It's Scary Out There!

I am MAD this morning . . . really, REALLY MAD!! Losing weight and keeping it off is hard enough when temptation is kept to a minimum, but there are times when it seems like EVERYTHING is out to get us!

What has me in a snit this morning? Well, I learned last night that one of the biggest, most disgustingly unhealthy hamburgers of all time is going to be served this summer at our local ball park. The burger weighs four pounds, consists of five one-third pound hamburger patties, five slices of cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, chili, salsa, sour cream, corn chips and an eight-inch sesame seed bun.

The burger costs $20. If anyone can eat the entire burger by themselves during the game, they will get a T-shirt that has the burger's name and a picture of it on the front, and the nutritional facts listed on the back.

What are the nutritional facts?

Calories -- 4889
Total Fat -- 299.5g
Saturated Fat -- 119.2g
Cholesterol -- 744.6g
Sodium -- 10887.9mg
Total Carbs -- 354.9g
Fiber -- 17.9g
Sugars -- 37.3g
Protein -- 198.7 g

I live in Michigan, which is one of the fattest states in the nation. This burger might just push us to the top of the list - ugh!

Society is not on our side. The food industry is definitely not on our side. We have to be on guard all the time and learn to ignore the sludge that surrounds us. While others may view eating this 4,889 calorie burger as a epicurean challenge, we know that this will lead us in the direct opposite direction from where we really want to go.

Have a wonderful, on-plan day - and beware of monster hamburgers (and everything else that's out to get us)!

Blessings!

Cheryl

P.S. My husband noted that that one hamburger has the caloric equivalent of 49 Medifast meals!!!