Things that aren't worth the calories........
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Anyone saying bagels cannot live in the northeast (especially NY and NJ), lol! Fresh bagel shop bagels are so worth it. I haven't had one in months but will set aside maintenance calories for one about once a week.
I have a friend that brings me bagels from NY sometimes. I will definitely make room for one of them the next time. I don't eat bagels otherwise because nothing even comes close to a lovely fresh NY bagel.
Yesterday I found out that commercially made lemonade isn't worth the calories. 260 calories for a tiny bottle that was way too sweet. Making it at home next time!
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I tend to cut out more and more stuff that seems not worth it: Nut butters, rice, honey, full fat soy milk, pasta, margerine, these fake soy nuggets, fried stuff, oils in the pan (I use a non stick one), soda, also chips/snacks. I rather have a big plate of steamed brocoli with some tofu than a small portion of fries for more calories in front of me...0
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I agree on the soda. I never have any because I hardly taste any difference between normal and diet soda. Fruit juices are another one for me as are most alcoholic drinks.
My mom used to buy low fat cheese which was horribly chewy, I'd rather go for real cheese.
I also cook without using oil most of the time using a non-stick pan. Saves a bunch of calories.0 -
Really???likehlikeo wrote: »I rather have a big plate of steamed brocoli with some tofu than a small portion of fries for more calories in front of me...
No, ....not me! The fries would win every time. Lol
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In my opinion, when calorie counting nothing should be off limits, it's when you start depriving yourself of the things you enjoy, that you just crave them more. Just work them into your days allowance. I even add sweet treats before I've eaten them, I've found that if I see them logged in my diary I am less likely to actually want them as my mind thinks I've already eaten them, but I know if i do eat it its already allowed for.
It works for me.
Hope you all have a fantastic day, add me if you like, anyone
If it's not worth it, then it's really not deprivation.0 -
regular soda for me. also granola.0
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Any Starbucks drink, nutella, butter, junk food/fast food, fried things, white bread, ice cream, candy.
Pizza and Pasta r the only "bad foods" I allow myself0 -
bagels0
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Nuts...I love them and they're good for you but jeez. Their calorie content is obscene. And seeds too.0
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Cadbury cream eggs made your list? I cry.
Mostly bread though. I've been off bread for ages aside from one day when I was feeling too nauseous for anything else. Especially if it's on a cheeseburger or something. I'm after what's INSIDE the bun. Never looked back after I found out my favorite burger place did lettuce wraps.
Also milkshakes that aren't made with real ice cream. I'll still pound back a Sonic milkshake on a bad day.0 -
I couldn't really think of anything.. I guess grocery store cupcakes. I bake, and mine are way better.0
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I hate drinking calories, so soda and especially juices. For the sugar and cals I can think of many other things I would much rather have, most of which involve chewing.0
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All soda, except Sprite. Gottdang. Generally get 20 oz every two weeks or so. Last time I tried a Sprite Zero and four sips in threw it away. Gotta have my partially hydrogenated pixelized cardabudilated high fructose corn syrup.0
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Soda for sure. Pretty much all fast food. It taste like hell and just sits like a rock in my gut making me feel awful.
And definitely though super sugary high calorie coffee drinks. I used to work at a plus size store in the mall and women would come in and complain about how we changed our sizes and they fit smaller now and they know it's the clothes and not them because they are on a diet.....and then they would take a big drink of a venti mocha frappachino with extra caramel and whipped cream.....hmmmmmm.0 -
I would say almost anything that makes me hungry shortly I after I eat it and doesn't hold me over until my next meal unless it is a cookie or something I have after I ate my main meal like protein and fiber which helps keep me full until my next meal. Having something sweet to top off a meal is fine with me as long as I eat it in moderation My sister is a registered dietitian so she has taught me moderation is key and then I don't feel so deprived and completely waste all my hard work on over eating sweets and stuff. 0
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Custard slices are definitely worth it!0
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Ice cream - so many calories for such a small serving, and I'm not a big ice cream eater anyway.
Cream sauces - Have never liked these, not wasting what could be enormous calories eating it.
Chips - because I have no self control and that family sized bag is going down.
Cheap bakery anything, specialty coffee drinks and Frappuccino's, and convenience-store chocolate bars. I love cheese, but I'm skipping it where I can. Poutine...how I both love and hate you.0 -
mamapeach910 wrote: »
Oh, I forgot! Gluten free replacements of gluten-containing items. I've had celiac disease a long time, and have had a lot of GF items over the years. GF bread won't sop up the egg yolk just so, nor will the toast from it soak in butter correctly. GF pizza crust is just sad and there's no crispy crust with cheese clinging to it waiting for you at the end of the piece. There's no such thing as a nice, crunchy GF baguette. Just not worth the calories.
Not to mention that gluten free replacements are usually higher in calories than what they replace.0 -
I was just having this discussion with my friends. what do you think isn't worth the calories.
we came up with. non diet soda, nutella, cadburys cream eggs, wine, energy drinks, anything with full fat milk, McDonalds milkshakes...
edited: coke because some people cant get their head around the English 'full fat coke' thing
also this is what people have decided its not worth spending their calorie allowance on. none of it is wrong. each to their own. its just a conversation.
full fat coke= regular coke not diet?
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I think it's interesting how anyone who advises to eat whatever they want but in moderation is getting flagged....hmm it's as if someone doesn't want them to have an opinion hmmmm....though i have only read the first page of this convo..LOL0
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Candy bars (though I am not too picky and don't mind the 'cheaper' varieties at the check out.)
Ice Cream : Wimpy portion for store bought measurements. I do love DQ Blizzards but the calorie counts for all sizes are generally INSANE!
Cookies (almost any kind, tiny amount for the calories, some don't even taste all that good.)
Nuts. I like them, but the portions for the calories are small.
Chips. But I can however do the pre-measured individual sized bags. But the amount is still kinda wimpy. But it's better than I nothing if you really enjoy chips I suppose.
Bakery stuff (my kryptonite) Donuts, cakes, pies, pastries. All sugar laden, high carb, HIGH calories.
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I think it's interesting how anyone who advises to eat whatever they want but in moderation is getting flagged....hmm it's as if someone doesn't want them to have an opinion hmmmm....though i have only read the first page of this convo..LOL
It is odd to flag them, but posts like that are pretty off topic in this thread.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »I think it's interesting how anyone who advises to eat whatever they want but in moderation is getting flagged....hmm it's as if someone doesn't want them to have an opinion hmmmm....though i have only read the first page of this convo..LOL
It is odd to flag them, but posts like that are pretty off topic in this thread.
Agree, flagging's odd but this thread is about which substitutions help people stick to their targets and which don't. It's not ideological lol0 -
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Store-bought baked goods like cakes! Chances are you can bake whatever it is yourself for fewer calories, with the bonus of eating them when they're still warm with the smell filling the kitchen! 0
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Any sugary drinks just aren't worth it (including cider and wine! I'd rather stick to vodka and diet coke)
When I'm watching my calorie intake most junk food completely loses its appeal to me. It just feels like a waste of calories, because I know I'll be fuller for a lot longer if I stick to normal food.
To all the people saying pasta, that surprises me. The pasta I buy is only 160 calories per 100g, which is a plenty big enough serving for dinner, especially if you add veg and stuff.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Sugary drinks, cheesecake, juice, store bought baked goods, full fat ice cream, most full fat dairy, bar margaritas, fast food, marbled steaks, breaded deep fried fish
Those are the ones that sprang quickly to mind.
Bar Margaritas! I used to love the Perfect Margarita at Applebees until I walked past the gallon jug of pre-made margarita mix left on the bar and got a peek at the ingredient list. EEEK! First one - high fructose corn syrup (and 245 calories). I'd rather make my own with fresh limes and a little sugar for half the calories.
I usually don't think full fat dairy is worth the calories, but accidentally bought 4% cottage cheese last week. Man am I enjoying it -lesser quantities than usual, but it is yummy!
Also, any of the blended coffee drinks that taste like milkshakes. Not worth it!
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Cookies like the Chips Ahoy Birthday Cake Frosting that I bought tonight
Little Debbie Snacks & a lot of the other snack cakes
Also Kale because it just vile:D.
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Juice, full fat milk, fast food, non diet soda...0
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Not worth it:
Regular soda, I'm perfectly satisfied with Diet on the occasions I want it
Regular peanut butter, I am satisfied with the peanut-y goodness of PB2, and I like being able to control the thickness of it
Milk chocolate, I have a huge sweet tooth but milk chocolate just isn't chocolatey enough! I need to save those calories for dark chocolate.0
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