Oh No! Whoppers! Part 2

CaptainGordo
CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
edited October 6 in Food and Nutrition
You may have seen this on Monday...
On Saturday, I partook in Burger King's "Buy One Whopper, Get One Free" deal.

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I ate two of these lovelies -- with cheese. I had a light breakfast and a good workout, working up a healthy appetite for the trip to BK in the afternoon. I was pretty well satiated the rest of the day, and consumed a smidge of calories in the evening.

I had a great time with my family this weekend, sitting down in the Burger King to eat, rather than doing the drive-thru. For thousands of years, food has more than fuel for humans. It's been a ritual. It's a time to connect, and enjoy the bounty that they've been blessed to have. We did that this weekend. Sure, we could have done the same with a salad -- but we didn't. We will eat sensibly and stay active this week.

[/b]This bit of indulgence will not be derailing my fitness goals, and I plan to drop a couple of pounds this week.[/b] Since Saturday, I've been eating sensibly, and working out.

I'll report back here by Saturday with the results.

Cue the "Oh gross!", "Fast food is poison", "This is a fitness site!" and "You're going to drive someone to binge and maybe buy an overpriced car too!" comments.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/418921-oh-no-whoppers

Well, today's weigh-in results: 4.6 pounds lost since smashing those two Whoppers!

I did not starve myself since then either, averaging 1,648 calories a day. My exercise burn has been an average of 477 a day. Granted, some of the loss may have been water weight, or what have you -- but I still managed to lose some weight.

Moral of the story? It is possible to lose weight and achieve your goals, while indulging in "bad" food in moderation.
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  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    I *kitten* LOVE YOU.
  • Tiana405
    Tiana405 Posts: 270 Member
    Yes. You can indulge, but everything is in moderation! Do not deprive yourself of wonderful tid bits the world has to offer... just be SMART about it all. Good and Bad. Excess of either equals no bueno results... over time. BTW... BK is giving away free fries tomorrow. FREE FRIES FRIDAY! EEK! :drinker:
  • tbrooke2000
    tbrooke2000 Posts: 61 Member
    I am addicted to fast food restaurants. My dietitian "reminds" me of the sodium that is in everything but you can make "better" choices at the fast food restaurants.

    Congratulations on the weight loss! Remember that you have to LIVE in the real world.
  • berv0009
    berv0009 Posts: 454 Member
    Love this :)

    I freaking love food. Sometimes I do things like this also.

    I have lost 50lbs. WHOOOOOOOOP!
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Love this :)

    I freaking love food. Sometimes I do things like this also.

    I have lost 50lbs. WHOOOOOOOOP!
    50 pounds! Fantastic! Congrats!
  • kapeluza
    kapeluza Posts: 3,434 Member
    DAMN DUDE!!!!

    WHY?!!! [You reminded me of that, lol]
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Thank you for being our guinea pig! There is no reason that favorite foods can't be a part of a healthy diet. As you said, you ate well besides this and you worked out. Life didn't end, the planets kept rotating and you still had a loss. You should still enjoy your food, even while losing weight.
  • HMD7703
    HMD7703 Posts: 761 Member


    Moral of the story? It is possible to lose weight and achieve your goals, while indulging in "bad" food in moderation.[/b]

    Music to this fat girls ears.... LOL

    Actually, I do have a Whopper Jr every now and then, but I eat half and throw the rest away. Asking for no cheese and no mayo can really turn this sammy around from a belly buster to a half way decent lunch. No fries included.

    Thanks for sharing.
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    This simply reiterates that having a free meal / cheat meal / refeed / maintenance day / *insert fancy sounding term here* / once or twice a week depending on your situation is good on a physiological level (restoring falling leptin levels etc) as well as psychological level (dealing with deprivation) which makes for greater overall dietary adherence.

    There's no magic in a Whopper. There maybe some hooves though...
  • solpwr
    solpwr Posts: 1,039 Member
    One whopper = moderation. Two whoppers, not so much. Love you man.
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    You are the man Ex Gordo! Thanks for proving something to the "It's poison! Fast food destroys weightloss!" crowd.
  • skittybang
    skittybang Posts: 1,525 Member
    Fkn a that's awesome!!!!!

    Oh, we have free fries at BK on friday, haha!
  • Texas501
    Texas501 Posts: 274
    I love stories with a happy ending!
  • Sd0510
    Sd0510 Posts: 295 Member
    I went to a restaraunt last night and ate some things I probably shouldn't have, but I knew I was going to make up for it the rest of the week. I woke up this morning and weighed myself to see how hard I would have to work, but I weighed exactly 2 pounds less than I did yesterday (I didn't do any exercise between last night and this morning). I was completely surprised!

    Not sure if this completely relates to your topic, but basically, you don't have to starve to lose weight. =)
  • getnfoxy
    getnfoxy Posts: 10
    Loving this post.. I make "crappy" choices a little too often myself.. buy i am 45 and have lost over 30lbs since late august..
    Holla!!!!! Live your life and do it YOUR way ;) ... hehe ..
  • Sd0510
    Sd0510 Posts: 295 Member
    Fkn a that's awesome!!!!!

    Oh, we have free fries at BK on friday, haha!

    I know. My fiance said we are going to every BK in a 20 mile radius on Friday... I do not want to partake in this activity.
  • WarriorMom2012
    WarriorMom2012 Posts: 621 Member
    I bow to your greatness!

    I love you, man :love:
  • TrophyWifeSass
    TrophyWifeSass Posts: 490 Member
    I feel like I should say "Oh gross!", "Fast food is poison", "This is a fitness site!" and "You're going to drive someone to binge and maybe buy an overpriced car too!" just to make you smile...but it goes against every fiber in my body to spread such complete rubbish. Enjoy your food and your day:)
  • brybre0413
    brybre0413 Posts: 212 Member
    I love burgers but I will wait until I loose more than my 2 pounds.........
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    I feel like I should say "Oh gross!", "Fast food is poison", "This is a fitness site!" and "You're going to drive someone to binge and maybe buy an overpriced car too!" just to make you smile...but it goes against every fiber in my body to spread such complete rubbish. Enjoy your food and your day:)
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    :laugh:
  • Sophiepoo
    Sophiepoo Posts: 264 Member
    Awesome! But I hope you know that I'm going to buy a car now and eat a BK in it
  • amaried621
    amaried621 Posts: 260 Member
    Yes. You can indulge, but everything is in moderation! Do not deprive yourself of wonderful tid bits the world has to offer... just be SMART about it all. Good and Bad. Excess of either equals no bueno results... over time. BTW... BK is giving away free fries tomorrow. FREE FRIES FRIDAY! EEK! :drinker:

    #1 - anything free is amazing!
    #2 - I whole heartedly agree that you can eat that "bad" stuff but only every once in a while! I don't know about anyone else but when I go back to eat some of the foods I used to, they just don't taste nearly as good as I remember them tasting.
  • Lizzy_Sunflower
    Lizzy_Sunflower Posts: 1,510 Member


    Well, today's weigh-in results: 4.6 pounds lost since smashing those two Whoppers!

    I did not starve myself since then either, averaging 1,648 calories a day. My exercise burn has been an average of 477 a day. Granted, some of the loss may have been water weight, or what have you -- but I still managed to lose some weight.

    Moral of the story? It is possible to lose weight and achieve your goals, while indulging in "bad" food in moderation.

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQRnVFzLCGZPAny09bBzrlhIe8PU1AmLlHbk0aeYcYUoJMqlW8n

    Great Job EEG!
  • Jones4177
    Jones4177 Posts: 136
    I was in a biggest loser contest about a year ago and I ate Wendy's for a whole week. Ended up losing 3 lbs.
  • ahamm002
    ahamm002 Posts: 1,690 Member
    Of course it's possible to lose weight while eating anything if you track your calories and exercise. The problem will be what happens when you reach your goals and stop counting calories? Do you really think you're going to maintain your weight loss if you regularly eat Whoppers? Food like that is addictive! The more you eat, the more you crave it. Indulging once in awhile is fine, but don't make it a habit.

    Then there's the other issue with fast food. It's made from hormone/antibiotic grown meat, saturated with preservatives, and seasoned with chemicals (literally, Mcdonalds and Burger king use artificial chemicals for taste). Why put that garbage into your body?
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    Love it! You don't have to totally deprive yourself of things you enjoy to be successful. Well done!

    ETA: I've been saving up this week for a date night on Saturday - can't decide if we're going to have fried chicken with mac and cheese at a restaurant that doesn't even give out nutritional info, or italian.....
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    Of course it's possible to lose weight while eating anything if you track your calories and exercise. The problem will be what happens when you reach your goals and stop counting calories? Do you really think you're going to maintain your weight loss if you regularly eat Whoppers? Food like that is addictive! The more you eat, the more you crave it. Indulging once in awhile is fine, but don't make it a habit.

    Then there's the other issue with fast food. It's made from hormone/antibiotic grown meat, saturated with preservatives, and seasoned with chemicals (literally, Mcdonalds and Burger king use artificial chemicals for taste). Why put that garbage into your body?

    Who says we're going to stop counting calories when we get to our goals? We're going to be at this FOREVER. Haha just kidding, not all of us. Some of us will likely stick around for awhile or perhaps come back on occasion to stay on track. Just b/c the guy has a couple of whoppers doesn't mean he's going to start eating 14 a day after he hits his goal weight, though. LOL
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Of course it's possible to lose weight while eating anything if you track your calories and exercise. The problem will be what happens when you reach your goals and stop counting calories? Do you really think you're going to maintain your weight loss if you regularly eat Whoppers? Food like that is addictive! The more you eat, the more you crave it. Indulging once in awhile is fine, but don't make it a habit.

    Then there's the other issue with fast food. It's made from hormone/antibiotic grown meat, saturated with preservatives, and seasoned with chemicals (literally, Mcdonalds and Burger king use artificial chemicals for taste). Why put that garbage into your body?

    Do you use toothpaste? Deoderant? Laundry detergent? Use any scented products, to include perfume? All of these things contain harmful chemicals. Some you ingest, some you just rub all over your body. Mentally being healthy is part of a healthy lifestyle too, and if a burger once in a while helps you to feel happier, then you should do it. If you don't enjoy a burger, but a piece of chocolate, glass of wine, massage, walk, ___(Insert almost anything else) keeps you mentally happy and refreshed, that helps your overall well being too.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Of course it's possible to lose weight while eating anything if you track your calories and exercise. The problem will be what happens when you reach your goals and stop counting calories? Do you really think you're going to maintain your weight loss if you regularly eat Whoppers?
    I plan to always be mindful of my caloric intake. One has to, if they plan to maintain their weight. Did I say that I would eat Whoppers regularly? Let's see... Looks like I wrote: "It is possible to lose weight and achieve your goals, while indulging in "bad" food in moderation."

    My goal is too eventually be able to gauge my caloric intake without MFP. A great example of someone that used MFP to learn how to watch his caloric intake, lose a ton of weight, and has been able to keep losing weight without logging everyday is this guy: 344pounds.com.
    Food like that is addictive! The more you eat, the more you crave it. Indulging once in awhile is fine, but don't make it a habit.
    Then there's the other issue with fast food. It's made from hormone/antibiotic grown meat, saturated with preservatives, and seasoned with chemicals (literally, Mcdonalds and Burger king use artificial chemicals for taste). Why put that garbage into your body?
    I've eaten fast food on and off for a good part of my life, and managed to avoid being "addicted" to it, physically or psychologically. Also, indulging in "chemical-laden" fast food in moderation will not kill me. Tell you what -- I'll check back in 30 years. Deal?
  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    EEG, you rock my socks off!!
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