I am on phase 2 after surgery, soft food diet. I am going shopping for the things I need and I need ideas on what works during this phase. Food wise. And go....

Also if you are out an in an emergency, there are still better options than going to a fast food resturant. Almost all gas stations have muscle milk. There are gyms everywhere, and most gyms sell Protein shakes right in the front, you can walk in and buy a Protein shake without being a member. Walmart has Protein Shakes. You can carry a protein shake in your purse, When you are off soft foods you can keep a Protein Bar or nuts. You should really never let yourself get into a situation where Wendy's is your best option, and there aren't even that many Wendy's around.

To each their own. It seems like you might be an all or nothing type, and that's fine. But that's not me. I like to take my kids to lunch. I like Wendy's. I like Chipotle. I like KFC. They have some good low carb options with good protein. I would much rather eat some tasty food than choke down another nasty shake. I gag at the thought of shakes these days. I don't think a half a cup of Wendy's chili is going to hinder my weight loss.

Everyone has their own triggers. I don't think eat fast food is a habit that people should start back up. It is too easy to slide. You can easily eat french fries as a slider food. Mashed potatoes are on the soft foods list, mashed poatoes and french fries are cousins... It is a slippery slope for most people struggling with food issues.

Especially eating fast food during the soft foods phase. Which is what the original poster asked about. A week or 2 after surgery eating fast food seems risky and flat out bad advice. If someone is further out, it could be different. Still there are higher quality food options than Wendy's. If a person waited 6 weeks plus (depending on the program) then a person could get a salad instead of chili.

There are better options, we need to learn them early and stick to them for success.

I love Protein shakes, I drank them long before surgery and will probably drink the rest of my life. I would rather drink a protein shake than think about how long I have to spend on the elliptical to work off a fast food treat, and then actually get on the elliptical.

And there is nothing to stop you from eating a protein bar or something while your kids eat whatever junk food. Just because other people are making bad choices doesn't mean you have to join in.

Edited September 7, 201511 yr by OutsideMatchInside