what do you do when...

truddy6647

I really, really want a grilled burger with cheese (not fast food as it doesn't agree with me but homemade). Instead I am having a salad...composed of romaine lettuse, carrots, red, yellow, orange, green bell peppers, sugar peas, green beans, cucumbers, blueberries, strawberries, rasberries, and apple no dressing

lisamariepickering

I think that salad sounds better than a cheeseburger! Yum!

sandylion

You could put the burger on top of the salad to give it some protein.

dad106

Why didn't you just eat the burger?

Personally, I'll take a burger over salad any day.. more protein, so it's more filling.

Michellelmt

Me too!! Go for the salad

Capt_Apollo

whaaaaaaaaat?? a homemade grilled cheese burger is delicious!!!!!! and since you can control the size, the ingredients, and they type of cheese, trimmings, and condiments, it's much healthier than one from fast food or where ever.

and if you want to cut back on some calories, than put it on deli flats instead of regular hamburger buns.

truddy6647

Why didn't you just eat the burger?

Personally, I'll take a burger over salad any day.. more protein, so it's more filling.

and more calories

bitxbit

Bake a turkey burger and top with 1/3 cup low-fat shredded mozerella cheese. I use very lean ground round with the cheese and put it on top of my salad...yummy!!!

truddy6647

whaaaaaaaaat?? a homemade grilled cheese burger is delicious!!!!!! and since you can control the size, the ingredients, and they type of cheese, trimmings, and condiments, it's much healthier than one from fast food or where ever.

and if you want to cut back on some calories, than put it on deli flats instead of regular hamburger buns.

not sure what deli flats are

truddy6647

Bake a turkey burger and top with 1/3 cup low-fat shredded mozerella cheese. I use very lean ground round with the cheese and put it on top of my salad...yummy!!!

tried turkey burger once and didn't like it. When I buy burger I buy the leanest I can get not sure what it is called Meijer has it labeled as 95% lean

rockerbabyy

Why didn't you just eat the burger?

Personally, I'll take a burger over salad any day.. more protein, so it's more filling.

totally this.
im all for salads, dont get me wrong (my fav is mixed greens with dried cranberries, apples, gorgonzola, candied walnuts and a raspberry vinaigrette) ...but if i want a burger, im gonna have a burger lol

dad106

Why didn't you just eat the burger?

Personally, I'll take a burger over salad any day.. more protein, so it's more filling.

and more calories

Yes, but since that salad won't fill you, you'll be eating more anyway.

So in reality, you didn't save that many calorie and may even wind up eating more calories than what the burger would have been in the first place.

zaph0d

to answer the quesiton, i would eat the burger.

Capt_Apollo

whaaaaaaaaat?? a homemade grilled cheese burger is delicious!!!!!! and since you can control the size, the ingredients, and they type of cheese, trimmings, and condiments, it's much healthier than one from fast food or where ever.

and if you want to cut back on some calories, than put it on deli flats instead of regular hamburger buns.

not sure what deli flats are

they're 100 calorie sandwhich buns. right next to the regular sliced bread in the grocery.

jzammetti

I would eat the burger without a bun. Maybe on top of that yummy salad!

You should totally have it.

truddy6647

whaaaaaaaaat?? a homemade grilled cheese burger is delicious!!!!!! and since you can control the size, the ingredients, and they type of cheese, trimmings, and condiments, it's much healthier than one from fast food or where ever.

and if you want to cut back on some calories, than put it on deli flats instead of regular hamburger buns.

not sure what deli flats are

they're 100 calorie sandwhich buns. right next to the regular sliced bread in the grocery.

cool, Had I made the burger, I probably would use the bread i have as I don't have any buns just some multigrain bread that is 35cal a slice

Julicat6

Are you skipping the burger because it didn't "fit" today or because you think it's an unhealthy(bad) option? I sometimes don't eat what I'm craving the day it hits, because it was a day I didn't get enough activity to have that choice. Then the next time I have the extra calories available and plan better, I do have it. If I want it, and I'm craving it I will usually have it the next day if I can work it into my plan..Today for example, I got plenty of activity so I have calories available for a treat. Burger King's seasonal offering is Gingerbread sundaes and shakes. I have the room to have a small one later tonight, and I probably will. I couldn't have it yesterday or the day before, but today I can.

MichelleLaree13

I get the lower calorie veggie burgers and put it on a small whole wheat bun. Even with a little cheese it would be under 300 calories

stepheatscake

wait until you're really hungry and then sit down and ENJOY that burger!!! If you restrict yourself it will lead up to a binge. Don't deprive yourself, life's too short.

p.s... make sure you stop when you're just feeling that satisfied feeling... don't stuff yourself.

truddy6647

Are you skipping the burger because it didn't "fit" today or because you think it's an unhealthy(bad) option? I sometimes don't eat what I'm craving the day it hits, because it was a day I didn't get enough activity to have that choice. Then the next time I have the extra calories available and plan better, I do have it. If I want it, and I'm craving it I will usually have it the next day if I can work it into my plan..Today for example, I got plenty of activity so I have calories available for a treat. Burger King's seasonal offering is Gingerbread sundaes and shakes. I have the room to have a small one later tonight, and I probably will. I couldn't have it yesterday or the day before, but today I can.

honestly I am trying to cut down on sodium so trying to avoid things with salt. I put on a lot of water weight over the last few days and trying to get rid of it

truddy6647

I get the lower calorie veggie burgers and put it on a small whole wheat bun. Even with a little cheese it would be under 300 calories

Awesome. But for me the veggie burgers are made usually with soy and my doc wants to to avoid it as it causes a lot of issues with my thyroid. but thanks for the idea

Capt_Apollo

Are you skipping the burger because it didn't "fit" today or because you think it's an unhealthy(bad) option? I sometimes don't eat what I'm craving the day it hits, because it was a day I didn't get enough activity to have that choice. Then the next time I have the extra calories available and plan better, I do have it. If I want it, and I'm craving it I will usually have it the next day if I can work it into my plan..Today for example, I got plenty of activity so I have calories available for a treat. Burger King's seasonal offering is Gingerbread sundaes and shakes. I have the room to have a small one later tonight, and I probably will. I couldn't have it yesterday or the day before, but today I can.

honestly I am trying to cut down on sodium so trying to avoid things with salt. I put on a lot of water weight over the last few days and trying to get rid of it

right... but if you don't add any extra salt to the ingredients, you can avoid it. and you can even enter the ingredients in the meals portion of MFP, and it'll give you more accurate macros of your meal.

supermodelchic

good for you, I had a grilled chicken sandwich wrapped in lettuce today no mayo and it was yummy.

dvisser1

Since you're talking about a home cooked burger, make a half sized one and still have the salad. Calories, sodium and all that are kept reasonable. You get the taste of the burger but the nutrients and healthy, stomach filling bulk of the salad. It's a compromise, but lets you enjoy what you want.

Julicat6

Are you skipping the burger because it didn't "fit" today or because you think it's an unhealthy(bad) option? I sometimes don't eat what I'm craving the day it hits, because it was a day I didn't get enough activity to have that choice. Then the next time I have the extra calories available and plan better, I do have it. If I want it, and I'm craving it I will usually have it the next day if I can work it into my plan..Today for example, I got plenty of activity so I have calories available for a treat. Burger King's seasonal offering is Gingerbread sundaes and shakes. I have the room to have a small one later tonight, and I probably will. I couldn't have it yesterday or the day before, but today I can.

honestly I am trying to cut down on sodium so trying to avoid things with salt. I put on a lot of water weight over the last few days and trying to get rid of it

That's sensible, the burger would probably be OK without the cheese, but cheese has considerable sodium, and I want cheese on my burger. Eat plenty of potassium rich foods for a few days and up your water intake a bit. The water weight will come off, then have that burger.

vvanm

Lean ground beef thin patty, thin sliced colby jack cheese (sargento), Orowheat crustini sandwich rolls, grilled onions, 3 slices tomato, lettuce, avocado slice, with catsup and mustard or BBQ sauce, oh, and BBQ pop chips for a total diet meal You can always use a half bun and top with a lettuce leaf and it tastes just as good. Your salad is also delicious if you can't fit the burger into your daily calories, but I love a good cheeseburger.

9JANE

You can have a cheeseburger just don't eat one every day if you stop having the foods you love then you won't stick with the plan you have chosen aand you will be defeated but if you allow yourself a treat every now and then you are most likely to succeed with your chosen plan. I have lost 85 lbs. and on the weekends I will have something that is really bad and not on my regular food plan.

Athijade

Just have the dang burger if you want it. Plan for it into your day. Depriving yourself is not the way to live your life.

nbeth901

Eat the burger!!!

There I said it.


I can not lie...

AggieLu

HAVE A BURGER! It won't kill you... especially one you make yourself.

Wendysworld13

What you are really asking is do I always have to make the healthy choice in the new lifestyle you are changing to. The answer is that you already are - you aren't going to drive down to mc greasy and order one, you are going to make it yourself. That being said, sticking with lean meats and low fat/low sodium cheeses makes loads of HEALTHY sense. Roll wise you have gotten lots of good ideas.
For every food you want, with maybe the exception being Twinkies - which aren't even a real food, there is usually a healthy alternative. Many of which are on this site. Yesterday I made a recipe for General Tsao's Chinese chicken - which was about a third of the calories of what you would get from your local chinese take out. And the recipe is on this site!
My personal opinion is that if you deny yourself the foods you like you will binge, or things won't be as much fun. Allow yourself the tastes you crave - just keep them healthy - investigate the alternatives - they are available! Good Luck!