What have you "given up" to help meet your daily calorie goa

tolygal
tolygal Posts: 602 Member
edited September 22 in Food and Nutrition
I've stopped adding cheese to my sandwiches (most of the time). In all honesty, I can't really taste the cheese on a sandwich anyway - I don't even notice that it's not there when I'm eating it. And cheese is very high in calories compared to what I'm getting out of it (not very filling) and I've learned that I'd rather spend the calories on other things.

So what little changes have you made that help you meet your calorie goals?
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  • sallyLunn
    sallyLunn Posts: 381
    Beer.
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    Coffee in the morning because I don't want to drink my calories, even if it's only 100 in milk.
  • Holton
    Holton Posts: 1,018
    I have tried to avoid white flour and white sugar in general, which when you think about it affects a lot of choices.
  • kacyc1117
    kacyc1117 Posts: 31
    I've limited my soft drinks. one a day if i'm lucky.. and i log throughout the day, that way if i have a little room to cheat, its okay. :)
  • Heidi716
    Heidi716 Posts: 135
    salt, I use Mrs. Dash, and onion and garlic powder now when I cook!
  • skyski_tige
    skyski_tige Posts: 67 Member
    Dr Pepper and white bread
  • Heidi716
    Heidi716 Posts: 135
    salt, I use Mrs. Dash, and onion and garlic powder now when I cook!
  • levi41
    levi41 Posts: 3
    Hi,
    New around here. If I had to say I gave up anything its food that I can't know how many calories it has in it. I guess that means I eat out alot less.
  • angisnee
    angisnee Posts: 236 Member
    Big, doughy bagels!
  • JodiS75
    JodiS75 Posts: 284
    Beer, wine, margaritas....all the things that make life with a 13 year old daughter easier, lol! And I'm like Levi41 - If I don't know how many calories are in it, I probably won't eat it. Fear of the unknown!
  • caitlinclock
    caitlinclock Posts: 528 Member
    I have stopped eating starchy foods. They are my downfall.
  • soze
    soze Posts: 604 Member
    Ice cream sandwiches, peanut butter, and I've slowed down on Yougurt and bread. Oh Bologna. No Bologna at all. I still have a beer at night if...........it fits into my daily allowance by a huge margin.
  • kblake0319
    kblake0319 Posts: 7
    Starbucks....:(
  • rai8759
    rai8759 Posts: 296 Member
    Hi,
    New around here. If I had to say I gave up anything its food that I can't know how many calories it has in it. I guess that means I eat out alot less.

    Me 2. I think before I eat... If I don't know how many calories are in it... I don't eat it. I feel like I don't really have to "give up" stuff I used to eat as much as plan them into my day.

    That being said.. I don't eat bagels anymore because they are waaaaay not worth the calories.
  • lenaxox
    lenaxox Posts: 27
    starbucs every day...now only like a few times a week. not only has it helped my waist line but my pocket book too! ha ha
  • blthornton5
    blthornton5 Posts: 5
    I don't eat like I use to.
  • AmberElaine84
    AmberElaine84 Posts: 964 Member
    Bread, cheese, milk. Probably good for you in moderation, but they were pretty easy for me to drop.
  • amberchristi
    amberchristi Posts: 54
    I've cut my portions all around, but the one major change has been coffee and soda - I think it's made a HUGE difference.
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    soda
  • CarolynInSC
    CarolynInSC Posts: 11 Member
    Coke, bread, salad dressing that are not fat free, ice cream, cookies...well most desserts, potato chips...oh my goodness. I can't believe I used to eat all that at one time! I allow myself a little nibble every now and then (truth reflected in food journal). However, don't eat them every day.
  • Adsnwfld
    Adsnwfld Posts: 262 Member
    I'm looking at everything i eat and saying, is it worth the calories? Stopped eating out and no soda.
    Took about a week but I don't really crave the junk anymore. It is still tempting but the goal is what is important.
  • SkierElle
    SkierElle Posts: 335
    SUGAR. (almost all grains actually, however i did have some pasta today)
    alcoholic beverages (down to 1-2 per week)... getting more than tipsy is not so fun or worth it anymore!

    after cutting out those, i sometimes seem not to have enough calories, so I am sometimes drinking whole milk!! it's soo good! :)
  • shastacrystal
    shastacrystal Posts: 262
    I use spray butter instead of regular butter.
    I eat egg whites and dont eat the yolks.
    I eat whole grains instead of white bread and stuff.

    I need to cute back more though on things like cheese and wine with dinner.
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    I eat open faced sandwiches made with one piece of bread instead of two.
    Mustard instead of mayo.
    Cut out cheese.

    I gave up sour cream....which I LOVE. I can't stop at a dollop....I have to eat tons!
  • Beach_Chica
    Beach_Chica Posts: 111
    I use butter spray whenever possible. It has a great flavor.
    I cut back on how much mayo and butter I do use.
    When I get a craving for something sweet, I don't jump in the car and drive to the store for some chocolate. I try to find something healthy, yet satisfying.
    I also quit eating fried food. It definitely messes with my stomach if I even have a little taste.
    Oh, and chocolate milk. That was a weakness of mine for a long time.
  • emott84
    emott84 Posts: 108
    I've been slowly cutting back on my sugar in my coffee - today was the first day that I've put NO sugar in! Very exciting.

    Realized that the majority of fast food isn't worth it, but I work at a bookstore in a mall so on dinner breaks it's harder to make good choices on what to eat!
  • mrskern06
    mrskern06 Posts: 24 Member
    I drink my tea and coffee without sugar or milk now. I also cut out my one can of pop a day!!
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    Started measuring coffee creamer. Have given up Mountain dew 99%(down to 3 or less per week), alcohol(unless i earn it through exercise), Dairy Queen, Snack chips, snacks in general, Starbucks(white chocolate mocha has 580 calories), Chinese buffets.
  • calinkal
    calinkal Posts: 3
    chocolate
    eating takeaway (used to have it once a week)
  • abyt42
    abyt42 Posts: 1,358 Member
    I've stopped eating risotto, but have started (after 20 years) eating meat as I've been losing weight....not a bunch, but some.
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