Size Small

My strange feeling comes from a financial viewpoint. As in "the large is twice as big but only $0.10 more and has unlimited refills... aren't I just throwing out good money in not getting it?" I've learned to ignore that feeling though. Most of the time.

I can't remember the last time I ordered a burger at a place where they came in small, medium or large. Usually they just come in 1/3 or 1/2 lb,. It's insane. I'd rather they offered small because I typically either leave some of it on the plate or am miserable after eating it.

Ahhhh, yes. I know the feeling.

Its funny you'd mention this because all my life, small's were never an option. It just wasnt, I need more food, or so I thought.

It was kind of an NSV when I went to Five Guys burgers and fries with my hubby (we rarely eat food like that anymore) and CONTENTLY ordered the small burger... and shared a regular fries with him. Inside I felt victory :bigsmile:

we have been back since a few times, and no matter what he orders, I CONTENTLY order the small cheeseburger! I totally understand this...

I think it shows how successful marketing has been in the fast food industry... look at how much you get for an extra dollar! Nevermind the fact that the "small" is actually enough food, and eating more in the short term is only going to make you eat more in the long term... look at how much weight you gain for an extra dollar!

I realized that you're basically paying extra for the privilege to get overweight and unhealthy. What's the upside to that?

I used to think like that. But I've also noticed that now at fast food places, small is now a lot bigger than it used to be. Its like the medium became a small the large is now a medium and so forth. Ive handed cups back thinking they gave me the next size bigger just to be told, no, thats correct.

I had/have the same problem. I always ordered food off a menu that I knew would have enough (it was wwwaaaayyy more than enough) or so I hoped. I don't know to describe the feeling like it's not going to be enough ....maybe it's a reflection on how I view myself like I'm not enough...I don't know I'm glad I"m not the only one who feels this way. I would do it allll the time anywhere I went would get the largest amount of food I could.

When I eat fast food nowadays, I'm almost always ordering a kid's meal. It only took one instance of me putting it into my macros to see the benefit of it. This works for me since I typically eat smaller meals more frequently. If it was going to be my only food for half a day or more..or if I was working out, it probably wouldn't be enough.

A lot of fast food joints make fruit and yogurt parfaits or smoothies now. I tend to find those more appetizing than greasy sandwiches, but I won't lie... once in a while the grease calls to me.

I almost always order the small (single) burger when I go to fast food places... I have learned that I don't have to have that full feeling everytime I eat. It is a HUGE mind over matter situation in the beginning. I have to tell you... a couple weeks ago I ordered a double cheese deluxe at culvers because I hadn't eaten most of the day and we still had a 2 hour drive... and regretted it. I was so full I couldn't finish it. This burger would have been my normal choice before the weight loss.Also, I am not a fry eater typically so all I had was the burger. In time, you will find that same thing will happen to you. Your find yourself not needing the same amount of food and habits will change. Good luck and I know you'll do fine!!