Is it ok to give in to my fast food craving??

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  • lorigrocks
    lorigrocks Posts: 123 Member
    I do...I still eat pizza, wings, sometimes even chinese food. While I make sure the pizza and wings fit into my daily calories the chinese food does not and I tend to retain alot of water but the next day I go right back to logging and staying within my calorie goal and I'm doing great. I don't not allow myself to have certain things...
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Every so often I crave a big mac meal or something similar. Is it ok to give into those cravings as long as I fit it into my calories for the day? I don't want to ruin my dieting and weight loss by giving into these cravings every so often if it's going to completely screw me up.
    Yep. I believe dieting is about calorie restriction, not food restriction.
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    Yep, it's fine. I never was a huge fan of McDonald's, but I do Taco Bell and Subway pretty often. I did have a happy meal last week that was the bomb.
  • tracielh1976
    tracielh1976 Posts: 8 Member
    yea i know if i dont i sit there thinking of it all day
  • oxers
    oxers Posts: 259 Member
    I'm just gonna pop in and say that if you usually eat "clean," eating something really sodium laden will definitely make you retain some hardcore water weight, so don't flip out if the scale jumps by like three pounds the next day! Just drink water and move on with your life. It's absolutely okay to eat fast food in moderation, but be sure you know what will happen so it doesn't freak you out and trigger a guilt response the next day :]
  • MissSarahAllison315
    MissSarahAllison315 Posts: 263 Member
    Well, what you eat is totally up to you of course, but fast food is so bad for you in every way. I would suggest making yourself a burger at home with lean ground beef (there is a LOT of weird crap in fast food "beef"). You can satisfy that craving without eating scary stuff!
    If you eat the burger whilst wearing a tin foil hat it makes it a lot less scary.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • kshadows
    kshadows Posts: 1,315 Member
    Absolutely ok. I eat a Burger King double bacon cheeseburger at least twice a month.
  • sweetilemon
    sweetilemon Posts: 122 Member
    There is a book on amazon called 'the takeaway secret'. Give you reciepes, ive tried the big mac at home,tastes almost exact. Just if your looking for a home option. If not, just count it in. Not great all the time as low nutrient values.
  • lemonsnowdrop
    lemonsnowdrop Posts: 1,298 Member
    I had a Big Mac last night. It was magical.
  • Saramelie
    Saramelie Posts: 308 Member
    I used to have the motto of "you shouldn't eat that on a diet" until I failed that diet and gained back the weight I lost and more. Now I eat what I absolutely want and have lost 41lbs doing so. I don't eat burgers everyday but If I want a burger I will have it and make room in my calories. I am not going to live my life "scared" of food anymore.
    This!!!!!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I'll add another yes to the chorus. If it fits into your calorie and nutrition goals, you're eating a varied diet to get your micro nutrients, and you won't have any ill effects from eating it, then I don't see a problem.

    ^^yep
  • shiningpotential
    shiningpotential Posts: 50
    Well, what you eat is totally up to you of course, but fast food is so bad for you in every way. I would suggest making yourself a burger at home with lean ground beef (there is a LOT of weird crap in fast food "beef"). You can satisfy that craving without eating scary stuff!
    If you eat the burger whilst wearing a tin foil hat it makes it a lot less scary.

    This was my favorite advice out of the whole thread. HAHAHA!!!!
  • DellaWiedel
    DellaWiedel Posts: 125 Member
    Yes, it's okay. I've lost 29 lbs since April and I go out to eat a lot. Olive Garden, Chilis, Five Guys, Chipotle, Starbucks, Wendy's.... That's why MFP is great, I can still eat what I want, just make sure it fits into my calorie count for the day. I wouldn't last very long if I just deprived myself of the things I wanted all the time. I just eat them in moderation.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Go for it. Every onceIi awhile I crave a Big Mac too.
  • LessHeavyVeggie
    LessHeavyVeggie Posts: 208 Member
    Most fast food chains have the calories available online somewhere so look it up before you go and put it in your diary so you can plan the rest of your day around it. I do this when I'm going to eat out somewhere and it makes things so much easier! It's much better to satisfy your cravings in a controlled way as you won't want to cave in and eat something on top of your goals.
  • laurahadenough
    laurahadenough Posts: 28 Member
    Maccas?? Gross.. why would you ingest such poison??.. but in saying that.. agree with the calories of the day bla bla already sited..

    ughhh maccas.. really?? do you even know what is in that??.. mhe.. your life I guess.. but ughhhhh :sick: :ohwell: :noway:
  • mladuke2
    mladuke2 Posts: 2 Member
    Yes. I have lost almost 40 pounds already eating McDonald 1 day and week, and Taco Bell 1 days a week. Portion control and watching what I am eating the rest of the day is key.
  • wesmas3
    wesmas3 Posts: 4
    I agree with "sometimes" working some fast food into your calories, etc for the day but what you have to really look at is "Is this a trigger food for me?" The advice I was given by my therapist is to sit with a craving for about 20 minutes and you will probably fid that you don't crave it like you originally did. It's not easy but try it as it might help. Another thing is that if you are in your car headed somewhere when your craving starts, try taking a different route than your first intended. i have had to do that several times when i was craving a Chik-fil-A milkshake. Just some "food" for thought. Have a good day! :grumble:
  • funkyspunky872
    funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
    DO YOU HAVE A DEATH WISH?!
  • brittaney0625
    brittaney0625 Posts: 268 Member
    Yep, I do.. but my stomach always hurts and TMI but I spend the evening in the restroom the whole night. :/

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