What are your "red lines" foods and why?

jenilla1

I had to really think about this question. I don't believe that anything like that exists for me. There's no one food that if I eat it, it means the end of my healthy lifestyle. I can eat whatever I want and still be healthy IF I control the frequency and amount of it. I also don't really like most of the foods that are truly bad for you. Fast food and fried foods make me queasy, for example, so I don't even eat any of that garbage. I do like sugar, so although I do have treats now and then, I just control portions and it's not a problem.

For example, you listed 1,000 calorie mall cinnamon rolls. I just ate ONE 347 calorie homemade cinnamon roll right from the oven and it was crazy delicious and yes, there was butter! I make most of my comfort foods at home, so I can control what goes into them and adapt them to make them healthier. Plus, there's no upset stomach and heartburn that goes with all that crap you buy pre-made. So, for me, a cinnamon roll is not the end of a healthy lifestyle, it's just part of a healthy lifestyle.

P.S. True food addicts probably need to avoid their triggers at all costs. Non-addictive personalities probably just need to change their mindsets away from the shame and guilt. Don't feel like you failed if you eat a treat. Just mind your portions and focus on the majority of your eating being healthy and balanced. A treat now and then is nothing to be ashamed of.

tinyjaz

White Bread,white pasta and white rice. They send me into an eating frenzy!

wonjon

For me it's yoghurt! This week, I've had a 1 litre container full in one go. Three times.
Luckily it's the low fat type!

1Kristine1

Chocolate or any type of dessert food - if its in front of me my will power loses most of the time.
Fast food- if I have decided to choose to eat fast food, it means I am crashing and burning
Chips- bad for you and I usually eat more than a serving size
Pasta- high cal