What is the one thing you gave up to lose weight (if any)?

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  • TArnold2012
    TArnold2012 Posts: 929 Member
    I still eat anything I want. The difference now is that I plan so that whatever it is can be apart of what I enjoy without going over my daily goals.
  • sstoro
    sstoro Posts: 20 Member
    Stress eating. I'm a lot more introspective and cognizant of why I feel that I have to eat in response to a particular situation.
  • kenazfehu
    kenazfehu Posts: 1,188 Member
    Eating between meals. I used to graze all day every day, especially in the late afternoons. Now I stick to meal times and have had only a few slip-ups in the past 2-1/2 months.

    I have noticed that there are a few things I used to eat that aren't worth wasting the calories on anymore, like sugar cookies. The bank puts them out on Fridays, and they don't even tempt me.
  • kuntry_navy
    kuntry_navy Posts: 677 Member
    whiskey during weekdays; energy drinks
  • caseysexton5
    caseysexton5 Posts: 27 Member
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  • suckerlove
    suckerlove Posts: 198
    Portion size and Cheeseburgers and bread
  • cindl24
    cindl24 Posts: 178
    A lot, actually, but it was not as hard to do as I thought it would be. We'll see how the holidays go...

    Sugar
    Bread (except a specific low-carb bread which I have once a day in a sandwich for lunch)
    Rice
    Potatoes
    Sugar-sodas (I allow myself one Coke Zero a day)
    Fried Foods
    Fast Food
  • kaylabdermer
    kaylabdermer Posts: 9
    NaturallyOliv - why on earth did you give up peanut butter?! the fat in peanut butter is healthy!!
  • WalkingGirl1985
    WalkingGirl1985 Posts: 2,046 Member
    Cut way back on pop too, only seem to have about 8oz worth a week. I still drink juices, coffee, tea..etc. I don't go to fast food as much, though I still go to regular sit down places..I haven't gave up anything, I still eat what I want to in moderation.
  • CountryStrongNicole
    CountryStrongNicole Posts: 46 Member
    I gave up on

    Excuses
    Soda
    Fast Food

    I eat in moderation
    And because of that... I was able to give up my 3x/ 2x/ 1x/ and XL clothing. Those... I don't miss at all!! ;)
  • tabithaskechak
    tabithaskechak Posts: 22
    nothing, I have everything I used to, just in moderation. I'll have a soda or 2 a month, dessert once a week, or if I'm craving it. No point in making yourself miserable while trying to obtain your goal! If you can go without, that's awesome! Personally, I'd go crazy without a cookie every now and then :P Just don't go too Crazy with it and you'll still get the results you want!
  • LosingMandy
    LosingMandy Posts: 41 Member
    Energy drinks (replaced with define*8 at the moment) and trying to kick Hot Chips, it leads to other terrible temptations.

    Also, processed snacks such as museli bars and cheese and cracker dips
  • SkinnyAndHappilyMarried
    SkinnyAndHappilyMarried Posts: 7
    I recently cut out soda and meat. Since then the weight has been melting off!
  • spazzyshorty
    spazzyshorty Posts: 24
    I've always been a healthy eater, but I've pretty much given up drinking-- I might have a drink once a week or two, tops. I've given up drinking my calories in general-- no glasses of milk whenever I feel like it!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    For me it was sloth (as in laziness, not that animal).
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    I haven't given up anything, but I have cut back on the amount of fast food I eat, the amount of restaurant food, pop, chips, etc.....
  • AFsoldier2012
    AFsoldier2012 Posts: 28
    Soda.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I haven't given up anything but I have definitely cut down!! Frappuccino's and sugary coffee drinks were a big weakness of mine....I've learn to enjoy them in a healthier version or smaller portions :drinker:
  • jesswait
    jesswait Posts: 218 Member
    Video Games, freed up a lot more time to exercise.
  • FabMrFox
    FabMrFox Posts: 259 Member
    For me: I gave up soda except special occasions and no longer get the # meals at fast food opting instead for just a burger if I go at all (once a month or so)
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    I gave up that bloated guilty feeling I have after eating a 1000+ calorie bag of potato chips, any kind. :)
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    Animal products. Meat, cheese, dairy, etc. I did not start this for weight loss,however, I started it for my health. The weight loss is just a FABULOUS bonus!!
  • Klopford
    Klopford Posts: 129
    Regular soda (I only have diet now if any at all) and fruit juices that I THOUGHT were good for you until I saw the calorie count. Also don't go out to eat as much but I still go out. Honestly, nothing's off limits, just moderated.

    I also have not had any alcohol whatsoever since I started tracking. Which wasn't a conscious decision, I just haven't had much opportunity or desire for it (the thought of having to log a Smirnoff Ice or a long island iced tea from Houlihan's isn't very pleasant...)
  • xoxaidaxox
    xoxaidaxox Posts: 30
    Pop, even diet!! Chips.. i use to eat a bag a night 4-5 times a week.
  • khk2010
    khk2010 Posts: 451 Member
    Wine.
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    Most fast food. I used to do McD's for breakfast, Wendy's for lunch, and Taco Bell for dinner. Almost every day. I still have Taco Bell's fresco menu occasionally, and when I'm short on time I'll hit a Subway. Even if it's not the best, it's SO much better than what I used to do!
  • achapman01
    achapman01 Posts: 42 Member
    Wheat products and sugary foods.
  • jonesie84
    jonesie84 Posts: 73 Member
    I gave up all pop first and lost 10lb right away. Then it was the junk food and portion control. It was hard to go from being able to eat 4 slices of pizza down to controlling and eating 1-2. We dont keep chips or cookies in our house, its all fruits and veggies and cheese for snacks.
  • sammkate
    sammkate Posts: 9 Member
    Wine may be my worst enemy. I am trying to cut back. used to have a glass a night and more on weekends, but now trying only to have a couple of glasses (3) one night during the weekend. It's hard but so far so good! (2 weeks in)
  • coopersmom2006
    coopersmom2006 Posts: 839
    Sleeping in and a life of lethargy. That's pretty much it.

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