what did you give up to help lose weight
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Found out I have a milk allergy, so milk, ice cream, cheese (except on the occasional slice of pizza or in a burrito). Other than that, I haven't given up anything, just cut back on things I shouldn't have. I suppose soda. I definitely don't drink as much Coke or Mountain Dew as I used.0
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I switched the soda I would usually drink with water. So many less calories and it helps keep my skin clear.
I switched the ton of sugar I would normally put in my coffee with a few Splenda.
I just say no to the tons of donuts, cakes, cookies, chips, and bagels that are brought into my office every day.
I plan ahead when eating out and during the day.
I didn't give up on restaurant food- or even fast food- I just pre-log and eat smaller portions.
I think all of this is working for me0 -
Chocolate.
I can't have just a little bit, so I find it easier not to have any at all. I've slipped up a couple of times since January, and still find it addictive!0 -
Large portions, and anything fried in oil. I am not a dessert or candy eater so that was no trouble to give up.0
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Beer! We have a lot of micro breweries in my city, and that's what everyone does, goes out for a few beers.0
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nada! just added more real food and less... of the pizza/taco/cheese sticks/Slurpee. Now I eat almost everything clean...but I eat whatever I want. Just yesterday I had a cheese BG Twist from dunkin with a pumpkin spice iced coffee black :bigsmile:0
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I gave up...
-Fried Foods
-Laziness
-Late Night Snacking
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To be honest, the only thing that I decidedly gave up was fast food. I used to eat fast food, at least 3-4 times a week. Now I've maybe had it 3-4 times within the last twelve months.
I knew going into this that I would have to find something that I could always sustain. I try to eat healthy at least 85% of the time, leaving me 15% to enjoy the foods that aren't great for me, but that I love.
I still love bacon cheeseburgers. Just not fast food burgers.0 -
Soda, fast food and some unhealthy relationships... Seems to be workin! :flowerforyou:0
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Gluten, found out I hav an intolerance, and ice cream. The only thing I miss is bread :sad:0
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Nothing. I just make more healthy choices.0
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Food. I miss it.0
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I gave up liftingmommy. It was better for both of us.0
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Being lazy and overeating!!0
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My shy personality0
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Fast food & making excuses0
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Carbs and driving past the gym.0
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How I've lost 70 lbs. in 104 days (Edit Post)
Posted on 12/12/2013 by mcbc1611
I had tried many times dieting throughout the years only to end up falling off the "wagon". My wife kept telling me about myfitnesspal and after the Dr.'s told me I needed to lose weight for my health, I decided it was time to give it a try on Saturday, Aug. 31st weighing 296. The first thing I did was cut out my diet sodas. You have to understand how hard this was for me. I was drinking a carton and a half per day, not counting 20oz bottles when I was out and about. It was totally an addiction for me. Just stopping the sodas made me feel like a totally different person. My energy level picked up and I had more mental clarity. We were also used to eating fast food at least 10+ per week and we put a stop to that and have saved many calories and a lot of money. I began making sure I would get in at least 10,000 steps per day using Striiv. After a week of walking 10,000 steps per day, I began increasing that a little every day to the point of now I am able to walk 5-7 miles with ease. On a typical day, I eat oatmeal (190 calories) for breakfast, a grilled chicken wrap (175 calories) for lunch and a grilled meat, vegetables (approx. 600-800 calories) for supper. We always eat supper no less than 3 hours before going to bed. I also love snickers candy bars, so on those days where I really have a craving for that wonderful taste, I keep a bag of the bite size and have 2, which total 85 calories. When I started out, myfitnesspal allowed me 1,860 calories and as I've lost weight, it now allows me 1,470 per day. This is what has helped me the most...even though I am allowed all those calories, I only allow myself 1,200 calories. Some days 1,200 is easy to live on, and the days that it is more difficult, I have "extra" calories to use to satisfy my hunger. As of Monday, Dec. 9th, I now weigh 226 lbs and am working my way down to my goal of 200 lbs. I hope relaying my experience will be an encouragement to someone else, because if I can do this, I know you can also. Take care and God bless!0 -
I gave up on giving up.0
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I know for me it was a few things but mainly grease.0
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