Fast food cravings

missysippy930

Why not make better "fast food" choices and work it into your calories for the day?
For most of us, we will try to make this a life time commitment, to achieve and maintain a healthier weight. It's hard enough to lose weight and keep it off, without the thought of life time denial.
Why not learn to make better choices in all foods, including restaurants, fast food, etc.
Moderation, serving size and trying not to overindulge.

swimmchick87

I also just work it into my calorie day. I have learned that having an "all or nothing" mindset doesn't work for me, and I try not to see foods as "good foods" or "bad foods." If this is a regular craving of yours, I might even plan to go once or twice per week.

Look at the calories ahead of time and plan what you can get. Think about what's really worth it and what might not be. For example, my coworkers will sometimes pick up chick-fil-a for lunch. Instead of always saying, "I'm dieting, I can't have that," then becoming resentful and getting off track, I often order just a sandwich. To me, the sandwich is worth it but the fries are nothing special, and the sandwich alone easily fits into my calorie day. On the other hand, one time I tried the healthier choice of getting the grilled sandwich and decided that wasn't a sacrifice I was willing to make again! It's all about deciding what's really worth it to you.

I don't go to McDonald's often, but the meal I like is like 1,000 calories and they all feel worth it! So I save that for a really busy day when it's dinner time and I haven't eaten much (and therefore have tons of calories left) or a day when I've done a lot of exercise.

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Losingweightforgood2019

emmies_123 wrote: »

I crave it every night on my way home and I have so far avoided it by just reminding myself that I have already spent time/money on the food I have at home so I shouldn't spend more on the fast food. I always just want to get home after a long day, so as long as I stay strong and drive past it I know I won't double back for it. I'm also only craving certain brands, so I don't have to stay strong for every single intersection. I think I pass 4 fast food/takeout places each day that I wish I could eat, but so far I have yet to stop once.

Good job! I am entering month two and have already saved $200 from not buying fast food on myself.

Lounmoun

I guess I wouldn't say I crave it or binge when I have that kind of food. I eat out one meal a week. I plan what I am going to order in advance. I get the food and leave the restaurant with it usually. There is a limited quantity of food. The rest of my food is prepared from home. I grocery shop just once a week.
Restaurant food is a lot more expensive than a similar meal I would cook. I can cook something as tasty or better. I live in a small town with few local food options and it isn't worth the time and expense to go farther away for fast food more often.
If you want it you can fit it in but maybe it isn't worth it so much?
Make homemade versions of the food you crave? Buy a smaller amount? Have a tighter budget? Move to a place with fewer food options? Get rid of your car so you'd have to walk there? Practice moderation until you can do it?