Does Anyone Else Dream About Eating a Cheeseburger & Fries?

jennifurballs

Or is it just me?

randomtai

I had that twice today.

kimbelle_vie

Yummy! Maybe not dream but defiantly crave

stephanieluvspb

Yes I used to and I would think about food all day too, then I increased by calories by an additional 500 calories and now I eat the food instead of dream about it.

_BearNecessities_

Definitely just you. I eat the damn thing.

jennrambles

I'm "cheat meals" positive, so if I'm craving something, I eat it. Not every day, every meal, but if I want a cheeseburger and some fries, why not? Eating something indulgent doesn't set me off/trigger me into binge eating like it does some people this time around.

I have been through this "lifestyle change" a few times before, and every single time I cut out EVERYTHING BAD and only ate 'good stuff', and I always failed. This time around, I have a much more positive and relaxed attitude towards getting to goal.

I don't believe in denying myself a treat every once in a while, especially when I'm working out enough/eating well enough *most* of the time to not make it really count. One cheeseburger isn't going to make me gain back 28lbs.

MaryHuckleberry

For me it was pizza so I had some last night, yum! Also have you ever had Sensible Portions Veggies Straws? They sort kinda taste like French fries.

devil_in_a_blue_dress

I don't dream about it because they are regular staples in my diet.

snjohnston

I'm "cheat meals" positive, so if I'm craving something, I eat it. Not every day, every meal, but if I want a cheeseburger and some fries, why not? Eating something indulgent doesn't set me off/trigger me into binge eating like it does some people this time around.

I have been through this "lifestyle change" a few times before, and every single time I cut out EVERYTHING BAD and only ate 'good stuff', and I always failed. This time around, I have a much more positive and relaxed attitude towards getting to goal.

I don't believe in denying myself a treat every once in a while, especially when I'm working out enough/eating well enough *most* of the time to not make it really count. One cheeseburger isn't going to make me gain back 28lbs.

Totally agree!! This time around, I have had a different mindset about weightloss and I have had amazing results! Being less strict and not so hard on myself, and just being relaxed and having an indulgence when I REALLY want it. I have cut most starchy foods, because as a type 1 diabetic I find my blood sugars are amazingly better without them, not too mention needing less insulin at meals ( = less fat accumulation), but do have a burger and fries a couple times a month and that seems to keep the carbaholic in me satisfied.

PurrlyGirl

Well, I work indulgent things into my limits if I'm *really* wanting them (husband is picking up Olive Garden tomorrow for our anniversary, YUM!), but I still dreamt about totally gorging myself on greasy high calorie food last night. I actually woke up feeling guilty until I realized it wasn't real! :laugh:

Luckily it's just been the once. I think it'd throw me off course if I dreamt it too often.

jennifurballs

I've had a double cheeseburger and fry from McDonalds once since I started. I'm talking about a big, juicy cheeseburger like the one pictured above. I can't do those. When I get to maintenance, I'll have cheat meals now and then, but for now, it's better for me to stay focused. Different strokes...

that_tall_girl

When I was low-carbing, I would have wonderful dreams about tables piled high with bagels, donuts, and all kinds of other things that are big no-nos for low carb dieters. I could taste it all. I felt like such a pig when I woke up, but then I was happy that it was just a dream and I hadn't completely sabotaged myself. LOL

randomtai

I've had a double cheeseburger and fry from McDonalds once since I started. I'm talking about a big, juicy cheeseburger like the one pictured above. I can't do those. When I get to maintenance, I'll have cheat meals now and then, but for now, it's better for me to stay focused. Different strokes...

Why can't they fit in your goals? :huh: :huh:

Francl27

No, but I've been having recurrent dreams of French pastries and croissants since I moved to the US 12 years ago.

But I can make some cheeseburger and fries for under 700 calories at home anytime I want some... bun 140 calories, cheese 80 calories, 95% beef patty 200 calories or less, mustard and ketchup 30 calories... olive oil 40 calories and potatoes 140 calories for a decent portion. it's delicious and fits nicely in my days, heck I could even add bacon and whatnot...

But honestly, if you really crave a 1300 calorie cheeseburger and fries from some random joint, you can still eat that and stay under your TDEE or close to it easily if you have a light breakfast and a light lunch or dinner.

jennifurballs

I've had a double cheeseburger and fry from McDonalds once since I started. I'm talking about a big, juicy cheeseburger like the one pictured above. I can't do those. When I get to maintenance, I'll have cheat meals now and then, but for now, it's better for me to stay focused. Different strokes...

Why can't they fit in your goals? :huh: :huh:

It's kind of difficult to explain, but for me, food is like a drug. It's better for me to go cold turkey and stick by my self-imposed rules, than to flirt with going back to my old eating habits. I guess it would be akin to telling an alcoholic, you have a scotch or three once a week, but then you have to go back on the wagon.

I know I could fit it into my daily allowance, but, for me, it's just better that I don't.

randomtai

I've had a double cheeseburger and fry from McDonalds once since I started. I'm talking about a big, juicy cheeseburger like the one pictured above. I can't do those. When I get to maintenance, I'll have cheat meals now and then, but for now, it's better for me to stay focused. Different strokes...

Why can't they fit in your goals? :huh: :huh:

It's kind of difficult to explain, but for me, food is like a drug. It's better for me to go cold turkey and stick by my self-imposed rules, than to flirt with going back to my old eating habits. I guess it would be akin to telling an alcoholic, you have a scotch or three once a week, but then you have to go back on the wagon.

I know I could fit it into my daily allowance, but, for me, it's just better that I don't.

Food is not a drug... it's just food. Burgers provide good protein/fat macros. *shrug*

Francl27

I've had a double cheeseburger and fry from McDonalds once since I started. I'm talking about a big, juicy cheeseburger like the one pictured above. I can't do those. When I get to maintenance, I'll have cheat meals now and then, but for now, it's better for me to stay focused. Different strokes...

Why can't they fit in your goals? :huh: :huh:

It's kind of difficult to explain, but for me, food is like a drug. It's better for me to go cold turkey and stick by my self-imposed rules, than to flirt with going back to my old eating habits. I guess it would be akin to telling an alcoholic, you have a scotch or three once a week, but then you have to go back on the wagon.

I know I could fit it into my daily allowance, but, for me, it's just better that I don't.

Food is not a drug... it's just food. Burgers provide good protein/fat macros. *shrug*

That, and try surviving without food... And what will happen when you're at your goal weight? You never plan to have a cheeseburger again?

ninerbuff

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UpEarly

I don't dream about it, I actually do it... regularly! I just make sure it fits into the calories allotted by my TDEE. Losing weight doesn't have to mean giving everything up!

carinthea

I don't dream about cheeseburgers, but I do dream about eating a pint of Haagan Dazs ice cream or a bacon sandwich dripping with butter on white bread.