Is there a cure for these cravings?

Why don’t you replace FF with actual meals, not just snacks? Try to make plan friendly versions of the FF that you like.

Or find some plan friendly meals at your favorite FF places. It can be done.

KayGlavin wrote: »

I've been battling with weight loss ever since I could remember. Over the last year I was able to shed a lot of pounds as well as build up some muscles via lifting and such. But there is still that little bit of tummy and inner thigh fat that won't seem to budge. Fast food is my vice and most days I can't stop myself from going out and buying something quick and easy to eat. I've tried drinking water beforehand and snacking on healthy things but to no avail. Any suggestions on what I could do? All advice is welcomed and greatly appreciated (:

OK. Time out.

She called it a vice, not an addiction. The whole nonsense of ‘sugar addiction’ notwithstanding, nobody is addicted to fast food. If that were the case, you could satisfy your needs with a salad from McDonalds. Or the grilled chicken sandwich from Burger King. Or the chili from Wendy’s. All of which come from Fast Food places and all of which are reasonably good choices for somebody who is trying to manage their calories and finds themselves at a fast food establishment.

So, to the OP, I say figure out what it is that attracts you to buy Fast Food and address that. Because when you lump everything into that broad category you can’t really do any problem solving.


Disclosure: there is not much attraction to me for ‘fast food’ restaurants. I’m rarely in that big of a hurry, I hate drive thru and I find the aroma often overwhelming. That said, I do occasionally find myself at a McDonalds and will treat myself to a small order of fries. I find their burgers disgusting, so sometimes it’s just the fries. Other times, I go for the grilled chicken sandwich or the salad (they will put the dressing on the side). That said, I also remind myself that life is full of choices, and deciding what to eat at McD is just one more choice I have to make.

I'm pretty bad about fast food as well. I have 3 kids, 2 of which are autistic, and one of the only things they can eat without puking is fast food french fries. Either from Mcdonalds, Wendys, or Burger King. All of which are within 5 to 10 minutes from my house. I have a hard time cooking because standing is hard for me. Standing to cook, then standing to wash the dishes. However, I'm starting to make better choices when it comes to fast food. I skip burgers in favor of chicken, and always say no to fries. Since I'm pre diabetic non diet soda's have never been an issue for me, but I still will get like, say, a small diet Dr. Pepper in exchange for a large. Also, this is so stereotypical, but I've started to eat more Subway. (conveniently there's on right beside Mcdonald's where I live. They share the same parking lot.) I can get a footlong turkey breast which totals 580 calories and get 2 meals out of it. Fast food is addicting because its cheap, its easy, its convenient, and it tastes good. And its hard as hell to break that habit. But maybe start slow. Skip the fries. Order a smaller burger. Skip the sweat tea or non diet soda. Just baby steps with it. I hope to one day be off fast food as well!