Things You Admit at Work: I've Never Had a Big Mac

Great post! It sounds like going vegan at that time in your life was exactly what you needed.

Me: I've never been to Wal-Mart.

really? no whopper? Even I've had one and I grew up in "we get everything after everyone else" part of Canada. LOL

My mother did not cook - so we always ate dinner out. For lunch she made bologna on wonder bread with miracle whip. I've recovered, but my children have never eaten those things!

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...when I say I've never eaten a Big Mac. It's like I've just told them I were born with two heads and I had one removed and keep it in a bowling bag in my closet. They nod and smile uncomfortably, but they just don't want to believe it - it upsets the balance of the universe or something.

The thought of a big mac (or whopper or any other big slimy fast food burger covered in icky sauces and pickles) grosses me out.

But then, I hate those snack cakes with the cream filling. I think I might have picked the chocoate "frosting" off a Hostess cupcake once and eaten that. That's as far as it got.

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I grew up on a tropical island called Saipan which didn't have a McDonalds until '92. The only way to get a Big Mac was to fly to the nearest island, Guam. So it was a big deal to walk into the school cafeteria with a bag of soggy french fries and chicken nuggets because it required air travel to be delivered.

And though now I live in Seattle where there are tons of gourmet restaurants and a plethora of fast food eateries, I will still only go to a McDonalds.

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I usually tell my girl we're going to that sort of place because I don't have time to make a proper dinner. I think moderation is the most important thing -- how often do you go there, you know? If it's once a week, not a big deal. If it's every day or good Lord more than once a day, eek.

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I remember in the '80s the kids would doctor their In N Out Burger bumper stickers to delete the B and the R.

Usually when we have to grab dinner on the run, we go to a sandwich place, like Subway or Quizno's or a local place. I still hate eating in the car, but it doesn't feel quite so rushed if you at least saw your sandwich being made.

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They don't exist in Cali (well, they do in the Safeway freezer section and I tried that and it was GROSS). I sought them out specifically on a trip to NY. Not my favorite...I think you have to grow up with them, much like the Big Mac.

It's odd, but a small, plain hamburger or even cheeseburger is often the lowest-calorie thing on the menu. Sometimes the lowest fat. You can eat about anywhere in a pinch, but I think the kids' meal is the way to go.

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When Chic-fil-a came to KC, my co-workers made a trek to go eat at it, even though it was nowhere near where we worked.

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I think that's the biggest food regret we have about living in Chicagoland. No Chic-fil-a.

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I've never had:

Chick-fil-A
White Castle
Rally's
Sonic
In-and-Out Burger

But now I want a Whopper even though I don't eat fast food burgers/chicken sandwiches/etc anymore. Sigh.

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I think it is wrong to make it a "treat" to take your children to McDonalds or any other fast food restaurant. I teach my daughter to make healthy eating choices. If I teach her that fast food is a "treat", then when she is older and earning her own money, will she think that she should "treat" herself all the time because she works hard for her money?

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I'm not a fast food fan, I've had the McDonald's Big Mac, but not in 20 years.I, too, am a graduate of the Eating Disorder University. The years between 18 and 24 are a blur of blue pills, different broths and rye crackers and thinning hair and missed periods.
I am healthy now, unafraid of fats or calories, but I find the idea of meal-by-window incomprehensible. I don't talk about it because I realize for many families it is far more normal to hit the drive-thru for a quick bite or a weekly treat. I just can't do it, feels so very wrong.

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Like I've never had an In and Out burger and I really want one. It's never been convenient when I've been in the bay area but someday I'll make it convenient.

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See that is weird, if you grew up near one. There are a lot of people who haven't had Krystal's or White Castle because there's not one near them. But to have one in your own backyard and not have tried one... yep, that's odd.

Street food, that's a little odd but many people avoid street food so I think that's not quite as unusual. :-)

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I don't even know what an Awesome Blossom is and PF Chang's might be a big chain but it's not everywhere. I'd never eaten there til we moved here.

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I have never had white castle. The other night my nieces and nephews were over, and we started talking about fast food burgers and they were shocked with this fact, especially since there was one only a few miles from where I grew up.....Also, even though I grew up in NY I never ate a hot dog from a street vendor.

Also, as for the kid meals, I do the exact same thing! I just can't bring myself to order a grown up meal either. After I have my kid meal, I always have eater’s guilt, and ask myself what I did. However, if I eat a gigantic burger at home or at any other type of restaurant, I don’t give it another thought.

don't worry Rita, we all have our food beliefs that make no sense. (i'm probably with you on that one: cheesecake WAY more healthier than fast food. i mean, a girl needs her calcium and all....)

in my own attempt at healthy living, i haven't had McDonalds or Burger King in 15 years. not as impressive as 'never' but still, pretty good i reckon.

Unless firefly poppers are mainstream in the Midwest.

Hmmm. I have never had an Awesome Blossom. I have never eaten at PF Chang's. Do those count?