Sigh.

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kvetchingeditor
kvetchingeditor Posts: 7
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I went to the gym and rocked 40 minutes on the elliptical.

Then? I are a burger and fries and felt disgusting.

Sigh. I have no will power.

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  • toxicat
    toxicat Posts: 79
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    No worries, I've done this before too. I'm sure a lot of people have. Just make better choices next time :) It helps to eat a little bit before you work out, and drink tons of water to stay full so you won't get that hungry feeling to begin with.
  • whiskey9890
    whiskey9890 Posts: 652 Member
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    i know how you feel, some people claim exercise is an appetite surpresant.... not for me it aint!!! i get so hungry after a good work out its unreal. i had to stop using a gym i was in a few years ago because of its location, there was a chip shop (i;m in the uk) opposite it a kfc and pizza shop behind it, over the road from them was another pizza place and a chinese takeaway and walking home i passed another pizza chop an indian restraunt that did take out and 2 more chinese take aways. and of course because i'd been working out for a couple of hours there was always a voice in my head saying that i'd earned a treat.

    will power is not my friend, but i think we passed in the street once. feel free to add me
  • beboudreau
    beboudreau Posts: 8 Member
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    We have all done it, it tastes disgusting after working out hard. Just remember the way it tasted next time you want to have the burger and fries!! Good luck!
  • shaheenery
    shaheenery Posts: 6 Member
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    Ahhhh, I'm totally guilty of this behavior too. Why does McDonald's smell and taste better after a good workout...those jerks.

    A friend recommended that I keep a "kind of unhealthy" snack in my car or gym bag for this kind of emergency. I really like granola bars / peanut bars that taste like they are unhealthy, but are still kind of good for you like these:

    http://www.amazon.com/Planters-Bars-Roasted-Triple-5-Count/dp/B001OCKIBY

    Nice little chunk of protein (good after workout anyway), doesn't have too many calories, has the "good" fat. Urges gets sated and I get home and eat something a LOT healthier than fast food.

    If protein bars were cheaper / tasted better that'd probably better...but its working so...close enough.

    Good luck.
  • pinkgigi
    pinkgigi Posts: 693 Member
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    I think everyone has been there.

    What works for me is having dinner ready to go home to (if working out at night). I sometimes go home, put dinner on and then come home and it is ready, or I have some leftovers that I know are just there ready for me, and I'd feel guilty if they went to waste. It is a great idea to have something in the car like already suggested, just takes the edge off and can get you through.

    Good luck.

    GG
  • mls37390
    mls37390 Posts: 7
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    Oh well, we've all done it. Just be happy with yourself for spending 40 mins exercising.
  • Tandy1965
    Tandy1965 Posts: 9
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    I know just how you feel I do the same thing and then feel terrible afterward. I worked out and then sat on my but for the rest of the day. I feel like a slug and can't seem to find my motovation. I think it's because I have my dead-lline of ten pounds looming and I haven't lost enough.. It sucks when you can' even stay motovated long enough to meet one goal!!
  • Nuts4play
    Nuts4play Posts: 92 Member
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    YOU ROCKED 40 MINUTES ON THE ELIPTICAL!!!! Yayyyyyyyyy!!!!! Good for you! :D

    Nothing wrong with a burger now and then, so stop giving yourself a hard time about it :(
    You wanted it, you got it, now you don't crave it anymore ;) If it really bothers you, you can work it off with exercise over the next few days, or you'll do your best to make some extra good healthy decisions this week ;)
    So... was it a 500 calorie burger or a 1000 calorie burger? ;)LOL!!!
  • LovelySarah7
    LovelySarah7 Posts: 7
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    This has happend to me PLEANTY of times. I know the feeling. but as a few people said eat something lite before going to the gym and drink a lot of water to stay feeling full. If you need support im here!
  • kvetchingeditor
    kvetchingeditor Posts: 7
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    Thank you EVERYONE for the support. I'm trying to get over it today. Ugh.

    I always work out at night, so I think the idea of having dinner ready makes total sense. That's a really great tip. I always tried to keep a snack in my car, too, like dark chocolate (my downfall) almonds (healthy!), but it got to the point where I was keeping other non-healthy snacks in my car and I just felt ... gross.

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