NSV - Deep Fried Cheeseburger

fretless1965

After the last two years of learning to eat healthier, I decided a little test was in order.

I was at a county fair last weekend. For the first time in a long time, I decided to eat something really unhealthy to see what I thought of it. I went to a burger stand and ordered a plain cheeseburger. I took the burger over to the corn dog stand, had the lady there dip it in corn dog batter (the whole burger, bun and all) and deep fry it.

Then I ate it.

I won't lie, it tasted good. But this is the NSV: It wasn't THAT good. I certainly didn't think it tasted better than steamed vegetables and hummus. It wasn't better than fresh fruit. Given the opportunity, I won't order it again.

I used to eat stuff that unhealthy all the time when I was 55 pounds heavier. I used to look forward to pizza night; now I look forward to chicken breast.

The great irony for me is that I still get to eat everything I love; it's just that the food I love has changed.

TheEffort

Nice test...I did something like that a year ago with fast food; it definitely removed both the craving and nostalgia.

A great NSV.

MaryJane_8810002

Now I want to try that!

pixie_mills

I've not eaten McDonalds for over a year and a half now. I never ate them much before, but after a long time of healthy eating, i gave it a go cause I needed something quick on the go...OMG!!! The cramps!!! The stomach cramps sooo bad they were the sort which left you bed-ridden! I swore never again to eat a McDonalds! and so far have stuck to that.

Athena53

Isn't it wonderful how your body adjusts to healthier foods when you give it a chance? There are a few high--calorie, high-fat treats I still enjoy on rare occasions, but now I'm very picky. Most of it just isn't worth the calories and I'd rather have a fresh sliced tomato this time of year, sprinkled with a little salt.

pkw58

I would say that this NSV I experience as well. I would much rather have some baked fish or chicken breast now than a greasy taco... and I really can't believe I haven't had a tortilla since December 2011.

The occasional celebratory piece of cake has to be extra special fresh baked these days. And I would rather have that bowl of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries any day.

Thanks for posting!

ktliu

Dude, it's like tempting fate. Just be careful.

Megan101792

I've not eaten McDonalds for over a year and a half now. I never ate them much before, but after a long time of healthy eating, i gave it a go cause I needed something quick on the go...OMG!!! The cramps!!! The stomach cramps sooo bad they were the sort which left you bed-ridden! I swore never again to eat a McDonalds! and so far have stuck to that.

So true. I do still go to fast food sometimes when in a bunch, but taco bell, taco johns, and mcdonalds are the worst. It's called mystery meat for a reason, and I don't trust their ways of cooking chicken either.

JenAndSome

That sounds interesting. So you can just take whatever food to the corn dog stand and they'll deep fry it for you? I may need to go to the fair this year.

lindustum

Isn't it wonderful how your body adjusts to healthier foods when you give it a chance? There are a few high--calorie, high-fat treats I still enjoy on rare occasions, but now I'm very picky. Most of it just isn't worth the calories and I'd rather have a fresh sliced tomato this time of year, sprinkled with a little salt.

+1
I did notice how my taste had changed, and that in order to go out, I tend to pick more expensive places now. Fast-food is a no-no for me. I did eat Subway for longer, but even that started tasting always the same. I'd rather save up and pay more for a better meal.

tedrickp

That sounds interesting. So you can just take whatever food to the corn dog stand and they'll deep fry it for you? I may need to go to the fair this year.

:laugh: So true though - I had no idea that was a thing.

rahlpn

Good on you! I am 7 months in and still crave the bad foods I've always loved (chips and dip, nachos, pizza, oh my), I'm waiting for the day when that disappears but I don't think I'll ever choose veggies and baked chicken over pizza (taste-wise).

fretless1965

Good on you! I am 7 months in and still crave the bad foods I've always loved (chips and dip, nachos, pizza, oh my), I'm waiting for the day when that disappears but I don't think I'll ever choose veggies and baked chicken over pizza (taste-wise).

To be honest, that kind of food tastes just as good as ever to me. What bothers me now is the texture of that kind of food. Whereas before I would order a pepperoni, double sausage and jalapeño pizza (and our local pizzeria grinds and spices there own sausage; EPIC), now I can only enjoy the jalapeño. The meat tastes awesome, but it's just too greasy.

Perhaps I could get them to batter and deep fry a pizza...

J/k

randomtai

Mmm deep fried burger with bacon