What foods have you cut out?

Tamisha15
Tamisha15 Posts: 83 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hiya,

I not for sure if this question has been asked before but I was wondering what foods and/or liquids did you have to cut out while on this lifestyle change. When you took away this food did you notice an immediate change? Just wanted to post this and thought it would help some of the people just getting started.

I myself used to eat cheese with everything and I always kept it on hand at home. Parmesan, harvarti, mozzerella, sharp cheddar, american, white american, you name it!!! But as soon as my trainer brought it to my attention to cut out the cheese, I did. Now don't get me wrong a cheese lover like me couldn't just stop cold turkey but I did cut back significantly to the point now that I rarely have cheese with my meals. After this I noticed my weight started to come off a little bit faster. Instead of a half lb or 1lb coming off a week I was loosing 2lbs or more a week, which really aided to my so far 23lbs weight loss.

My next step will be to take away the bread, bye bye sandwhiches, well just cutting back :-)
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  • jhall585
    jhall585 Posts: 61
    I am a firm believer that the biggest thing you can cut out that's going to help you lose weight quicker is any drink with calories. This includes booze (which I still drink, trust me) but I swapped out beers for vodka/soda water or champagne, and only occasionally treat myself to frilly coffee drinks or put extra creamer in my coffee.
  • tschaff04
    tschaff04 Posts: 296 Member
    I would never be successful if I cut out cheese, bread, and sandwiches!! I eat all of those almost everyday(probably more than once for cheese). I didn't give up any one food just changed the amount of it I eat.
  • twiglips
    twiglips Posts: 136 Member
    I cut out soda altogether. I used to be a diet pop junkie haven't had one since January 2nd. I noticed that I felt alot better after getting that mess out of my system. There was no nutritional value at all and no benefit. Now it's water most of the time for me and it's working!
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Nothing. There's a time and a place for everything. Yes, even chicken wings.
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    Animal products...meat,dairy, etc. This was for health reasons, and not for weight loss, though it has had great effects on both health and weight loss. I have cut way back on diet sodas, and drink a TON more water. Trying to give up the soda completely, but still can't quite make it!
  • lauriem1966
    lauriem1966 Posts: 134 Member
    I cut back, not cut out.
  • orangelobster
    orangelobster Posts: 151
    Muffins (except for the occasional)
    Beer
    Cheese on anything and everything
  • Tamisha15
    Tamisha15 Posts: 83 Member
    Muffins are the mistaken healthy food. Cheese and I did have a thang going on but I had to tell him we were better off as friends :-)
  • alvalaurie
    alvalaurie Posts: 369 Member
    Sodas and sweets - OUT! I dropped 10 pounds almost immediately just from getting off these things!

    I would get horrible headaches when I cut out the sodas (caffeine withdrawls), so for a while I drank sweet tea. Then I went to using Splenda and finally went to unsweet tea. Now I mostly drink water & throw in an ocassional tea or margarita. Sweets are still a weakness, but I have cut WAY back. I limit myself to a couple pieces of dark chocolate, or a couple sugarfree cookies every now & then.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I haven't cut out anything. There are foods I've cut down on but I haven't eliminated anything completely from my diet.
  • marypatmccue
    marypatmccue Posts: 521 Member
    Nothing. There's a time and a place for everything. Yes, even chicken wings.

    This!
    Why not enjoy the things you like? Doesn't make sense IMO.
  • Leannek74
    Leannek74 Posts: 374 Member
    Diet pop... yes DIET. And I LOST 10 additional pounds!!!!
  • _Elemenopee_
    _Elemenopee_ Posts: 2,665 Member
    Nothing. Just less of everything.
  • ChunkieNuts
    ChunkieNuts Posts: 135 Member
    i used to eat cheese everyday and bread...i havent completely cut them as i will have them once in a while but not everyday like i used to. works wanders :)
  • Nomomush
    Nomomush Posts: 582 Member
    Alcohol and processed foods. I still have my glass of wine every now and then but very rare.
  • emmiller23
    emmiller23 Posts: 32
    Nothing. Everything in moderation is the key
  • toomuchsleep
    toomuchsleep Posts: 4
    just about everything.
  • maggiemay22467
    maggiemay22467 Posts: 214 Member
    Nothing I eat what I want as long as it is small and fitts into my daily calories.
  • mclandry89
    mclandry89 Posts: 19 Member
    I have cut out red meat and soda entirely. I have also cut out any processed foods. I shop on the outside of the market. I have also cut out beer, white wine, and almost all alcohol. If I am going to drink. It's once a week and it's vodka. But I am working towards not drinking at all!!!
  • VeganZombie13
    VeganZombie13 Posts: 297
    I'm vegan so I do limits certain foods. BUT I pretty much EAT what ever I want. I don't believe in restricting myself.
    It's about the portion control. If you restrict yourself you are asking to fail. Just find what works for you and do it.
    Good Luck..
  • BCSMama
    BCSMama Posts: 348
    I wouldn't say I have completely cut out anything, but I have drastically cut down on foods with refined sugar, soda and those high calorie lattes from coffee places. I try to find suitable replacements for things that are unhealthy, but do occasionally indulge if it fits my calories/macros for the day.
  • BrittanyErica
    BrittanyErica Posts: 74 Member
    soda
    alcohol
    all juices
    refined sugar
    all breads
    all pasta's
    milk
    most fruits (because of the sugar. i still eat bunches of veggies ^_^)
    added salt

    .. and i'm probably forgetting some, but thats what i can think of for now ^_^
  • SommerBunny
    SommerBunny Posts: 4
    The only thing I cut out was pop, everything else I try to eat in moderation.
    I think life is too short to completely deprive yourself of what you like :)
  • LovelyVegetarian
    LovelyVegetarian Posts: 117 Member
    Refined sugar. I know that people say "eat less" of what you like but I'm one of those people that needs a hard rule. I was stalling a bit in my loss and decided, after looking at my diary, no more refined sugar. It was hard for a day or two but after that it was super easy and I felt (and feel) so much better. I plan on reintroducing some refined sugar in my diet but not for a bit. I like the discipline. It works for my personality. Also I had lots more calories available for healthier choices!
  • gemmalu
    gemmalu Posts: 56 Member
    I haven't cut anything out, just adjusted the amount I eat. One thing that has made a huge difference is eating more fibre - wholemeal bread, quinoa, brown rice, plenty of veg etc. I never go hungry!

    And I have swapped wine for gin and slimline tonic when I drink. Which is less frequent. When I do have wine I can literally see the pounds going back on.
  • ephraimgatsby
    ephraimgatsby Posts: 2
    I've cut out all grain products - bread, cookies, rice, etc. After I had done that I found that I was actually rather gluten intolerant and probably had been for quite a long time. When I eliminated those things, my digestion improved greatly, I wasn't hungry all the time and I began to actually be able to lose weight. I substitute plenty of organic raw veggies for the fiber I would have gotten from grain products and along with those eat organic fruit, lean meat and fish. I walk daily but don't really work out otherwise.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I haven't cut out anything. Some things I eat less often, but if I want something I'll have it. I just fit it into my goals and call it good.
  • ravengirl1611
    ravengirl1611 Posts: 285 Member
    I havent cut anything out - cutting things out is a diet and this is a lifestyle change for me.

    What I have done is cut my portion sizes down to a more acceptable amount, for example eating 2oz of cheese every day instead of 6oz. I keep within my macros. The biggest change that I've made besides portion sizes is cutting out / lowering sodium - when I keep the sodium low (I try for under 2000mg/day) the weight drops very nicely - sodium goes up and so does the weight. Something else I've noticed is if I've had a higher sodium day and a heavy workout day on the same day - the soreness from the workout takes longer to go away. No idea if they're truly related but it's an interesting coincidence and just another reason for me to keep the sodium down.

    I would guess that it's not cutting out the cheese that's causing the greater losses - it's cutting the sodium that's in the cheese that's doing it - unfortunately cheese has fairly high sodium.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    I eat less fast food. A lot less.
    I eat less snacks and sweets.
    I will still eat those things sometimes, but in moderation - fitting it into my calorie goal for the day, log it and move on.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Nothing.

    Except Pop Tarts, but only because I replaced them with much more delicious and satisfying breakfasts.

    And that's been the key for me... I always looked at it more as "what can I add to my menu?" than "what can I take out?" I still eat pasta and rice, but I stir in a pile of vegetables. So I'm still eating the same volume of food, but it's less calories and more nutrition. Instead of chocolate bars, I'm having protein bars. Still the same chocolatey goodness, but with 10-20g of protein instead of 2g. The Balance Bar Caramel Nut Blast I just had tasted just like a Snickers.

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