I never wanted a burger

After a day like that I would go ahead and treat myself to the burger.

I know some people wouldn't agree, but you just survived a car accident...why not celebrate a little.

I hope you and your daughter don't have any after effects later on.

make your own healthy versions of burgers. for me being vegetarian i use the boca or morningstar meatless burgers. they have all sorts of flavors. i can, and i estimate eat a burger on a whole grain bun, with tomato, lettuce, low fat/cal cheese for about 300 cals. if i add sweet potato fries its about 420 cals or so. have a water, or some decaf green tea to drink and there ya go.

you can eat these things, chocolate, burgers etc. but you just have to choose the healthier versions of them.

sorry to hear about your accident..glad everyone was ok.

That's too bad, I'm sorry to hear that.
Metal is replaceable, at least you are all okay.
Have a burger, make it a one time thing and relax, everything will work out okay in the end.
Good luck.

After a day like that I would go ahead and treat myself to the burger.

I know some people wouldn't agree, but you just survived a car accident...why not celebrate a little.

I hope you and your daughter don't have any after effects later on.

100% agree

I'm sorry you had an accident must I must disagree with you having a burger. In this case you are clearly "emotionally eating". Why do we feel the need to treat ourselves or reward ourselves with food? Not just you, but most of us in general.

I understand you want to celebrate life and the fact that you are ok but why not treat yourself to a pedicure or a massage. Do something good for yourself that won't make you feel like you have to justify your actions.

The only reason I say this is because whenever something good or bad happens in the future your actions may be the same.

I hope you can see where I am coming from and of course this is only my opinion.

make your own healthy versions of burgers. for me being vegetarian i use the boca or morningstar meatless burgers. they have all sorts of flavors. i can, and i estimate eat a burger on a whole grain bun, with tomato, lettuce, low fat/cal cheese for about 300 cals. if i add sweet potato fries its about 420 cals or so. have a water, or some decaf green tea to drink and there ya go.

you can eat these things, chocolate, burgers etc. but you just have to choose the healthier versions of them.

sorry to hear about your accident..glad everyone was ok.

+1, I am not a vegetarian but I also like morning star veggie burgers. Turkey burgers are pretty good too if you don't care for the veggie patties.

I agree about trying not to eat when because of your emotions... but it's easier said than done. I was grouchy the other day and went after some jelly beans, but tried to limit my portion.

Glad everyone is ok, hope you feel better.

I am very sorry to hear about your circumstance, I hope everything is ok, and will be ok. That being said, one thing to remember is this, we eat to live and not live to eat, I would say TRY not to indulge, I think of it like this, this car accident is a stressful situation right now, and what do we (me too) do when we are stressed out?? We turn to food sometimes and the real good/bad food no doubt. That is my two cents and my thoughts. Again, glad things are ok and God bless you!!

I'm really sorry you had a super rough day and am so glad you and your daughter are ok.
But I was pretty disappointed with so many people telling you to have that burger. .. like a burger is a treat you deny yourself because you want to lose weight.
You've worked really hard to learn how to make better choices.

Today, I had a rough day too. Not nearly as bad as yours, but I had a bit of high stress. Got turned around in Houston and ended up way away from where I was going. Houston highways are my biggest dread and if I can get lost, I will 8 times out of 10. Anyway, on my way home I was talking to my hubby about my day, and I made comment that I thought about stopping by the liquer store. His reply made me smile. I don't need it. And sure enough, I realized I didn't. I realized I can go on home, pass up the liquer store and the fast food joints and go home, make a healthier choice of calories, and stay in control. I had other alcohol at home, but not the cocktail I was thinking of and wanted.
I quit smoking a few months ago. I've lost count how many, maybe 6 or 8? Anyway, I wanted several today, several times. I could and would have smoked half a pack in the time I finally reached my destination (I was lost for an hour). But I didn't stop and buy some. I realized I didn't need it.

You can have a burger if you want... but you don't need it.

I am glad to hear you are both well! I myself have coped through emotional eating and that's what has gotten me to the place of needing to lose weight. I think it is vital to find another way to cope with the stress besides food. I would eat to avoid dealing with the stress/emotion and it made me fatter and not really any better, in addition to the stress I would feel worse because of what I ate! It's not to say never have a burger but, be careful and aware of why you are wanting it ~ emotional eating is a slippery slope!! I hope this helps!!

XO,
Candice

Accidents suck. I usually reached for a smoke out of frustration. Eating was the last thing on my mind after any of my accidents. Glad to know you and your daughter are alright.

Glad to hear you are both OK.

As for the burger there are plenty of healthy options. Homemade is the best option and I know the take away shop near us does a "salad leaf burger". Has all the normal stuff a normal burger does but instead of a big hamburger bun it is wrapped in a big lettuce leaf.