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Did you "give up" anything?

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  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    I gave up tons of professional clothes. Most were in excellent shape, so they went to a charity that gave them to women in shelters that needed professional clothing to job hunt and start over. My wonderful husband suggested I do that. What wasn't taken by that charity went to Purple Heart to help servicemen and their families.

    I also gave up a lot of time that would have otherwise been spent surfing the internet for inane things like politics, celebrity fashion, and other ever-changing obsessions. I lost most of my weight simply walking. I lost close to 60 pounds just walking.

    Other than that, I just ate smaller portions.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I gave up tons of professional clothes. Most were in excellent shape, so they went to a charity that gave them to women in shelters that needed professional clothing to job hunt and start over. My wonderful husband suggested I do that. What wasn't taken by that charity went to Purple Heart to help servicemen and their families.

    I also gave up a lot of time that would have otherwise been spent surfing the internet for inane things like politics, celebrity fashion, and other ever-changing obsessions. I lost most of my weight simply walking. I lost close to 60 pounds just walking.

    Other than that, I just ate smaller portions.

    Oh, I forgot about clothes. I gave up a whole wardrobe, even shoes.

    That's awesome that you donated yours! I'm holding onto mine for now.
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
    I gave up eating too much, and moving too little.

    In return I look better, feel better, and get to eat ice cream with a regularity that is frankly obscene for anyone on a 'diet'. It was a good deal.
  • notreallychris
    notreallychris Posts: 501 Member
    I gave up being carefree about intake. I used to just eat whatever I wanted when I wanted it without much forethought and without considering whether it would take me over my maintenance calories. Now everything is planned out and pre-logged. I guess I also gave up my ignorance about how many calories were in my favorite foods.

    That's really pretty much it. I still eat all of my favorites and I still do all the same activities as before.

    I hear you (and others) about giving up carefree choices. My wife and friends don't seem to understand why I log everything, but it's helped me the most. That and getting off my butt.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I don't feel like I gave up anything... I just added MORE.

    I added more nutritionally dense foods, which means I ate less foods that were not so nutrionally dense. I still have pizza, just less often than before. I still have pasta, but with a pile of vegetables mixed in. I typically get my chocolate fix from a protein bar instead of a candy bar.

    I added more exercise. This really isn't a big time suck. It's about 30-60 minutes a day, 5-6 days a week. I spend more time than that watching the Daily Show and Colbert Report. Since I lift weights at home, I can do that while watching tv, and sometimes read a few pages or play a round of Candy Crush or Words with friends between sets.

    I still drink diet soda. I just drink one or two cans a day instead of drinking ONLY diet soda. The rest of the time, it's water.

    The only thing I gave up at all were some clothes that got too baggy to wear. :drinker:
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    I gave up about 70 pounds. That's all. I still make time for all the activities and foods that I've always loved, as they aren't the reasons I gained weight.

    I guess I associate my video game playing with being overweight.

    I have hundreds upon hundreds of hours logging into World of Warcraft (I was think I was just shy of 1200 hours when I deactivated). The games didn't make me overweight, eating too much did.
  • mlegosz
    mlegosz Posts: 74 Member
    Beer. Cut down from 3 bottles a day to perhaps 3 a week. Probably a good thing, but I really miss it. Try having a kid, you wont have any time for anything.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I gave up about 70 pounds. That's all. I still make time for all the activities and foods that I've always loved, as they aren't the reasons I gained weight.

    I guess I associate my video game playing with being overweight.

    I have hundreds upon hundreds of hours logging into World of Warcraft (I was think I was just shy of 1200 hours when I deactivated). The games didn't make me overweight, eating too much did.

    There are a large number of people in the gaming industry (including pro-gamers) that are in great shape.

    When it comes to it....moderation as someone else said.
  • Suzmp85
    Suzmp85 Posts: 184 Member
    As far as food goes, I gave up nothing from it. It is all in moderation for me..but I agree, my relaxation and lazy time has been cut in half. I spend most days working out 2 hours a day between getting in my runs and any fitness programs I am doing and maybe even things in between.
  • Casie2323
    Casie2323 Posts: 6
    Food and money. Money if I get a gym membership. But I know it will be worth it!
  • NonnyMary
    NonnyMary Posts: 982 Member
    being a lazy bum compared to now.
  • tiger4nikki
    tiger4nikki Posts: 112 Member
    I gave up eating whatever I craved at the time and maybe a little tv, but that's it. I eat what I want after weigh-in, because that is my cheat day. Sometimes I eat what I want all weekend. That's why my weight loss is slower, but don't feel deprived.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,150 Member
    Food. I miss that stuff.
    Amen, sista.
  • vanillacoffee
    vanillacoffee Posts: 1,024 Member
    Potato chips. Its been almost two years!
  • notreallychris
    notreallychris Posts: 501 Member
    I should still be able to get in a few hours on the weekend (maybe), but during the week as become impossible. Thanks for all your replies!
  • notreallychris
    notreallychris Posts: 501 Member
    Potato chips. Its been almost two years!

    I have to tip my hat there. I still eat chips about everyday, but they are tortilla chips. Still,140 cals per 7 chips, it's insane!
  • jesusHchris
    jesusHchris Posts: 1,405 Member
    Paying more attention to my diet sparked an interest in researching where my food came from. Eventually, I gave up eating all animal source products - for ethical reasons, as I don't necessarily think it the "healthiest" decision.

    Also, sour gummy candies. I loved that shiz, but eventually just stopped buying candy in general. It wasn't a conscious decision.
  • xvxCelticWandererxvx
    xvxCelticWandererxvx Posts: 2,890 Member
    Over 50 pounds!! Woot! Woot! :glasses:
  • gracielynn1011
    gracielynn1011 Posts: 726 Member
    My house isn't as clean as it used to be :)

    Totally this. I don't even care.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    An hour and a half of sleep every morning so I can workout.
  • init2fitit
    init2fitit Posts: 168 Member
    I gave up caffeinated fizzy stuff and coffee. I enjoy tea every now and again, but I gave up because on some days I would literally drink 2k calories of soda and nothing else. I try to enjoy some decaf every now and again but once I add all the creamer and sugar I like there's not much point.
  • fShaw86
    fShaw86 Posts: 878 Member
    I gave up my hour of sleep in the morning. Also gave up my body not being sore.
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    I gave up half the space in my living room to make room for a treadmill and an elliptical, but otherwise, I didn't really give up anything.... Just 120lbs so far. Good riddance.
  • Ophidion
    Ophidion Posts: 2,065 Member
    Excuses
  • fishnbrah
    fishnbrah Posts: 550
    i disregarded everyone and everything to acquire shredded status. it was worth it.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I have given up nothing, but I have gained more energy and a better attitude. :flowerforyou:
  • Nicoleace22
    Nicoleace22 Posts: 32 Member
    I haven't given anything up, however I am a 10-12 book a month reader... I'm one of those people who makes reading a priority and will ALWAYS find time to read. But in the last few months that has definitely slowed down as a lot of the time that I previously spent reading is spent running! I don't like audio books, so I've just kind of accepted that my reading time has decreased. I still read quite a bit but sometimes health takes priority over a good book. I never thought I would say that. :noway:

    Yeah also avid reader and really feel the pain ( for me that means more money in my pocket.

    Also gave up ' cue jeopardy theme song' yeah my snooze button. I used to love those 25 minutes of extra sleep but traded it in for crunches situps and squats. Made a huge difference.
  • pienthesky32
    pienthesky32 Posts: 142 Member
    Junk food and spontaneity.

    Definitely spontaneity...always planning ahead, I don't make good choices on the fly.
  • KayLasMack
    KayLasMack Posts: 85 Member
    self pity and the phrase "I can't!"
  • Still1Workoutatatime
    Still1Workoutatatime Posts: 250 Member
    sleep
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