If I'm going to fall off the wagon ....

[Mrs SmartyPants 0]

I'm going to go all out.

The other day I was craving a cheeseburger. C-R-A-V-I-N-G. So I considered going down to the cafeteria at work and getting a turkey buger - but then it hit me.

The turkey burger is only MARGINALLY better for me than a "regular" burger and it doesn't taste the same ... so in essence I wouldn't be calming the craving.

SO - I decided to wait until I was on my way home to stop for a burger.

Let me preface this by saying that pre-band I could (and did) eat 3 burgers at a time (plus fries) :

I got ONE burger - and removed the bun - and ate it with a fork and knife.

I got the "satisfaction" of calming the craving - and don't feel guilty at all. I figure "skinny" folks eat a burger "once in a while" - and since I will be one of them one day .. I can too

Am I rationalizing my bad behavior ?

[Mrs Husker 3]

Personally, I don’t think that indulging in a craving once in a while is that bad. I have been craving a grilled cheese sandwich. So I made on and cut it into quarters and had just one quarter, minus the crust (dog got the crust and my dh had the rest). I ate it very, very slowly and enjoyed it tremendously. It satisfied the craving and I didn’t over indulge like I used to do when I had a craving. Same can be said for ice cream. One small scoop, about 2 tbl, eating slowly with a baby spoon does the trick for me. Just don’t do it daily and if you enjoy it slowly, one it last longer and two it satisfies.

[Mrs SmartyPants 0]

Thanks folks !!

I felt bad .. while waiting in that Burger King drive thru line ... for a second, then I got over it as I enjoyed my yummy burger.

All the "skinny" folks I know enjoy "bad" things once in awhile. The reason I am where I am today is because I OVERindulged in the bad things ALL THE TIME.

I just knew that if I didn't have the "right" burger (with ketchup, mustard AND mayo along with lettuce, tomatoes and onions) it wouldn't satisfy me - so I would have wasted the "cheat".

Certain things I don't "mind" or miss substituting - like sugar. Others I refuse to compromise on. Burgers fall into the latter catergory.

[ParaGirl 71]

You did great, the bun (which you discarded) is the downfall. If I were you, I would be so proud!

[maryrose 2]

Don't beat yourself up. I was on an ice cream kick a while back...you sound more in control than I was.

when I saw the scale not moving..I smartened up.

You did great!

gosh..I would have gotten so SICK on that burger..I can't eat hamburg at all.

[neveragain 9]

THAT, people, is the key. When you want to cheat, cheat, but have a very small amount.

Actually, though, that cheeseburger really isn't too much worse and probably had more Protein.

Good job!

[KarenG. 0]

I find you have to indulge a craving or it takes over your mind.

[sarahNT 0]

Should we really be calling it cheating? I believe that I should be able to eat anything (within reason) without feeling guilty. The key is to eat a small amount, like you did. If I had wanted to go on a diet and deprive myself I would have continued with weight watchers. Instead I chose the lapband tool so that I could finally become the thin person I should be, without constantly saying "no I can't, I'm on a diet." To me, this is not a diet this is truly a life stlye of minimalism.

I say great job!! Keep making those smart decisions.

[Lana24 10]

Mrs SmartyPants,

Don't trip! You did exceptionally well...Like you said you could have eaten 3 and been completely sidelined by the depression that seems to always follow. And then the 3 more burgers, fries, soda and shake to follow just to get rid of the depression from the first 3 burgers...Talk about one hell of a cycle!

[twiggyinhiding 0]

taking the bun off is the key ...you go!! a whopper with cheese dressed with everything..take the bun off and if you eat every bit of the meat and veggies ..with mayo...you only had about 8 carbs.....hello....thats awsome!!!!! :clap2:

[juliegeraci 7]

You did awesome! Isn't it wonderful to be in control. I eat McDomalds from time to time and I can only eat 1/4 go 1/2 of a childs size burger. Go for it!