what are fast food options that you'll eat on the road?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you come across a Schlotzsky’s, try one of their sandwiches. I wouldn’t recommend eating them in the car, but they’re absolutely delicious.

OH M G - you just triggered a core memory. Where are there Schlotzky's? I used to go all the time in Arizona. Miss them so much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you come across a Schlotzsky’s, try one of their sandwiches. I wouldn’t recommend eating them in the car, but they’re absolutely delicious.

OH M G - you just triggered a core memory. Where are there Schlotzky's? I used to go all the time in Arizona. Miss them so much.

Yeah, I grew up on them in Texas and really miss them, too. There used to be one in DC near the zoo, but it closed years ago. I think they’re mostly out west and down south, which is why I thought people on long car trips might occasionally come across one.

[Anonymous]

Nothing, it's all junk and poison. And if we're being frank it's being made by underclass of society who hate their jobs.

Starbucks egg bites are O.K. in an absolute pinch.

[Anonymous]

This thread is delightfully unhinged!

I like: Wawa, Sheetz, Chik Fil A, Starbucks

I get stomach aches from: Chipotle, Five Guys, Burger King

I don't mind in a pinch: McDonald's, Jimmy John's, Panera

My DH and kids will eat all of this. They're not picky, so I try to not be picky. We eat pretty healthfully at home.

[Anonymous]

This thread is delightfully low class. I thought this forum was credentialed upper middle class on average, but it's never been more clear that a whole lot of unhealthy proles comment here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread is delightfully low class. I thought this forum was credentialed upper middle class on average, but it's never been more clear that a whole lot of unhealthy proles comment here.

We are talking about 1-2 meals while on a road trip. Not a daily diet.

[Anonymous]

Chik Fil A is garbage

[Anonymous]

I love you broads LOL

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:True story, although I'm hesitant to admit it now, outbound I usually pack some semblance of a picnic and we do stop at a playground or park, and we have been known to take a quick little hike at state parks or the like if that's where we end up. We're all happier to have stretched our legs and gotten fresh air. Otherwise, I always have apple slices and baby carrots in the car and don't get worked up over fries and burgers. DH and I like salads at Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans, or Chick fil-a

Ugh those three places to eat (I won't call them restaurants) are disgusting. I wouldn't even let my dog eat that "food."

I ate at Cracker Barrel once - it was a work sponsored lunch thing so I had no choice in restaurants. My body completely revolted after eating there. The phrase "a river runs through it" came to mind that afternoon post-lunch there. Never again.

[Anonymous]

I will stop at a burger place and order a couple of patty’s without a bun. Even if it conventional beef, it’s still cleaner than just about anything else you can order on the road.

[Anonymous]

If it’s before 10:30, definitely egg McMuffins.

After that I usually look for a Sheetz or Wawa. A Jimmy John’s is good.

Starbucks has not very appealing but nutritionally sound options too, the little boxes with cheese and fruit.

There’s definitely a time and place for a burger, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I bring a beautiful bowl of fruit in the car, but no one is allowed to eat it unless we stop and they sit outside.

So the beautiful bowl of fruit sits on the console to be admired until you stop and they sit outside?

This brings to mind a certain Thanksgiving thread some years ago

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We pack coolers with healthy food and repack the cooler with food and ice on stops. Lots of veggies and fruits, Greek yogurt and cheese/ meat. We try to avoid too many carbs in the car as activity is limited on those days. We do normally go for a family jog at lunch though before we eat. We park at a school/ neighborhood park and jog a couple miles then eat. It’s quite lovely. Our kids as young as 4 have done this.

Exercise shouldn’t be tied to whether or not you’ve eaten certain foods or too much. First it doesn’t make a huge difference and second that’s such a disordered attitude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread is delightfully low class. I thought this forum was credentialed upper middle class on average, but it's never been more clear that a whole lot of unhealthy proles comment here.

You sound like the personification of striver. You think rich people give a F if McDonald’s is too low class?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nothing, it's all junk and poison. And if we're being frank it's being made by underclass of society who hate their jobs.

Starbucks egg bites are O.K. in an absolute pinch.

Honestly so is most sit down places both in terms of unhealthy and being made by the underclass of society. You must not eat out.