fast food..
What are your thoughts on fast food for kids?
Mine. I know its really convenient when you are out and about and they are hungry. But there are healthier options then mcdonalds and burger king. I hate seeing my friends post pics of their toddlers munching on a double cheeseburger or deep fried chicken nuggets and fries.
I watched kids in my home and this mom just dropped off her 1 year old daughter with a happy meal. Like what kind of lunch is that? At least get apples and juice instead of fries and sprite.. Though at least most parents choose sprite instead of a dark soda.
I really don't plan to give my kid fast food for many years if possible. So many adults, children, and toddlers are over weight. Not all b.c. of a poor diet. But b.c. they don't exercise.
I'm in no way of a saint. I def love my big mac. When we go shopping at walmart its so convenient to stop in and eat before we shop. But Ive been going to the deli/fruit section and have been getting the pre-made subs instead and either those little containers of apples and peanut butter or carrots and ranch.
Mine. I know its really convenient when you are out and about and they are hungry. But there are healthier options then mcdonalds and burger king. I hate seeing my friends post pics of their toddlers munching on a double cheeseburger or deep fried chicken nuggets and fries.
I watched kids in my home and this mom just dropped off her 1 year old daughter with a happy meal. Like what kind of lunch is that? At least get apples and juice instead of fries and sprite.. Though at least most parents choose sprite instead of a dark soda.
I really don't plan to give my kid fast food for many years if possible. So many adults, children, and toddlers are over weight. Not all b.c. of a poor diet. But b.c. they don't exercise.
I'm in no way of a saint. I def love my big mac. When we go shopping at walmart its so convenient to stop in and eat before we shop. But Ive been going to the deli/fruit section and have been getting the pre-made subs instead and either those little containers of apples and peanut butter or carrots and ranch.
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Wow 6 years! Your pretty hardcore.. haha.. I guess it would be easier to stay away if my husband actually liked flavor. All we ever cook at home is crap like sloppy joes, hamburger helper, chicken helper(we replace the tuna w/ tysons canned chicken) and tacos. I wish we could have better things.. But I cant cook anything with veggies or spices. My mom told me I need to start just cooking w/e I freaking feel like and if he doesn't eat then that's his fault.
My hubby wanted to eat healthier and I like cooking, otherwise it probably wouldn't have happened!
I also think most weight issues are due to lack of exercise. I live in Tennessee: there are few playgrounds and no sidewalks, how we expect our kids to get out and play is a mystery to me.
@gladiator007 he agreed going to cooking classes w/ me. But I can't find a local place that has them.
@jellybelly1015 haha I figured it was like that. My hubby doesn't care about eating better. I buy grapes, brocoli and lettuce and more and he never eats on them. His parents never made him eat it as a kid. When I was a kid we were made to sit there and eat our food or we wouldn't get up from the table til bed time.
My older brother is a big guy. Nothing like 400+ lbs. But he is def a big boy. He eats crap from all the fast foods and its so depressing to me. He just sits there and plays video games.
@victoriab exactly! Run in to the groceray store. Grab bananas, apples w/e as a side. And either the pre made subs or get the items to make them.
@just_the_auntie that's exactly how my mom was. She stopped making pancakes and waffles and just gave us cereal or pop tarts
@luvbump I LOVE frosties from wendys
I have daycare kids and at every meal they get fruits and veggies. I have never once given them pop, koolaid or chocolate milk. Only watered down juice, milk or water. I have never given them ice cream or cookies. Not even when I was potty training them. If they went on the potty their treat was a fruit snack or apples. The mom said she'd bring over dum dum suckers for her son if I wanted. No I don't want to give ur kid suckers for when he goes on the potty..
@natalie that's good. Tomorrow is Cecils 3rd birthday and I am letting him have a cookie. But I didn't buy any cake, cupcakes or ice cream.
He still does pt in the mornings, but he has still gained weight. He drinks like 4 pops a day. Its crazy! I tell him no when we go to the store. That he doesn't need the stuff.