I'm dying for a takeaway.

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V low carb and high protein all week lost 4lb! Had my treat of chocolate today and my god now I want burger and chips!

I want nachos

Well done. Don't undo your good work. Have a nice shower, taste some salt. Brush your teeth!

Should I have one cheat then back on it?!?

Chinese, please.
No, pizza
or maybe a hot dog
or fish and chips...

I'm hungry

No don't cheat, I did this now I'm back to square one. Feeling bloated, you'll regret it after.

I'm day 3 of low carb. Just made a lovely chicken tikka curry with cauliflower rice. Really helped with my cravings! You can keep going!

I'd say you only live once so get the burger and chips and enjoy but I've also been on the side of upset when I gain what I've lost and feel terrible. It really depends if you have a long goal of losing a lot of weight etc and it's impacting your mental and physical health! If not, go for it and just make sure next weekend you eat clean and green!

my experience is that giving in to my cravings in reasonable portion sizes helps me lose weight faster. Part of it is being sure I get exactly what I’m craving.

For me, that might mean the burger with no bun and just a few or even no chips. or maybe I realize all I really want are chips and just have that.

You're craving.

Cave in or drink water.

Can you get a lower carb takeaway? Indian with a main and a veggie side? My favourite is tandoori king prawn and saag.

That's the problem when you deprive yourself of all the things you enjoy. You crave it more. Maybe get some low fat spicy flavoured crisps?

Burger with no bun and chips?

I must admit, I find when I'm sticking to a healthy eating plan, I tend to stick for it for longer if I allow myself a meal I've been craving on weigh in day. I think because I get it out of my system, it allows me to focus. Also, it keeps me going all week knowing that I'll have lovely meal or dessert so enjoy at the end of the week.

Plan to have it tomorrow if you still want it. Then tomorrow if you can, put it off until the next day. Never say you can't have it, say you'll have it tomorrow

Not worth it OP, you’re doing amazing. Spend the money on something more beneficial to you

But what's the point? That won't fill your craving!

Stick to your plan.
Unless you're dieting for no reason and you're a normal weight that is!

Your head wants it but your tummy doesn't. That's what I keep telling myself and it's working!

Eat an egg snack and one large cup of hot water.

Nah it'll be nice at the time but you'll feel like crap after.

How low carb have you been this week? If you've been really low then the 4lb will be your water and glycogen going (which you need to do before you get into the fat burning zone) if you have a massive burger and chips it will all be replenished and you'll have to start all over again.

PS I know how you feel, I would kill for a nice cold glass of wine right now! 🤣

I wouldn't order it. You've done brilliantly. Well done

What about chicken shish and salad no or just a small bit of pitta?

Do you like spice?

My local Indian does grilled tandoori chicken and lamb chops and they are delicious and a real treat. I'm diabetic so also need to keep carbs and fat low and protein high.

If you're fat as fuck and in danger of needing the firemen to remove the windows to get you out the house then no, starve your self. If you're only a bit chubby, stuff your guts.

Are you trying to get into ketosis?
If so then you can’t cheat else you’ll have to start all over again as it takes a while for your body to get into ketosis.
I stopped doing it for this very reason.

I love a burger and my go to when I’m being careful of the carbs is a salad with a burger, sauce and cheese but without the bun (and of course not too much cheese or sauce). The salad fills you up but you have the taste of the burger so you’re satisfied.
Im not a massive fan of chips though so I’m not sure how to get around them.

Ive found the only successful way I’ve kept weight off was the allowing myself treat food.
Id have less calories during the week and then have a cheat meal once a week.
If you’re craving it and you want it then have it - but make sure you eat healthy again tomorrow.