Been craving a cheesburger......

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  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    I love burgers so when I am craving I just make a healthier version at home!

    Nothing wrong with treating yourself once in while btw...
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Here is how the chili is WAY better for you. I don't know why everyone wants to fight over a cup of chili. I was stating what I did and what worked for me.

    Here is the burger, just the regular burger - single burger.


    http://www.wendys.com/en-us/nutrition-info



    Here is the chili:



    http://www.wendys.com/en-us/nutrition-info

    So basically anything with lower cals than something else is way better?
  • I do also make burgers at home. Some of us crave greasy burgers, some of us crave candy, cakes or pie or sweets in general. My weakness is big ol' burgers.
  • wmstormvet
    wmstormvet Posts: 145
    SO I have been fighting going to five guys and getting a big bouble bacon burger with all the veg's and mayo - Today I went to wendy's to get a small chili to go with my salad. It was very meaty and I don't want a burger anymore lol. This might help someone later - according to the app it's only about 180 cal's also - gotta watch the salt though!

    Chili =/= cheeseburgers.

    Exactly... that's the point. She got rid of her craving through eating a healthier foods.

    Go on, how is the chili healthier?

    It would absolutely be healthier. No bun, no mayo, no bacon, small portion. No, not completely healthy but definitely a better choice!!

    A better choice than bacon? Um, no.

    Sure, you are right, bacon would be less calories....if you only ate 4 or less pieces. Otherwise, you are over what a small chili would be, which is 180 calories. I am pretty sure that he wouldn't be filled up on 4 or less pieces of bacon. AND, it probably wouldn't have gotten rid of his craving!!
  • I am not gonna fight over a burger on the internet - but for a small quick - get your craving satisfied I think the small chili is a way better option. If you can't understand that then I don't know what to say to you.
  • wmstormvet
    wmstormvet Posts: 145
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    LMAO!!

    OMG!! That is disgusting!!
  • wmstormvet
    wmstormvet Posts: 145
    I am not gonna fight over a burger on the internet - but for a small quick - get your craving satisfied I think the small chili is a way better option. If you can't understand that then I don't know what to say to you.

    Totally agree!!
  • CookNLift
    CookNLift Posts: 3,660 Member
    Samuel L Jackson is badass bc of burgers

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  • OldNavy1984
    OldNavy1984 Posts: 3 Member
    We eat burgers when we want one...mostly at home using 90/10 ground beef...if going out to get a burger, well, I count that as a treat and plan accordingly. One burger didn't put you overweight nor will it keep you there. But Five Guys wouldn't be my first choice for a burger. Enjoy
  • charlesfriday1
    charlesfriday1 Posts: 14 Member
    Call me crazy, but if I want a burger, I eat a burger. Now, I may eat a kid's burger, skip the fries, or eat a full sized one and eat nothing else the rest of the day, but I just eat one. I don't really figure I'll succeed in this for very long if I go around craving certain foods. In fact, I don't think I really want to do it bad enough to completely give up certain foods forever.
  • autumny70
    autumny70 Posts: 127 Member
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    LMAO!!

    OMG!! That is disgusting!!

    So gross.
    When I crave a cheeseburger, I eat a cheeseburger. :D

    Ditto
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    Looks like one of the new pretzel bun burgers... Good God, I can't wait to try one of those. Nearest Wendy's is like 20 miles from me though.

    Would be totally worth it.

    This, however, might be dinner tonight. I've been strangely craving lasagna lately, but gosh this looks good instead.
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    I think I just threw up in my mouth a litte... Eww!
  • Samuel L Jackson is badass bc of burgers

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    BIG KAHUNA BURGER LOL
  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
    in4 argument of "good food" vs "bad food."

    Seriously, this argument just goes around and around and around and around...
  • tmpecus78
    tmpecus78 Posts: 1,206 Member
    I'm going to 5 guys tonight for a bacon cheeseburger :love: :drinker:
  • Blacklance36
    Blacklance36 Posts: 755 Member
    When I crave a cheeseburger, I eat a cheeseburger. :D

    Me too, just not a five guys burger, maybe a Wendys single instead.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    I've been craving lasagna. A garbage lasagna.
  • sabified
    sabified Posts: 1,035 Member
    Something I've found suprisingly effective at controlling cravings has been to reframe what they are in my mind.

    Instead of thinking "I'm craving..." (which I do wayyyy too much, to the point of having already apologized to my fiance for how I'll be when I'm pregnant... and no, nowhere near that yet) I tell myself "I have the taste of ___ in my mouth" (not FOR but OF)

    I don't know why but that's really helped me curb giving in to the cravings (which I'm no longer allowing myself to call cravings :smile:)
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
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    That is some disgusting shyt!


    :heart: Cheeseburger, when I crave one I have one. Five Guys's Burgers are good but I really like making my own, with italian sausages nom nom :drinker:
  • RebeccaHite
    RebeccaHite Posts: 187 Member
    SO I have been fighting going to five guys and getting a big bouble bacon burger with all the veg's and mayo - Today I went to wendy's to get a small chili to go with my salad. It was very meaty and I don't want a burger anymore lol. This might help someone later - according to the app it's only about 180 cal's also - gotta watch the salt though!

    Chili =/= cheeseburgers.

    Exactly... that's the point. She got rid of her craving through eating a healthier foods.

    Go on, how is the chili healthier?

    How is Chili not healthier are you joking?Hmmm? Bacon burger Vs Chili
    Nutrition summary:
    Calories in the Bacon Burger
    920

    Fat
    62g

    Carbs
    40g

    Protein
    51g
    There are 920 calories in a 1 burger serving of Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger.
    Calorie breakdown: 61% fat, 17% carbs, 22% protein.

    Wendy Chili
    270 Calories. 7.0 Fiber. 19.0 Protein low in fat is all it says doesn't list it.
    Big Difference Ya Think?
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
    SO I have been fighting going to five guys and getting a big bouble bacon burger with all the veg's and mayo - Today I went to wendy's to get a small chili to go with my salad. It was very meaty and I don't want a burger anymore lol. This might help someone later - according to the app it's only about 180 cal's also - gotta watch the salt though!

    Chili =/= cheeseburgers.

    Exactly... that's the point. She got rid of her craving through eating a healthier foods.

    Go on, how is the chili healthier?

    How is Chili not healthier are you joking?Hmmm? Bacon burger Vs Chili
    Nutrition summary:
    Calories in the Bacon Burger
    920

    Fat
    62g

    Carbs
    40g

    Protein
    51g
    There are 920 calories in a 1 burger serving of Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger.
    Calorie breakdown: 61% fat, 17% carbs, 22% protein.

    Wendy Chili
    270 Calories. 7.0 Fiber. 19.0 Protein low in fat is all it says doesn't list it.
    Big Difference Ya Think?

    Still waiting on the explanation as to why this is healthier?

    The numbers are lower, but that's it.
    Doesn't make one healthier than the other.
    Also, there is fat in the chili as it's made with beef.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    SO I have been fighting going to five guys and getting a big bouble bacon burger with all the veg's and mayo - Today I went to wendy's to get a small chili to go with my salad. It was very meaty and I don't want a burger anymore lol. This might help someone later - according to the app it's only about 180 cal's also - gotta watch the salt though!

    Chili =/= cheeseburgers.

    Exactly... that's the point. She got rid of her craving through eating a healthier foods.

    Go on, how is the chili healthier?

    How is Chili not healthier are you joking?Hmmm? Bacon burger Vs Chili
    Nutrition summary:
    Calories in the Bacon Burger
    920

    Fat
    62g

    Carbs
    40g

    Protein
    51g
    There are 920 calories in a 1 burger serving of Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger.
    Calorie breakdown: 61% fat, 17% carbs, 22% protein.

    Wendy Chili
    270 Calories. 7.0 Fiber. 19.0 Protein low in fat is all it says doesn't list it.
    Big Difference Ya Think?

    I don't know what burger you looked up, but a junior bacon cheeseburger has 380 calories
  • KateRunsColorado
    KateRunsColorado Posts: 407 Member
    I do love me some five guys! It's a really good thing the closest one to me is 5 hours away...

    But I eat turkey burgers and/or veggie burgers at home when I'm wanting a burger but don't want to ruin a good day!
  • tmpecus78
    tmpecus78 Posts: 1,206 Member
    I don't know what burger you looked up, but a junior bacon cheeseburger has 380 calories

    those are the stats for a Five Guys burger
  • g33kmommy
    g33kmommy Posts: 104 Member
    I'm not understanding what the issue is with eating a cheeseburger?

    I take lean meat and grill it on my good ole' Foreman, slap it between a whole wheat bun (120 calories per bun), add a slice of tomato, and plop some sharp cheese I've sliced on top. Whole meal is around 330 for that burger. Big whoop?

    My calories always come in under. If I'm feeling frisky I'll cut up an avacado and slap that on there too.

    If you want a burger, eat a burger.
  • davepearson86
    davepearson86 Posts: 158 Member
    Chili =/= cheeseburgers.

    ^^this
  • _DreDay_
    _DreDay_ Posts: 40
    SO I have been fighting going to five guys and getting a big bouble bacon burger with all the veg's and mayo - Today I went to wendy's to get a small chili to go with my salad. It was very meaty and I don't want a burger anymore lol. This might help someone later - according to the app it's only about 180 cal's also - gotta watch the salt though!

    Chili =/= cheeseburgers.

    Maybe chili on cheeseburgers?
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  • kirstyfairhead
    kirstyfairhead Posts: 220 Member
    I just had cheeseburger for my dinner. Home made burger using extra lean beef, with onion and peppers almost dry fried and my 'bun' was two large grilled mushrooms. Pop in some low fat cheese and then mayo and chutney cos burgers not burger without sauce, add lettuce and fresh tomatoes and all done. It was fab and tasty and fairly low cal.

    Couldn't squeeze a 'real' burger into my count today but this was pretty darn good.
  • micheleld73
    micheleld73 Posts: 914 Member
    When I crave a cheeseburger, I eat a cheeseburger. :D

    ^^THIS^^ :drinker: