Rarely do I have a burger meal at McDonalds but I tried yesterday. Tought I would go for the Weight Watchers fillet of fish and salad. I loathe the cheese in McDonalds burgers, it is processed and I suspect not that neutricious. I asked for my fillet of fish burger without cheese and was told it was impossible to take the cheese out because of the agreement McDonalds had with weight watchers. I find this absurd and was pinching myself at having this conversation with the manager. I can think of very few meals that have a combination of fish and cheese, and I am a committed foodie. Possibly a fish pie with a cheesie topping. You would do better flavour wise and points wise replacing the cheese with lettuce. In the past I have been a weight watcher with good results but find this practice against your morals, of choice, and healthy eating. Angie Sisson

I would like to know why Mcdonals do not put calories on their delis..how many are in sweet chille chicken? why have they stopped using brown bread on them and why have they stopped salads? not very healthy!!

I believe that its a good idea towards people losing weight or trying to and still enjoy theyr'e meal. but yes out down the fork and leave it there

Go Carolyn. Great performance. Your weight loss has been amazing.

@ #75

What value do you put on the lives of people who die whilst on waiting lists, because of those smokers with self inflicted conditions ahead of them in the queue?

The easiest way to lose weight...put down the fork!!!

Well said Lucy, I couldn't agree more.

balanced #105: My comment about the value of McDonalds playgrounds isn't irrelevant as it was a direct response to your comment praising its benefits for a developing child.

All the activities you mentioned sound like fantastic ways of raising children, so still I am at a loss to why you would frequent McDonalds at all? And no I don't agree with everything in moderation, as somethings are quite damaging and shouldn't be touched.

In response of your accusation of my "experience with preschoolers and their appetite for life and fun is limited", well, I am raising 4 children and our days are filled with so many creative and fun activities - I don't feel a need to expose them to mass produced, nutritionally poor fast food.

@paul #79: Actually, the long term success for WW'ers keeping within their healthy weight range is around 16% WW is about choices and educating yourself on what energy intake is appropriate for you to lose or maintain weight. Having been with WW for almost a year and losing 25kg in the process, I am now VERY aware of the energy vs expenditure equation to maintain my losses. 4kg to go until I am at goal and I KNOW I will stay there for the rest of my life as I have addressed the emotional, mental and habitual issues that contributed to my weight gain initially.

I dont necessarily agree with WW 'partnering' with McDonalds as it does send mixed messages. But as a 'sometimes' food McDonalds is OK. I've always been able to go and eat a Filet o' Fish for 5.5 points. Having WW partner with McD's does not suddenly give me an all you can eat pass. I choose not to eat it, and will continue to do so. Those that take exception have the same options, but I can also see how it would benefit some people in certain situations where they have been unable to plan their food for the day for a variety of reasons

Who goes to McDonalds to eat a salad? Not me anyways! Hello Cheeseburger and Big Mac combo! lol (I think BK is better though)