Friday, June 10, 2011

Fighting Cravings?

I'm having a ROUGH week. I'm so stressed out from work that I could just cry. We're really busy & we've been down people, so I just feel like I can't get caught up (I have a feeling hormones may be playing a role in this as well!) Of course, every time I' stressed, I want to eat junk. I did well yesterday & I'm staying on track today, but I have the craziest cravings (NO, I'm not pregnant!).
1. McDonald's
I've always loved fast food. My parents never let us eat fast food except on special occasions BUT when I got my driver's license, I went crazy for fast food. I would eat fast food 4-5 times each week. It's one of the hardest things for me to give up & I pass a Wendy's, McDonald's & Burger King everyday on my to work. However, I have not had fast food since my birthday (February) & I'm trying so hard to resist the terrible cravings. Plus, constantly seeing commercials doesn't help! (I would sell my left arm for McNuggets!)
(This delicious picture is courtesy of Google!)
2. Pierogies
I'm half German & one of my favorite memories growing up was making homemade pierogies with my Grammie! Let's see, dough filled with mashed potatoes & cheese then cooked in a ton of butter! COUNT ME IN. Can we say carb overload? Surprisingly, I eat premade pierogies regulary. They aren't too high in calories and I use spray butter with no calories.
3. Chocolate Milkshakes
This is hands down my guilty pleasure! It's a big no-no because I'm lactose intolerant but man, do I love them! You have to mix 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream with 2 scoops chocolate ice cream & 1 1/2 cups of milk. Then, smother in whipped cream. OH MY GAWD.. I'm drooling!
*These are what I'm craving like crazy right now. But, I will resist temptation (if I can resist McDonald's I can do ANYTHING!)
Do you get any weird cravings!?
*Krystle

7 comments:

  1. Mc Donald's is what I mostly crave, I'm almost sure I'm addicted to it haha. I try SO SO hard to keep away though.

    I'm not pregnant either but I have the weirdest cravings and I crave something alllmost every day!

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  2. I crave McDonalds too!
    Big Mac meal + chicken nuggets = heaven! Well done for not having it since February! :)

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  3. Aww I so understand how you're feeling right now, i crave when stressed too.

    I think you're doing really well right now so keep up the good work. Don't be too strict on yourself though, perhaps you could have a small chocolate milkshake? Stay away of the McDonalds though, that is JUNK!

    Did you have a look at that link I posted in one of your previous posts? It's got some tips about food which act as a natural gastric band, worth looking at.

    Stick at it, the end goal will be worth it.

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  4. They deliberately try to make fast-food as alluring and convenient as possible, but I agree with Charlotte -- it's junk.

    On the other hand, I don't believe in deprivation. We can eat anything as long as it's in moderation. If you crave McD's, indulge -- but just not too often. I find a small taste of something satisfies me and I can then go back to carrots and fruit.

    My worst craving is for salty chips like Doritos. I have a real hard time controlling myself with a bag of those devils...

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  5. I don't have any kinda weird cravings but of course like you and everyone else, I love sinful stuff and they aren't good for the waistline. LOL. I've been craving for McD's spicy fried chicken during the last few weeks and I want it!!

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  6. OMG! Big mac!! I've been craving for this all day! =( The picture just makes me want it more.

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