HARDEST FOOD TO GIVE UP DURING WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY

mrshill2007
mrshill2007 Posts: 78 Member
in Food and Nutrition
The hardest thing that I am learning to give up is brownies.... those are my heart...with a scoop of ice cream
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  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    You shouldn't have to give up anything. All things in moderation. I couldn't go the rest of my life without ice cream. So I just don't eat half a gallon. One scoop and I'm done.
  • mell6355
    mell6355 Posts: 171 Member
    Boxes and boxes of girl scout cookies! I have 2 girl scouts at my house so this year is going to be a pretty tough one! I will still have some cookies but sitting down and eating an entire box.... memories.... so glad I won't be making more of those ones!
  • tubaman58
    tubaman58 Posts: 151
    You shouldn't have to give up anything. All things in moderation. I couldn't go the rest of my life without ice cream. So I just don't eat half a gallon. One scoop and I'm done.
    Amen
    :)
  • felice03
    felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
    You shouldn't have to give up anything. All things in moderation. I couldn't go the rest of my life without ice cream. So I just don't eat half a gallon. One scoop and I'm done.

    the wise words of Corn...

    and

    Don't stop believin'....
  • sizzler0123
    sizzler0123 Posts: 55
    I agree with the lady above me. You don't have to "give up" anything. I have lost 137 lbs this way but it is slow and steady - 8 years of my life I have been living this way, and that is the KEY - it is your life!! Don't give up things you love or ultimately you won't enjoy your life!
  • craek
    craek Posts: 201 Member
    Mine isn't really food, it's Mountain Dew! Every once in awhile I just REALLY crave one!
  • ZombieChaser
    ZombieChaser Posts: 1,555 Member
    Hookers and blow...
  • jonesin_am
    jonesin_am Posts: 404 Member
    Mine is french vanilla coffee creamer with my coffee. But...after trying to eliminate it and realizing that the rest of my food is fairly clean, I decided to just limit the amount I use instead of eliminating it completely. If it's something you really enjoy don't deprive yourself just learn to eat it in moderation.
  • tidesong
    tidesong Posts: 451 Member
    You shouldn't have to give up anything. All things in moderation. I couldn't go the rest of my life without ice cream. So I just don't eat half a gallon. One scoop and I'm done.

    This. If I were to put anything off limits, I'd be more likely to binge. I allow anything, but I account for everything. And have learned moderation is key.
  • jesswait
    jesswait Posts: 218 Member
    The only thing I gave up for weight loss was large portions of desserts/snacks. I still eat snacks 2-3 times a day.
  • Bobby__Clerici
    Bobby__Clerici Posts: 741 Member
    I gave up noting.
    All foods are permitted so long as they fit in my daily calorie limit and macros.
    I had to moderate certain fast food items, and over time just lost a taste for that stuff.
    Having a weekly free day helped keep me sane.
  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    You shouldn't have to give up anything. All things in moderation. I couldn't go the rest of my life without ice cream. So I just don't eat half a gallon. One scoop and I'm done.

    the wise words of Corn...

    and

    Don't stop believin'....

    Are you holding on to that feelin?
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I haven't given anything up. :huh:
  • leantool
    leantool Posts: 365 Member
    fried julienned potato , hot steamed fluffy rice with real butter , add salt to taste..............................................:brokenheart: :sad: :embarassed:
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    So don't give them up. Have them once or twice a week. Budget them into your calories. Use them as something to look forward to.
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    I don't agree with everything in moderation philosophy for everyone. Some can do it; some find some foods triggering. If you can do things in moderation, do it. If not, don't. For me, I miss ice cream. I mean, I miss eating it whenever I want in whatever quantity I want. I miss the feeling of eating it out of a pint in front of the TV. I give up sugar for months at a time to sort of detox (and also for Lent) but do enjoy it occasionally the rest of the year. But keep in mind everyone, that different people have different issues with food and you don't know their background. Sometimes people do have to give something up, even on doctor's orders.

    For me, I'm more likely to binge later if I eat sugar at all. I've been working on mindful eating but it's easier just not to eat it at all.
  • hippy2skippy
    hippy2skippy Posts: 98 Member
    Jalapeno Kettle Cooked Potato Chips... replaced with Special K Sea Salt cracker/chips.
  • mrshill2007
    mrshill2007 Posts: 78 Member
    No, I have to give it up until I am ready to just eat portions... I am so in love with brownies I could eat the whole thing for dinner with a cup of milk or ice cream and its bedtime for me
  • JanaCanada
    JanaCanada Posts: 917 Member
    The hardest thing that I am learning to give up is brownies.... those are my heart...with a scoop of ice cream

    Have you tried the new Fibre 1 brownies?? 100 calories of as-close-to-gooey-yummy-wicked-brownies-as-you-can-get!
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    You shouldn't have to give up anything. All things in moderation. I couldn't go the rest of my life without ice cream. So I just don't eat half a gallon. One scoop and I'm done.

    While I agree with the "everything in moderation" sometimes you really do have to give up certain foods. For me I can not have potato chips in the house because I would sit down and eat the entire bag so unfortunately I have given those up and only eat them if I'm at a party.
  • KlaMorgan
    KlaMorgan Posts: 72 Member
    Pepsi and pasta!!! i know, i know.. "everything in moderation" but those two i cant.. ill eat 3 servings of pasta.. its a problem.
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    I refuse to give anything up.. but I guess I'm stingy like that. Actually I had brownie and ice cream a few days ago!
  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    I don't agree with everything in moderation philosophy for everyone. Some can do it; some find some foods triggering. If you can do things in moderation, do it. If not, don't. For me, I miss ice cream. I mean, I miss eating it whenever I want in whatever quantity I want. I miss the feeling of eating it out of a pint in front of the TV. I give up sugar for months at a time to sort of detox (and also for Lent) but do enjoy it occasionally the rest of the year. But keep in mind everyone, that different people have different issues with food and you don't know their background. Sometimes people do have to give something up, even on doctor's orders.

    And I thought I was a Debbie Downer. I revoke my crown.
  • Toya2xcel
    Toya2xcel Posts: 107 Member
    Try the fiber one brownies! Pretty good and only 90 calories....
  • Shas2228
    Shas2228 Posts: 187
    The hardest thing I had to give up.... besides sugar in general..... were french fries!! ahh!!

    So let me introduce you to some amazing items I've discovered.

    Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownie Bars.

    Weight Watchers 90 Calorie Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwiches.

    Smart Ones desserts (sooo many, less than 200 calories)

    100 Calorie popcorn bags (I don't know about you.. but I love me some popcorn)

    Of course not every day. Of course only when you feel you have enough will power to stop at just 1. And incorporate it into your allowed calories that day. (I never go over my calories) Took me awhile to be able to do that so I stayed away from sugar like that until just this month. Now I can have one every once in a great while and not feel bad and still lose weight.

    I ALSO LOVE Atkins protein shakes. Only 0 or 1 g of sugar depending on the one you choose. My favorite is Dark Chocolate Royal. Packed full of protein and an awesome snack. Those you can have every single day and not be punished over it. ;-)

    My body doesn't react well to sugar so I have to be supppperrrrrr careful and moderate my sugar intake.

    But check out those options! It's better to have a little and stay motivated than have none and fall off the bandwagon. Good luck!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I don't agree with everything in moderation philosophy for everyone. Some can do it; some find some foods triggering. If you can do things in moderation, do it. If not, don't. For me, I miss ice cream. I mean, I miss eating it whenever I want in whatever quantity I want. I miss the feeling of eating it out of a pint in front of the TV. I give up sugar for months at a time to sort of detox (and also for Lent) but do enjoy it occasionally the rest of the year. But keep in mind everyone, that different people have different issues with food and you don't know their background. Sometimes people do have to give something up, even on doctor's orders.

    For me, I'm more likely to binge later if I eat sugar at all. I've been working on mindful eating but it's easier just not to eat it at all.

    Why not condition yourself to have the wherewithall to know when to stop? Why not exercise self-control?
  • KlaMorgan
    KlaMorgan Posts: 72 Member
    Try the fiber one brownies! Pretty good and only 90 calories....

    those are so amazing!! :)
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    Absolutely nothing. I don't give up anything. I eat whatever I want in moderation and make sure it fits into my daily goals.
  • lesita75
    lesita75 Posts: 379 Member
    Haven't given up anything. If it fits into my macros I eat or drink it.
  • JanaCanada
    JanaCanada Posts: 917 Member
    I don't agree with everything in moderation philosophy for everyone. Some can do it; some find some foods triggering. If you can do things in moderation, do it. If not, don't. For me, I miss ice cream. I mean, I miss eating it whenever I want in whatever quantity I want. I miss the feeling of eating it out of a pint in front of the TV. I give up sugar for months at a time to sort of detox (and also for Lent) but do enjoy it occasionally the rest of the year. But keep in mind everyone, that different people have different issues with food and you don't know their background. Sometimes people do have to give something up, even on doctor's orders.

    ^ I agree Some foods are just too triggering for me. So, to combat my lack of willpower, I do indulge in low-fat, lo-calorie versions of what I love. Face it: baked Lay's chips are not the same as their fat-laden& yummy cousins, but they satisfy my cravings.

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