FAST-FOOD MEALS: Under 500 calories

How serious can you be when you’re talking to a clown? Millions of us face that problem as we approach the drive-thru squawk box—ornamented with those wacky fast-food characters—and go all Goofy with our orders. No wonder so many of us weigh more than we want to.

Dustin Robinson had exactly that problem. He was a busy guy, so he hit the drive-thru five times a week. The drive-thru hit back, to the tune of 50 extra pounds that Dustin didn’t need to be carrying. But when he reached 250 pounds, he used Eat This, Not That! and, armed with the information he needed, started talking to the clown–but this time without speaking nonsense.

Concentrating on delicious entrees like the ones you’ll learn about below, he shed more than 10 pounds a month! Now he’s down to 215, and well on his way to his goal of 200 pounds. And he’s still eating at the restaurants he loves—he’s just eating smarter. To help you do the same, here are some of the recommended Eat This! fast-food meals under 500 calories.

Less Than 500 Calories at McDonald’s

Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich with a Side Salad with Newman’s Own Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette, and a Medium Iced Tea

480 calories

Less Than 500 Calories at Pizza Hut

Two Slices Thin ‘N Crispy Pizza (12”) with Quartered Ham & Pineapple, and Medium Diet Coke

360 calories

Less Than 500 Calories at Taco Bell

Two Fresco Soft Beef Tacos with Mexican Rice, and a bottle of water

470 calories

Less Than 500 Calories at Wendy’s

Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich with Mandarin Orange Cup and small Nestea Sweetened Iced Tea

500 calories

This is the healthiest sandwich on the menu. Have more grilled, your bird, tacking on an extra 9.5 fat grams. Adding a small citrus fruit cup side is also a great, low-calorie way to add sweetness—and cold-fighting vitamin C—to your meal. Enjoy your meal!