Can you really eat a burger?
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They call Mary Jane the gateway drug, right? Burgers may be the gateway food to...fries. I like my burger and I can usually ignore the siren song of the side of fries. It might help to look up the calorie load of your meal before you go, so it doesn't look so tempting.0
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I make a California Turkey Burger from the Biggest Loser Cookbook that even my picky kids love. You take Bacon and chop it up and add it in with the turkey Meat (I use 93% Fat Free), some type of sauce (I use worchestier (sp?) or barbeque sometimes) and add in seasoning. We have that about twice a week.
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Why does a cheeseburger have to be 800 calories? Sure, a fast food burger can have a lot of calories, but even fast food restaurants have smaller burgers that fit into even a 1200 calorie daily calorie limit. If I have a cheeseburger at home I use either 80/20 hamburger meat or ground venison, bread instead of a bun, and add cheese and toppings to taste. Even with the higher calorie meat, cheese, and bacon, I'd be hard-pressed to top 500 calories for the entire thing.0
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Yep! Eat a burger. I like to min/max taste vs calories. So sometimes it's replacing the bun with a toasted sandwich thin and adding bacon, or using different meats such as turkey or salmon instead of beef, always trying to stay within 300 calories so it can be a burger AND something other than just veggies (one of my my favorite 600 calorie meals is a 300 calorie burger with 200 calories in 'alexia' fries and 100 calories in veggies). Don't be stuck at what a burger HAS to be like, or afraid to play with taste: you might discover something great
(I've lost almost 70 lbs in under 8 months now, so it's obviously working despite all the burgers and ice cream!)0 -
Yes, you can eat anything and, as long as it fits in your daily calories, you will continue to lose weight.
Obviously if you eat all of your calories for the day in one massive meal, you may get hungry later. How you break up your calories for the day is a personal preference based on how you personally feel. I can often fit ice cream in my day if I have a smaller dinner. I decide on a day-by-day basis if I'd rather have more food, or a smaller portion and a high calorie food.0 -
I'd go get burgers with my coworkers almost every Friday while losing weight. I'd pick something in my calorie and macro goals. Didn't hinder my weight loss one bit.0
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why would you not be able to eat one? They have protein and fats in them. I can make a homemade one that comes in around 400 calories with bun and toppings...
as long as you are hitting your calorie/macro/micro targets for the day you can eat the foods that you like and enjoy them ...0 -
I want a burger. Like now.0
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Yep, absolutely! That's what's so great about calorie counting!0
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We had homemade cheeseburgers just the other night. And since we ate at home, no fries or pop around for temptation! I make the burgers 200g (extra lean, weighed before cooking) so nice and hefty, and we only have one each, except my son who could eat 3
Some corn relish, a side of coleslaw, and it was a yummy supper! 0 -
You just have to be smart about it is all. My Turkey Burger including Bun and Bacon and sauce (depends on the sauce) and it's about 400 calories give or take. Keep in mind that it's not always a good thing to completely deny yourself. Just as long as you don't make it a habit. It's okay to have a candy once in a while or a pop or popcorn. Just as long as you keep it in moderation.
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RockstarWilson wrote: »Where people go overboard is taking in too many macros at once. Sure, have that 800 calorie burger, but if you are hungry in 4 hours, and you honor that, then where did that food go? Did it get used, or stored? In 4 hours, you would have to be very busy or vety overweight, bc bmr awake is usually in the 100-150 per hour range for people that are within 100 lbs overweight. So, if you are eating again, and the body hasnt fully metabolized that burger, that is where the burger will make you more overweight. It is why chips, hotdogs, ice cream, and soda make people overweight. They just have too much of it and it doesnt get metabolized and used as energy.
what?
so if I eat in a deficit, I will gain weight because I ate too fast and the food did not properly metabolize....really?????0 -
As long as your calories out are more than your calories in, you will lose weight.
Things like happiness and health will depend on what you fill those calories in with. Can you lose weight eating only cupcakes? Yes! However you are not going to be a healthy skinny at all. Probably turn diabetic. If you eat a lot of high calorie processed foods you will probably be hungrier than someone who eats tons of veggies and big salads at the same number of calories. It is all up to you. It is your body to fuel the way you choose. But you will lose weight as long as CO>CI.
I frequently enjoy a nice grilled lean burger with mushrooms or a slice of cheese and natural ketchup or a tomato slice. Some broccoli or green beans on the side. Low calorie and filling meal!0 -
I'm like you OP; we've been brainwashed for so many years to believe that you had to be on a seriously restrictive diet in order to lose weight. Then I found MFP and the truth about diet! You really can eat whatever your little heart desires as long as you are pedantic about logging and staying within your calorie deficit every single day.
I love burgers and have them often, but I am careful to make mine at home with only 3oz of lean meat on homemade rolls so that I can know for sure how many calories I'm getting.
Even after reaching my goal and being on MFP for over a year, it's still hard to believe that this is the key to sustainable weight loss. Who'd a thunk it! Eating real food every day in moderation was the key? LOL0 -
I'm going to have a burger for tea.... can't wait!
In fact I'm going to have 2 burgers 1 bun (there's a website there somewhere...)0 -
RockstarWilson wrote: »Where people go overboard is taking in too many macros at once. Sure, have that 800 calorie burger, but if you are hungry in 4 hours, and you honor that, then where did that food go? Did it get used, or stored? In 4 hours, you would have to be very busy or vety overweight, bc bmr awake is usually in the 100-150 per hour range for people that are within 100 lbs overweight. So, if you are eating again, and the body hasnt fully metabolized that burger, that is where the burger will make you more overweight. It is why chips, hotdogs, ice cream, and soda make people overweight. They just have too much of it and it doesnt get metabolized and used as energy.
You're on a roll today.
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Having TOO MUCH (in calories) is what gets people overweight. One could eat nothing but bread and water in excess and lose weight if they are in calorie deficit. BTW, it takes more than 4 hours to metabolize just about any food taken in regardless of how "healthy" it is. More like 24 hours or more.RockstarWilson wrote: »Where people go overboard is taking in too many macros at once. Sure, have that 800 calorie burger, but if you are hungry in 4 hours, and you honor that, then where did that food go? Did it get used, or stored? In 4 hours, you would have to be very busy or vety overweight, bc bmr awake is usually in the 100-150 per hour range for people that are within 100 lbs overweight. So, if you are eating again, and the body hasnt fully metabolized that burger, that is where the burger will make you more overweight. It is why chips, hotdogs, ice cream, and soda make people overweight. They just have too much of it and it doesnt get metabolized and used as energy.
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When I started losing weight, I was strict with what I ate. Every session with my trainer, he would look at the last weeks diet. Finally, one night I was out with friends and broke down and had pizza...it had been several months. I was upset with myself. His response to me was "Is it realistic that you will never eat pizza again? This isn't a short term fix, you need to learn how to fit foods you want into your diet now, while you are losing weight. You need to find balance" So, I still eat pizza, burgers, fries, and other foods deemed "bad", but I eat them less often and don't eat the huge portions I used to eat.0
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When I started losing weight, I was strict with what I ate. Every session with my trainer, he would look at the last weeks diet. Finally, one night I was out with friends and broke down and had pizza...it had been several months. I was upset with myself. His response to me was "Is it realistic that you will never eat pizza again? This isn't a short term fix, you need to learn how to fit foods you want into your diet now, while you are losing weight. You need to find balance" So, I still eat pizza, burgers, fries, and other foods deemed "bad", but I eat them less often and don't eat the huge portions I used to eat.
I predict long term success for you....0 -
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RockstarWilson wrote: »Where people go overboard is taking in too many macros at once. Sure, have that 800 calorie burger, but if you are hungry in 4 hours, and you honor that, then where did that food go? Did it get used, or stored? In 4 hours, you would have to be very busy or vety overweight, bc bmr awake is usually in the 100-150 per hour range for people that are within 100 lbs overweight. So, if you are eating again, and the body hasnt fully metabolized that burger, that is where the burger will make you more overweight. It is why chips, hotdogs, ice cream, and soda make people overweight. They just have too much of it and it doesnt get metabolized and used as energy.
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As long as your deficit or maintenance is met over a reasonable period of time, it matters not when the food is consumed.
6 meals a day is no different than one mammoth feast.0 -
I've lost ~50 pounds and I eat a Burger King bacon double cheeseburger at least once a month. nom nom nom. No food is inherently bad.0
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TheVirgoddess wrote: »RockstarWilson wrote: »Where people go overboard is taking in too many macros at once. Sure, have that 800 calorie burger, but if you are hungry in 4 hours, and you honor that, then where did that food go? Did it get used, or stored? In 4 hours, you would have to be very busy or vety overweight, bc bmr awake is usually in the 100-150 per hour range for people that are within 100 lbs overweight. So, if you are eating again, and the body hasnt fully metabolized that burger, that is where the burger will make you more overweight. It is why chips, hotdogs, ice cream, and soda make people overweight. They just have too much of it and it doesnt get metabolized and used as energy.
No, when you have too much of something (anything), it gets stored as fat because you're eating more than you burn - so those extra calories don't get burned.
OP, yes, if you'd like you can eat a cheeseburger. I had one on Sunday - my diary is wide open if you'd like to look at it.
I like to pre-log my days, because meeting my nutritional goals is important to me. So I try to eat all the fat and protein I need, and the rest of the leftover calories I use at my discretion (like, ice cream last night).
I've successfully lost 71 pounds so far.
I was giving examples of food with those combinations...not an explicit list. Dont read too much into that. You guys that are saying I am wrong, you are pretty much saying what I just said, but in a different way...read it again, but slower.0 -
loconnor466 wrote: »MMM, cheeseburger! I love a good quality burger that I make at home. I won't eat one out, god knows what it is made of! Not sure if I agree that you can "eat anything you want" as long as it is in calorie range. I personally stay away from "junk food". But you can find a way to eat what you enjoy if it is in your calorie allowance. Burgers, pizza, beer, etc. This is a lifestyle change, not a diet. I am not going the rest of my life without a cheeseburger!
I've tested this idea over the past 6 or 7 months. You can eat anything you want as long as you fit it in your calories. The type of food does not matter in terms of weight loss. You only need to eat at a deficit.
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RockstarWilson wrote: »Where people go overboard is taking in too many macros at once. Sure, have that 800 calorie burger, but if you are hungry in 4 hours, and you honor that, then where did that food go? Did it get used, or stored? In 4 hours, you would have to be very busy or vety overweight, bc bmr awake is usually in the 100-150 per hour range for people that are within 100 lbs overweight. So, if you are eating again, and the body hasnt fully metabolized that burger, that is where the burger will make you more overweight. It is why chips, hotdogs, ice cream, and soda make people overweight. They just have too much of it and it doesnt get metabolized and used as energy.
Holy hell, just NO.0 -
When I started losing weight, I was strict with what I ate. Every session with my trainer, he would look at the last weeks diet. Finally, one night I was out with friends and broke down and had pizza...it had been several months. I was upset with myself. His response to me was "Is it realistic that you will never eat pizza again? This isn't a short term fix, you need to learn how to fit foods you want into your diet now, while you are losing weight. You need to find balance" So, I still eat pizza, burgers, fries, and other foods deemed "bad", but I eat them less often and don't eat the huge portions I used to eat.
I predict long term success for you....
Thanks, I have kept most of 130#s off for the last 4 years, just never hit my goals...working on that now.
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When I started losing weight, I was strict with what I ate. Every session with my trainer, he would look at the last weeks diet. Finally, one night I was out with friends and broke down and had pizza...it had been several months. I was upset with myself. His response to me was "Is it realistic that you will never eat pizza again? This isn't a short term fix, you need to learn how to fit foods you want into your diet now, while you are losing weight. You need to find balance" So, I still eat pizza, burgers, fries, and other foods deemed "bad", but I eat them less often and don't eat the huge portions I used to eat.
Holy hell, just... YES.0 -
RockstarWilson wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »RockstarWilson wrote: »Where people go overboard is taking in too many macros at once. Sure, have that 800 calorie burger, but if you are hungry in 4 hours, and you honor that, then where did that food go? Did it get used, or stored? In 4 hours, you would have to be very busy or vety overweight, bc bmr awake is usually in the 100-150 per hour range for people that are within 100 lbs overweight. So, if you are eating again, and the body hasnt fully metabolized that burger, that is where the burger will make you more overweight. It is why chips, hotdogs, ice cream, and soda make people overweight. They just have too much of it and it doesnt get metabolized and used as energy.
No, when you have too much of something (anything), it gets stored as fat because you're eating more than you burn - so those extra calories don't get burned.
OP, yes, if you'd like you can eat a cheeseburger. I had one on Sunday - my diary is wide open if you'd like to look at it.
I like to pre-log my days, because meeting my nutritional goals is important to me. So I try to eat all the fat and protein I need, and the rest of the leftover calories I use at my discretion (like, ice cream last night).
I've successfully lost 71 pounds so far.
I was giving examples of food with those combinations...not an explicit list. Dont read too much into that. You guys that are saying I am wrong, you are pretty much saying what I just said, but in a different way...read it again, but slower.
F No. You were completely wrong. You still are. Just STOP.0 -
Treat yourself! I knew the other day that we were having Wendy's for dinner, so I organized my caloric intake for the other meals accordingly. Even had room for a small order of fries in my 'budget.' It was DELICIOUS!!!
Enjoy your burger. 0 -
Life without a cheeseburger? Ever.......I shan't not.
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Agreed! However, I am very much more into the "gourmet" burgers. I never took a liking to fast food. I think once a week or every few weeks is okay. If we cut out everything we love then we will binge and go nuts! We're only human!
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