Fast Food at the Gym??

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  • ChuckgM3
    ChuckgM3 Posts: 302 Member
    I don't really have an opinion on the FF at the gym thing other than food at the gym is kinda gross period, unless it's a banana or something someone is having on their way out of the locker room.

    But it brings up an interesting question. The original poster says she hasn't had fast food in a long time, yet those smells triggered instant and vicious cravings for food that her body should be completely disassociated from at this point.

    They tell us that it's not a diet, that it's a lifestyle change, but do we ever get to that point where we don't crave it? where those things that are so bad for us, don't sound, look, and smell so epically delicious? Is this just something we'll have to live with for the rest of our lives? Or does it ever go away?... curious.
  • gambitsgurl
    gambitsgurl Posts: 632 Member
    One of the gyms here (not mine) has a chinese buffet on one side and a sub shop on the other. Beside the buffet is a pizza shop and besde the sub shop is a bakery. One more down is a greek restaurant. In the parking lot is a burger king. The gym is the ONLY NON FOOD THING IN THE STRIP MALL.
  • gambitsgurl
    gambitsgurl Posts: 632 Member
    I don't really have an opinion on the FF at the gym thing other than food at the gym is kinda gross period, unless it's a banana or something someone is having on their way out of the locker room.

    But it brings up an interesting question. The original poster says she hasn't had fast food in a long time, yet those smells triggered instant and vicious cravings for food that her body should be completely disassociated from at this point.

    They tell us that it's not a diet, that it's a lifestyle change, but do we ever get to that point where we don't crave it? where those things that are so bad for us, don't sound, look, and smell so epically delicious? Is this just something we'll have to live with for the rest of our lives? Or does it ever go away?... curious.

    In my experience, No. I lost 105 pounds and maintained an amazingly healthy lifestyle for 6years. When my husband died I ate what was easy (widow with small kids) and fell back in REAL easy. You may learn to avoid and be able to avoid but you can pick it back up really fast.
  • gambitsgurl
    gambitsgurl Posts: 632 Member
    I'm not trying to be a pain, but what is food therapy??


    DOn't worry you are not being a pain! I hadn't heard of it either until my daughter needed it. She has never liked to eat and had an extremely limited diet of what she would eat. She also doesn't like to touch food or be around it if it is not one of the "liked" foods. She has been this way since birth. She would actually starve herself if we didn't feed her something she liked. SHe only has about 9-11 foods that she actually likes/eats.



    OMG That was ME as a kid. There was no therapy back then so my parents would just beat the **** out of me. To this day I still can NOT have my food touching and I eat one thing at the time clockwise around my plate and still don't eat anything red. BUT - I WILL flinch if someone at the table moves their hand really fast, so there IS that.
  • lessertess
    lessertess Posts: 855 Member
    I don't really have an opinion on the FF at the gym thing other than food at the gym is kinda gross period, unless it's a banana or something someone is having on their way out of the locker room.

    But it brings up an interesting question. The original poster says she hasn't had fast food in a long time, yet those smells triggered instant and vicious cravings for food that her body should be completely disassociated from at this point.

    They tell us that it's not a diet, that it's a lifestyle change, but do we ever get to that point where we don't crave it? where those things that are so bad for us, don't sound, look, and smell so epically delicious? Is this just something we'll have to live with for the rest of our lives? Or does it ever go away?... curious.

    Generally I find that fast food smells better than it tastes. I'll smell it and really want some but if I actually give in and get it, it doesn't taste good and I'm disappointed. I have the same reaction to Cinnabons (sp?) and cookies in the mall. They smell so good but the taste is always disappointing.
  • 20carrots
    20carrots Posts: 279 Member


    But when I'm in the mall, I walk by the pretzel stand and 'eat them with my nose'.

    Perhaps you can eat fries with your nose and next time the smell won't have such an affect on you?

    Charmagne

    "eat with your nose"--I LOVE it! Going to try to do that more often :laugh:
  • Sweet13_Princess
    Sweet13_Princess Posts: 1,207 Member
    I don't see why gyms couldn't regulate what foods and beverages are allowed in a gym. After all, their facility is supposed to be promoting good health. I know I wouldn't be too happy if someone did that. Plus, I think food in general is a bad idea. It will ruin the equipment, depending on what foods are eaten and could be a health hazard if someone chokes on it. Not a good idea at all!

    Shannon

    PS The Krispy Kreme donuts and pizza is a really dumb idea. I know everyone likes these foods, but it's kind of a slap in the face to people who are really trying to lose weight and are struggling with motivation/temptation.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    Not at a gym, but my dumbass cousin asked my sister and I who were taking the dogs for a walk for some exercise if we wanted to take a bag of corn chips with us. Some people are clearly destined to be unfit and overweight.
  • GunNut37086
    GunNut37086 Posts: 37 Member
    GunNut.... cute AB!!

    Thanks Jamie, she's my 6 yr old baby girl. Her name Lucille (after BB King's guitar).
  • TrainingWithTonya
    TrainingWithTonya Posts: 1,741 Member
    As someone who has worked in a gym for years, and in a couple of very small gyms (women's only circuit type gyms) where I was the only person there to staff it for a few hours a day, I ate at the gym all the time! When I was really busy as a trainer I was working 15-16 hour days, so eating at work was a necessity. Depending on how busy I was and when I could squeeze in my workouts with my work schedule and lunch, I have even been known to eat a turkey sandwich while walking on the treadmill. Most of the time I would go in a back office or break room to eat though, so as not to disturb anyone with my food smells. But at one gym in particular, I would have to eat at the front desk because that was the only "office" space. Right next door was a Quiznos and they were always bringing me food. When I had to eat junk while there were clients in the gym, I'd use it as an opportunity to show them that all things in moderation are okay. Yes, they saw me eating fast food once in a while when I didn't bring my food from home, but they also saw me only eating half a fast food sandwich and a few of the fries and putting the rest up for later or to feed to my dogs when I got home. They also saw that I could out lift most people in the weight room and run circles around them in the aerobics room, so I didn't accept a slip up of a fast food meal once in a while as an excuse to stop working out or eating healthy the rest of the time. My motto, and what I teach my clients, is that "Healthy eating is what you do 85% of the time. The other 15% of the time, enjoy your food!"
  • GunNut37086
    GunNut37086 Posts: 37 Member
    Do you have kids? Work full time and then cook a healthy dinner EVERY night? But still have the time to get them into the bath, read to them, and then get them to bed on time? If so you should be cloned! :happy:
    My kids are teens now, so I've been there too. They don't get junk food as often lately, but it still happens (more often than I like). I was a bit rash about the NEVER feeding them crap food comment. I totally understand how convenient it is in a pinch. But, I would NEVER bring it to the gym though.
  • bfaith7
    bfaith7 Posts: 13
    I read this post earlier and then lo and behold, a young guy was eating McDonald's as I walked into the gym. haha He was like "It's only a single cheeseburger", which he had two of. We were joshin' him that it was really a double with more bread! After I got out of Zumba, the girl at the front desk was eating Mexican. YUM! Good thing I was too wiped out to crave it at that moment.

    I think when your mind is set on losing weight and wanting to eat healthier, it doesn't really bother you what other people indulge in.
  • TrainerRobin
    TrainerRobin Posts: 509 Member
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    LOL!!!!!!
  • TrainerRobin
    TrainerRobin Posts: 509 Member
    In our gym, we keep it simple. No food allowed and nothing other than water allowed. That way no sugary sticky messes from people spilling their sugar-filled Gatorade! :) Simple. And I like it that way ... but that's just me!
  • JaydeSkye
    JaydeSkye Posts: 282 Member
    If it were a perfect world, you wouldn't need to be in a gym to loose weight in the first place. You have to understand that people are going to make their own choices, you just have to make the right choices for yourself. Its easy to sit back and judge parents for what they feed their kids, but at the end of the day all that should matter is what you feed to yourself and your own kids. That being said, I don't think anything is wrong with kids having a cheeseburger and fries. Maybe it isn't ideal in a gym, but whos to say you wouldn't get the same craving DRIVING BY a McDonalds on your way home? You just have to stay focused on your goals and your own personal discipline. Personally, I think that the gym is a waste of time..
  • jamie1888
    jamie1888 Posts: 1,704 Member
    If it were a perfect world, you wouldn't need to be in a gym to loose weight in the first place. You have to understand that people are going to make their own choices, you just have to make the right choices for yourself. Its easy to sit back and judge parents for what they feed their kids, but at the end of the day all that should matter is what you feed to yourself and your own kids. That being said, I don't think anything is wrong with kids having a cheeseburger and fries. Maybe it isn't ideal in a gym, but whos to say you wouldn't get the same craving DRIVING BY a McDonalds on your way home? You just have to stay focused on your goals and your own personal discipline. Personally, I think that the gym is a waste of time..

    The gym is a waste of time? :noway:

    Strength training and cardio training have excellent health benefits. If you are saying it's a waste of time because you can do those things outside of a gym, well, to an extent, that's true. However, there are more options available at the gym than you would otherwise have around your house or be able to do with your own body weight. And if "changing up your routine" is an important factor, then gyms are fantastic!

    I personally wouldn't be able to strength train at home because my toddler and limited time at home don't allow for that. My hour at the gym is my own sacred, uninterrupted time where I can shut out everything else that I couldn't otherwise! And having that escape has great mental health benefits as well! I LOVE THE GYM!!!!! :bigsmile:

    EDIT TO ADD: I do agree that we are quick to judge others. And although i do feed my son healthy foods, I have given him crap food out of convenience and urgency. Luckily, most kids, when they are still at a young age, eat until they are full and then stop. Unlike adults, that don't stop when they are full.
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    Personally, I think that the gym is a waste of time..

    I'm VERY curious as to why you feel that the gym is a waste of time.
  • Melrimba54
    Melrimba54 Posts: 3
    UM!?!?!?!
    I guess they are trying to keep you buying the memberships! I remember the first time I looked at the nutrition facts for a KrispyKreme.... I almost fainted!
  • NikkisNewStart
    NikkisNewStart Posts: 1,075 Member
    Amy- I sent you a friend request with a message re: food therapy. Your description of your daughter sounds exactly like one of my 8 year olds. I did not know there was a treatment or hope for her. Please respond and hopefully I can go from there with finding a professional to help her. If you have never had a child go through this- it is really complex and not as simple as saying "just eat." Thanks in advance for any info you can give.
    *ps- She suffered with severe reflux from birth to age three. I believe in her mind she has established "safe foods" ie foods she was able to eat and not violently throw up. This small list of food (chicken nuggets, fries, plain pancakes, peanut butter, grapes, apples, bacon, steak, and cap'n crunch cereal) is literally all she will eat. She has never tasted other foods most kids love like pizza, burgers, mac & cheese, etc. It's really tough for her socially with staying away at friends houses (I pack her safe foods). I may be an enabler but she would literally starve if she did not have these options. It is an eating disorder and I am worried sick about the future. Sorry to hijack thread!
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