Today I chose not to have...

noelkm67
noelkm67 Posts: 118
in Motivation and Support
Glazed chocolate donuts. My husband brought them home. I checked the calories and fat (250/12) and decided it wasn't worth it, even as a treat.

What did you choose not to have recently?
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  • Trapwolf
    Trapwolf Posts: 142 Member
    sadly I chose not to have a vitamin water....I glanced at the label...it had 32 carbs and 170 cals...Thats like a Coke. I said..no to that. But I dont really say NO, I say...I would rather spend those calories on something else, sometimes I eat cake and pizza :O)
  • tsmom1128
    tsmom1128 Posts: 151 Member
    Broccoli alfredo. I work at a group home and I have to make lunch for my residents. Today, I made broccoli alfredo from scratch, as that is what they asked for. I resisted.... it's all gone now, they devoured it, so the temptation is no longer there. THANK GOODNESS!!!
  • noelkm67
    noelkm67 Posts: 118
    Great job, folks! Trapwolf, saying NO to those calories is what Ii mean by "choosing" not to have something. It's not a deprivation, it's a choice you make and it doesn't have a good or bad value. It's just one choice on a given day.

    :-)
  • missy_girl001
    missy_girl001 Posts: 53 Member
    A pitcher of sangria. I went for 1 small glass instead.
  • SmurphyKU
    SmurphyKU Posts: 62 Member
    My dad's birthday was yesterday and we had a huge cookie cake to celebrate.. I didn't eat a bite of it! I was so proud haha
  • LearnFromTheRed
    LearnFromTheRed Posts: 294 Member
    The remaining portion of corn chips at the bottom of the bag.
  • ostrichagain
    ostrichagain Posts: 271 Member
    All the pizza the kids did not eat last night. Woohoo!
  • Division12
    Division12 Posts: 10 Member
    Potato skins at work!
  • jmelyan23
    jmelyan23 Posts: 1,648 Member
    One of the infinite junk food snack options at work including chips, cookies, candy bars, donuts, etc. and opting for a string cheese and apple instead. :)
  • jenifr818
    jenifr818 Posts: 805 Member
    Ice cream (yet). Probably save cals for that for tonight
  • LivvieO
    LivvieO Posts: 164 Member
    Sadly I've chosen not to have my favourite Pineapple mango smoothie from McDonalds because of the sugar content. That's really hard because I'm going from drinking 2-3 per day every day to none at all.
  • noelkm67
    noelkm67 Posts: 118
    High five, everyone! And way to go, LlivvieO!!!
  • rumplesnat
    rumplesnat Posts: 372
    Hash brown patties and corned beef hash for breakfast. Had greek yogurt, granola and turkey breast instead! :bigsmile:
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
    Today I chose not to have spicy fried chicken wings, so so hard!
  • healthymelisa
    healthymelisa Posts: 166 Member
    Ice cream - it was screaming my name. But I blocked it out.
  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
    Today, and everyday, I choose not to deny myself of any particular kind of food that others deem 'bad' or 'non-nutritious' for whatever reason seems to suit them. Instead, I choose to eat in a reasonable manner, and if I over-indulge, I choose to be more careful and work out harder the next day.

    So, in short, I choose not to stress over what I eat - instead, I choose to enjoy myself.
  • MrsMac927
    MrsMac927 Posts: 8 Member
    burger and fries from Wendy's - I only went because my husband asked for it!! and now beer - all my friends are here drinking and I am being good :-)
  • robbienjill
    robbienjill Posts: 456 Member
    Another slice of birthday cake my mom made me, AND I passed on White Russians! $h!! Is getting real:) :laugh:
  • TwinMom422
    TwinMom422 Posts: 34 Member
    50 cent cone from Burger King. It's cheap, and I love them. Instead I ate broccoli. lol

    Baking cookies at the moment for my twin's dad. Resisting temptation to eat one.
  • PinkNinjaLaura
    PinkNinjaLaura Posts: 3,202 Member
    Today I chose not to have pizza, of the frozen variety. I stared at it in the case for several minutes at the grocery store debating whether I wanted it because I REALLY wanted it, or if I wanted it because it looked good in passing and I was feeling impulsive. I fell back on my usual tactic - walk away and if I still really want it 5 minutes later I can go back and get it, but 5 minutes later I wasn't craving pizza anymore. I don't believe in depriving myself of everything I crave, but I do want to make sure before I give in to the craving that it's going to be worth it.
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
    Beer. Went to my favorite pizza place that's 3 hours away but didn't think I'd have the calories for both the pizza and the beer, plus I thought I'd have to drive back home. Ended up having enough calories and didn't have to drive...
  • noelkm67
    noelkm67 Posts: 118
    Hi BJ,

    I'm the same way. But I know that sometimes having something may set me off on a binge, or I may decide it isn't worth the calories. My thread is about not eating mindlessly, but choosing what I will have, which includes treats. I had some cracker jacks today. That was my choice. My choice was also not to have the donuts because I knew they wouldn't fill me up and I would have to sacrifice calories some other place in the day. That was the best choice for me.

    I haven't always made the best choices, which is why I'm now trying to lose weight. I think that making better choices for myself, which includes some treats, deserves celebrating.
  • beachbriel
    beachbriel Posts: 70 Member
    Tortilla chips- my hubs made a huge delicious fresh steak 'taco' salad. I weighed out the homemade guacamole, steak, beans and piled on the veggies. Instead of reaching for the chips (we used to keep the bag near us and eat away), I opted for some steamed corn tortillas. I chose the healthier option and it was delicious.
  • noelkm67
    noelkm67 Posts: 118
    Great choices, folks! Beachbriel, love that swap!
  • Kristine7813
    Kristine7813 Posts: 19
    chocolate
  • haw160
    haw160 Posts: 11 Member
    today I chose not to eat potato chips
  • beachbriel
    beachbriel Posts: 70 Member
    Hi BJ,

    I'm the same way. But I know that sometimes having something may set me off on a binge, or I may decide it isn't worth the calories. My thread is about not eating mindlessly, but choosing what I will have, which includes treats. I had some cracker jacks today. That was my choice. My choice was also not to have the donuts because I knew they wouldn't fill me up and I would have to sacrifice calories some other place in the day. That was the best choice for me.

    I haven't always made the best choices, which is why I'm now trying to lose weight. I think that making better choices for myself, which includes some treats, deserves celebrating.

    Well stated
  • PinkNinjaLaura
    PinkNinjaLaura Posts: 3,202 Member
    Hi BJ,

    I'm the same way. But I know that sometimes having something may set me off on a binge, or I may decide it isn't worth the calories. My thread is about not eating mindlessly, but choosing what I will have, which includes treats. I had some cracker jacks today. That was my choice. My choice was also not to have the donuts because I knew they wouldn't fill me up and I would have to sacrifice calories some other place in the day. That was the best choice for me.

    I haven't always made the best choices, which is why I'm now trying to lose weight. I think that making better choices for myself, which includes some treats, deserves celebrating.

    ^^^THIS. 100% this.
  • kellywa1179
    kellywa1179 Posts: 24 Member
    Wine with dinner. A Saturday tradition...
  • BenchPressingCats
    BenchPressingCats Posts: 1,826 Member
    There was a banana on my counter and it was getting pretty brown. I thought it might still be passable, but at the last minute I decided not to risk it.

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