Fast Food is King - All Hail the Conquering Menu

Our family has been eating a lot of fast food, especially after the kids went back to school in the fall.  All the kids' activities mean that something is going on almost every evening.  It is so seductive (not to mention quick!) to hit the drive through, order off of the value menu, and viola, instant dinner, at an affordable price!  And, there's no dishes to clean.  No prowling through the refrigerator or pantry looking for something to eat.  No need for frequent trips to the grocery store.  Why, we have a McDonald's just up the street from us, so it's just a quick drive for a quickie meal at a reasonable price.

In Our House, McDonald's is King

How often do we go to the local McDonald's?  I keep track of the places I go using Foursquare.  The person that goes to a venue the most is the 'mayor' of that venue.  Any thoughts on who that might be?  Anyone?  Okay, yes, just call me "Your Honor.".  13 check ins in the last 60 days!  And, my wife is probably there more often than me, since she will bring food on her way home.

No, I don't have any shares in McDonald's.  I can't help that Every Bite is Pure Joy.  It says so right on the bag!

There are undeniable advantages of fast food.  Quick, convenient, and relatively inexpensive.  What's not to like?

Actually, I'll let Admiral Ackbar tell you:



It's a trap!

I guess it's just human nature that bad habits tend to take hold more quickly and insidiously than healthy habits.  When January came, my wife declared that we would be doing no more fast food.  I was hooked on fast food, but I didn't fret.  Sure enough, half way into the month, and that bad habit is coming back around for a return engagement, just as powerful as before.

You will end up doing what you reinforce.  For my family, fast food has become the norm.  It is a challenge breaking that cycle.  But perseverance is the key.  And now that I'm back on board on healthier eating, we will present a more united front against the convenience of unhealthy meals from a paper bag.