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Addicted to McDonald's

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I'm telling you, my day isn't right if I don't have some McDonald's. If I go to long without it, I actually have withdrawal symptoms.... headaches, mood swings, etc. HELP!!!!!
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that usually means an addicted to fat carbs and high sodium addicted. it is as much mental as physical.
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it is some delicious stuff...i get that way if i dont get coffee in the morning i just feel off without it.
you can try to gross yourself out by mcdonalds by watching fast food nation i'm not sure that would work but its worth a shot?
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maybe try to go for mcdonald's only every other day? or, if you're feeling really brave, go cold turkey and do something therapeutic like take a hot bath whenever you feel yourself wanting it. once your body adjusts to not having as much it should be easier for you to wean yourself off it slowly, and discover a love for food that doesn't distress you.
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I'm with sadbee. Watch fast food nation. It's the most disgusting thing and I got sick during the movie.
You can also try some of the healthier choices of McDonalds like a salad or the fruit yoghurt thingy. How about having a kid's meal?
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I think going cold turkey may work for some, but for those with intense cravings, it just serves you with another binge in the future.

I know you're having "withdrawal" symptoms, but actually that is just your body detoxing from the chemicals and high sugar content in the food. You know what they say: you'll eat candy, but soon you'll be coming off your sugar high. Same goes for McD's.

So, you have to have it for now. Well, say you have a large Coke and a large fry and a double cheeseburger (I don't know what that's called there). Maybe take it a size down, and get just a one-layer hamburger (no cheese). If that's too much, cut out the Coke and get a Diet Coke, cut out any added salt or ketchup and get extra tomatoes instead.

I mean, just adapt this to you. If you have to have McD's you have to make sacrifices throughout the rest of the day. It sorta fits into a balanced diet, but not if you're snacking all day. Also, like others have mentioned, you might be able to refrain from eating there as much if you knew what a crappy corporation it has become. Check out the movie (or the book) called "Fast Food Nation" or "Supersize Me."

You can do this. You have our support.
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