Does Anyone Else Dream About Eating a Cheeseburger & Fries?

jennifurballs · August 2014

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?

By the time I get to my goal weight, I should have the skills/ability to maintain it without having to sacrifice much. For now, I have to do what works for me.

If you read the post above, you will possibly gain some understanding. I posted my initial question because I thought it was kind of funny to dream about eating a big, juicy cheeseburger and fries, but I'm really glad that it's turned into a meaningful discussion about how, for whatever reasons, people develop unhealthy relationships with food. I know I'm not the only one. For those of you who aren't in that boat, hopefully, you'll learn that we're not all the same and stop being so judgmental.

jennifurballs · August 2014

I grilled up burgers last night for the family...no fries, but I made some potato salad...I was not aware that I was doing something wrong...

Doing what works for you and your family is never wrong.

randomtai · August 2014

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?

By the time I get to my goal weight, I should have the skills/ability to maintain it without having to sacrifice much. For now, I have to do what works for me.

If you read the post above, you will possibly gain some understanding. I posted my initial question because I thought it was kind of funny to dream about eating a big, juicy cheeseburger and fries, but I'm really glad that it's turned into a meaningful discussion about how, for whatever reasons, people develop unhealthy relationships with food. I know I'm not the only one. For those of you who aren't in that boat, hopefully, you'll learn that we're not all the same and stop being so judgmental.

Responding to a thread does not equal judgemental. *shrug* I'm not the one dreaming of food I refuse to eat.

Brandolin11 · August 2014

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?

Just to demonstrate the myriad differences between what works for people, I'd like to chime in that it is possible to choose not have a particular food ever again. I decided to abstain from white flour products and sugary treats such as cake, cookies, cupcakes, ice cream, etc. back in January 2012 and I have not had one since (with the exception in the 2nd paragraph below). I do not plan to have any for the rest of my life either; however, I do this by abstaining one day at a time. So far I've received absolutely no confirmation from within myself that I should reintroduce these foods back into my life.

I have tried certain gluten free breads and things like pizza and hot dogs w/regular buns and find that some of these things tempt me to eat more again (particularly toast with jam)...so I re-abstain from them one day at a time until I feel I will be ready again. But I already know there is a very high chance I'll not be able to re-introduce the sugary stuff in my lifetime. And I am content with this, each day, and I don't worry about the future.

I want to emphasize that I do not say this to boast nor make anyone feel ashamed. If you can moderate with sugary treats then you should absolutely go for it. I only testify to all this to show that it is possible to abstain from something for life. I do not need cake to be happy. I need Freedom to be happy.

caracrawford1 · August 2014

No. But then again I've been vegetarian for years.

amberj32 · August 2014

I still eat them!

alfonsinarosinsky · August 2014

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.

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MB_Positif · August 2014

No, because I just eat them.

keeponkickin · August 2014

I eat them, so no need to dream.

Icandoityayme · August 2014

Nope, I don't dream about them, I eat them. McDonald's has a grilled onion cheddar burger for about 310 calories and a small fry is around 200 or so. As long as you add them into your calorie goals and stick close to your macros eat away.

_Terrapin_ · August 2014

Five Guys burger and fries last week 1,515 calories.. . . .yum . . . .yum. . . . eat it!

ShinyFuture · August 2014

I like mine with lettuce and tomato...

Deipneus · August 2014

Or is it just me?

I have had problems with food but I'm grateful that once I'm asleep, I'm free.

DarkMoon30 · August 2014

Or is it just me?

Nah. I dreamt of Gerard Butler last night... I'd take him over a cheeseburger any day

NoMoreBlameGame · August 2014

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*

I have to disagree here. Food can most *definitely* be a drug, as a drug is a medicine *or other substance* that has a physiological effect when placed in the body.

For some people food isn't a drug...for others...it IS a drug. Some people can have a glass of wine and be fine...others need the entire bottle, every day.

Anything and everything can be a "drug" depending on how it affects the individual person.

I hear you, OP...and I applaud your efforts.

Sabine_Stroehm · August 2014

OP:have you tried joining one or more of the groups here that focus on the issues you describe in your profile and posts? Might be more helpful than all the "just eat the cheeseburger" replies.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/666-overeaters-anonymous-oa

Best of luck.

Sbrn_ · August 2014

Nope. I don't like burgers and I find fries mediocre.

LaReinaDeCorazones · August 2014

No. But then again I've been vegetarian for years.

Lol this is what I was thinking lol

seltzermint555 · August 2014

I have dreams sometimes about desserts I saw on Pinterest

MrFitness972 · August 2014

I don't dream about it!!! I make it reality!!!!

Snip8241 · August 2014

I do, but then I will have a burger and fries once in awhile. The rule tho is that it has to be the best I can buy. There is a brewery near me that does a fabulous burger.

Maybe my next splurge...cause now I am thinking about it.

I work these things into my life. Then I don't feel deprived.

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SandraJN · August 2014

Not usually, but yesterday driving past Dairy Queen and seeing the sign with the double cheeseburger basket nearly caused me to jump the curb. I have no idea why I wanted that thing soooo bad!