Stupid McDonalds... I will overcome this
ShrinkingMama2
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There is a McDonalds bag in the garbage right now that has spit covered French fries in it. 🚫
We went to McDonalds for lunch and I was so proud of myself for ordering a salad rather than my normal 2 cheeseburgers and fries. (I love Mickey Ds fries!!!) When I was putting my daughters happy meal on a plate, I didnt steal a chicken nugget or a French fry. (That's huge for me too) Hubby finished his meal but couldn't finish his fries.... that's usually where I come in. He offers them to me and in order to not waste money or food, I gladly "help him out" and eat them🍟. Well, by habit- He asked me, "Babe, do you want my fries?"... as soon as he said it, he looked like I might bite his head off. Hangry spouse, sad house!!! But I shook my head no and he threw them in the bag and in the trash... I remembered all of the times that I would sneak the fries when he wasnt in the kitchen so that he wouldn't see how much I was eating, I could see myself getting hungry pains later in the afternoon and dipping into the bag... I said "Babe can you spit on those?" He looked at me like I was crazy. I explained it to him and he did it. He still didnt quite understand because he has a good relationship with food and doesnt have a weight problem at all. But he did it🚮. He is supportive of me, I am thankful for him. I'm proud of myself for making the salad decision and fir not sneaking the food behind anyones back... I am proud of myself for staying true to my tracker and to my day and to my health. 🙌
Someday, I wont have to worry about fries being thrown in the garbage. I won't even think twice about them and I wont have that urge. I'm disappointed that I had to go to this extreme to avoid mindless snacking but I am using this as a motive for the future... someday, I will NOT be tempted by cold salted potato strips that are laying to rest in the garbage!!!!!!! 🚮
We went to McDonalds for lunch and I was so proud of myself for ordering a salad rather than my normal 2 cheeseburgers and fries. (I love Mickey Ds fries!!!) When I was putting my daughters happy meal on a plate, I didnt steal a chicken nugget or a French fry. (That's huge for me too) Hubby finished his meal but couldn't finish his fries.... that's usually where I come in. He offers them to me and in order to not waste money or food, I gladly "help him out" and eat them🍟. Well, by habit- He asked me, "Babe, do you want my fries?"... as soon as he said it, he looked like I might bite his head off. Hangry spouse, sad house!!! But I shook my head no and he threw them in the bag and in the trash... I remembered all of the times that I would sneak the fries when he wasnt in the kitchen so that he wouldn't see how much I was eating, I could see myself getting hungry pains later in the afternoon and dipping into the bag... I said "Babe can you spit on those?" He looked at me like I was crazy. I explained it to him and he did it. He still didnt quite understand because he has a good relationship with food and doesnt have a weight problem at all. But he did it🚮. He is supportive of me, I am thankful for him. I'm proud of myself for making the salad decision and fir not sneaking the food behind anyones back... I am proud of myself for staying true to my tracker and to my day and to my health. 🙌
Someday, I wont have to worry about fries being thrown in the garbage. I won't even think twice about them and I wont have that urge. I'm disappointed that I had to go to this extreme to avoid mindless snacking but I am using this as a motive for the future... someday, I will NOT be tempted by cold salted potato strips that are laying to rest in the garbage!!!!!!! 🚮
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Very good job. I will point out maybe be careful with fast food salads to they can be calorie bombs in themselves and alot of people dont know that (700 calorie salad?? Thats over a double big mac..Not even that big....also so expensive why??? Legit only saying incase your one of many who dont know that not to say dont eat them or shame you for doing so, They are delicious), Very good job over the fries though! I totally get the need to destroy food so i dont pick at it...i just put mustard all over the chocolate i got sent home from easter dinner myself...8
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Don't be disappointed about the "extreme"; you are changing eating habits and hunger desires. Having hubby spit on the occasional Macca's french fry is what you need to do to firm that behaviour. Well done! You'll be even prouder in a few weeks when you find that you no longer have that desire to snack so much and you see the results on the scales.2
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Fries and chocolate are probably pretty good together... the combo should have the whole savory + sweet thing going on.0
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InsertFunnyUsernameHere wrote: »Fries and chocolate are probably pretty good together... the combo should have the whole savory + sweet thing going on.
maybe spit fries and mustard chocolate not so much LOL1 -
ShrinkingMama2 wrote: »There is a McDonalds bag in the garbage right now that has spit covered French fries in it. 🚫
We went to McDonalds for lunch and I was so proud of myself for ordering a salad rather than my normal 2 cheeseburgers and fries. (I love Mickey Ds fries!!!) When I was putting my daughters happy meal on a plate, I didnt steal a chicken nugget or a French fry. (That's huge for me too) Hubby finished his meal but couldn't finish his fries.... that's usually where I come in. He offers them to me and in order to not waste money or food, I gladly "help him out" and eat them🍟. Well, by habit- He asked me, "Babe, do you want my fries?"... as soon as he said it, he looked like I might bite his head off. Hangry spouse, sad house!!! But I shook my head no and he threw them in the bag and in the trash... I remembered all of the times that I would sneak the fries when he wasnt in the kitchen so that he wouldn't see how much I was eating, I could see myself getting hungry pains later in the afternoon and dipping into the bag... I said "Babe can you spit on those?" He looked at me like I was crazy. I explained it to him and he did it. He still didnt quite understand because he has a good relationship with food and doesnt have a weight problem at all. But he did it🚮. He is supportive of me, I am thankful for him. I'm proud of myself for making the salad decision and fir not sneaking the food behind anyones back... I am proud of myself for staying true to my tracker and to my day and to my health. 🙌
Someday, I wont have to worry about fries being thrown in the garbage. I won't even think twice about them and I wont have that urge. I'm disappointed that I had to go to this extreme to avoid mindless snacking but I am using this as a motive for the future... someday, I will NOT be tempted by cold salted potato strips that are laying to rest in the garbage!!!!!!! 🚮
I'm sorry, not to sound like a jerk -- but who the hell orders a salad (which prolly isn't too far off in calories either with all the *kitten* they include in it) when they go to a food place like McDonald's?? As long as eating a couple cheeseburgers and french fries is within your daily caloric limit or whatever it's called -- there shouldn't be a halt in progress. And even if they were over, it tastes good and it's just one day. Big freakin' deal.20 -
talkinghead86 wrote: »ShrinkingMama2 wrote: »There is a McDonalds bag in the garbage right now that has spit covered French fries in it. 🚫
We went to McDonalds for lunch and I was so proud of myself for ordering a salad rather than my normal 2 cheeseburgers and fries. (I love Mickey Ds fries!!!) When I was putting my daughters happy meal on a plate, I didnt steal a chicken nugget or a French fry. (That's huge for me too) Hubby finished his meal but couldn't finish his fries.... that's usually where I come in. He offers them to me and in order to not waste money or food, I gladly "help him out" and eat them🍟. Well, by habit- He asked me, "Babe, do you want my fries?"... as soon as he said it, he looked like I might bite his head off. Hangry spouse, sad house!!! But I shook my head no and he threw them in the bag and in the trash... I remembered all of the times that I would sneak the fries when he wasnt in the kitchen so that he wouldn't see how much I was eating, I could see myself getting hungry pains later in the afternoon and dipping into the bag... I said "Babe can you spit on those?" He looked at me like I was crazy. I explained it to him and he did it. He still didnt quite understand because he has a good relationship with food and doesnt have a weight problem at all. But he did it🚮. He is supportive of me, I am thankful for him. I'm proud of myself for making the salad decision and fir not sneaking the food behind anyones back... I am proud of myself for staying true to my tracker and to my day and to my health. 🙌
Someday, I wont have to worry about fries being thrown in the garbage. I won't even think twice about them and I wont have that urge. I'm disappointed that I had to go to this extreme to avoid mindless snacking but I am using this as a motive for the future... someday, I will NOT be tempted by cold salted potato strips that are laying to rest in the garbage!!!!!!! 🚮
I'm sorry, not to sound like a jerk -- but who the hell orders a salad (which prolly isn't too far off in calories either with all the *kitten* they include in it) when they go to a food place like McDonald's?? As long as eating a couple cheeseburgers and french fries is within your daily caloric limit or whatever it's called -- there shouldn't be a halt in progress. And even if they were over, it tastes good and it's just one day. Big freakin' deal.
saying "not to sound like a jerk" doesnt negate the jerkness.. who are you to judge? Nicely pointing out (like i did) the calories arent to different, Was more thn enough. No need to judge so hard.26 -
JaydedMiss wrote: »InsertFunnyUsernameHere wrote: »Fries and chocolate are probably pretty good together... the combo should have the whole savory + sweet thing going on.
maybe spit fries and mustard chocolate not so much LOL
Yeah... spit and mustard would not be my first choice of condiment.
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I love Wendy's salads and would choose one over a fast food burger any day. I'm just cognizant of what I'm adding - usually skip the croutons and second packet of dressing.
Flat out denying yourself the things you love might backfire on you, though. Better to fit a few fries into your day than feel deprived and go off the rails as a result eventually.12 -
JaydedMiss wrote: »talkinghead86 wrote: »ShrinkingMama2 wrote: »There is a McDonalds bag in the garbage right now that has spit covered French fries in it. 🚫
We went to McDonalds for lunch and I was so proud of myself for ordering a salad rather than my normal 2 cheeseburgers and fries. (I love Mickey Ds fries!!!) When I was putting my daughters happy meal on a plate, I didnt steal a chicken nugget or a French fry. (That's huge for me too) Hubby finished his meal but couldn't finish his fries.... that's usually where I come in. He offers them to me and in order to not waste money or food, I gladly "help him out" and eat them🍟. Well, by habit- He asked me, "Babe, do you want my fries?"... as soon as he said it, he looked like I might bite his head off. Hangry spouse, sad house!!! But I shook my head no and he threw them in the bag and in the trash... I remembered all of the times that I would sneak the fries when he wasnt in the kitchen so that he wouldn't see how much I was eating, I could see myself getting hungry pains later in the afternoon and dipping into the bag... I said "Babe can you spit on those?" He looked at me like I was crazy. I explained it to him and he did it. He still didnt quite understand because he has a good relationship with food and doesnt have a weight problem at all. But he did it🚮. He is supportive of me, I am thankful for him. I'm proud of myself for making the salad decision and fir not sneaking the food behind anyones back... I am proud of myself for staying true to my tracker and to my day and to my health. 🙌
Someday, I wont have to worry about fries being thrown in the garbage. I won't even think twice about them and I wont have that urge. I'm disappointed that I had to go to this extreme to avoid mindless snacking but I am using this as a motive for the future... someday, I will NOT be tempted by cold salted potato strips that are laying to rest in the garbage!!!!!!! 🚮
I'm sorry, not to sound like a jerk -- but who the hell orders a salad (which prolly isn't too far off in calories either with all the *kitten* they include in it) when they go to a food place like McDonald's?? As long as eating a couple cheeseburgers and french fries is within your daily caloric limit or whatever it's called -- there shouldn't be a halt in progress. And even if they were over, it tastes good and it's just one day. Big freakin' deal.
saying "not to sound like a jerk" doesnt negate the jerkness.. who are you to judge? Nicely pointing out (like i did) the calories arent to different, Was more thn enough. No need to judge so hard.
Yes. When someone says, "not to sound like a jerk" it would always be better if they just stopped right there. OP, sounds like you have a very supportive husband. Best wishes and much success on getting to the healthy weight you desire.14 -
I love Wendy's salads and would choose one over a fast food burger any day. I'm just cognizant of what I'm adding - usually skip the croutons and second packet of dressing.
Flat out denying yourself the things you love might backfire on you, though. Better to fit a few fries into your day than feel deprived and go off the rails as a result eventually.
I love salads but I am weary of restaurant prepared salads. If they have more than 2 calorie dense ingredients that were likely not measured but tossed in by a potentially generous employee I feel safer ordering the burger. With a typical burger only the mayo or similar is the variable of concern and I don't like mayo. Everything else is set portions on the higher calorie items like the patties, cheese, and buns.
A salad can be twice the calories listed. A burger can be a little higher.4 -
I love Wendy's salads and would choose one over a fast food burger any day. I'm just cognizant of what I'm adding - usually skip the croutons and second packet of dressing.
Flat out denying yourself the things you love might backfire on you, though. Better to fit a few fries into your day than feel deprived and go off the rails as a result eventually.
I love salads but I am weary of restaurant prepared salads. If they have more than 2 calorie dense ingredients that were likely not measured but tossed in by a potentially generous employee I feel safer ordering the burger. With a typical burger only the mayo or similar is the variable of concern and I don't like mayo. Everything else is set portions on the higher calorie items like the patties, cheese, and buns.
A salad can be twice the calories listed. A burger can be a little higher.
Do you have to ruin everything I love?
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I love Wendy's salads and would choose one over a fast food burger any day. I'm just cognizant of what I'm adding - usually skip the croutons and second packet of dressing.
Flat out denying yourself the things you love might backfire on you, though. Better to fit a few fries into your day than feel deprived and go off the rails as a result eventually.
I love salads but I am weary of restaurant prepared salads. If they have more than 2 calorie dense ingredients that were likely not measured but tossed in by a potentially generous employee I feel safer ordering the burger. With a typical burger only the mayo or similar is the variable of concern and I don't like mayo. Everything else is set portions on the higher calorie items like the patties, cheese, and buns.
A salad can be twice the calories listed. A burger can be a little higher.
Do you have to ruin everything I love?
Of course not. I am no monster. I will leave you 1 or 2 things to love.9 -
InsertFunnyUsernameHere wrote: »Fries and chocolate are probably pretty good together... the combo should have the whole savory + sweet thing going on.
That's why people dip their Wendy's fries into chocolate Frostys.4 -
No need to be ashamed of knowing your limits and doing what you need to in order to develop healthier habits.
A lot of people will run water over junk food that's left in the house, or throw something on top of it in the trash so they aren't tempted to go back in. Yep. And if someone on this thread has never seen anyone do that, good for you but I know a lot of people who have resorted to desperate measures for that last five lbs!
If you were raised with McDonald's as a treat then it's going to take a lot to get over. I personally wasn't raised on fast food but for my treats I have to keep it out of the house. I don't buy the things that I know I will overeat, unless I know it's part of the nutrition budget.
One thing you might consider is staying away from McD's as a family. I know we do. Of course teenagers are going to choose convenience food and that's fine, but our kids spend their own money there. We don't. If your husband wants a Big Mac, that's fine for him, but as a family you could consider going to the grocery store deli for "easy" meals. It's usually much easier to find and model healthier choices for the kids.
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I like their southwest salad and also the egg white delight with a hashbrown, both yummy lower calorie options.
Here’s a lil post I wrote about fast food:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10733253/wendy-s-helped-me-lose-weight#latest4 -
talkinghead86 wrote: »ShrinkingMama2 wrote: »There is a McDonalds bag in the garbage right now that has spit covered French fries in it. 🚫
We went to McDonalds for lunch and I was so proud of myself for ordering a salad rather than my normal 2 cheeseburgers and fries. (I love Mickey Ds fries!!!) When I was putting my daughters happy meal on a plate, I didnt steal a chicken nugget or a French fry. (That's huge for me too) Hubby finished his meal but couldn't finish his fries.... that's usually where I come in. He offers them to me and in order to not waste money or food, I gladly "help him out" and eat them🍟. Well, by habit- He asked me, "Babe, do you want my fries?"... as soon as he said it, he looked like I might bite his head off. Hangry spouse, sad house!!! But I shook my head no and he threw them in the bag and in the trash... I remembered all of the times that I would sneak the fries when he wasnt in the kitchen so that he wouldn't see how much I was eating, I could see myself getting hungry pains later in the afternoon and dipping into the bag... I said "Babe can you spit on those?" He looked at me like I was crazy. I explained it to him and he did it. He still didnt quite understand because he has a good relationship with food and doesnt have a weight problem at all. But he did it🚮. He is supportive of me, I am thankful for him. I'm proud of myself for making the salad decision and fir not sneaking the food behind anyones back... I am proud of myself for staying true to my tracker and to my day and to my health. 🙌
Someday, I wont have to worry about fries being thrown in the garbage. I won't even think twice about them and I wont have that urge. I'm disappointed that I had to go to this extreme to avoid mindless snacking but I am using this as a motive for the future... someday, I will NOT be tempted by cold salted potato strips that are laying to rest in the garbage!!!!!!! 🚮
I'm sorry, not to sound like a jerk -- but who the hell orders a salad (which prolly isn't too far off in calories either with all the *kitten* they include in it) when they go to a food place like McDonald's?? As long as eating a couple cheeseburgers and french fries is within your daily caloric limit or whatever it's called -- there shouldn't be a halt in progress. And even if they were over, it tastes good and it's just one day. Big freakin' deal.
I am new to eating healthy and trying to make better choices. I have screwed up a few times this week and really just needed to be in control of my lunch.11 -
You can do this. Just remember WHY you started your journey every time you feel like those fries.0
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If you're getting so hungry between meals that you'll dig out cold fries, then you need to reassess your diet. It doesn't sound very sustainable?19
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ShrinkingMama2 wrote: »talkinghead86 wrote: »ShrinkingMama2 wrote: »There is a McDonalds bag in the garbage right now that has spit covered French fries in it. 🚫
We went to McDonalds for lunch and I was so proud of myself for ordering a salad rather than my normal 2 cheeseburgers and fries. (I love Mickey Ds fries!!!) When I was putting my daughters happy meal on a plate, I didnt steal a chicken nugget or a French fry. (That's huge for me too) Hubby finished his meal but couldn't finish his fries.... that's usually where I come in. He offers them to me and in order to not waste money or food, I gladly "help him out" and eat them🍟. Well, by habit- He asked me, "Babe, do you want my fries?"... as soon as he said it, he looked like I might bite his head off. Hangry spouse, sad house!!! But I shook my head no and he threw them in the bag and in the trash... I remembered all of the times that I would sneak the fries when he wasnt in the kitchen so that he wouldn't see how much I was eating, I could see myself getting hungry pains later in the afternoon and dipping into the bag... I said "Babe can you spit on those?" He looked at me like I was crazy. I explained it to him and he did it. He still didnt quite understand because he has a good relationship with food and doesnt have a weight problem at all. But he did it🚮. He is supportive of me, I am thankful for him. I'm proud of myself for making the salad decision and fir not sneaking the food behind anyones back... I am proud of myself for staying true to my tracker and to my day and to my health. 🙌
Someday, I wont have to worry about fries being thrown in the garbage. I won't even think twice about them and I wont have that urge. I'm disappointed that I had to go to this extreme to avoid mindless snacking but I am using this as a motive for the future... someday, I will NOT be tempted by cold salted potato strips that are laying to rest in the garbage!!!!!!! 🚮
I'm sorry, not to sound like a jerk -- but who the hell orders a salad (which prolly isn't too far off in calories either with all the *kitten* they include in it) when they go to a food place like McDonald's?? As long as eating a couple cheeseburgers and french fries is within your daily caloric limit or whatever it's called -- there shouldn't be a halt in progress. And even if they were over, it tastes good and it's just one day. Big freakin' deal.
I am new to eating healthy and trying to make better choices. I have screwed up a few times this week and really just needed to be in control of my lunch.
I totally understand this, and I'm also one of those weirdos who orders salad at McDonald's. My family was very big on fast food and convenience foods when I was living at home. McDonald's was almost a daily thing. If I applied "it's just one day" to each of those trips, I certainly wouldn't have managed my weight. Go you for making the choice you felt was appropriate for meeting your goals today.
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I would fail miserably if i told myself i couldnt have the fries i really wanted. I would count out 10fries and log them the best i could and just make room for them in my calories. Because denying myself meand9 after a while I will order 3 xtra large fries and eat them in the McDonald's parking lot.10
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