What do you refuse to give up?

defygravity531

Full fat cheese. I eat SO MUCH less of it now than I used to but I just can't give it up. And I don't want to. I've figured out how to enjoy it in smaller portions and less frequently.

toots99

Alcohol. :drinker:

pmad37

I refuse to give up anything - that being said, if I want Doritos, I eat a few. If I want a candy bar, I eat it. I just make allowances for it in my day.

mishelnkiki

friday night take outs, whether its light like subway, or terrible like pizza. (usually pizza) and my saturday night tequila fests!

mishelnkiki

Sex.

Burns a bunch of calories if you're doing it right

actually, for a woman u burn more when u fake it... just saying. lol.

aamb

I give up nothing! Moderation is the key!

me too.. if i really want it i will have it

emariec78

Mayo, sorry but I love it. I buy the "healthy" olive oil type, but I love sandwiches and what's a sandwich without mayo?!

I was honestly surprised to see people mention coffee, I didn't even consider that's something I should give up...may as well ask me to give up breathing I do drink it black without adding anything, though.

annarface

I refuse to give up the low calorie instant hot chocolate mixes! I have about 2 cups a day for 35 calories each. I never drank hot chocolate before I started losing weight though, so instead of giving up something I just added it in... LOL, but now I'm maintaining so it isn't so bad.

I will also never give up Nature Valley Crunchy Granola bars. I have a packet of 2 every night before I go to bed.

Elizabeth_C34

Sex.

Burns a bunch of calories if you're doing it right

actually, for a woman u burn more when u fake it... just saying. lol.

You burn more when you don't fake it and spend hours enjoying it instead. Plus, it's much more fun when you don't

JujiBean

Coffee (6 cups of 1/2 caffeine) in the morning and wine (3 glasses) in the evening. Just makes life worth living .... and dieting much more pleasant!

luvgreen25

I haven't given up anything, but I have noticed that my tastes have changed over the past few months. If I eat fried food, I feel sick. I still love ice cream, but now I know that I can have just one scoop and feel just as satisfied as eating the whole thing. So I've learned my boundaries and if I want something, I eat it in moderation. I've also learned to kick up the flavors and spices on foods to make them more exciting. Savor every bite!

joybell32

Cant give up chinese, just not having it weekly anymore! I've given up coffe, but I refuse to give up diet pepsi!

emylourow

Wotsits

emariec78

I refuse to give up the low calorie instant hot chocolate mixes! I have about 2 cups a day for 35 calories each. I never drank hot chocolate before I started losing weight though, so instead of giving up something I just added it in... LOL, but now I'm maintaining so it isn't so bad.

I did the same thing! I grab one of those sugar free cocoa packs out of the break room at work in the afternoon sometimes if I start feeling like I want a snack, figure its better than the vending machine. I figure its fine since I'm replacing something that would be much worse, but I never drank it before.

_eislek_

Coffee, or my creamer, actually, since the actual coffee barely has calories. I buy fat free creamer now, but I know it's still calories I could use on something else. I just NEED caffeine in the morning and I looooooooovvveee my coffee!

oBirdieo

I don't think I'll ever be able to give up cheese. I just love it too much!

Cristy_AZ

I give up nothing! Moderation is the key!

I agree! I still have wine and chocolate! I don't drink soda or eat fast food or processed junk, but those things are gross and make me feel bad. I enjoy real whole delicious foods and will continue to eat pasta and bread and potatos (yes I'm a carb addict). The trick is balance and moderation (still working on both).

4jenniferk

I still have a beer on occasion. I don't see myself giving it up yet.
I can go a month or so. But I like to be able to let loose and have a drink.

I have to agree with you.... I like to unwind with a good Shiner on Friday. All in moderation and if I go over in my calorie count then I will gladly try to balance it out the following few days. I will admit after logging my consumption of things on this site I had a rude awakening about the calories in beer. I've changed to a lite or ultra or have a mixed drink instead to keep the calories down.

luv_lea

Sweet tea. Have given up soda, so refuse to give up my sweet tea!

dad106

Chocolate and Cheeseburgers. I can give up most fast food and other junk like chips, but chocolate and cheeseburgers are the two that will always hold a place in my heart.

DaniJeanine

Ohhhh I love this post!!

Here's my daily items that appear to be "vices", but I absolutely refuse to give up no matter what! The key is to eat smart and in moderation...

-Real light cream in my coffee (2 cups a day, 1 level tbsp in each, no sugar)
-Natural peanut butter (no more than 2 tbsp a day, but usually only 1)
-Chocolate (either a couple dark chocolate kisses or a deep chocolate Vitatop)
-Red wine (average of 2-3 glasses per week, including the weekends)

And of course, I never give up ANYTHING on special occasions like holidays, family parties, or weddings. Those times are meant to be enjoyed and 1 day of "bad eating" never ruins a healthy lifestyle as long as you get back on track the next day.

Jillmgk36

I agree- pizza is my favorite too.

michelletyler38

Sex.

Ummm... :huh:

For me, diet soda! >__< Gave up the regular stuff & the expensive coffee drinks & coffee altogether & ice cream pretty much. But I'm keeping my damn diet soda. And pizza. I make my own healtheir version on pizza at home

kbanzhaf

I give up nothing! Moderation is the key!

EXACTLY my thoughts. If you feel like you are "giving up" certain foods or drinks, you may fail miserably. You need to use common sense, and when you do treat yourself, get back on the bandwagon the following day.

I refuse to say I can't eat anything.......I eat a wide variety of foods (well, OK, maybe I'm stuck in a rut for breakfast with my oatmeal :laugh: ), but I try to watch portion sizes and if I do overindulge one day, I try to walk more or eat more reasonably the following.

Kaye

1aprilaries

Cereal! it's full of carbs but i have to have it

juliapurpletoes

Cocktails and chocolate........

When i began this I was (and still am) determined that just because menopause was upon me i didn't have to give up on life. And life was going to include health and fitness AND FUN!

Didn't know if it would work but so far IT IS!!

Happy day!

VickiMitkins

Ohhhh I love this post!!

Here's my daily items that appear to be "vices", but I absolutely refuse to give up no matter what! The key is to eat smart and in moderation...

-Real light cream in my coffee (2 cups a day, 1 level tbsp in each, no sugar)
-Natural peanut butter (no more than 2 tbsp a day, but usually only 1)
-Chocolate (either a couple dark chocolate kisses or a deep chocolate Vitatop)
-Red wine (average of 2-3 glasses per week, including the weekends)

And of course, I never give up ANYTHING on special occasions like holidays, family parties, or weddings. Those times are meant to be enjoyed and 1 day of "bad eating" never ruins a healthy lifestyle as long as you get back on track the next day.

Exactly!!!

rydn4h2o

I haven't given up anything! I still enjoy my crafted brews as well as chocolate....to quote what has been said many times over here, everything in moderation :drinker:

ladyjade68

Sunflower seeds and Diet coke! I do the low sodium seeds. Tried caffeine free diet coke, but what's the point. Just have to drink it by noon or I'm awake all night.:yawn:

kent4j

Well my first thoughts are alcohol and my daily fix of chocolate but I really haven't given up anything. If there's something I really must have a fit it into my diary, exercise more or just have a small sampling to satisfy my craving. I figure this is the only way I'm going to do this long term.