Easy Fast Food Diet

In this fast-paced, fast food life we're living, what could be better than an easy fast food diet? Is it really possible to lose weight while eating at places like McDonalds, Taco Cabana, and Boston Market? The answer is yes... if you're willing to make better choices.

Make the right choices.

Weight Loss Is No Mystery

There's no magic formula to weight loss-- cut calories, and you will lose pounds. Add exercise to the mix, and you'll lose even more. Cutting out just 500 calories per day, even without exercise, will result in steady weight loss of a pound per week. Cut calories deeper-- or add in exercise-- and the weight loss will increase.

Everyone's dietary needs are different, and yours can only truly be determined by your physician, but many people are able to see healthy and consistent weight loss on a diet of 1200 to 1400 calories.

Fast Food Diet Tips

We will offer some specific food options you can eat on a fast food diet, but there are some general tips that can make any fast food meal a little bit healthier and less caloric. Try these for instant diet improvements:

• Choose grilled, baked, or broiled over fried
• When you have a choice, pick whole wheat bread instead of white
• Try using extra lettuce in place of rice
• Use mustard instead of mayo
• Eat salad or fruit instead of French fries
• Go easy on creamy salad dressings, gravies, and sauces
• Drink water, juice (sparingly), tea, plain coffee, or diet soda instead of regular soda

Easy Fast Food Diet Basics

To maintain a 1200 calorie diet, plan to allocate approximately 400 calories to each meal. For a 1400 calorie plan, add a couple of low calorie snacks daily. Since calorie is king, use your calories wisely. One serving of cola has over 120 calories, and most fast food cups are actually several servings! Don't waste your precious calorie allotment on empty calories, such as beverages, sauces, or other condiments.

Fast Food Breakfasts

For approximately 300 to 400 calories, choose one daily. If you add condiments such as jam, jelly, butter, or syrup, remember that those calories count, too!

Fast Food Lunches

Choose one daily, but remember to go easy on the salad dressings and condiments. Dressings made with olive oil and vinegar are better options than cream-based dressings. If you must use creamy dressings, use "regular" dressings sparingly or choose the low calorie versions. Be aware that many Caesar dressings have a whopping 200 calories, so it's best to skip that particular flavor.

Fast Food Dinners

Dinner in a fast food establishment is surprisingly easy: a salad with grilled chicken and low fat dressing, and you're done. In some cases, you'll even have room for dessert.

Fast Food Snack and Dessert Options

If you choose carefully at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you'll have room for one or two snacks per day, depending on your caloric needs.

Conclusion

There you have it-- you can lose weight on a fast food diet. Is it the best idea for long-term health? Probably not. In creating this guide, we were looking only at the bottom line, the calorie. For optimal health, you also need to consider nutrients and vitamins. The healthiest foods are still fresh fruit and vegetables. The ideal way to use this guide is to make better choices when you have to eat out, but to eat mostly healthy, home-cooked meals.

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