I just want a WHOPPER!

Yes! I am still too far from my goal so I don't allow myself too many temptations. Once I reach my goal, I'm going to learn how to balance things like a whopper, without going over. Moderation.(:

when my husband tries to help me I usually end up getting really pissed at him. lol. he doesnt help me anymore

I have to watch my sodium intake more than anything, but Saturday I went to a restaurant that was recommended and I ate a normal meal(but I am not supposed to eat normal meals). Anyway it felt great and I used that as an excuse to work out even more the next day.

The key is to keep special things special and then get right back on track. When I was a kid, Thanksgiving was literally a 4 day feast. I don't do that anymore, but I do enjoy myself on holidays and special occasions.

I try and remind myself of a quote I love, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."

You made it! You did not give in to your old life style. This is a Life style change not a diet. You have met your goal by doing the exact opposite of what you used to do. Congrats to your success and over coming temptation. You are a winner in my book! claire

Olive garden Alfredo.... is my nemesis. I crave the fat saltiness. I have only given in once and I felt so bad. But im not gona cave agine. Ur not the only one who'd love to rob burger king ..leave the money and devour the burgers. Just remember we did that once now we r paying for it. Stay strong and drink lots of water when the craving gets to much. Add me if us like

I dont understand, i eat burgers all the time. I found frozenpatties that are 180 calories and 8 grams of fat and they are beef. I bbq them up, My son asks for them a lot, he said they are the best.

I dont understand, i eat burgers all the time. I found frozenpatties that are 180 calories and 8 grams of fat and they are beef. I bbq them up, My son asks for them a lot, he said they are the best.

Some people are a bit more strict, either just at first or always. I have been doing this for about 5 years, and I am nowhere near as strict as I used to be. Part of it is being very close to my goal weight, and part of it is learning moderation and disassociating food with my emotions.

My parents are on the 'paleo' diet and are very strict currently...they get on stuff like this fairly often, are way too strict, and go back to their old habits and gain back their 20-30 lbs. It really does have to be a lifestyle so you can still have a life!

OP, you can have a Whopper Jr. or even an actual Whopper. Just limit the frequency and aim for healthier foods 90% of the time. One Whopper a month is not going to do any permanent harm. It's important to learn self-control while allowing the foods we love, not just by cutting them out of our diets until we cave in.

The best way I found to kick Burger King to the curb - work there! I haven't set foot in a BK for over five years since working there. I saw what those Whoppers look like coming off the grill, and how long the chicken tenders and fries sit there....not a pretty sight, in my opinion.

Seriously, though, every time I think about something fast food bad, I think about all the fat and salt and preservatives and the fact that it's the lowest quality food the FDA will allow, and....well...suffice to say, the craving doesn't stick around for long.

What also helps is to make your own stuff. Buy some good, lean hamburger (if you're lucky enough to live near an Amish community, I highly recommend going to them for meats, they generally put the "organic" sellers to shame), tomatoes, whole grain buns, etc., toss the burger on a grill and enjoy the real flavors of a good burger.

If you're out and about and need to eat out for whatever reason, trade the Burger King or McDonald's level of food for something at least a little bit better, such as Chipotle, Potbelly Sandwich Works, or Subway. You still have to watch how much you eat and what exactly you put on your food, but it's a far cry better, both in quality and taste, than a Whopper.

You know what's just as good? Tofu and steamed veggies!

Not really. Eat a junior or split a Whopper with your awesome husband. Then go for a nice walk.

Banning foods all together could end up backfiring

I've actually had a Whopper Jr., no cheese, a couple of times in the past 5 or 6 months. I ordered bottled water instead of soda and ate 5 or 6 fries. No harm done!

The best suggestion I can give you is be aware of how many calories are in which items BEFORE you walk into the fast food restaurant of your choice. I've been going to Subway a fair amount over the last couple of weeks. I know I can get out door with a 6" turkey sub for less than 300 calories. Pretty decent. No guilt there at all and it's a great sandwich.

However, last week I had a craving for Wendy's. Hadn't been to a fast food hamburger joint in weeks. Long since killed the Starbucks latte habit too. I decided to give in - but I went through that drive-thru armed with 10 minutes worth of information gathering that I had went through before I even got into my car and drove over there. Thanks to Wendy's online nutritional guide.

I ended up getting a grilled chicken sandwich and a kiddie Frostie and got out the door with just over 500 calories. It was all very satisfying too. I couldn't help but notice that if I had gotten a classic single sandwich and large fries I would've blown through 1000 calories on those 2 items alone! Many people also add a soda and a Frosty to that kind of an order too just to really blow the doors off when it comes to the calorie count.

So, see... I compromised. I still got a tasty meal. No harm done. All because I was aware. That's how I've lost (about) 30 pounds so far. That's how I plan to keep it off long term. Before I wasn't aware and I didn't care (which doubles the trouble). Never again. Bad things just happen in that situation.

I'd just get a whole whopper with cheese with no regrets. One meal won't offset the amount of hard work I put in every week.
Hell I may get a side of fries while I'm at it.

OP, you can have a Whopper Jr. or even an actual Whopper. Just limit the frequency and aim for healthier foods 90% of the time. One Whopper a month is not going to do any permanent harm. It's important to learn self-control while allowing the foods we love, not just by cutting them out of our diets until we cave in.

This is what I was going to say. Well, sort of. I was going to say leave off the mayo, because that will save you 180 calories and you probably won't know the difference. Get cheese if it fits in your calorie limit.

I would never get a Whopper without the mayo. The mayo, for me, makes the Whopper. If I'm already having a Whopper I'm going to have EXACTLY how I want it. Like Panda said, no regrets.