If I manage to avoid __________, I can stay on track with eating.

distinctlybeautiful
distinctlybeautiful Posts: 1,041 Member
edited November 11 in Health and Weight Loss
I know, I know. No foods are off limits. It's all about moderation. I totally get that, but for some of us - especially those of us who are just starting to eat conscientiously - there are certain foods or places or activities or whatever that tend to throw us off track. If there's nothing like that in your life, that's wonderful, but I'm curious to hear from those of you who find that avoidance is the best strategy at this point. I'd also love to hear from anyone who used to struggle but can now face those things that used to throw you off. Thanks! ☺
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  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    I used to struggle with moderation when it came to chocolate, cookies, cake and sweet treats.

    Now I eat all those things in moderation. I haven't cut any of them up. What worked for me was upping the quality and working a small amount into my plan.

    One square of really rich high-percentage cocoa chocolate can satisfy me more than a whole box of cookies.
  • emilymean
    emilymean Posts: 159 Member
    Pizza and beer.
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    No particular foods, but my fill in the blank would be "family gatherings". Those peeps can EAT.

    But there's no way I'm avoiding them just because I can't control myself. That's asinine. The problem lies with me, not them, so it's something I continue to work on.
  • Serendipity1517
    Serendipity1517 Posts: 18 Member
    Fast food! I seem to have a "detox" period when I quit eating fast food, and my body craves it more - then after 3 weeks, I don't want it anymore.

    But, if I give in, then I have the cravings again, and have to start all over.

    So no fast food for this girl! :-)
  • Jennifer_Lynn_1982
    Jennifer_Lynn_1982 Posts: 567 Member
    "snacking after work, before dinner" - I'm a grazer by nature so I try to stick with 3 meals and 2-3 snacks throughout the day so that I feel like I'm grazing but I'm being conscious of what I eat and make sure I pre-log my food to check my macros. Everything in moderation is very true. I too make sure I have some room for something sweet every day (50-100 calories of a dark chocolate and/or some flavoured greek yogurt are my favourites!)
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Reese's pieces. I typically don't get them unless I know I can afford to eat the whole package.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    the appetizer table at family dinners- I tend to graze mindlessly.

    Other than that I don't avoid anything in particular- I just make it work for the day
  • sw0312
    sw0312 Posts: 30 Member
    Chips and beer. Those are my favs and I miss them!

    I make my family meals that they like but I am not a huge fan of so that I don't cheat.

    I did however make pot roast and homemade mashed potatoes last night and had to have a teaspoon full but I didn't have a serving so it was a victory!
  • undergloom
    undergloom Posts: 531 Member
    "Fun"




    ;)
  • slider728
    slider728 Posts: 1,494 Member
    alcohol!

    After I start drinking, I'll eat chips and whatever else is handy. Heaven forbid I'm at a bar, then I start eating bar food.
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    Chips :(
  • SergeantSausage
    SergeantSausage Posts: 1,673 Member
    "Excess Calories" is the right answer in all situations, for all people.
  • wallelf1
    wallelf1 Posts: 36 Member
    Wine
  • ejcanavan
    ejcanavan Posts: 52 Member
    Same as others, for sure the beer. I of course still fit it into my calories but it isn't healthy to drink your dinner every night lol. I also heavily crave crackers, doesn't even have to be a particular kind. I think it's the carbs and salt.
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  • Linovitz
    Linovitz Posts: 79 Member
    Pasta. I just cannot eat a little bit of pasta so I tend to just avoid it. I can eat other carbs in moderation like bread and rice, but not pasta.
  • scorpio3322
    scorpio3322 Posts: 34 Member
    pizza , beer and wine for me also
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    snacking after dinner
  • Smamfa
    Smamfa Posts: 139 Member
    Cashew nuts - I have no off switch once I start
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    Smamfa wrote: »
    Cashew nuts - I have no off switch once I start

    Me too! I buy the 10 pack from TJ's. I've finished half or more in a sitting before. lol
  • loulamb7
    loulamb7 Posts: 801 Member
    Jennifer_Lynn_1982 wrote: »
    "snacking after work, before dinner"

    and after dinner. It wasn't uncommon for me to grab a snickers bar for my commute home, getting a slice a pizza before arriving home, having dinner, and then snacking (chips, pretzels, cookies, etc) throughout the evening. So I guess my blank would be "mindless eating".
  • jillianedwards
    jillianedwards Posts: 67 Member
    Jalapeno cheddar Doritos!! And kettle cooked chips of the same flavor!
  • Wiseandcurious
    Wiseandcurious Posts: 730 Member
    The only thing I cannot exercise portion control and moderation with (yet) is Triscuit (any variety). I won't trust myself to have them in the house for a while, then eventually I'll have to tackle that windmill :smile:
  • breefoshee
    breefoshee Posts: 398 Member
    any quick snack cakes/protein bars/fiber one bars-- I could seriously eat the whole box-- or at least more than I'm supposed to. Over eat fiber bars and it could get scary.

    That excludes Quest bars... but not because I don't want to eat them all, but because they are so darn expensive.

    Instead I've been eating Orvilles Smart Pop popcorn-- the entire bag is 130 calories and I feel like I'm eating popcorn for a straight hour! Then I finish it off with a bite of dark chocolate.
  • GingerbreadCandy
    GingerbreadCandy Posts: 403 Member
    Pizza.

    Also, good bread.
  • hsk1990
    hsk1990 Posts: 20 Member
    Bread! I can't have it in the house!
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    If I manage to avoid labeling any foods as good or bad, off limits or on limits, poison or not poison, then I can stay on track with my eating.
  • 1lsttyme
    1lsttyme Posts: 24 Member
    COKE.
    Chocolate. Right now I currently do not have the ability to not binge on chocolate.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Peanut butter. But I just bought some today, weighed it for my snack, and am giving myself a moderation challenge this week!
  • NewMeSM75
    NewMeSM75 Posts: 971 Member
    Vodka...
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