What is the one food you can't / won't give up?

cathyv0409
cathyv0409 Posts: 230 Member
edited September 24 in Health and Weight Loss
Mine isn't really a food but I'm not willing to give up my coffee creamer. I used to feel guilty for the "wasted calories" but have decided to give up the guilt. One concession I have made is limiting myself to 2 cups of coffee rather than a whole pot which also limits the coffee creamer I use. I track it and figure it into my daily calories.

How about you? Do you have one thing that you just aren't willing to give up?

Cathy
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  • seamhead
    seamhead Posts: 2 Member
    Boulevard Single Wide Pale Ale - I do extra exercise every couple of days in order to drink one of these.

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  • shreddingit
    shreddingit Posts: 1,133 Member
    Mcdonalds sugar free vanilla Iced coffee, 1-2x a week....
  • lenwie
    lenwie Posts: 240
    I do like a packet of crisps yummy, I make better choices though, like lower fat/cal versions or even pretzels.
  • UpToAnyCool
    UpToAnyCool Posts: 1,673
    Is booze a food ? :wink: :laugh:

    on a more serious note, i have alread cut down, but if it looks like i won't be able to get to my goal, i would be willing to cut down even more :noway: :sad:
  • petithamu
    petithamu Posts: 582 Member
    Bread...it's a good thing I don't live in Paris but I have to go into every single boulangerie...
  • Briacha
    Briacha Posts: 160 Member
    I will never give up my coffee creamer, but I did switch to the fat free version. I tried the sugar free, but I didn't like it.
    Chips, I love wise barbq chips since I was a kid...I have to have chips once (or 2x a week) but I def do not down the bag like I used to. I grab a handful and count them and add them to my diary!!!
  • Bonnie555
    Bonnie555 Posts: 62
    I am with you Cathy - I love my coffee creamers. My morning routine is into work, get my coffee and begin my day:drinker:
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    I wouldn't and didn't give up anything, and no one needs to. Just limit the stuff you like to treats and eat smaller portions than you did when you gained the weight.
  • fuzzymel
    fuzzymel Posts: 400 Member
    Chocolate. I have switched to the good quality dark chocolate though. Might as well make it as healthy as possible.
  • lucybp
    lucybp Posts: 193
    Fried plantains! It's my once a week treat :)
  • OLP76
    OLP76 Posts: 768 Member
    I have 13 pounds to go - until I can indulge in my foods. 130lbs.

    I'm very strict with myself...I've given up so much to get where I am I'm today - and I'm glad I did :smile:
  • MrsBehaving
    MrsBehaving Posts: 100 Member
    I won't say CAN'T because I CAN do anything and I did once give this up for 30 whole days! But went back because I LOVE my soda! Soda is my coffee in the morning and it is my tea at night. I drink 2 a day. A caffinated on in the AM and a decaffinated one in the PM. The rest of the day I drink water. :drinker:
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    ONE food? HA! :) I have to include two: cheese and red wine. I save my exercise calories for red wine on some days, that way I am still eating enough food calories and can budget in "empty calories." I have found nibbling on pungent cheese helps me eat less but still feel satisfied (aged cheddars, stilton, parmesan reggiano, etc.).
  • morganadk2_deleted
    morganadk2_deleted Posts: 1,696 Member
    red wine!
  • faithikins
    faithikins Posts: 679 Member
    Alcohol and cheese.
  • Rappla88
    Rappla88 Posts: 185 Member
    wine.... but i have limited it only to weekends!! That was a big step for me!!
  • Barelmy
    Barelmy Posts: 590 Member
    Snacking in general. And the occasional scallop (deep fried slice of potato in batter from the chippy).
  • krisvtx8777
    krisvtx8777 Posts: 163
    Mine is my coffee mate as well. But I now decided that even though I lost fine still having it. I need to change things up since I'm not losing anymore. So now I have green tea and save my 2 cups of coffee with coffee mate for the weekend. I know that 70 calories doesn't seem like a big deal. Maybe I'm just punishing myself lol
  • JesaGrace
    JesaGrace Posts: 799 Member
    Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha....and Caramel Frappicinos if it's warmer.....I limit myself to only going there once on the weekends.....instead of stopping in every day like it used to....
  • Splendidissimus
    Splendidissimus Posts: 20
    Pasta... mac and cheese and fettucini alfredo especially. I know it's so bad, but it's most of what I eat... I'll switch to the Lean Cuisine sorts of varieties, but I don't think I'm willing to find something healthier. I just have to plan calories around that.
  • wriglucy
    wriglucy Posts: 1,064 Member
    Ummm...can I just do a mini list? :)

    Tortilla chips
    Cheese
    Pico de Gallo
    Guacamole
    ...hmm...and booze :)
  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
    I haven't given anything up (I am doing an experiement with no candy but doubt that lasts). I just build it into my calories if I want it. Some days it works well and some days it doesn't.
  • JulieBoBoo
    JulieBoBoo Posts: 642
    coffee and milk. I only take 1% milk in my coffee (never did like cream) but my coffee and milk in the morning is non-negotiable. I do think I may eventually change my afternoon cup to green tea but I'm not there yet.
  • Lanfear
    Lanfear Posts: 524
    Crisps for me. I love 'em! But now if I have, say, a large bag of Walkers Sensations (I think they're about 150-200g bag sizes?) I'll measure out 25g rather than just working my way through the entire huge bag!!
  • WomanofWorth
    WomanofWorth Posts: 395 Member
    So Delicious coconut creamer and a bit of chocolate. If this is going to be a lifestyle change, I have to be able to enjoy my food a little. I do limit my coffee to no more than 1 cup per day and chocolate to dark chocolate only and a very little bit is enough (usually) to satisfy me.
  • kaitlinmre
    kaitlinmre Posts: 86 Member
    PEANUT BUTTER!
  • Vicky14174
    Vicky14174 Posts: 715 Member
    I use a non-fat liquid half and half which is really good.
  • shaunshaikh
    shaunshaikh Posts: 616 Member
    Gave up nothing other than overeating and being too lazy to exercise.
  • ladybug91254
    ladybug91254 Posts: 232 Member
    I'm with erickirb ... I really haven't given up anything. I don't have some things often but I still occasionally have a donut (that I LOVE and used to eat several times a week). I just have less and treat less often. There isn't anything I want that I haven't had and worked into my program. And I have occasionally gone over my calories but it has been very rare and I have been doing this just over a year.
  • jamaka1
    jamaka1 Posts: 412 Member
    coffee with lots of creamers, other than that i'm ok; yet i cut the coffee down to work days only
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