Addicted to Whoppers very badly, any suggestions?

kitty55016

I appreciate any suggestions or thoughts you have on this.

jrich1

Being able to make decisions on what you eat is essential to losing weight

thik_nis

try getting the jr... but only maybe 2x a week....and try removing the top or bottom bun piece...and no mayo! I like them too...but I only get the jrs

Cina04

When I'm in the mood for a burger and it's not my cheat day, I get a kid size burger.

shelleyrose

Something I am learning, If I work out enough, or mow and weed eat enough I can do a 800 cal. meal once a week because I burned 3,000 that day. I may even have a Mike's Hard lemonade with my Whopper. But If I did not earn that type of a meal then I just eat the meat with no bun or one bun. So, you can have your whopper and eat it too if you plan for it. Good luck my friend.
-S

thenebean9

have a junior whopper on a day where you've worked out quite a bit and have the calorie space to do so. don't make it a habit, but don't deny yourself either

HealthyChanges2010

I appreciate any suggestions or thoughts you have on this.

I'm not sure which 'whoppers' you're addicted to? The maled milked whoppers or the beef patties so here's a good start for the malted milk ones

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/116536-get-rid-of-that-sweet-tooth-how-to-quit-sugar?page=2#posts-1601634

The others you might take a look at Food Matters, it's a video that's a good to see how our food is made. It turned me offa fast food right off the bat.

If you're really feeling outta control of a food, sometimes it's easiest to cut back and often times even cut that food until you feel you can do without it. Then bring it back if you still have the desire for an occasional treat.

Either whoppers you are 'addicted' too, it's likely simple carbs that you're craving not an alterted beef patty so the link might help you find subsitutions. Unless you feel you can cut them down to once a month a so and plan them in your food diary.

Best of luck, it's tough at first but it does get simpler, I promise!!
Becca:flowerforyou:

Michael287

BK Whoppers or malted milk Whoppers? Cuz I love malted milk whoppers!

CeleryStalker

do you mean the burger or the malted milk balls? either way, i'd suggest that if you are truly addicted to them, stop buying them! you have to be accountable for your actions, and the easiest way to avoid consuming garbage fillers you shouldn't be eating is by not buying it in the first place.

instead, take the money you were tempted to spend on junk food and stick it in a jar, save up for something nice. you were going to spend the money on garbage anyways, so it's not like setting it aside for a REWARD would put you in a financial bind that stuffing your face with crap wouldn't have

Michael287

Thanks Becca....I needed that link!!

HealthyChanges2010

BK Whoppers or malted milk Whoppers? Cuz I love malted milk whoppers!

most thought burgers, first thing I thought was that familiar milk carton... :blushing: :laugh:

CeleryStalker

LOL I see as I was typing my response, others chimed in with the same Whoppers confusion

Ge0rgiana

I thought she meant the candy! :laugh:

AmenoKaji

My trick to eating a hamburger and still losing weight and making it healthy.

4 oz's of 96% lean ground beef/sirloin (roughly 150 calories)
1 Arnold Sandwich thin (100 calories) http://www.arnoldbread.com/Products/Description.aspx?sSku=7341013546
A SLICE of nonprocessed cheese(40 through 80 depending on what it is), if you're having cheese, get something quality.
Season to taste (a little bit of kosher salt, and black pepper is all I really need.)

I have an indoor grill, so I toast/grill on that. Homemade burger made with quality meat, blows the heck out of a Whopper. I know soe people won't agree with eating like that but as long as you calculate it into your daily totals, you're fine. Meat can sometimes be slow to digest, so don't indulge, just have it in moderation. once a week, make it a treat, earn the burger. Also, take advantage of the natural creatine in meat and have the burger on a day you lifted weights.

If its the burger, if its the candy ones. Find a alternate candy source, there are plenty of healthy treat like items. But ultimately comes down to your willpower.

CeleryStalker

The others you might take a look at Food Matters, it's a video that's a good to see how our food is made. It turned me offa fast food right off the bat.

*like*

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: lots of people are able to get along without the things they were "addicted to"......one day at a time don't eat them.....just because you think you're "addicted" to something doesn't mean that you are destined to consume them forever.

HealthyChanges2010

do you mean the burger or the malted milk balls? either way, i'd suggest that if you are truly addicted to them, stop buying them! you have to be accountable for your actions, and the easiest way to avoid consuming garbage fillers you shouldn't be eating is by not buying it in the first place.

instead, take the money you were tempted to spend on junk food and stick it in a jar, save up for something nice. you were going to spend the money on garbage anyways, so it's not like setting it aside for a REWARD would put you in a financial bind that stuffing your face with crap wouldn't have

Celery Stalker?? I'm dying!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Wow, you have the best name ever!!! I love it!

I agree on saving the junk food money, it REALLY adds up over time and ohhhhhhh the fun you can have spending it on music for the gym, workout clothes, clothes that fit as you lose, all sorts of far more fun things than a sloppy burger!

Nothing wrong with having a burger once in awhile if that's what you'd like, it's just that when we use the word 'addicted' it typcially means out of our control (even if we feel that way emotionally), it's never been a fun food for me once I felt I HAD to have something. Ahhh most especially once I started on MFP and saw the lbs. drop off, food or fun, I picked fun!:drinker:

HealthyChanges2010

Thanks Becca....I needed that link!!

You're very welcome Michael:drinker:

Becca

Becka77

Quit buying them. If you don't have them you can't eat them.

HealthyChanges2010

My trick to eating a hamburger and still losing weight and making it healthy.

4 oz's of 96% lean ground beef/sirloin (roughly 150 calories)
1 Arnold Sandwich thin (100 calories) http://www.arnoldbread.com/Products/Description.aspx?sSku=7341013546
A SLICE of nonprocessed cheese(40 through 80 depending on what it is), if you're having cheese, get something quality.
Season to taste (a little bit of kosher salt, and black pepper is all I really need.)

I have an indoor grill, so I toast/grill on that. Homemade burger made with quality meat, blows the heck out of a Whopper. I know soe people won't agree with eating like that but as long as you calculate it into your daily totals, you're fine. Meat can sometimes be slow to digest, so don't indulge, just have it in moderation. once a week, make it a treat, earn the burger. Also, take advantage of the natural creatine in meat and have the burger on a day you lifted weights.

If its the burger, if its the candy ones. Find a alternate candy source, there are plenty of healthy treat like items. But ultimately comes down to your willpower.

Yum, absolutely right, nothing like taking the taste home and recreating it and blowing the fast food one outta the water!! Because it always does taste better because we can use the 'real beef' and not the processed.

Great idea to share!!!

Becca

Panda86

Quit buying them. If you don't have them you can't eat them.

Yep. A no nonsense approach.

cynthiaj777

do you mean the burger or the malted milk balls? either way, i'd suggest that if you are truly addicted to them, stop buying them! you have to be accountable for your actions, and the easiest way to avoid consuming garbage fillers you shouldn't be eating is by not buying it in the first place.

instead, take the money you were tempted to spend on junk food and stick it in a jar, save up for something nice. you were going to spend the money on garbage anyways, so it's not like setting it aside for a REWARD would put you in a financial bind that stuffing your face with crap wouldn't have

I completely agree. If you don't buy them, you can't eat them. Easiet fix ever! I crave doughnuts or ice cream constantly, but because I don't buy it, guess what? I don't eat it!

HealthyChanges2010

do you mean the burger or the malted milk balls? either way, i'd suggest that if you are truly addicted to them, stop buying them! you have to be accountable for your actions, and the easiest way to avoid consuming garbage fillers you shouldn't be eating is by not buying it in the first place.

instead, take the money you were tempted to spend on junk food and stick it in a jar, save up for something nice. you were going to spend the money on garbage anyways, so it's not like setting it aside for a REWARD would put you in a financial bind that stuffing your face with crap wouldn't have

I completely agree. If you don't buy them, you can't eat them. Easiet fix ever! I crave doughnuts or ice cream constantly, but because I don't buy it, guess what? I don't eat it!

Plus by not buying and not eating them I'll bet you'll notice the craving drop in strength in time as well Cynthia, good for YOU Girl!! :drinker:

Becca:flowerforyou:

kitty55016

I meant the candy Whoppers, sorry for the confusion and thank a lot for all the feedback! :flowerforyou:

Laura80111

How badly do you want to succeed at getting the weight off and getting healthy? Is it really worth the money and calories? You have to decide that you want the "new" you more than a Whopper...candy or burger!

Ge0rgiana

I say go cold turkey for a set amount of time. Say... 1 week? 2 weeks? Challenge yourself. See how long you can go. At the end of that time you'll probably be over the craving. After that, have them once in a while as a treat, maybe. Just a suggestion. :happy:

needamulligan

I truly believe that junk food is addictive. I don't know if it is the fat, the high fructose corn syrup, the carbs or the combination. If I eat clean (lean protein and good carbs &/or whole wheat) I don't feel as out of control and I have no problem eating clean. If I do give in to certain temptations then I'm out of control. I think you should go cold turkey and the cravings will end.

Motleybird

I'm going to assume we're talking about BK for a moment.

First, go to the website and look up the calorie info. This might help you improve your decisions on what to buy when you're there. If you add a bunch of stuff, you should know that those things add up! Adding veggies is good though. Second, I've found that when it comes to burgers, it's better to order the one you really want, then cut it in half. If you want the burger, skip the fries and vice versa. Third, avoid temptation by not visiting as often. Even with cutting it in half, it's still a 'treat' since it's still loaded with fat and salt even if it fits in your calorie count.

(I used to do this with Carl's Jr. but I don't really feel the need to go there very much any more.)

HealthyChanges2010

I truly believe that junk food is addictive. I don't know if it is the fat, the high fructose corn syrup, the carbs or the combination. If I eat clean (lean protein and good carbs &/or whole wheat) I don't feel as out of control and I have no problem eating clean. If I do give in to certain temptations then I'm out of control. I think you should go cold turkey and the cravings will end.

I agree on the cold turkey for myself, seems to be the ONLY way it's worked for me. By the time the cravings are gone, I'm beyond wanting whatever it was, that feeling of "I'm gonna die if I can't have it" just doesn't seem so strong after a few weeks, months (depending on what it is. lol)

shelleyrose

Oh, if it is the candy you crave, I would figure out how many calories one is worth and really enjoy it!