obvious foods to avoid??
Tank_Girl
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Please add to my list, I never realised I ate and drank so much junk before
Beer
Burgers
Fried chicken
Chips (fries)
Crisps (potato chips)
Chinese takeout
Indian takeout
Cola, dr pepper, red bull, lucozade
Beer
Burgers
Fried chicken
Chips (fries)
Crisps (potato chips)
Chinese takeout
Indian takeout
Cola, dr pepper, red bull, lucozade
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I don't agree with the beer and burgers as being something you should "obviously avoid". It certainly depends on the quality and quantity of those foods.
Obvious foods to avoid are Fast Food and processed foods containing hydrogenated fats.0 -
Reason beer and burgers are on the list is because its so hard to stop at 1 or 2 pints and drinking beer usually leads me to the nearest takeawayI don't agree with the beer and burgers as being something you should "obviously avoid". It certainly depends on the quality and quantity of those foods.
Obvious foods to avoid are Fast Food and processed foods containing hydrogenated fats.0 -
I'd say the obvious ones to avoid are the ones you have a hard time eating in moderation. So it's different for everyone. I can't have cheese in the house because I always eat too much.0
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The only things on your list I avoid are the beer and sodas. But that's because I don't drink alcohol at all and haven't had more than a half dozen sodas a year for about six years now.
The other foods I avoid are:
Raw celery, it's disgusting
Coffee, bitter, dirty water to me
Blue cheese, just too slimy and gross tasting
I'm eat pretty much everything else, even other foods I'm not fond of I can typically eat when they are part of a meal, I just do it in moderation now.0 -
Coconut crusted monkfish with mango salsa0
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I'd say the obvious ones to avoid are the ones you have a hard time eating in moderation. So it's different for everyone. I can't have cheese in the house because I always eat too much.
^^This. For me it's pizza. Greasy cheesy pizza. So I keep frozen Newman's Own or California Pizza Kitchen thin crust pizzas in the house for when I'm considering ordering something nasty.0 -
Both beer and burgers contain a ton of calories and the burgers have a ton of fat and limited nutrients as well. I say definitely on the avoid list. Also anything processed is not optimal for good health or weight loss. I stick with whole foods, as close to they come from the ground is the BEST for optimal health and weight management
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I drink beer.
My list:
Buttery foods
Fried foods.
Foods to which a large amount of cream or cheese has been added.0 -
Please add to my list, I never realised I ate and drank so much junk before
Beer
Burgers
Fried chicken
Chips (fries)
Crisps (potato chips)
Chinese takeout
Indian takeout
Cola, dr pepper, red bull, lucozade
Additions :
Breaded Chicken and Fish (especially fried)
White Bread
Anything sold in the Candy Bar aisle at the convenience store
Donuts, cake, pasties (Bakeries are the bane of the calorie counters)0 -
nothing mentioned in this thread should be avoided...............0
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Both beer and burgers contain a ton of calories and the burgers have a ton of fat and limited nutrients as well. I say definitely on the avoid list. Also anything processed is not optimal for good health or weight loss. I stick with whole foods, as close to they come from the ground is the BEST for optimal health and weight management
a fresh burger, with lean beef, and some veggies on it has limited nutrients?
please go.0 -
Pulp... It's like effing shrimp swimming in your mouth.
Other than that, we're good.
Well... maybe head cheese. That *kitten* be nasty.0 -
nothing mentioned in this thread should be avoided...............
agreed..just don't eat those things all the time and in large quantities. A little bit occasionally is ok!0 -
Something I've found to try to avoid is things that are "Diet" foods....things that are "low fat" or "fat free" or even things labeled "low carb"..........basically anything that is marketed to dieters. When you read the labels, they are usually higher in calories and not really significantly different than their "normal" counterparts. And they usually have more of those unpronounceable chemicals and junk. I think most "diet" foods seem to be a big scam since most of them cost more, too.0
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^^^Took the words right out of my mouth.Pulp... It's like effing shrimp swimming in your mouth.
Other than that, we're good.
Well... maybe head cheese. That *kitten* be nasty.
Who the fck likes pulp?0 -
One tip ive found to work for me is checking a menu before going out to dinner. Something as simple as a pasta dish can end up having 1000+ calories just for that portion of the dish! it can ruin good progress. Dave and busters has a dish that has 2700 calories in it.... cmon that shouldnt even exist.0
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^^^Took the words right out of my mouth.Pulp... It's like effing shrimp swimming in your mouth.
Other than that, we're good.
Well... maybe head cheese. That *kitten* be nasty.
Who the fck likes pulp?
One of many reasons I'm in love with you :blushing:0 -
trans fat. the end.0
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Foods I avoid:
Reeses...I love them and want to marry them.
meat. I just don't eat it. It's kinda icky to me. Bleeeeh.
Cadburry fruit and nut.
Chips! The british version of fries with vinegar. I am addicted.
I don't avoid these things ALL OF THE TIME, but I try to not eat them. 0 -
trans fat. the end.
this.
transfat and soy......
i almost came in to post "the only thing I wouldn't do would be sitting down with a tub of crisco"
other than that, I'll pretty much eat anythigng.0 -
I don't avoid anything, I'm having pizza tonight! One slice with a salad is well within my calories. I think the only way I'll stick with eating healthy, working out, and losing weight is if I don't feel deprived. I will have a glass of wine or a mini chocolate bar. I make a great homemade burger.
I have stopped having hot chocolate mix in my coffee 3 times a day with cream, but that isn't permanent, I'll still have one for a treat occasionally.0 -
I'd say hydrogenated/trans fats, and anything that you personally can't eat in moderation. Those are the only "obvious" ones to me. I'm not a big fan of beer, but I drink wine fairly often, and Chinese takeaway, crisps and burgers from time to time.0
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Reading your list just made me really hungry, and thirsty.0
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trans fat. the end.
this.
transfat and soy......
i almost came in to post "the only thing I wouldn't do would be sitting down with a tub of crisco"
other than that, I'll pretty much eat anythigng.
well yeah there is some of the soy crap. but then we get into aspertame and other arificial sweeteners. Next thing you know it's no fruit!!
How bout dis. U worried? eat sproutz.0 -
ANYTHING at SmokeyBones *drool*..no seriously, you can have *most* things ..in moderation..if you make it forbidden, it's only more tempting.0
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ANYTHING at SmokeyBones *drool*..no seriously, you can have *most* things ..in moderation..if you make it forbidden, it's only more tempting.
they've got some awesome stuff.
Gf works there and I'm always happy if she brings food home..............God I love BBQ0 -
SODA!
It's poison, just stay away.0 -
My favourite granola product says on the back:
"The only ingredients in our granola are ones we can draw", and next to it drawings on nuts, fruits and berries.
In that same spirit.
If there's an ingredient in a product and you don't know what it is, I'd say - don't eat it. If you don't know where it came from - don't eat it.0 -
All fast foods, Chinese and Indian buffets. Soda pop. Processed foods. Chips and candy. Avoid or have in moderation.0
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In my case: Cinnamon Toast Crunch. That *kitten* is my crack.0
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