Has anyone given up chips for good?
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I gave up all junk food. I don't know how long that will last though. It has been about a month so far.0
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I don't want to have to give up anything for good. But, chips are a tough one. Have you tried PopChips? Pretty tasty, not as bad for you.0
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I count measure out half a portion... I could go a month with out them for sure, but the rest of my life.. I'm not willing to make that change lol I love em!0
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Here's the thing - I have certain "red light" foods that, once I start eating on them, I can't make myself stop. And, for those things, I either need to not have them in the house, or to take them out of the larger container and measure out a reasonable portion and put the rest away in a place that's above my eye level, so it's not staring at me. I do still eat chips, by the way, but I love Ruffles Light (great nutritionals!) and HATE baked chips, except for the baked Doritos. And, even with the light chips, I need to measure before I eat.0
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nope. i ate a whole bag of cheetos over the course of three days0
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Yes - as someone with absolutely no will power - I have completely and forever changed my eating to not eat things like this - ever - period. That's much easier for me then trying to do anything else. Pretty much given up Chips, Soda (not that I ever drank it much anyway), Bread, Potatoes, Rice, etc...
Many say you don't have to give up anything - technically that's true - but it's much much easier for me when I just do. Anyway I find when you start eating better - the good stuff starts to taste better and cravings change to more appropriate choices.0 -
A rare treat for me. One that I either consume a single portion bag with a known calorie load or I weigh them.0
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Of all the bad foods I used to eat, giving up chips was the easiest. Not real sure why, I used to sit down with that glorious yellow bag of Lays Original and my eyes would glaze over as I made my way through the ENTIRE bag. My husband still buys chips but I don't even look at them twice. If only the pop and pizza were as easy....0
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I have recently tasted kale (dried/baked) in the oven. Sprinkle salt (or season to your liking) and bake them in the oven & they taste yummy. Now I have NO idea what kale tastes like because, before that, I had never tried it. But, it does take the place of chips & gives you enters another dark green veggie in you diet. It's worth a try! Let me know on my page if you liked it or what you thought!
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OOPS! ...sorry, it gives you another dark green veggie to add to your diet...is what I meant to say!
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I know. I am the same way. I guess the only way is to stop them altogether---Boo Hoo!0
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I can't make up my mind about this. My last go round with weight loss I gave up chips altogether because they are my best comfort food. I did really well and then I let well-meaning friends convince me that I no longer need to "deprive" myself of the things I like because I had lost the weight and could keep it off. So I let chips back into my diet little by little and gained a little weight, but wasn't too concerned. Then I decided to quit smoking. I'm glad I quit, but I got depressed for awhile after and managed to gain back a bunch of weight, Of course, chips were very "comforting" during that time.
This time I decided to keep chips in in a limited way. I thought I could have a can of Pringles or Stax on Friday or Saturday night. Well, it has turned into Friday AND Saturday, sometimes Sunday and if life is particularly stressful Monday or Wednesday. . .
I tried making kale chips but couldn't get it right they were either still soggy or burnt, same with beet chips. I may try to make them again, but I believe I'm going to have to keep potato chips out of my diet. Of course, I'll probably have to have a "goodby" bag of Lays before I do. ;->0 -
We eat the Pop chips - especially like the BBQ'd. Sunchips are a good alternative too. I literally count out a certain amount and it is satisfying.0
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When there is an open bag or bowl of chips I find that if I don't even have one I can usually resist but if I have one, it's game over0
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I only allow chips or nuts in my house on special occasions. I have found them to be too much temptation. I have tried swapping them out for other things like Wheat Thin Stix or Crisps, Veggie Straws or Chip In's (like a pop chip). Although I have found these to be great substitutes I still find portion control to be an issue.0
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I haven't given up chips, but I don't buy them to keep at the house. I'll eat a single serve bag when I'm having a sandwich for lunch, or if I'm at a BBQ or something, I'll have a handful. Occasionally, I'll get a bag from a vending machine, but I try to keep snacks with me so that I'm not tempted.
I don't "give things up," but I do keep them out of my house! :0 -
I really love a bag of chips as a treat once in a while or as a standby snack if I am on the road...
Weightwatchers do a great range that taste good and are around 80cals per bag so fit in nicely with the calories I leave for snacks...
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I've given up all chips except for Stacy's Pita Chips. I love those things! lol And they just taste so good with Wholly Guacamole.0
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Yep, I agree with finding alternatives. Every now and then I'll have tortilla chips but I'd rather save up calories for such ocasion. I wasn't a pretzel fan until recently. Nature's promise organic has a kind pretzels which are kinda sweet and they are a good serving for 100. I also found out today that by warming a wrap on a non stick pan without even spray the wrap will get a crispy and is so good! I use joseph's lavash which is 100 calorie for a large size pita.0
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Thanks for the awesome ideas and tips, everyone!0
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