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I'm trying to figure out how

Melissa Ford — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:18:16 -0500

I'm trying to figure out how to work in all of my coffee AND still get in the water. I'm glad you're joining along.

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Sign me up for "better skin" immediately

Lisa Stone — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:20:36 -0500

My addiction to caffeine is killing me! Okay, Melissa, I'm in, ya got me...

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Totally Love the Angry Whopper

MargieSchlem — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:32:52 -0500

I love the Angry whoopper, love it and I didn't care for eating at Burger King. I know its so hard not to eat one.

Megansul, I'm new to BlogHer - How did you find my post?

Tori_Founder_Zoe_Foods — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:24:01 -0500

Megansul,

I'm new to BlogHer and was wondering how you came across my post? I'm still trying to understand how this all works and how people find blogs they're interested in when there are so many of them! Thanks for letting me know.

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The Perfect Number or The Perfect Fit

Tori_Founder_Zoe_Foods — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:18:00 -0500

I totally hear you on wanting to reach what I think is the perfect number on the scale. But I have recently learned that I can be at the perfect number on the scale and it's still not right! What matters more to me is the fit and feel of me. If I fit comfortably into my clothes and I feel good, I don't even think to weigh myself because the number doesn't really matter. Try it sometime, try on those skinny jeans and if they fit the way you want them to and you feel great, what difference does it matter if the scale says 110 or 150?

Good luck, and let me know if it works.

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Thanks for a great post

megansul — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:06:56 -0500

I love the concept of this but it just feels better to be at the "perfect" number on the scale. We're all so driven by goals and accomplishments that if that number isn't what we want it to be we feel like we've failed. Looking forward to reading the article and getting a healthier perspective.

No Way

thestudiouscook — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:01:36 -0500

I believe in healthy eating as a lifestyle and this is not it. Nobody could maintain this and be happy! I eat perfectly healthy through a 90% clean eating diet. I cook my own food, and eat almost nothing processed or premade. I treat myself regularly (maybe a little too regularly). I don't feel deprived and I don't gain weight. As well, I work out several times a week. This is a lifestyle I can maintain.

If I screw up I forget about it the next day and start over.

Being healthy isn't that hard and it doesn't have to be extreme.

Natasha

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You are totally right Cherre...

Catherine Morgan — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:28:24 -0500

Hi Cherre, I agree with you completely.

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Make your own

Cherre — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:55:37 -0500

Why not buy some ground beef and make your own burgers? Put on whatever you want. Go nuts. No matter what it's going to be better for you than fast food Whoppers and such. If you are addicted to the chains, you know their advertising and food production techniques are working. Because it's not your body that craves the Whopper, it's your mind. How do you FEEL after eating fast food?

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Having worked at a feedlot

thewritingmother — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:57:04 -0500

Having worked at a feedlot and taken care of "factory meat" I can say that not all commerically raised animals are abused. Far from it. Some are, that's true. But that video insinuates that ALL are abused, and it's not true.

But back on point... 63g of fat. Duuuuude. That's a loooooong timeon the treadmill!!

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Just Say No

silvergirl28 — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:53:05 -0500

I have been soooooo tempted to try that Angry Whopper since it has the peppers and the fire I crave but I don't think I will now after reading all of this. I have come to realize it is a gateway burger and can only bring me pain and sorrow. lol.

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Do Not Walk or Drive Near A Whopper!

Gena Haskett — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:06:53 -0500

Tough love but your heart is at risk! I speak from experience, if I am near the foods I love somehow they wind up down my throat. Took practice but I don't go into the Donuts shops and Pizza joints.

I'd rather for you to go to Whole Paycheck and buy a healthy pre-made meal than to consume that burger. What am I saying? Trader Joe's for sure.

Honestly, that Whopper is the guy you love and must leave behind. No communication, no longing looks and no late night hook-ups. You'll have the shakes for a bit and you might relapse and head for the counter but let it go, let it go!

There will be others to take your place. The sodium alone, kid, do you know how much water you'd need to flush that out?

Let the bum go, I mean the burger.
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Thanks for the Warning!

MrsWsKitchen — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:56:48 -0500

I loooooves me some spicy grub, and fast food is a real temptation for me--so thanks for the post! I'll definitely be avoiding the angry whopper, for sure.

For me, it's making myself go completely without that sends me into a tailspin. But if I allow myself that burger--or whatever it is--on occasion with controlled portion and choosing the right burger, ordering w/o mayo... you get the idea. Finding ways to have my cake and eat it, too is important to me. And if that means a wendy's 99 cent mini-burger or the whopper jr no mayo then you have satisfied your hunger (especially when you're out & about) and not done too much damage.

Having a plan is necessary when you need to stick to a diet--be it for weight loss reasons or necessary dietary restrictions. As a diabetic I find planning a necessity (though it doesn't always happen, I admit). I keep a can of nuts in the car--and I know I can always stop by my local drug/convenience mart and pick up a sugar-free yogurt. (I also keep plastic spoons in the car.)

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meatless mama — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:25:38 -0500

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If you plan and always keep some healthy food available and ready to eat, resisting that temptation becomes easier. You also need to change your mindset to focus on how good you feel when you eat healthy rather than how deprived you are when you don't get fast food. Also, watch this meet your meat video:

http://www.exploreveg.org/issues/videos/meet-your-meat-video

sometimes its the trying not to that does it

mashadutoit — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:09:39 -0500

I know this wont help much, but sometimes its the very things I do to try and stop myself that feeds the addiction. The more I say "ITs BAD" and "ITS TERRIBLE" the more power I give that thing, the more I focus on it.

I suppose one way would be to have a pre-emptive strategy - can you change your routine so that you are not tempted?

Its no good thinking that you just have to get more will power - that is doomed to failure.

Sometimes cravings are caused by simply being thirsty - you think you are craving junk food, but meanwhile your body wants water.