Bad Habits Broken

clahut

Hey everyone,

This isn't really a 'weight loss' success story, but I'm sure my weight will benefit in the long run from breaking some bad habits I used to have.

Bad habits I had before starting MFP in June this year that I have now broken:
1. Daily coffee from Starbucks (Caramel Macchiato - so loaded with sugars!) - replaced with black tea
2. Packet of crisps/pretzels or similar with lunch - now occasional treat and I look at the calories and fat before I buy them
3. Takeaway once a week - now once a month
4. Huge croissant for breakfast every day - now porridge
5. Bar of chocolate around 3pm every work day - now apple or banana. Chocolate is now a treat once every few weeks.

If you had asked me 6 months ago if I could have done this, I'd have laughed. But through planning, willpower and changing my route to work so that I don't pass Starbucks, I've managed them all. In fact, I have been so pleased that I am now trying to give up more bad habits - like a can of diet coke with lunch every day and toast before bedtime.

Trust me, if I can break these habit cycles - anyone can.

C

kymarai

I would say those are successes! Good luck with the diet soda habit. Keep up the good work!

tcam70455

Those are great successes, and yes, they will lead to weight loss and a healthier you!

qtee_za

That sounds just like me, Pret mocha every morning with a bacon & egg croissant or BLT.
Take away once every week or two weeks
There are so many things I ate and only now realise OMG thats alot of calories.
I have given them up too, so I know its a difficult thing to do.
WELL DONE

johnthefatman

Really well done - this what it is all about - getting your habits right for the long term.