The retrospective: 'I can't believe I used to eat that'
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Oh god, I don't even want to think about this.
But during the summers that I didn't have a job, I'd lounge around my house and one of my favorite "snacks" was a plain bagel smothered in mayo and mustard with a couple of slices of cheese (each different) in the middle. Gross. I weighed like 122 lbs back then (which is a lot for my 5'1", apple-shaped figure).. I weighed myself this morning and am at 102 lbs. Super proud of myself.0 -
For me it was half a cheesecake, Never saw the point in keeping any for the next day! (oops)
for example
Asda lemon cheesecake - half
920 cals
20g fat
98 carbs
this was not unusual - nor ward half a cake and custard or whatever.. My food portions have decreased dramatically and I no longer get 'starving' half an hour later either. something to do with sugar rushes I'm sure.
no going back!0 -
My most regular meal would have been chicken parm from Olive Garden (I Love italian food) I'd eat about half of it and save the second half for lunch the next day-I'm so glad looking at it that I didn't have the whole thing though!
Chicken Parmigiana (dinner portion) -for the full meal, not half
calories 1090
fat 49
sodium 3380
bread sticks (I'd have 2 so totals for both:)
calories 280
fat 4
sodium 740
Since everyone else is doing McDonald's here is what I'd get there too:
calories 990
fat 40
sodium 1140
and that's a small fry, apple pie, medium coke and mcchicken sandwich.
Ugh, my stomach hurts just thinking about it!0 -
I was worst for alcohol. I would easily drink 3 hard ciders a night - around 220 cals per bottle, so I was drinking almost 700 cals per day without any food on top. I might have one every 2-3 days now. I also switched to lighter wine or wine and soda when I go out - better for waistline and liver.
Food wise, I was terrible for eating a lot of cheese. Like, hacking bits off the block whilst cooking dinner (whilst inevitably drinking alcohol as well). I would always sit with my BF and eat chocolate after dinner as well. I have both now, but I use lower fat cheeses and limit how much chocolate I have. Measure out the portion and stick the bar/bag back in the fridge. And it's clearly treat food, not everyday food.0 -
Once or twice a week I used to go to Dunkin donuts and get a medium Coffee Coolatta and two donuts. 1260 calories. Unbelievable. That was for breakfast.0
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I still eat at the dreaded McDonald's - just not nearly as often. I set my own damn calorie goal on here, lower than what it told me to - and I exercise and eat healthy enough to stay under it. So far, seems to be working.
Dieting is all about what you do with it.
I got to McD's occasionally still. About once every couple of months.
I have a veggie wrap with choc milkshake and fries.. but as you say.. it's all about what you do with it.. it is a 'treat' in that I love choc milkshake and that is the ONLY time I have one... and the wrap is better than I used to eat.. also leave half the bread. I no longer eat TWO apple pies anymore (can't remember the last time I had one to be honest) but I don't feel ashamed, I am not there as often, and certainly my kids don't ask to go anymore either.
Diet.. is not a word I use now, my lifestyle has change - I eat what I want.. but in moderation and knowing I must EARN it in burning it if it's naughty. lol0 -
Sample Day:
Breakfast Platter = 800
Lunch Enchilada Dinner w/ Chips & Salsa = 1800
Dinner Steak, Baked Potato w/ Extra Sour Cream, Ceasar Salad = 1500
Ice Cream & Cake = 500
Approx 4600
Must have been getting way more "incidental" exercise than I thought not to have weighed much, much more than I did.
Now even at maintenance that's almost 3 days worth of food!0 -
A large order of Singapore Rice Noodles and a whole order of Crab Rangoon from my favorite Chinese restaurant.
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An entire medium veggie pizza from Papa John's or Dominoes.
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An entire box of instant Mac and Cheese.
There's more, but I won't list it all. This wasn't an every day occurance, but at least once a week I'd binge on one of these things. I ate out alot, too. It's disgusting and embarrassing. I remember doing it, but it's like I don't know that person anymore. It's hard for me to imagine eating that much now.0 -
In a past life, I made this for my Sunday breakfast every week:
3 thick pancakes made with 1 cup Bisquick's original pancake mix
¼ cup Maple Grove Farms' Dark Amber maple syrup
2 slices thick-cut hickory smoked bacon, pan fried
Cheese omelet made with 2 eggs, ¼ cup shredded Kraft cheddar cheese and ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 oz cup of hot Milo (it's a chocolate drink) made with 3 tbsp Milo powder and 1½ tbsp sweetened condensed milk
After typing all that, I got lazy finding nutrition labels from item 3 onwards. But I know that entire breakfast has gotta carry at least 1,200 calories. :laugh:0 -
Thinking about Mcdonalds sort of disgusts me when I truly think about it (or even exam it for too long before eating), but I still eat it actually. In the past I'd probably get a dinner of:
Double Cheeseburger or Fish Filet with a Large Fry and Diet Coke. Maybe a 3 pack of cookies as well. For breakfast, I love their Bacon, Egg & cheese bagels. This was rare though and not something I did regularly, but if I did end up going with friends or my mom or something (for some reason I never really craved it on my own), then that is what I'd get.
Now when I eat at McDonalds, for breakfast I have a canadian bacon, egg and cheese mcmuffin which is only 360 calories compared to the previous bagel I would have had for 560 calories. For lunch or dinner I'll have a McChicken sandwich for 360 with a small fry or skip the fries totally.
I am happy for those folks who can eat completely clean, non fast food and totally disregard any premade stuff. Its a nice aspiration I have for most of the time, but real life creeps up sometimes. In those cases, I want to be informed to make the smartest choice I can.0 -
- Breakfasts a few years ago consisting of a bowl of frosted mini wheats and a 20oz of Pepsi. (440 calories, but just thinking of all that sugar is sickening)
- I used to eat an entire 40-count bag of Pizza rolls in one sitting. (1333 calories)
- When I went to Olive Garden, I'd usually pack away 8 or more breadsticks, 2 bowls of minestrone, and a plate of manocotti. (2260 + however many glasses of Pepsi @_@)
- I'd get a sampler platter at Buffalo Wild Wings all to myself.. (1520 calories + 2 glasses of Pepsi)0 -
I used to split two packs of those instant ramen noodles with my mom often for lunch.
Rice cakes, eugh. I don't know why I ever ate those.
My regular order at mcdonald's years ago (this would happen like 1-3x a week, it varied) was large fries, large coke and a crispy chicken burger plain.0 -
Hobnob's Milk Chocolate biscuits. Yes the entire packet! WIth a cup of tea with lots of milk and about 3 spoonfuls of sugar!
cals - 1,440 protein - 21 fat - 72 sat fat - 35 carbs - 189
I would eat a packet usually on the weekend.
When I was pregnant for breakfast I would have a massive bowl of porrige with loads of sugar. 2 chocolate croissants. An entire pack of Mr Kiplings French Fancies. My god I could put it away
I'd also have a take away pizza on the weekends and could finish an extra large in one sitting. Now if I do treat myself I can just about get through half a medium haha0 -
Somehow I find this thread super motivating, so I feel compelled to spill my guts about my past guilty pleasure. My favorite meal out was this one at Olive Garden:
Salad
3 Breadsticks
Lasagna
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Calories = 2,310
Fat = 125
Sodium = 5,190
This meal alone is only 90 calories short of my total calorie goal for TWO days! Ugh! I still eat at Olive Garden, but now I share a plate of ravioli with marinara sauce with my daughter, limit the breadsticks, and skip the dessert. I've also swapped out soup for the salad, as the salad dressing has crazy high calories. All things in moderation is my new mantra, and fortunately it's working!0 -
I used to have my McD's order memorized ---
Big Mac x1 (heavy sauce please!)
Chicken McNuggets x20 (with BBQ sauce)
Large Fries
Large Sweet Tea
Total Calories -- 2370
No wonder I got fat.....DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN!!!!!!!!!0 -
I was worst for alcohol. I would easily drink 3 hard ciders a night - around 220 cals per bottle, so I was drinking almost 700 cals per day without any food on top. I might have one every 2-3 days now. I also switched to lighter wine or wine and soda when I go out - better for waistline and liver.
I used to have Kahlua and Coke whenever I drank. Would have had at least 2 cans worth, plus the sugary Kahlua. Even the thought of it makes me feel nauseous! I've switched to Vodka and Sodawater now. Much better for hangover as well 0 -
McDonalds was my FAV!
2 McChickens, Med fry, Large Sweet Tea
Calories- 1390 (OVER current alotment)
Cholesterol- 65mg (22%)
Protein- 34g
Calories from Fat- 460
Sodium- 1990mg (83%)
Vitamin A- 190IU (4%)
Total Fat- 51g (78%) (OVER!)
Total Carbs- 200g (67%) (Almost 10x OVER)
Vitamin C- 11mg (20%)
Saturated Fat- 9g (44%)
Dietary Fiber- 9g (34%)
Calcium- 270mg (25%)
Sugars- 82g
Iron- 6mg (35%)
Couldn't figure out how to do extra mayo on this thing so the REAL numbers are higher than this.0 -
I went to college at a Big 10 school where there was a 'main street' with a TON of restaurants, and I lived on that main street. Almost daily, I would eat something disgusting. There was a place I *LOVED* called "FAT SANDWICH" and the sandwich I ate was called a "FAT F". It contained CHEESESTEAK, MOZZARELLA STICKS, CHICKEN FINGERS, MAYONAISE KETCHUP AND FRIES. I believe it was 1300 calories.0
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I used to be a big eater of Pizza Hut. Eating a large pizza to myself, I couldn't believe when I found out it was over 3,000 calories just for the pizza, never mind a soft drink with it!
Actually makes me feel disgusted with myself now. Genuinely makes me think about everything I put in my mouth now, and if it's pizza, it's never more than 2-3 slices, and even then I am watching the calories like a HAWK! 0 -
OK.. I use to eat at Chipotle or Five Guy, those were my two favorite places to eat... so here is my breakdown:
Chipoltle chicken Burrito w/veggies black beans, cheese, sour cream and Guacamole
TOTALS
Calories: 1045
Total Fat (g): 51.5
Saturated Fat (g): 20
Trans Fat: 0
Cholesterol Fat (mg): 185
Sodium (mg): 1810
Carbohydrates (g): 91
Dietary Fiber (g): 10
Sugars (g): 6
Protien (g): 54.5
Vitamine A (%DV): 44%
Vitamine C %DV): 56%
Calcium (%DV): 52%
Iron (%DV): 29%
Five Guys Little CB w/lettuce, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, mayo and A1 sauce
Calories: 774
Cal from Fat: 450
Total Fat (g): 50
Sat Fat (g): 20
Cholesterol (mg) 110
Sodium (mg): 1,760
Carbs (g): 58.5
Fiber (g): 2
Sugars (g): 11.5
Protien (g): 27
YIKES... WOW, now I can't even think about eating at any one these places. To think I use to wonder why I wasn't shedding the pounds but was working out.0 -
I used to eat a cinnamon roll for breakfast every morning, topped with melted butter. Then on the side, I would have seasoned potatoes and a large sausage link. So I am now eating just slightly more calories all day than what I used to eat just for breakfast.0
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Cheeseburger with BBQ sauce on it, green beans(which had been cooked in butter), fries..with BBQ sauce poured on the fries and a big cup of cola.
That had to be about 1000 calories right there lol0 -
I used to eat something similar to the McDonalds meal - I used to get 2) 10 pc nugget meals with fries - LARGE! That was at my largest, five years ago - glad I'm not there anymore.
Recently before starting MFP, about a month or so before I ate 24 Krispy Kremes in a 24 hour period...........enough said, I feel disgusting just thinking about it!0 -
I was never that into fast food either. I love things like pasta and bread. Naturally, I LOVE olive garden.
Here is what I would get ( no, not an "everyday" kinda thing, but on weekends and such):
salad (probably two servings): 300 20 3 1520 22 4 4
AT LEAST 2 Breadsticks with garlic-butter spread 280 4 0 740 52 4 10
steak gorgonzola 1310 73 41 2190 82 9 81
All in all, that comes to: 1890 calories...plus all the other stuff.
yuck.
If you truly love pasta & bread, you're doing a disservice to yourself by going to Olive Garden anyway
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I used to hang out with my little sister on the occasional Saturday night. We would get junk food and movies.
Those nights I would consume 2,640 calories in dinner. We would split a little Caesar's pizza, split a 2 liter of Mt Dew and each have a pint of Ben and Jerry's.0 -
KFC....It's so bad but soooo good!! Haha
I would have a wicked zinger tower burger meal (tower burger, 2 hot wings, beans, and fries) then I'd stop at mcDonalds for a McFlurry afterwards!! I'm guessing around 1500cals for the KFC and 400for the ice-cream...yea MFP soon put a stop to that one!!
We also regularly had Pizza, I'd have a dominos medium classic crust chicken and jalepeno pizza to myself with a side of chicken kickers - I'd feel good about myself if I "only" are 3/4 of the pizza :blushing: I cant even bring myself to calulate how many calories in that!! Oh and 2 pots of the garlic dip that is over 100cals a pot!!!!
Wow reading that back I'm surprised I'm not even bigger...I would have one of those probably once a week at least...0 -
OK.. I use to eat at Chipotle or Five Guy, those were my two favorite places to eat... so here is my breakdown:
Chipoltle chicken Burrito w/veggies black beans, cheese, sour cream and Guacamole
TOTALS
Calories: 1045
Total Fat (g): 51.5
Saturated Fat (g): 20
Trans Fat: 0
Cholesterol Fat (mg): 185
Sodium (mg): 1810
Carbohydrates (g): 91
Dietary Fiber (g): 10
Sugars (g): 6
Protien (g): 54.5
Vitamine A (%DV): 44%
Vitamine C %DV): 56%
Calcium (%DV): 52%
Iron (%DV): 29%
YIKES... WOW, now I can't even think about eating at any one these places. To think I use to wonder why I wasn't shedding the pounds but was working out.
You can eat chipotle without being excessive...I used to get my veggie burrito bowl with a ton of rice, way way way too much.
now I limit myself a lot and I manage to stay at 400-450 calories and under 1,000mg of sodium. my veggie burrito bowl is also low in fat. 0 -
1 Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese
1 10 piece chicken nugget
Calories 1220
Cholesterol 225mg (74%)
Protein 70g
Calories from Fat 650
Sodium 2260mg (94%)
Vitamin A 550IU (10%)
Total Fat 72g (111%)
Total Carbs 72g (24%)
Vitamin C 4mg (6%)
Saturated Fat 24g (120%)
Dietary Fiber 4g (17%)
Calcium 330mg (35%)
Trans Fat 3g
Sugars 10g
Iron 7.5mg (40%)
Haven't done that for a year, thank goodness. Now My favorite meal is Chipotle. Steak bowl, no rice, cheese or sour cream. Only 510 calories and I don't feel like I have to go lay down and take a nap after I eat it! :laugh:0 -
On my way home from work there's a Cane's, Taco Bell or Mcdonalds that I would always stop at. I wouldn't eat much at work so by 2:30 I would be starving and would pick up either a Caniac (whic is 6 fried chicken strips, fries, toast and cole slaw), an order of 3 supreme tacos and a nachos bell grande or a big mac meal and 10 piece chicken nugget. I'm sure all of those pass 1500 - 2000 calories and that was just for lunch. The Mcdonalds happens to be across the street from my home and I would walk there to get dinner thinking the walking was doing me good lol0
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I loved my Timmies! (Tim Horton's - Canada's favorite doughnut shop)
Every morning XL coffee with 4 cream + 2 sugar ( 450 cal. 28g fat ) Sometimes I'd drink 2 or 3 a day. Then I'd add a Blueberry muffin or a breakfast sandwich. Needless to say it isn't out of the ordinary to have had 1000 calories before I even got to work in the mornings.
I now drink my coffee black and don't eat any muffins that I did not bake myself.0
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