What were the hardest things to cut back on?

misty5976

Im just curious... Im just starting my weight loss journey, but can already see some things that are going to be HARD to cut back on. I dont believe in deprivaton AT ALL... Im more of an "all things in moderation" type of believer. BUT... I do know I have some bad habits that need to drastically reduce. What things were the hardest for you to cut back on?

For me it's going to be:

SODA. I love soda. I always have. Ive cut myself back to about a 12oz can a couple of times a week... but I still CRAVE it all the time. I wake up wanting a soda, I want one with breakfast, with lunch. It's just so addictive and it's been difficult.

SNACKING on unhealthy things. I tend to want sweet or salty snacks about mid afternoon ... and I work in a hospital so I have to fight the urge to head to the gift shop for a candy bar or potato chips. Instead Ive been bringing my lunch with a yogurt w/ fruit and granola or some raw veggies to try and munch on those. But they just don't TASTE like chocolate ... lol.

PORTON sizes. I was raised poor, and we didnt waste food. We finished our plates before we left the table. Ive had a very difficult time learning what proper "portions" are and learning to stop when Im full, even if my plate isn't empty yet. I'm having a very hard time "re-teaching" myself .... that "full" doesn't have to mean "stuffed." I also try to utilize a to-go box at restaurants and try to take at least half of my food home with me for another meal - since most restaurants are WAY bigger than an actual portion size.

What were/are your hardest struggles with food/drinks? What did you do, or are you doing to overcome those hurdles? Maybe your solutions will help someone else!

PhilipByrne

:drinker:

akharris715

Hands down CHOCOLATE!!

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BeautyCrys

Cupcakes, Oreos, & WHATABURGER!

essjay75

WINE. A really nice glass of Shiraz-Grenache. Or Pinot. Or Merlot. Or a Melbac.

See?

EmBlazes

For me definitely controlling my consumption of refined carbs and sugary foods. I do eat carbs but I have to be really careful not to go overboard or it makes me crazy-hungry and more likely to slip up with my eating.

sk2775

Chocolates :-)

sophjakesmom

Pizza. by far.

BrowneJen

:smooched: :blushing: Sorry...screwed up!

beccadaniixox

Hands down CHOCOLATE!!

Ohmigod, This!! ^^^

Nanou1975

My morning ritual of a Tim orton's B.E.L.T. with sausage WITH the hashbrown and an extra large French vanilla capuccino.

It's hard not to drop by when I get to the office.

HMonsterX

I just think of my calories as my daily currency. If i want to spend 450 cals on that dessert, i can, but then i have to think that's 450 less i'll have later on, so is it really worth it? It makes things much easier to bear if i think of it like that.

skinnyquinny84

Chips!!! I applaud whoever can stop at the serving size and put the bag away.

And candy or treats when we watch movies.

bcattoes

Portions.

I really like healthy food so avoiding the bad stuff isn't usually a problem. The problem is that I REALLY like healthy foods so I want to eat too much of them.

wbgolden

My 3x week habit of giant steak burritos at the taco truck near work. Mmmmmmm......giant steak burritos......

haley_b_87

Hands down CHOCOLATE!!

This!

kimbk1

they say you crave what you typically eat. I crave soda and chocolate. my two faves. I dont deprive myself if I need it. It can set you back some, but dont let it consume your life because you can certainly fall back if you do. I just say "one day at a time"

Lesley2800

I agree with Chocolate!!! The Halloween candy has been taunting me the past few weeks!

kenzysmom

Going out to eat is hands down my hardest battle! I can't tell you how many times I think about hitting happy hour with the girls and plowing thru tons of appetizers and drinks! lol

sryan8408

Diet coke was my hardest to cut back on. And chocolate but I cut those out very easily when I cut out all refined sugar and now I do crave these things BUT when I try them now, they taste nasty! It was amazing! I cut out diet coke for maybe a week and I decided I really wanted one and was going to treat myself, first sip and I'm like ewwww it tastes like pure sugar! Then at a birthday party I didn't want to be rude so I had a piece of cake, it tasted like it was nothing but pure granulated sugar!

So my point is stay strong and maybe eat clean for a week and you may not even want the crap even in moderation!

meemo88

5 guys and fries.
chocolate
chips
cake

BrowneJen

I don't know who said this but..."Nothing tastes as good as skinney feels!" You have to want it really, really bad! MFP is the best site I've found! It works! The hardest thing for me was portion controll. Jen:flowerforyou:

kenzysmom

I just think of my calories as my daily currency. If i want to spend 450 cals on that dessert, i can, but then i have to think that's 450 less i'll have later on, so is it really worth it? It makes things much easier to bear if i think of it like that.

I SO agree with this too!

Glam0809

Wine, beer, mixed cocktails, any kind of alcoholic beverage...you name it.

kit_katty

I just think of my calories as my daily currency. If i want to spend 450 cals on that dessert, i can, but then i have to think that's 450 less i'll have later on, so is it really worth it? It makes things much easier to bear if i think of it like that.

I SO agree with this too!

Me too!

That being said, honestly, I've had an odd craving for ketchup chips over the last few weeks,and I can't seem to put them away once they're open! I need to get some individual sized ones or maybe rice chips with ketchup flavours... sigh.

Gspice3

Chocolate, chocolate and chocolate!

asyouseefit

Mindless candy or popcorn eating at the movies. I also believe in everything in moderation but I honestly don't see any reason to justify eating during a movie. (and I don't want to snack on carrots or celery, lol)

SparkleShine

Chips and drinks (alcohol)! Empty calories!!!!!

starbucksbuzz

Chocolate is probably my worst. I still sneak some into my daily calories (I'm still a sucker for chocolate milk, and I get some protein too.) but some days that just doesn't cut it.

Ice cream is a high second offender. (And of course my husband likes keeping it around or I would just not buy it)

The fried / processed foods I don't crave as much. Occasionally I crave soda, but rarely (compared to chocoalte and ice cream, haha.) Also the sugary coffee drinks have been my downfall in the past, but I've realized I'm just as happy drinking normal coffee with a little cream. about 2% of the calories, so w00t.

I think it helps I grew up eating fairly clean, so while I still like fast food occasionally, I always knew the difference in how it made me feel, and I associate that with it. If something makes me feel like I have lead in my stomach after I eat it I'm not as likely to go back for more.

MzMiller1215

Definitely alcohol

Sugary snacks: Milk Dud, Hot Tamales and Sour Patch Kids

Fried chicken, fried fish, french fries....are you catching the pattern here? :laugh: