I just want a WHOPPER!

carmel81

Hey Guys!

OMG....so does anyone else just have one of those days when ALL your motivation goes out the window...and you just want to eat BAD!??!! I have been on program for just over 3 months, and have lost 30 lbs...which I am extremely proud of! I have goals...like 8 weeks till VEGAS (my first time) and I want to be down about 15 lbs (to buy new clothes) But tonight......it didn't care...I suggested eating bad like Burger King.....I really wanted a whopper with cheese. What holds me back? I know as soon as I eat it..I will beat myself up emotionally for it! Thankfully my hubby is supporting me, and said no. We opted to take the dog for a walk and then I ate some fruit and a light supper.

Tell me I'm in good company with the fact that we all deal with temptation! What do you do to kick yourself out of that "mind frame"?

I also looked at some success stories tonight...that helps!

Aleciajones

Make yourself a slider sized turkey burger at home and some sweet potato baked fries?

janiecorona

Yes! I am still too far from my goal so I don't allow myself too many temptations. Once I reach my goal, I'm going to learn how to balance things like a whopper, without going over. Moderation.(:

splashwags

You are definitely in good company and congrats to you on not giving in. Any time I think I want "fast" food, I remind myself how my stomach will feel. After eating so good, my system just does not tolerate it well anymore.

lexrobin2

when my husband tries to help me I usually end up getting really pissed at him. lol. he doesnt help me anymore

sufikitkat

I try to find an alternative to the insane craving that is healthier. Example: I really want french fries and ketchup, I make roasted red potatoes and use organic ketchup serving size amount. I want BK or other fast food, I make myself a bbq or other delicious flavored veggie burger OR Bison meat is also a great alternative (I also watch super size me videos on youtube haha). I am allergic to the proteins in dairy, and the ice cream I can eat, milk, etc are much better than what you get that contains dairy. Also, make it at home is a good rule of thumb. You want that whopper with cheese? Make one yourself at home I guarantee its less calories and will hit the spot! Hope all of this helps :-)

dmpizza

I have to watch my sodium intake more than anything, but Saturday I went to a restaurant that was recommended and I ate a normal meal(but I am not supposed to eat normal meals). Anyway it felt great and I used that as an excuse to work out even more the next day.

The key is to keep special things special and then get right back on track. When I was a kid, Thanksgiving was literally a 4 day feast. I don't do that anymore, but I do enjoy myself on holidays and special occasions.

mussmom

nice job! I would have caved. Speaking from experience, I have caved a couple times and literally felt like crap-icky stomach. Last week after a family BBQ and too many desserts, I woke up at 11:30 p.m. and thought I was getting the flu. Thought I was going to puke. Figured out it was the desserts and the coke I drank just to "treat" myself!!! So think of that, it has helped me this week:)

kiminoo

I try and remind myself of a quote I love, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."

pbajwally

I SO know that feeling, but the biggest thing to be thankful for is not putting your stomach through complete turmoil! I know usually if I cave to really greasy fast food, I regret it in every way possible. And a Whopper with cheese... yeah. I just have to avoid it completely. Like the plague. Like Krispy Kreme. Great job on not caving! Geeeez... sometimes I feel like a drug addict!

Bluejay789

You made it! You did not give in to your old life style. This is a Life style change not a diet. You have met your goal by doing the exact opposite of what you used to do. Congrats to your success and over coming temptation. You are a winner in my book! claire

ChantalGG

Get a whopper jr. without the mayo. it is about 320 calories and 15 grams of fat.

hotpigg

Olive garden Alfredo.... is my nemesis. I crave the fat saltiness. I have only given in once and I felt so bad. But im not gona cave agine. Ur not the only one who'd love to rob burger king ..leave the money and devour the burgers. Just remember we did that once now we r paying for it. Stay strong and drink lots of water when the craving gets to much. Add me if us like

webdiva1

Way to go, iron will! Good for you.

My fave remedy for burger cravings (I used to LIVE on fast food burgers) is to make my own 6 oz. or smaller burger with lean beef, cheese made with 2% milk, lots of veggies, either no bun or a whole grain version. Still a fair number of calories, but nowhere NEAR fast food joints. And I get to control the sodium.

ChantalGG

I dont understand, i eat burgers all the time. I found frozenpatties that are 180 calories and 8 grams of fat and they are beef. I bbq them up, My son asks for them a lot, he said they are the best.

carmel81

Thanks soo much for all your responses! It's great to know we have all been in this situation..and the meal idea's are awesome!! I need to make a posted on my wall that says "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"!!! :-)

songbyrdsweet

I dont understand, i eat burgers all the time. I found frozenpatties that are 180 calories and 8 grams of fat and they are beef. I bbq them up, My son asks for them a lot, he said they are the best.

Some people are a bit more strict, either just at first or always. I have been doing this for about 5 years, and I am nowhere near as strict as I used to be. Part of it is being very close to my goal weight, and part of it is learning moderation and disassociating food with my emotions.

My parents are on the 'paleo' diet and are very strict currently...they get on stuff like this fairly often, are way too strict, and go back to their old habits and gain back their 20-30 lbs. It really does have to be a lifestyle so you can still have a life!

OP, you can have a Whopper Jr. or even an actual Whopper. Just limit the frequency and aim for healthier foods 90% of the time. One Whopper a month is not going to do any permanent harm. It's important to learn self-control while allowing the foods we love, not just by cutting them out of our diets until we cave in.

McWilkie

Indeed, sometimes I want to cave and eat junk too. When it comes to something like fast food, I try to make a healthier version at home i.e. choose a veggie burger or extra lean turkey burger and top it with lots of veggies and spices

Keep picturing yourself healthy and looking fabulous while your eating your alternate food and it will taste better than that Whopper and no guilt.
Good Luck!

Dragonwolf

The best way I found to kick Burger King to the curb - work there! I haven't set foot in a BK for over five years since working there. I saw what those Whoppers look like coming off the grill, and how long the chicken tenders and fries sit there....not a pretty sight, in my opinion.

Seriously, though, every time I think about something fast food bad, I think about all the fat and salt and preservatives and the fact that it's the lowest quality food the FDA will allow, and....well...suffice to say, the craving doesn't stick around for long.

What also helps is to make your own stuff. Buy some good, lean hamburger (if you're lucky enough to live near an Amish community, I highly recommend going to them for meats, they generally put the "organic" sellers to shame), tomatoes, whole grain buns, etc., toss the burger on a grill and enjoy the real flavors of a good burger.

If you're out and about and need to eat out for whatever reason, trade the Burger King or McDonald's level of food for something at least a little bit better, such as Chipotle, Potbelly Sandwich Works, or Subway. You still have to watch how much you eat and what exactly you put on your food, but it's a far cry better, both in quality and taste, than a Whopper.

taso42_DELETED

I go for the Jr w/ cheese. Afterwards I feel ecstatic and giddy.

MrsCon40

You know what's just as good? Tofu and steamed veggies!

Not really. Eat a junior or split a Whopper with your awesome husband. Then go for a nice walk.

Banning foods all together could end up backfiring

songbyrdsweet

You know what's just as good? Tofu and steamed veggies!

Not really. Eat a junior or split a Whopper with your awesome husband. Then go for a nice walk.

Banning foods all together could end up backfiring

:laugh:

Sooo true. Some things just have a certain flavor that you can't get anywhere else.

epoint

I've actually had a Whopper Jr., no cheese, a couple of times in the past 5 or 6 months. I ordered bottled water instead of soda and ate 5 or 6 fries. No harm done!

reepobob

There are a handful of fast food joints that I haven't even walked into in the last nine months because I know that I simply will not order anything that would be considered a "healthier option"...if I go into these places below, I will order what I love and kick myself in the *kitten* afterwards...If I am going to "cheat", it is going to be somewhere sit down and very expensive where I feel I have earned the cheating...

1. Burger King (Whopper with cheese, no tomato or onion or a couple of double stackers with BBQ sauce)
2. Steak and Shake (Frisco Burger with string fries and cheese sauce, vanilla coke, and a chocolate chip sundae)
3. Taco Bell (Everything on that menu...except the Fresco menu, which I can't stand)
4. Five Guys Burger and Fries (anything on the effing menu)

Just about anywhere else fast food I can find an alternative that is better than the worst they offer, but not those joints...LOL

buchajo

The best suggestion I can give you is be aware of how many calories are in which items BEFORE you walk into the fast food restaurant of your choice. I've been going to Subway a fair amount over the last couple of weeks. I know I can get out door with a 6" turkey sub for less than 300 calories. Pretty decent. No guilt there at all and it's a great sandwich.

However, last week I had a craving for Wendy's. Hadn't been to a fast food hamburger joint in weeks. Long since killed the Starbucks latte habit too. I decided to give in - but I went through that drive-thru armed with 10 minutes worth of information gathering that I had went through before I even got into my car and drove over there. Thanks to Wendy's online nutritional guide.

I ended up getting a grilled chicken sandwich and a kiddie Frostie and got out the door with just over 500 calories. It was all very satisfying too. I couldn't help but notice that if I had gotten a classic single sandwich and large fries I would've blown through 1000 calories on those 2 items alone! Many people also add a soda and a Frosty to that kind of an order too just to really blow the doors off when it comes to the calorie count.

So, see... I compromised. I still got a tasty meal. No harm done. All because I was aware. That's how I've lost (about) 30 pounds so far. That's how I plan to keep it off long term. Before I wasn't aware and I didn't care (which doubles the trouble). Never again. Bad things just happen in that situation.

chrisdavey

I had to do a mystery shopper at burger king a few weeks ago. It was my first time there in about 5 years. I got half through the burger and threw it out. I was glad I got paid for eating that *kitten*!

Don't get me wrong, I like to have some junk food from time to time, but if I'm craving a burger it sure as hell isn't going to be some generic fast food chain one. Big home made style ones from fish and chip shops, that's what I'm talking about

Panda_Jack

I'd just get a whole whopper with cheese with no regrets. One meal won't offset the amount of hard work I put in every week.
Hell I may get a side of fries while I'm at it.

OnMyWay2STay

OP, you can have a Whopper Jr. or even an actual Whopper. Just limit the frequency and aim for healthier foods 90% of the time. One Whopper a month is not going to do any permanent harm. It's important to learn self-control while allowing the foods we love, not just by cutting them out of our diets until we cave in.

This is what I was going to say. Well, sort of. I was going to say leave off the mayo, because that will save you 180 calories and you probably won't know the difference. Get cheese if it fits in your calorie limit.

CakeFit21

OP, you can have a Whopper Jr. or even an actual Whopper. Just limit the frequency and aim for healthier foods 90% of the time. One Whopper a month is not going to do any permanent harm. It's important to learn self-control while allowing the foods we love, not just by cutting them out of our diets until we cave in.

This is what I was going to say. Well, sort of. I was going to say leave off the mayo, because that will save you 180 calories and you probably won't know the difference. Get cheese if it fits in your calorie limit.

I would never get a Whopper without the mayo. The mayo, for me, makes the Whopper. If I'm already having a Whopper I'm going to have EXACTLY how I want it. Like Panda said, no regrets.

stroken96

You did good. What my husband and I do is get the burger just 1 and share.