subway...choice of a salad, potato or yogurt and granola at Wendys as a side or as a larger meal...or a sandwich.<BR/>I've never had a taste for McDonalds - just too tasteless, altho Burger King - I still crave whoppers late at night...I just don't have them very often anymore. And KFC? Way to greasy now.<BR/><BR/>I shuddered last I was in a mall food court waiting for my Edo stirfry (yum) and a large 10 year old was ordering a double quarter pounder with cheese combo for lunch - upsized. And she ate it all...and her Mom let her. Fast food in moderation is OK - that was way overboard.Geosominhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729167937433295927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-83832808134897155222007-06-15T17:56:00.000-04:002007-06-15T17:56:00.000-04:00Thanks, In Between!I like the dog split idea. And ...Thanks, In Between!<BR/>I like the dog split idea. And I can smell the cinnamon bun thing from here, I think.<BR/><BR/>sniff, sniff... yep, smells like evil smeared with butter & cinnamon...Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-81724529130670494452007-06-15T14:36:00.000-04:002007-06-15T14:36:00.000-04:00Oh, and for all the McDonald's haters out there- I...Oh, and for all the McDonald's haters out there- I think all big corporate fast food chains have responded well to America's health movement. Most of these corporations spend a lot of money on good causes, and yes, even though they also spend a lot of money on advertsing and who knows what else, they are never going to go away- just like people aren't going to quit driving their cars so gas prices will go down. So eat there or don't- there will still be one on every corner.CLHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426166214633289462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-59665438482627298242007-06-15T14:22:00.000-04:002007-06-15T14:22:00.000-04:00MY HUSBAND RUNS A MCDONALDS. Ugh. I tend to orde...MY HUSBAND RUNS A MCDONALDS. Ugh. I tend to order the grilled chicken salad, only using half the dressing. My strategy, if I must have a Big Mac, is to ask him to bring one home, where I will commence to eat half of it and give the other half to the dog. Then at least two members of the household are happy. Speaking of appalling McD calories, have you smelled, tasted or touched the new cinnimon bun thing? Holy crap, you'll ingest calories just by looking at it. My hubby brought one of those home the other day, heated it up in the microwave, and I just had to leave. Evil. EEEvil.CLHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426166214633289462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-15825190050157051552007-06-15T13:19:00.000-04:002007-06-15T13:19:00.000-04:00Hi Holly,Great advice on the 'cut down' rather tha...Hi Holly,<BR/>Great advice on the 'cut down' rather than all/nothing. I almost wonder if some kids who are never allowed access to junky food/tv/whatever aren't getting a chance to learn set limits for guilty pleasures.<BR/><BR/>(And stolen french fries taste way better than those you order yourself).<BR/><BR/>Hi anonyomous,<BR/>Excellent point about a lot of other places being worse nutritionally, and sneakier about it as well.<BR/><BR/>However, complaining is pretty much the whole point of Cranky Fitness, so it's unlikely the whining is going to stop anytime soon. Thanks for stopping by!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-74061192104656427152007-06-15T10:13:00.000-04:002007-06-15T10:13:00.000-04:00Actually....what's interesting is that Mcd's isn't...Actually....what's interesting is that Mcd's isn't as bad as people think it is. If you compare it to other fast food restaurants that is. A Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich from Potbelly's has 646 calories and 44 grams of fat! A Tomato Basil and Mozzarella sandwich from Cosi's has 729 calories and 42 grams of fat! People need to stop focusing in on McD's. It's a fast food restaurant. If you think that eating a hamburger is supposed to be healthy - there's something wrong there. The bigger issue is these other places, where you think you're eating healthy when you're not. If you want to control your calories eat at home. Otherwise, stop complaining, it's not their job to control your health.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-5806851136874136202007-06-15T09:34:00.000-04:002007-06-15T09:34:00.000-04:00I think the important thing about McDonald's (or a...I think the important thing about McDonald's (or any fast food) is to be in "eat it less" mode. If you used to eat it 5x week, get down to 1x/wk and congratulate yourself for doing better. (Ok, I know I was extreme in my example!) We eat McD lots less than we used to, but it was important to me that my kids understand that they need to learn moderation and portion control. Shoving carrots at them and saying no more McD ever again just wasn't the right thing to do.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and my fav, QP w/chz and stolen french fries out of my husbands order.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-3780768914578093262007-06-14T23:57:00.000-04:002007-06-14T23:57:00.000-04:00Too late, Katieo, I'm already here! (But thanks!)A...Too late, Katieo, I'm already here! (But thanks!)<BR/><BR/>And the only reason I get more comments now is that you taught a bunch of people how to do it. Seriously, my sitemeter addiction revealed a large number of outclicks on your very helpful "how to comment" post.<BR/><BR/>I am starting to get a bit more sloppy about combining follow up comments, hope that's not bugging people. 'Cause I love everyone's comments!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-13712869646069709692007-06-14T23:51:00.000-04:002007-06-14T23:51:00.000-04:00Oh, and Crabby, it seems like a lot of times I com...Oh, and Crabby, it seems like a lot of times I come comment, I'm last. or at least first after a number of people have commented and you've come back and reponded to all. I always feel a little bad for making you come back! So don't- (If you don't want to)!<BR/><BR/>:)katieohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08339475353059389950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-41645341556088339022007-06-14T23:49:00.000-04:002007-06-14T23:49:00.000-04:00Ah. McD's. We don't go for fast food very often an...Ah. McD's. We don't go for fast food very often and when we do we usually try to support local burger joints (and the food just tastes SO MUCH BETTER). But one time awhile ago on a McDonald's run I thought I'd try the new chicken strips. They looked more real than the famed nuggets. However, (I'm embarrassed to say) after trying them, I found myself wanting the 38 ingredient-synthetic-who-knows-what's-here nuggets. Shameful, I know. I guess I just developed a taste for them as a youngin. So, I don't mind so much that my kids don't really even like McDonald's (fries being the exception), I'm hoping I don't pass on my "taste" for it. <BR/><BR/>(oh, and "holy bazillion comments Batman!")katieohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08339475353059389950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-30581020805003147592007-06-14T23:41:00.000-04:002007-06-14T23:41:00.000-04:00Hi gal, goinggone & chicken girl!You folks are luc...Hi gal, goinggone & chicken girl!<BR/><BR/>You folks are lucky, i think, to either not like it or not be able to physically process it. It's one of those yucky temptations you don't feel too proud to succumb to.<BR/><BR/>There's something more noble, I think, in blowing a bunch of calories at a really nice restaurant.<BR/><BR/>(Or in not blowing them at all, I suppose!)Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-35766513709245186102007-06-14T23:15:00.000-04:002007-06-14T23:15:00.000-04:00I would do the "halfsies" thing more often at rest...I would do the "halfsies" thing more often at restaurants if I had someone who was willing to eat the other half. :/<BR/><BR/>As for McD's, I've never liked anything of theirs except their milkshakes. And I like those a lot less now that I know how many calories they're worth. :pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-46989785375055512122007-06-14T21:21:00.000-04:002007-06-14T21:21:00.000-04:00Sure, I go to McDonalds if I feel like camping out...Sure, I go to McDonalds if I feel like camping out on the toilet for a few days. That sh!t does a number on my system.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726417074849317287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-73133459667235077162007-06-14T18:49:00.000-04:002007-06-14T18:49:00.000-04:00three years now with no fast food and 2 years as a...three years now with no fast food and 2 years as a vegetarian. I thought I'd miss McDonald's but I don't. Oddly enough, the only thing I miss is Taco Bell. How's that for healthy? :)<BR/><BR/>GalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-40989604040310436382007-06-14T18:32:00.000-04:002007-06-14T18:32:00.000-04:00Hi Jordan!Wow, peeked at your bodybuilder/ironman ...Hi Jordan!<BR/>Wow, peeked at your bodybuilder/ironman blog--I am so impressed with people who can put that much hard work and effort into training. I'm of the slacky persuasion myself, just enough exerise to stay healthy. Thanks for stopping by!<BR/><BR/>Anonymous--half is a great idea. And having a companion to split things with works well if one can arrange it.<BR/><BR/>Hey travis, I hear you. I have yet to meet a brussel sprout that tasted as good as a steak.<BR/><BR/>And Dr J, hi!<BR/>I know, they're terrible. But every now and then I need my Egg McMuffin, what can I say. Sorry!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-62850811269298937472007-06-14T18:08:00.000-04:002007-06-14T18:08:00.000-04:00Sorry, Crabby, but I won't support McDonalds. If e...Sorry, Crabby, but I won't support McDonalds. If enough people would just stay out of them, they will go away and it will be one small step in the right direction for a change.<BR/> Dr.JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-19454559863972587902007-06-14T17:59:00.000-04:002007-06-14T17:59:00.000-04:00Fast food is my Achilles.Okay, and beer, and steak...Fast food is my Achilles.<BR/><BR/>Okay, and beer, and steak, and jsut about everything else I eat, but I'm trying to do better.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-16098120313133899332007-06-14T17:30:00.000-04:002007-06-14T17:30:00.000-04:00Order what you like.Eat half (or less).Order what you like.<BR/>Eat half (or less).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-15474582853577336862007-06-14T17:16:00.000-04:002007-06-14T17:16:00.000-04:00Crabby,Hi ! Saw your Blog from my other Bogger Shr...Crabby,<BR/><BR/>Hi ! Saw your Blog from my other Bogger Shrinking Newbie....<BR/><BR/>The worst culprit from McDonalds is the Deluxe Breakfast with Biscuit which has 1380 Calories and a whopping 67 Grams of fat... Yucko....<BR/><BR/>I crave it sometimes but I'm in Contest training Mode... So none of that for me..<BR/><BR/>JordanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-31306208511823261092007-06-14T17:13:00.000-04:002007-06-14T17:13:00.000-04:00Hi Norabarnacle and welcome!Sorry I missed you las...Hi Norabarnacle and welcome!<BR/><BR/>Sorry I missed you last time 'round.<BR/><BR/>I won't tell you how many calories the chocolate milkshake has, other than it's a number you don't want to know. Glad you were able to avoid the place entirely!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-60309078828612429332007-06-14T17:04:00.000-04:002007-06-14T17:04:00.000-04:00Hi Kery,I'm lucky in not having any friends drag m...Hi Kery,<BR/>I'm lucky in not having any friends drag me there--I have only myself to blame. (Well, we blame road trips, as though someone makes us go on them). Sounds like you manage a great compromise between being social and being healthy.<BR/><BR/>Hi bunnygirl,<BR/>I frankly would have been pretty shocked had you piped up with "I go to McD's all the time!" And I agree, Indian food is a way better splurge than fast food. For us, it's only a road trip thing, where Indian food is harder to come by.<BR/><BR/>Hi Thomma Lyn!<BR/>Glad to know someone as sensible as you makes a similar sort of compromise. I just can NOT order a damn salad there, even though it might be healthier.<BR/><BR/>And way to go Sera--Fast food renouncement really is the smart thing to do.<BR/><BR/>Appleton, I love that you can remember the exact date and circumstances of your last fast food meal! (And that it was in a blizzard and was a <I>Denny's</I> which barely even counts. You're right, of course, about all your objections. Yet I will continue to pilot my destiny into McDonald's at least a few times a year, hoping it doesn't kill me.<BR/><BR/>Hi Dawn!<BR/>Well, Appleton is an awfully good influence. Yet please don't let him get his hands on your cream-filled apple doughnuts. Some things are sacred.Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-78755609190444192072007-06-14T16:55:00.000-04:002007-06-14T16:55:00.000-04:00Ugh, I hate McDonald's! (Which is not to say that ...Ugh, I hate McDonald's! (Which is not to say that I don't love a good cheeseburger!) I actually survived a recent family road trip without having to eat at Mackey D's once. (But, my mother is a touting the Southwest Chicken salad right now.) Better than an egg mcmuffin, a breakfast jack (no meat) with a chocolate milkshake. Mmmmm...Please don't come back with the calories on that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com