KFC is my problem!!

new2locs

Well the picture was enough to keep me from going & I don't even eat there!!!

harvo

Lok at the calorie count on what you would eat and then figure out how long it will take you to work that off. I know a guy that sees a piece of cake as an additional 1.5 hours of running and decides if he has the time or desire to eat it.

whierd

Start making your food at home and take it to work, preplan dinner, etc.

goodnamegone

Have a look at the video the animal rights people posted of the way the chickens are treated by the KFC workers. That might make you not want to eat there anymore. It sure turned me off them. Just google KFC cruelty to chickens video and multiple links come up. Kind of sad really.

riccoismydog

I put on all this weight from fried chicken and vodka. So I have no advice. At least you don't live in the DR. The fried chicken here makes kfc look like the **** it is. Not t mention my watchy man goes and gets it for me, so I can drink vodka like a sloth in the sun. I have no advice to give. I just wanted to know I feel your pain.

fyi-watchy man is my complex's guard.

xxghost

A lot of people are suggesting that you watch documentaries and read articles about the horrors of fast food. But don't feel bad if that does nothing for you - it does nothing for me either.

My advice would be to limit yourself. I am in love with the subs from the shop down the street. They're not BAD for me, but they have more sodium and carbs than I'd like, and I know I have to cut back if I want to be successful. So I started by limiting myself to one sub a week. Now I'm to a sub every two weeks. I'm not going crazy because I know I can still have one once a week, and it gives me something to look forward to. Sometimes, I find that I don't even want one when the time comes! Perhaps you could try the same?

Ohnoes

i loooove love love fried chicken. id eat a fried chicken kidney, too (dont be scared, its just a different part of the animal. are we not omnivores?). they put something in KFC that makes me ill... sweaty and dizzy and lightheaded and my stomach feels all gurgly for hours, every time. is it just me? this is what made me never eat there. but fried chicken is the bomb, so i make my own but its enough of a pain in the butt to make that i dont do it often. maybe learn to make your own (they even have copycat recipes online!) and only eat the fried chicken if you make it yourself. little rules like this, that i make for myself, keep my honest and thin. good luck.

da_bears10089

Switch to Popeye's?

Crochetluvr

They went out of business around here.... that solved my problem.

_HeartsOnFire_

Has anyone any advice on how to stay away from KFC? I am totally addicted to it and could easily have one every single day, I know if I stayed away from it I could loss weight more easily but the trouble is I cant say no!! Anyone any advice to help me?

learn to say no... simple yet effective!

Agreed.

Also agree with

KFC isn't the problem.

and...


Not trying to be harsh/rude/discouraging, just going to be honest...when you want it bad enough (and by it I mean to lose weight) you'll stop going. Plain and simple. I know it's hard, but until you have a "light bulb - I am GOING to change" moment...or decide to have the willpower to stop this damaging behavior.

For 5 years, I was not taking care of myself, I was eating crap, drinking, and would complain about my weight, tell myself I need to lose it. Days went by, months, years...5 years and like 70 lbs later...I was probably close to rock bottom. I was stressed out because of my job, depressed, and drinking a good bit (not every day but might as well have been...) I went to Ireland for 3 weeks and they have fresh food there, not a lot of processed food at all. I only went to a bar 1x and had a shot of Jameson and a Guiness. Went from drinking 4-5 days a week to none for 3 weeks. I came home and tried to go back to how I had been living/eating. My body rejected the crap food. After one really bad hangover I had my light bulb moment, I HAVE to change. Done. I gave up fast food, crap, soda and booze all at once. Started working out, was more dedicated to MFP and felt better almost instantly. I'm not saying it was easy at all. I am an emotional eater/drinker. I still had issues, problems came up that would make me want to drink or shove the nearest food in my mouth. Here I am 16 months later, 44 lbs gone and much more in control. If I want a beer, I will have one. It's really about moderation not deprivation. For myself, I think I had to have that shock and completely change everything in order to make it work for me. I'm not saying that'll help you, you know yourself better, so if weening yourself off is better for you, than do that. But just do it! Do it for you! Maybe anytime you want it think about arteries clogging, chickens being hurt, yourself looking how you want to look...I don't know, anything. Mainly, make the decision, find your "light bulb" moment.

The most important thing...is believe that you CAN do it. You are stronger and have more willpower than you think. You just have to dig deep to find it. Believing in yourself is very important though...

JaxDemon

This is supposed to taste like KFC so I'm told. Never tried it myself. Was given it the other day by my sister.

KFC ORIGINAL SECRET CHICKEN RECIPE
12 Herbs and spices.


Ingredients
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
3 beaten eggs
4 tablespoons oil

For the coating

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or chicken stock powder)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon chives
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Directions:

Sift flour and add together all the coating ingredients and grind finely with a mortar and pestle and place in a clean plastic bag. Coat each chicken piece first with the beaten egg, then with the flour mixture in the bag. Make sure you coat each piece completely with the flour.

Heat the oil in a skillet. Brown the chicken in oil slowly, uncovered. Once browned, cover the skillet and keeping frying on a very gentle heat until the chicken is fully cooked. Place on paper towels to drain out the excess oil.

wildheart_cowgirl

Moderation is key! If you completely deprive yourself you will end up going on a food binge, so just take it easy and take care of your health. So, with that being said review their menu either online or in the store. If you select your items before you leave home you will know exactly what to order when you get there and if you can't look at their nutritional information online make sure you review it even before you even approach the counter. You can always choose a slightly healthier option there but going for a chicken breast without the skin or a piece of grilled chicken. For side dishes I would stick with mashed potatoes without gravy, green beans, corn on the cob, baked beans or a side salad with fat-free dressing. Drink water or unsweetened iced tea for the healthiest beverage choices. Skip ordering dessert there and have a piece of fresh fruit instead.

I would suggest maybe trying to cook a home cooked meal as an alternative to KFC. When I am in the mood for chicken, pasta, etc. I do a lot of online searching for the best healthiest choice options available and make that as a meal. I am not the only eating these meals so I do have to make sure they are also healthy for my daughter as well. Another option could be ordering only a piece of chicken from KFC and then making your own side dishes at home along with dessert.

A chicken recipe that I like to make:

Marmalade Chicken (Makes: 4 servings)

Ingredients
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 pound chicken tenders, (see Note)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 large shallots, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

Preparation

1. Whisk broth, vinegar, marmalade, mustard and cornstarch in a medium bowl.
2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 4 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
3. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and shallots to the pan and cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, about 30 seconds. Whisk the broth mixture and add it to the pan. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook until the sauce is slightly reduced and thickened, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Add the chicken; return to a simmer. Cook, turning once, until the chicken is heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in orange zest.

Note: Chicken tenders are the virtually fat-free strips of rib meat typically found attached to the underside of chicken breasts. They can also be purchased separately. Four 1-ounce tenders will yield a 3-ounce cooked portion. Tenders are perfect for quick stir-fries, chicken satay or kid-friendly breaded “chicken fingers.”

Nutrition: Per serving: 213 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 5 g mono ); 68 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 27 g protein; 0 g fiber; 246 mg sodium; 55 mg potassium.

sanndandi

Well the picture was enough to keep me from going & I don't even eat there!!!

yes! Oh, yuck just seeing it in my head again....blech

TyTy76

Act like the adult you are, show some willpower, and don't eat it.

fatfudgery

FWIW, I've eaten KFC at least three or four times in the last month and still managed to lose a good 10 pounds in that time. I actually just had 20 of those KFC bites with some cole slaw yesterday after my workout. I also down one or two large frappuccinos from Starbucks every day. And some nights I eat an entire can of Pringles right before bed.

I've lost a ton of weight, I'm still losing weight, all my blood work is perfect as of yesterday's doctor's appointment (well, my B12 is high, LOL) and my blood pressure is 102/70 (I'm a 6'4" man...)

If there's one piece of advice I can give anyone trying to lose weight, it's this: figure out what your body's energy and macronutrient requirements are *for the goal you're trying to achieve*, and then eat the yummiest, most satisfying food you can eat while still staying roughly within those energy and macro requirements. You can't stay away from KFC? Then eat it on your way home from a big workout session (obligatory DYEL?) and make it fit your macros.

Eating only steamed vegetables and broiled fish for the rest of your life is not a sustainable weight loss strategy.

skullshank

addicted to KFC? cmon now.


also, if that meme is going to be used, please go back and spell "lose" correctly.

evgenythe2nd

KFC is not the problem. the problem is that its hard to count KFC calories, switch to Mcdonalds instead.

_HeartsOnFire_

KFC is not the problem. the problem is that its hard to count KFC calories, switch to Mcdonalds instead.

Really? That's not the real issue. Switching one to the other, isn't a solution.

ArtemisRuns

So if you're a chicken fiend, which I am, here is a much healthier recipe that is so delicious we make it nearly every week!

Marinade:

Juice and zest of 2 oranges
Juice and zest of 2 lemons
1/2 c of olive oil
1/2 c of sweetened lime juice (the kind you use to mix cocktails)
salt and pepper
whatever fresh herbs you have on hand, rosemary and thyme are fantastic


Take a whole bird and using kitchen shears, cut it up the middle of the breastbone so you have two halves.

Marinade the chicken in a large tub for 4 - 12 hours.

Grill over charcoal. In the oven works (kind of) but to get the real flavor you need the grill. Gas grill....meh. You want the smokiness of charcoal or wood. Grill over indirect heat for about 2 hours, basting the chicken in the marinade and creating a delectable crispy skin.

This amount of marinade will do 2 whole chickens (4 halves). This freezes very well. If you have a food saver, vacuum pack that bad boy. When you want to have it on a workday, pull it out of the freezer before work and put in a large bowl of cold water in the fridge. By the time you get home from work all you have to do is warm that bad boy up (microwave even works). YUMMMMMMMMYYYYYYY

We NEVER get tired of having this every week. Sometimes twice a week. The meat can be used for salads, wraps, etc. It is so flavorful and the olive oil helps seal in the juices.

Stay away from KFC. Food to die for....NOT

-Christy

skullshank

addicted to KFC? cmon now.


also, if that meme is going to be used, please go back and spell "lose" correctly.

Finally somebody noticed, was taking long enough
Noticed it when posting, but didn't want to change it after that xD

kinda shocked it took 2 full pages...considering theres a thread on it every 2 days. lol

_Waffle_

Has anyone any advice on how to stay away from KFC? I am totally addicted to it and could easily have one every single day, I know if I stayed away from it I could loss weight more easily but the trouble is I cant say no!! Anyone any advice to help me?

Go to Popeye's Chicken instead. They have waffle chicken tenders with honey maple dipping sauce.

BlazeJay83

Never had that problem in the UK, KFC is generally greasy and disgusting. My brother had one once where the chicken was virtually green inside. He was on the toilet for several days afterwards. I won't touch the stuff.

Obviously I can understand the situation as we all have our favourite foods, but cutting it down even if you have to have it once a week as a treat isn't going to be a massive problem, as long as you are doing other things right.

WendyTerry420

Has anyone any advice on how to stay away from KFC? I am totally addicted to it and could easily have one every single day, I know if I stayed away from it I could loss weight more easily but the trouble is I cant say no!! Anyone any advice to help me?

Drive past it, and don't look back. Personally, I've been eating a lot of oven-fried chicken. Once you get the timing and crust/seasoning right, it's better than KFC. (to me at least)

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