What foods have you cut out?

135

Replies

  • DoomCakes
    DoomCakes Posts: 806 Member
    Honestly, the one thing I really cut out was regular soda's. I drink diet maybe once every other day or if I go out because I still love the fizzy part of the drink. lol.

    Other than that, I think I'm just more mindful in general, and I'm just logging. I eat pizza time to time, I just limit it to 1-2 slices vs. half a pie. I avoid fast food as best I can. And cheese, I give you credit, I can't quit that haha. But I HAVE reduced it from everything to things that should have it.
  • traynorj82
    traynorj82 Posts: 234 Member
    I have not cut out anything either. I have however make sure my yummy coffee drinks are made lighter. I know some times this is done using artificial sugars but sometimes a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.
  • JoeSzup
    JoeSzup Posts: 51 Member
    I didn't cut anything out of my diet. Rather I changed portion sizes. I started counting/weighing everything and got more active. I now eat 5-6 meals a day, 300-500 calories (depending on if I worked out or not) per meal. Never hungry, never crave any particular food.
  • fishax
    fishax Posts: 33 Member
    I rarely eat the following, keeping for occasional treats:
    full fat cheese
    chocolate
    sweets
    desserts
    biscuits

    I swapped to
    low fat milk
    unsweetened almond milk
    low fat cheese eg feta

    i eat freely :(AMONGST OTHER THINGS1)
    vegetables
    fruit
    homemade low cal soup
    lean meat
    porrige
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    For weight loss and health, I think the best thing I cut was added sugar (candy, desserts, sugary drinks, etc.) and overly processed (white) grain products (white bread, white rice, baked goods made with white flour, etc.) I still eat these occasionally but they are not dietary staples.
  • snowboardn
    snowboardn Posts: 43
    EVERYTHING... except skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • dorianaldyn
    dorianaldyn Posts: 611 Member
    I haven't cut out anything. I just eat less of what I was eating before. I try to spend my calories wisely on foods that will keep me full, but I still eat cheese, bread, drink an occassional drink, etc. I would be setting myself up for failure if I just cut out foods that I love! Where's the fun in that?
  • stehmari
    stehmari Posts: 110 Member
    Cut beer 100%
    Starting drinking almond milk because I just like it better
    Never really drank soda
    I rarely drink coffee, but started drinking it black and I really like it like that
  • mtiheartmuscle
    mtiheartmuscle Posts: 124
    :wink: I cut out all processed foods (I only eat natural and what can be "grown"), besides oats. I also cut out all soda - diet and regular.
  • shutterbug282
    shutterbug282 Posts: 588 Member
    I've cut out soda/fizzy drinks because I was just drinking way too much.
    I've also cut down on the amount of bread I eat, but that's just because I've found other things I like more. :D
  • Aviflora
    Aviflora Posts: 85 Member
    I personally cut out any Starbucks (or other similar brands) of lattes, frappachinos, and sugar-drinks. My girlfriends and I go out and instead I get a Very Berry Hibiscus refresher, which is delightfully tart and only 80 calories. :D

    Everything else is all in moderation, of course. But good gravy, if I had a chocolate frappachino... There goes half of my entire day! :O
  • marypatmccue
    marypatmccue Posts: 521 Member
    EVERYTHING... except skinless, boneless chicken breast


    hahahahaha!
  • PamFitnessJourney
    PamFitnessJourney Posts: 6
    NOTHING!!! I just eat the "bad" stuff in severe moderation!

    Once you feel neglected, you will quickly fall back into bad habbits.
  • Jenny775
    Jenny775 Posts: 108 Member
    Nothing...time & place for everything...in moderation
  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    nothing..cause i need to make sure i can maintain. i eat things in moderation..try not to go overboard..and if I do..oh well...the worst thing you can do is deprive yourself..
  • eltidd
    eltidd Posts: 2
    I have been an athlete for about 25 years now and always eaten well. It seems I am always working on refining my diet while also allowing myself to indulge from time to time. The past 6 months I have reduce my meat and animal protein intake while replacing it with whole plant foods: vegetables, beans, nuts, etc. I recommend almost everyone can reduce their meat consumption by half which would result in health, environmental, and social positive outcomes.
  • n2thenight24
    n2thenight24 Posts: 1,651 Member
    I know you're not supposed to cut things out completely, but for me, I did have to cut out mac and cheese. It's just so high in calories (400cals per serving) that I just can not find a way to fit it into my day. And Oh how I LOVE mac and cheese. So that is my highly missed cut out food.
  • Quietprofessional83
    Quietprofessional83 Posts: 53
    Chewing Tobacco had the biggest impact on how I felt, oh and soda, it really messes with your body.
  • m_wilh
    m_wilh Posts: 362 Member
    Keep in mind that I've been at it for 2 years and due to health issues, I have no choice but to cut out some of these things. Unfortunately, it is extremely hard for me to lose weight.

    all sodas were cut out first followed by:
    potatoes
    rice
    wheat flour (if it's made of flour, I don't eat it)
    processsed foods
    sugar
    very limited dairy

    So what do I eat?

    LOTS of veggies
    protein (eggs, fish, meat, nut butters, etc.)
    almond milk (This is the only thing I drink in addition to water)
    berries (in very limited portions)
    raw nuts/seeds
    other fruits (in very limited portions)
    avocados
    organic butter, evoo, & ev coconut oil

    Lots of other things too, but that is my "go to" list at the grocery store
  • snowboardn
    snowboardn Posts: 43
    Chewing Tobacco had the biggest impact on how I felt, oh and soda, it really messes with your body.

    Ughhh... you have my condolences, I can not imagine trying to get off nicotine while dieting
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    There are a couple of things that I had to completely stop eating/drinking because there was no ability to moderate myself, and it was a lot saner for me to just quit cold turkey.

    -Drinks with calories (soda, juice, flavored beverages)... Replaced with sparkling water or seltzer
    -Fast food. And 3-4 years later I now feel NO temptation to eat at McDonald's again. You may say "everything in moderation" but it feels damned good to not even want a Wendy's burger anymore.
    -Pasta. Sorry but one serving of pasta is just not going to work for me. I didn't eat pasta at all while I was losing weight, now I'll eat it only rarely if I'm out to dinner with parents once every couple of months

    Worked for me and I've maintained a good weight for years now.
  • matchbox_girl
    matchbox_girl Posts: 535 Member
    I don't cut anything out. I eat it in moderation.
  • bigchef1
    bigchef1 Posts: 10
    I have cut out as much artificial sugars, pastas, breads and alcohol as possiable, I found out for myself doing this helps a great amount. I have added as much fruit , veggies and lean protein as possiable. Also stay away from box dinners and read your lables not just the nutritonal values but the actual ingredients, the less stuff in there the better for you there are alot of crappy sweetners and extras that make you feel hungry when your really not. I also do cheat once a week with something that I do like that is not particularly the best for me like cookies or frozen yogert. Mabey a drink or 3 but just be mindful and strong and you can do it. I've dropped 35 lbs so far you can reach your goal as well..........
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    I avoid overly processed food but I haven't cut out anything I really like. I still eat pizza, ice cream, and occasionally fried chicken, and I drink some beer. I just make sure it fits within my calories and macros plan. I don't eat twinkies or drink sodas as I don't like them but to each his own.
  • Yaya1976
    Yaya1976 Posts: 357 Member
    I've haven't really cut anything out. It's all about moderation and portion control. I did switch from regular mayo to low fat mayo. Doesn't taste any different to me. I don't drink soda, but when I'm in the mode for a sip or 2 I'll drink coke Zero. Again I don't taste the difference from regular coke.

    23087067.png
    Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
  • grawrrrr
    grawrrrr Posts: 336
    I cut out soda, Crystal Light, and juice entirely.
    I've cut back considerably on breads and when I do eat them, I reach for whole wheat.

    I've given up chips and French fries, but I eat sweet potato chips on occasion.
    I cut way back on butters and oils.

    I refuse to give up chocolate, sugary coffee lattes and ice cream. :P
  • lamos1
    lamos1 Posts: 167 Member
    I have cut out soda and I don't miss it at all. If I go out for a burger, I get it without cheese and mayo. I've also cut out frying my pork chops or chicken breast with flour. I will fry them on my griddle in a tiny bit of oil without flour and I just use different spices to make them taste good.
  • wahmx3
    wahmx3 Posts: 633 Member
    totally agree, this is a lifestyle change, no reason to give up anything completely (except for health reasons). It is all about balance, moderation and portion control.
    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.
  • Galathea96
    Galathea96 Posts: 200 Member
    Nothing. I can generally fit in anything I want into my calorie goal and I don't mind if I go over once in a while.
  • glitterjam
    glitterjam Posts: 145 Member
    There are a couple of things that I had to completely stop eating/drinking because there was no ability to moderate myself, and it was a lot saner for me to just quit cold turkey.

    -Drinks with calories (soda, juice, flavored beverages)... Replaced with sparkling water or seltzer
    -Fast food. And 3-4 years later I now feel NO temptation to eat at McDonald's again. You may say "everything in moderation" but it feels damned good to not even want a Wendy's burger anymore.
    -Pasta. Sorry but one serving of pasta is just not going to work for me. I didn't eat pasta at all while I was losing weight, now I'll eat it only rarely if I'm out to dinner with parents once every couple of months

    Worked for me and I've maintained a good weight for years now.

    I was going to write this exact same thing. Cool...and weird....lol.

Categories