Hamburger?

[stept04 465]

I have not read anything on hamburger in these forums. It seems to be chicken and fish mostly. Is hamburger a problem food for most or is it just a coincidence that I have not noticed any postings about? I was just wondering before I end up trying it when I get my band. Thanks

[DetChatt 188]

I don't personally tolerate beef well post banding, but I've never been a big beef eater to begin with. I will on rare occasion eat a bit of chopped steak at a restaurant, but the dry texture is a problem for me.

If you mean a HAMBURGER hamburger with bun and the whole 9 yards, no way, nah uh, not happening. I don't do bread at all, and I can't see the point in all the fat and calories.

[Sharpie 3,306]

I have had a chopped steak but only ate about 2 oz.. you have to make sure it has moistness.. I had some mushroom Soup on it.. I have also eaten sirloin steak but very small pieces and chew, chew , chew.. I do eat fish and chicken (dark meat) more than beef... I doubt I could eat a big mac even if I wanted it...

[stept04 465]

I don't personally tolerate beef well post banding, but I've never been a big beef eater to begin with. I will on rare occasion eat a bit of chopped steak at a restaurant, but the dry texture is a problem for me.

If you mean a HAMBURGER hamburger with bun and the whole 9 yards, no way, nah uh, not happening. I don't do bread at all, and I can't see the point in all the fat and calories.

LOL, no I was talking about ground hamburger.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I actually eat ground beef a lot. I make things like mostaccioli, spaghetti, casseroles, tacos, etc. I just use lean cuts (90% lean) and make sure it's really moist. As long as it's not dry I don't have any problems with it.

[hely88 883]

i just prefer ground turkey its healthier. dont think i would have a problem with hamburger just a choice i make.

[mrsto 2,925]

I eat lean ground beef at least two times a week. I seem to do well with ground meats; better than with chicken......which I used to love. I like ground turkey, but only if it's cooked in something. I find (like today) if I eat a straight turkey patty, it grosses me out.

Slab meat isn't allowed on my plan until a year post-op. I guess they want us to be REALLY trained on the small bites chewed to a pulp

[ItsANewDay 119]

I eat ground beef, but I ask the butcher to grind it a second time. I had a few issues with it in the beginning, but now I am enjoying it.

[29Ladybug 37]

Try ground turkey I haven't eaten ground beef in 15 years or more, it's hard to break down.

[2012 359]

I have a hard time eating it, it might just be too dry, but I usually have problems, then again, I'm doing the really low fat kind that has little fat to keep it moist

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i eat lean beef 3 or 4 days a week

alot of Protein and many ways to make it..

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

I have not read anything on hamburger in these forums. It seems to be chicken and fish mostly. Is hamburger a problem food for most or is it just a coincidence that I have not noticed any postings about? I was just wondering before I end up trying it when I get my band. Thanks

I have burgers all the time. No rolls but I add cheese. Where I shop they have 4 oz sliders.

[mrsto 2,925]

I eat ground beef, but I ask the butcher to grind it a second time. I had a few issues with it in the beginning, but now I am enjoying it.

Having the butcher grind it a second time is a really good idea! Sometimes, the grind I get from the meat case is pretty coarse. I haven't had any real issues, but I've noticed it just being more difficult to chew. And I always choose the leanest cut, which makes it even more difficult. I miss having that bit of juicy fat running out my my burger

[this sucks 557]

I eat ground beef weekly, but like Mis said, I use it as an ingredient, not straight up cooked as a hamburger patty. I make chili, spaghetti sauce and taco meat, use the 92% lean or higher and I make sure to break it up really well when it's cooking. Another trick to keep it "healthier" is to rinse the ground beef after it cooks with hot Water. A dietitian told me about doing that years ago and I've done it ever since.

I am approaching my three year anniversary and have never had problems with it.

Just like any other food, chew well and take small bites and it shouldn't cause you any trouble.

[Banded Dan 9]

I eat it as a patty and as an ingredient. Meatloaf is easy on my band. I spice hamburger meat up for different uses. I'll flavor a lb with sausage spices to use in my morning omelletes or cumin to make taco salads.