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Will power
#93364 - 07/26/04 09:52 PM

JBI

Reged: 01/25/04
Posts: 579
Loc: BC, Canada

No! this post is not about an action figure based on Eric McCormack's character.

I have a few days off and I was in Wal-Mart right around lunch time and caught a whif of McDonald's burger and fries. I had the biggest craving for a quarter-pounder (or the 113/1000 of a kilogramer for us Canadians... doesn't have the same ring to it does it?) with cheese, with some fries and a coke. I was totally thinking about it, and for minute thought that the pain afterwards would be worth it, but I stayed strong and instead came home and had soy hot dogs (although I did cheat and have a coke for the first time in 5 months).

I can honestly say I'm glad I didn't have the burger, it wouldn't have been worth it.

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You go! new

#93368 - 07/26/04 10:03 PM

atomic rose

Reged: 06/01/04
Posts: 7013
Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)

That's willpower for sure - good job! I'm at a point where I can easily pass up fast food - I go by a McD's or a BK, and all I smell is *grease* - but damn, chocolate is difficult. It seems like every store I've been in lately has had a little display of Lindt truffles by the register... and those dark chocolate truffles are my weakness... and so far, I haven't caved. And I'm glad, because I can't eat just one and I know I'll pay for it if I do.

I bet that coke was mighty good, though.

PS - 113/1000 of a kilogramer... too funny!

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Chocolate! new

#93369 - 07/26/04 10:06 PM

Vicam

Reged: 02/24/04
Posts: 1955
Loc: Ontario, Canada

Hey Casey,

I miss chocolate tons too, have you ever tried Tropical Source chocolate bars? They're completely dairy free, and they're actually quite tasty. They're high in fat, so you have to be careful with them, but I can have one small piece without too much trouble, and it's yummy. Here's a link to the website: http://www.nspiredfoods.com/tropicalsrc.html

And good job Jamie on resisting temptation! Not always an easy thing to do

Kelly

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#93380 - 07/27/04 01:52 AM

Janey

Reged: 10/25/03
Posts: 1716
Loc: Maryland

Jamie,

I am impressed. Good for you having enough will power to skip McDonald's. That is the hardest thing when you are out and hungry and smell fast food.

I bet that coke tasted good.

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#93410 - 07/27/04 06:46 AM

countrygirl

Reged: 04/29/04
Posts: 213
Loc: Wisconsin, USA

I must be one of the lucky ones that can still eat a burger from a fast food place? Still it does have to be a hamburger with no onion or pickles.It's the french fries that kill my stomach!! So if im buying food on the go with the kids,i get a plain hamburger and im okay. Coke would do me in though,most soft drinks don't agree with me.Chocolate i can have in moderation.I do agree that passing up that food couldnt have been easy!! Women have the disadvantage of strong cravings for all the bad foods during their time of the month(sorry JBI if thats TMI...lol, hey that rhymes?).

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Good for you.... new

#93418 - 07/27/04 07:02 AM

barbie

Reged: 04/22/04
Posts: 2435
Loc: Texas

I know exactly how you feel. It is soooo hard when you smell those "good" smells or see an ad on TV for a triple burger with cheese melting all over...to pass it up. I just try to get out of there as fast as I can or change the channel. I am able to eat the breaded chicken sandwich at Sonic that is pretty tasty so I have that several times a week and that usually satisifies my cravings for something good.

I had a diet coke the other day and didn't have any problems. But.....I am not going to get in the habit of drinking them because I know one day it will come back to bite me. Better safe than sorry. Hope you enjoyed yours.

Barbie

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#93435 - 07/27/04 08:33 AM

JBI

Reged: 01/25/04
Posts: 579
Loc: BC, Canada

It's funny you mention the Lindt truffles. Thinking about my last experience with them was one of the main reasons I stayede away from the McDonald's. I had one package of 3 on Easter weekend and had an awful attack right after finishing the third.

I miss them so much though.

And the coke was so so, The first sip was nice, but after that I would have been happy just having apple juice.

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Grilled Dead Cow Carcass new

#93461 - 07/27/04 09:37 AM

Bevvy

Reged: 11/04/03
Posts: 5918
Loc: Northwest Washington State

Why is it that we drool over the smell of such disgusting stuff? I had the same experience the other day, passing by Burger King. I said to myself, "Self, that dead cow smells GREAT!" I wanted it. Isn't that incredible? Why would I want something so gross?

We're sick, Jamie. Next thing ya know, we'll be craving lobster. Ewwwwwwwww.......

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#93464 - 07/27/04 09:40 AM

RachelT

Reged: 07/01/04
Posts: 2350
Loc: Minnesota

Very impressive JBI!!! I have to keep myself FAR away from that place. McDonald's is one of my weaknesses, especially the fries. Good job on the will power!!

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If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!

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#93499 - 07/27/04 11:15 AM

TommyNY

Reged: 04/29/04
Posts: 1530

All due respect, I LOVE grilled cow carcass aka a good steak or burger. Too bad I can't have it more often...

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WOW, Sis... I don't think I crave that burger now ! -nt- new

#93503 - 07/27/04 11:24 AM

barbie

Reged: 04/22/04
Posts: 2435
Loc: Texas

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#93568 - 07/27/04 02:27 PM

ibsgrl

Reged: 04/18/04
Posts: 1060
Loc: Canada

Good for you

How are soy hotdogs? I've never tried them

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Re: Bev, you crack me up!! new

#93570 - 07/27/04 02:35 PM

Wookie

Reged: 04/01/04
Posts: 247
Loc: n/a

So do you not eat ANY meat?

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Good job, Jamie!! -nt- new

#93581 - 07/27/04 02:49 PM

peaches

Reged: 09/28/03
Posts: 1183
Loc: Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Dang,now im craving a big cheeseburger!!! nt. new

#93598 - 07/27/04 03:33 PM

countrygirl

Reged: 04/29/04
Posts: 213
Loc: Wisconsin, USA

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Meat Bad, Fish Good new

#93599 - 07/27/04 03:43 PM

Bevvy

Reged: 11/04/03
Posts: 5918
Loc: Northwest Washington State

Hey Davina,

No meat. Haven't had the stuff for over 20 years now. I eat poultry though, and of course salmon! Gotta get those omega-6 and omega-3 oils.....

I won't deny it; when I smell that stuff on the grill at a burger joint, it reminds me of the olden days, and my mouth waters a little. But that stuff is no good for me, and there's no way I'd go near it.

As for lobster, well it's just disgusting. Being from Maine, I used to see that stuff all the time. I couldn't stand it then, and I can't stand it now.

Think SALMON. Ooooh, baby!

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#93610 - 07/27/04 04:29 PM

JBI

Reged: 01/25/04
Posts: 579
Loc: BC, Canada

The Soy hot dogs were actually pretty good. It's been so long since I've had regular hotdogs that I couldn't compare, but I thought they tasted not too bad.

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Re: Grilled Dead Cow Carcass new

#93611 - 07/27/04 04:31 PM

JBI

Reged: 01/25/04
Posts: 579
Loc: BC, Canada

Quote:

Why is it that we drool over the smell of such disgusting stuff? I had the same experience the other day, passing by Burger King. I said to myself, "Self, that dead cow smells GREAT!" I wanted it. Isn't that incredible? Why would I want something so gross?

We're sick, Jamie. Next thing ya know, we'll be craving lobster. Ewwwwwwwww.......

I don't think I'll ever be able to eat lobster.

But I think I will have another burger at somepoint in my life. McDonadl's isn't worth it, but there's a restaurant chain in the Toronto area called 'Lick's' and their burgers are so good that it would be worth it

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#93628 - 07/27/04 05:07 PM

ibsgrl

Reged: 04/18/04
Posts: 1060
Loc: Canada

That's cool. I should give them a try. Have you ever had Boca Burgers? They look good, never had them though...hmm

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#93629 - 07/27/04 05:09 PM

ibsgrl

Reged: 04/18/04
Posts: 1060
Loc: Canada

Licks! oooh those are sooooooooo darn good.

arggghhhh

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Excuse me for butting in... new

#93636 - 07/27/04 05:24 PM

atomic rose

Reged: 06/01/04
Posts: 7013
Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)

Hey girl, how the heck ya been?

I love Boca Burgers. (Well, *loved*, anyway, since soy doesn't like me right now.) They don't taste like hamburgers, but if you just eat them for what they are, they're tasty.

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Re: Excuse me for butting in... new

#93644 - 07/27/04 05:49 PM

Lana_Marie

Reged: 01/31/03
Posts: 1968
Loc: Saskatchewan. Canada

Quote:

I must be one of the lucky ones that can still eat a burger from a fast food place?

I wouldn't be so sure country girl!!

These burgers will cause you problems...if not right away definitely it will hit you sooner or later that day or week. Rest assured, UNFORTUNATELY

Congrats Jamie for walking by that Mickey D's. I miss my Big Macs that for sure. I love when I was pregnant I was able to eat whatever I wanted, but it can back like a full speed semi once Ben was born...now I can't have anything like that

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Proud Mommy to Bentley Taylor
Born May 12, 2004 9lbs, 3oz

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Re: Excuse me for butting in... new

#93665 - 07/27/04 07:19 PM

ibsgrl

Reged: 04/18/04
Posts: 1060
Loc: Canada

Hey Casey,
I've been all right! I have good and bad days but I'm not doing too badly. I love your new pic by the way! And I have been reading a lot of the posts but I'm working quite a lot so I don't have time to post as much as I'd like but Im trying to keep up with the goings on!
Hey you know who else I havent heard from in a while? JenX! Hmm, must be the new job!?

Oh and thanks for replying about the Boca burgers!

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Re: Excuse me for butting in... new

#93672 - 07/27/04 07:31 PM

atomic rose

Reged: 06/01/04
Posts: 7013
Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)

I figured you've been busy working, but that doesn't mean I don't miss your smiling face around here.

Glad to hear you're not doing too bad over all. And yeah, I've missed jenX too... as far as I know, yup, it's the new job... I don't think she's getting online at work at all.
Oh, and thanks!

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