DIY Life

My husband eats fast food when he's sick. He claims that it's "comfort food" and actually helps him feel better. When I hear that, I immediately lose any illness sympathies I had for him and insist that if he's well enough to eat junk, then he's well enough to take out the garbage. Still, he loves it. I'm not as drawn to the taste, but still find myself in drive-thrus and food courts with alarming regularity. My excuse: It's convenient.

Whatever your excuse, fast food is something we're all indulging in. The secret is knowing how to make the right choices and avoid the extra pounds that so often follow these quick and easy meals out.

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