One thing you refuse to give up...

MSeel1984
MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I'm one of those people who refuses to cut everything out of my diet that I enjoy. Overall, my diary reflects a very healthy intake...fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. That being said, if I want a drink or something sweet, I allow myself to have it, just in moderation. I'm not one of those people that can go completely vegan, no sweets, no alcohol and pretend to be happy about it.

That being said, what is one food/drink you refuse to give up even though you are dieting.

I have to say it's a toss-up between chocolate and red wine.

*****EDITED TO CLARIFY******

When I asked for help earlier today to see what I was doing wrong w/my diet, someone said I should cut out my sweets...

When they say "sweets"...I had ONE no bake cookie (full of oats and, granted, sugar)...and the other days, I allowed myself some dark chocolate and peanut butter (in small amounts)...and I work out 6-7 days/week...

So I started this thread to prove these yummy treats can still fit into a healthy diet.
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  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    Definitely dark chocolate. I indulged in wine occasionally too, but now that I know I'm allergic to it, I avoid it altogether!
  • DanaDark
    DanaDark Posts: 2,187 Member
    I haven't given up anything!

    I simply make my choices based on how many calories I have left in the day.

    I have found the WORST thing humanly possible is french fries... They usually have more calories than a burger lol. So, I typically don't have them because I want more calories for other foods. But, I do sometimes steal 1 or 2 from friends. >.>
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    I haven't given up anything!

    I simply make my choices based on how many calories I have left in the day.

    I have found the WORST thing humanly possible is french fries... They usually have more calories than a burger lol. So, I typically don't have them because I want more calories for other foods. But, I do sometimes steal 1 or 2 from friends. >.>

    And they're like chips...hard to eat just one. I love onion rings too but rarely eat them for that same reason :(
  • Superchikanthem
    Superchikanthem Posts: 362 Member
    STARBUCKS!!!!!!!!!! :love:

    The red wine is good for my heart I promise I only ever have one:drinker: ...(I actually only do have one)
    And the Chocolate is super dark which is full of good things so I don't count it as a cheat :happy:
  • justal313
    justal313 Posts: 1,375 Member
    Never gonna give you up
    Never gonna let you down
    Never gonna run around and desert you
    Never gonna make you cry
    Never gonna say goodbye
    Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
  • penguinlally
    penguinlally Posts: 331 Member
    cheese!
  • Ellas_Time_4_Change
    Ellas_Time_4_Change Posts: 171
    Full fat cheese, dark chocolate and coffee with heavy cream!
  • MMarvelous
    MMarvelous Posts: 1,067 Member
    NOTHING! I do most things in moderation now.
  • Mad4282
    Mad4282 Posts: 171 Member
    Wine and sushi.
  • Gramps251
    Gramps251 Posts: 738 Member
    I havn't given up anything but am selective about when and how often I eat certain things.
  • EvaB93
    EvaB93 Posts: 101
    thats what i do, I don't think cuting out what you like is going to help you lose weight, but i think the one thing is chocolate !
  • Bethyvm
    Bethyvm Posts: 8
    I agree with DonnaDark, haven't given up anything, just make wiser choices and if I want ice cream for a snack at night, I make sure that I allow for it and up my exercise so that I can enjoy the indulgence.
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    Full fat cheese, dark chocolate and coffee with heavy cream!


    Oooooh, amen to the cheese.

    Oh and Eggnog. I get the light stuff but...when it's available, it's every man for himself. I put it in my coffee every day and feel zero guilt.
  • GermanicKnight
    GermanicKnight Posts: 445
    Beer and sushi!!! OOOOH YUM!
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    Starbucks for me too. I just changed the drink to something more in-line with my goals (my cappuccino is around 90 - 100 calories)
  • Spatialized
    Spatialized Posts: 623 Member
    Craft Beer.

    Not this industrial lager swill, but the good stuff like big IPAs, thick dark stouts, cloudy hefeweizens...can you tell it's Friday and I'm already thinking about being off work?
  • Itssojen
    Itssojen Posts: 73 Member
    I refuse to give up my Starbucks. I love Starbucks, and as long as I can fit it into my calories, I don't see what the big deal is.
  • jvw317
    jvw317 Posts: 25
    alcohol, skinny caramel macchiatos from starbucks, and the occasional cupcake!
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    Craft Beer.

    Not this industrial lager swill, but the good stuff like big IPAs, thick dark stouts, cloudy hefeweizens...can you tell it's Friday and I'm already thinking about being off work?


    Ooooooooh....good gravy, that sounds good.

    I love beer. The darker the better.
  • awebs89
    awebs89 Posts: 53 Member
    For sure diet coke. It was so bad I was drinking 4 cans of the stuff a day. I've gotten better about it now but I don't think I can ever quit it.
  • Fitorbust73
    Fitorbust73 Posts: 80 Member
    I haven't given up anything!

    I simply make my choices based on how many calories I have left in the day.

    I have found the WORST thing humanly possible is french fries... They usually have more calories than a burger lol. So, I typically don't have them because I want more calories for other foods. But, I do sometimes steal 1 or 2 from friends. >.>

    And they're like chips...hard to eat just one. I love onion rings too but rarely eat them for that same reason :(


    I have a good recipe for onion rings from the Bernstein diet -- they are yummy and not so bad for you! friend me if you would like the recipe :-)
  • 75in2013
    75in2013 Posts: 361 Member
    I haven't given up anything!

    I simply make my choices based on how many calories I have left in the day.

    This.

    Plus on some days I cycle and burn additional 1000-1500kcal. On those days it's easy to add a glas wine to diner etc.
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    I haven't given up anything!

    I simply make my choices based on how many calories I have left in the day.

    I have found the WORST thing humanly possible is french fries... They usually have more calories than a burger lol. So, I typically don't have them because I want more calories for other foods. But, I do sometimes steal 1 or 2 from friends. >.>

    And they're like chips...hard to eat just one. I love onion rings too but rarely eat them for that same reason :(


    I have a good recipe for onion rings from the Bernstein diet -- they are yummy and not so bad for you! friend me if you would like the recipe :-)

    Heck yes, thanks!
  • richardheath
    richardheath Posts: 1,276 Member
    Beer. Good beer. I'm a homebrewer, and just have too much fun making it, and then drinking it.
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    Beer. Good beer. I'm a homebrewer, and just have too much fun making it, and then drinking it.

    We have a friend of ours-he and his roommate brew their own beer. They made this seasonal one last Christmas that blew my mind. It seems like something fun to get into-is it hard? How do you go about it?
  • ChantiC
    ChantiC Posts: 137
    Though like others I have not really given up anything, just choose to have smaller amounts or have less often. I love my coffee with 5% cream ( I just cant do milk). I love chocolate and cheese, but in moderation :)
  • silver_arrow3
    silver_arrow3 Posts: 1,373 Member
    There are a LOT of things I refuse to give up. I definitely still eat chocolate. Usually I try to keep it dark chocolate so I can be a little "healthier" about it. I eat TexMex every weekend. I've been dying for pizza too, I just haven't had the opportunity to eat any in a few months.
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    Diet Coke... i dont care what the internets say about it being bad for you, hinders weight loss etc etc.

    I dont drink, i dont smoke, do drugs or anything of the sort. But I will crack some skulls if you try to take my Diet Coke away...
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    Diet Coke... i dont care what the internets say about it being bad for you, hinders weight loss etc etc.

    I dont drink, i dont smoke, do drugs or anything of the sort. But I will crack some skulls if you try to take my Diet Coke away...

    I was never able to get into diet coke. I am a coke zero person-it tastes more like the original to me...Dunno why. But if you enjoy it, go for it!
  • kunstlerin92
    kunstlerin92 Posts: 2
    yep, I have the same attitude. If I have to totally give up the things I love, then I'll just quit. so, moderation is the key.

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