I just HAD to have a burger and fries tonight!

craigmandu
craigmandu Posts: 976 Member
in Food and Nutrition
It's Saturday...and I"ve been craving a burger with fries all damn day!

So I went to every website I could think of to see how "cheap" calorie wise I could get it.

That was a pretty sobering internet search......

For any burger of any size (except the tiny value size stuff), I couldn't find a burger under about 550 (stripped down)...and a medium fry about anywhere was 430-500....I didn't have that many calories left.

So I said FU*K it! I went to the grocery store instead...ended up getting some turkey burgers, buns, and frozen fries (cheapest I could find)

Result: I had one double quarter-pounder turkey burger (420 w/bun)...and 2.5 servings of fries (300)

It was still a meal I probably shouldn't have had.....but I just HAD to have it....
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  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    Nothing wrong with a wee treat now and then. Mcds quarter pounder meal is around 820 but I still make time for one every now and again :)

    Great idea to go the homemade route.
  • jenbrenica
    jenbrenica Posts: 29
    I have it when I want and even today:)) Sometimes you have to let go and not feel guilty tom is a new day:)
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    Ordered straight off the menu--no special orders

    Burger king turkey burger = 530 calories
    BK single stacker = 370 calories
    BK Bacon Burger = 320 calories
    BK Fries = 410 calories

    Carl's JR. (fully loaded)
    Jalapeno Turkey Burger = 490 calories
    Teriyaki Turkey Burger= 470 calories
    Fries = 300 calories
  • jtangcs
    jtangcs Posts: 37 Member
    I commend you for going with the turkey burger and cooking it at home. No doubt, the calories were lower than going out to eat. *applause*
  • whitecapwendy
    whitecapwendy Posts: 287 Member
    Log it, and let go of it. get back on track tomorrow. A treat now and then (not too often though) will help us stay on track
  • lenac03
    lenac03 Posts: 46 Member
    I, too, had to have a burger and fries. And today, I just decided to do it. So a Classic Smashburger with Sweet Potato Smash Fries it is. But props to you for making at home!!
  • craigmandu
    craigmandu Posts: 976 Member
    I commend you for going with the turkey burger and cooking it at home. No doubt, the calories were lower than going out to eat. *applause*

    Well, the good thing is it cost me about 9 dollars total....And there's still 6 turkey burgers and more fries in the freezer now....but that may not be a good thing (I like burgers).
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,274 Member
    Nothing wrong with that. I have burgers a few times a month. Sometimes out, but mostly at home. I make good cheeseburgers. :)
  • sittingontopoftheworld
    sittingontopoftheworld Posts: 33
    I had one of these burgers yesterday: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/trader-joes-butcher-shop-fine-quality-meats-ground-beef-patties-96-4-extra-lean-50792232

    Made it at home with swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and a french baguette. It was delicious! :)

    It came out to 475 calories, 97 of which came from the avocado.
  • craigmandu
    craigmandu Posts: 976 Member
    Log it, and let go of it. get back on track tomorrow. A treat now and then (not too often though) will help us stay on track

    I logged it, I'm actually not over because of it, had I gotten what I really wanted.....I would have been over by a couple hundred...

    It got the job done, wasn't "as" good as a restuarant burger/fries..but it was actually a bit more food.
  • craigmandu
    craigmandu Posts: 976 Member
    I had one of these burgers yesterday: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/trader-joes-butcher-shop-fine-quality-meats-ground-beef-patties-96-4-extra-lean-50792232

    Made it at home with swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and a french baguette. It was delicious! :)

    It came out to 475 calories, 97 of which came from the avocado.

    Damn, I couldn't find ground beef burgers that low at the grocery store...but then again it was a Food Lion...that may say something about that.

    That's actually a good calorie count...are those 1/4 lb?
  • Katina3333
    Katina3333 Posts: 259 Member
    We have turkey burgers and crinkle fries or tater tots as regulars on our dinner menu. Using the point system I always stay within my points, hope that won't change now that I'm tracking calories.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    If you want a burger, then have a burger. No reason to deprive yourself if it fits your caloric and macro goals.
  • sittingontopoftheworld
    sittingontopoftheworld Posts: 33
    I had one of these burgers yesterday: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/trader-joes-butcher-shop-fine-quality-meats-ground-beef-patties-96-4-extra-lean-50792232

    Made it at home with swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and a french baguette. It was delicious! :)

    It came out to 475 calories, 97 of which came from the avocado.

    Damn, I couldn't find ground beef burgers that low at the grocery store...but then again it was a Food Lion...that may say something about that.

    That's actually a good calorie count...are those 1/4 lb?

    Yep.They are 1/4 lb. Love Trader Joe's!
  • selina884
    selina884 Posts: 826 Member
    omg bad thread, bad thread. Why did I enter it.

    I have been craving a bic mac, fries and mcflurry all day.

    ARGHHHHHHHHHH WHY DID I ENTER THIS THREAD. WHY?!!!!
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    You did it the right way: researched so you knew what you were getting into unlike me.

    Two fried jalapenos from On the Border can't be that bad right? Oh how wrong I was when I found out they were 320 calories a piece! :sick:
  • Mrsfreedom41
    Mrsfreedom41 Posts: 330 Member
    Nothing wrong with a treat now and then. I do it too. Just be careful what you consume, get the best off the menue calorie wise and then the next day, get back on your daily routine. :flowerforyou:
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I grill burgers and make my homemade fries once per week. There is nothing inherently evil about burgers and fries. Beef is a natural whole food and so are potatoes. I roast my taters in the oven with some olive oil and lightly salted until crispy like fries and grill my burger medium. Nothing wrong with either.

    PS...I also top mine with bacon and a little cheddar...notin' wrong wit' dat!
  • sittingontopoftheworld
    sittingontopoftheworld Posts: 33
    I grill burgers and make my homemade fries once per week. There is nothing inherently evil about burgers and fries. Beef is a natural whole food and so are potatoes. I roast my taters in the oven with some olive oil and lightly salted until crispy like fries and grill my burger medium. Nothing wrong with either.

    PS...I also top mine with bacon and a little cheddar...notin' wrong wit' dat!

    How thinly do you have to slice them so they get crispy like fries?
  • sweetiecorn
    sweetiecorn Posts: 115 Member
    Bunless burgers and salads are a daily occurance here!
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    I just go to the store, buy lean ground beef, and make my own. A turkey burger would never do when I am craving a burger. It is just not the same. Usually I will bake my own fries and sometimes I have Cascadian Farms' fries if I am feeling lazy. Been craving one again...
  • ElizMurphy69
    ElizMurphy69 Posts: 61 Member
    I never deny myself a craving! I don't care what it is! :-) You can always burn a few more calories or move calories around for that day! I have found that if I deny myself something I am truly craving I will give up. This time I have had the most success of any "diet" aka lifestyle change I have tried....no gimmicks, no pills, no programs...only exercise and a calorie deficit.
    ******* Another tip is that usually a craving is just that and can be satisfied by even just a few bites. Find a nice restaurant that has burgers and get that and some fries and veggies....divide it all in half and spread it over two meals :-)
    ******* Sometimes I take off the top of the bun and eat it :-) The bun is what has all the unnecessary calories in it :-(
    Good luck to you!
  • EniBee
    EniBee Posts: 274 Member
    When you have a craving - what is a man supposed to do??! You did the right thing. Tomorrow is a new day. When I have burgers, I have them bun less. so, I get Romanie Lettuice, tomatoes and onions and wrap around the burger. Tastes delish!
  • Mrslldavies
    Mrslldavies Posts: 48 Member
    A little of what you fancy will do you no harm :)
  • Skrib69
    Skrib69 Posts: 687 Member
    I shall be doing that tomorrow. It's a public holiday here in the UK so we are having a BBQ with friends. Calorie counting can take a ........... for a few hours!
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    It's all about making it fit and enjoying food. Good for you for making it work! :D
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    Me too! I dreamed about a "greasy spoon" burger and fries last night and just had some for dinner...a greasy double cheeseburger, loaded with mayo, mustard, ketsup, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions + some thick greasy fries and a big ole glass of ice water to wash it down. I usually eat a Gardein Ultimate beefless burger with the works, but wanted a real beef greasy fattening burger today and had it--hmmmph!

    What I did was plan for it though, this morning--I'm not letting my craving control me, I'll have my greasy burger, but make my fat and flab CRY first and then afterwards--period.

    I walked for an hour and 45 minutes (4 miles or so) then I rode my bike for about 30 minutes immediately after I got done walking. This evening, I'll bowl 5 or 6 games (2+ hours of bowling) and the way I bowl....it's a serious fat crying session, because I really move and bowl like I'm in the movies or something :laugh: Super animated and cartoonish :blushing: it's FUN! So I'll be burning to a crisp over 1,000 cals today, so it's all good as they say.
  • Coyoteldy
    Coyoteldy Posts: 219 Member
    when I want a burger I will usually make one using extra lean beef, but really dieting is not all about denial, all that does is create cravings...eating sensibly is the main focus of this journey, and sometimes we will have what we want calories be damned. For example I make sure to fit in chocolate I like into my diet ( milky ways, reeses)...I eat the small portions ( fun size) so that it keeps my cravings at bay
  • chasetwins
    chasetwins Posts: 702 Member
    ahhhh the fry craving :(

    Been there (and lately a burger craving!) - Fries I fix - I get shoestring ones...they are the lowest cal ones in my grocery store. And yes..I stood there and checked every darn bag LOL
  • craigmandu
    craigmandu Posts: 976 Member
    ahhhh the fry craving :(

    Been there (and lately a burger craving!) - Fries I fix - I get shoestring ones...they are the lowest cal ones in my grocery store. And yes..I stood there and checked every darn bag LOL

    I did the exact same thing when I went to the store. While at the freezer, for the first time ever, someone asked me if I needed help finding what I was looking for.

    I laughed and said, just checking the ingredients.

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