Things that aren't worth the calories........

astrose00 wrote: »

Anyone saying bagels cannot live in the northeast (especially NY and NJ), lol! Fresh bagel shop bagels are so worth it. I haven't had one in months but will set aside maintenance calories for one about once a week.

I have a friend that brings me bagels from NY sometimes. I will definitely make room for one of them the next time. I don't eat bagels otherwise because nothing even comes close to a lovely fresh NY bagel.

Yesterday I found out that commercially made lemonade isn't worth the calories. 260 calories for a tiny bottle that was way too sweet. Making it at home next time!

I agree on the soda. I never have any because I hardly taste any difference between normal and diet soda. Fruit juices are another one for me as are most alcoholic drinks.
My mom used to buy low fat cheese which was horribly chewy, I'd rather go for real cheese.

I also cook without using oil most of the time using a non-stick pan. Saves a bunch of calories.

runem2011 wrote: »

In my opinion, when calorie counting nothing should be off limits, it's when you start depriving yourself of the things you enjoy, that you just crave them more. Just work them into your days allowance. I even add sweet treats before I've eaten them, I've found that if I see them logged in my diary I am less likely to actually want them as my mind thinks I've already eaten them, but I know if i do eat it its already allowed for.
It works for me.
Hope you all have a fantastic day, add me if you like, anyone

If it's not worth it, then it's really not deprivation.

Any Starbucks drink, nutella, butter, junk food/fast food, fried things, white bread, ice cream, candy.

Pizza and Pasta r the only "bad foods" I allow myself

Nuts...I love them and they're good for you but jeez. Their calorie content is obscene. And seeds too.

I couldn't really think of anything.. I guess grocery store cupcakes. I bake, and mine are way better.

All soda, except Sprite. Gottdang. Generally get 20 oz every two weeks or so. Last time I tried a Sprite Zero and four sips in threw it away. Gotta have my partially hydrogenated pixelized cardabudilated high fructose corn syrup.

I would say almost anything that makes me hungry shortly I after I eat it and doesn't hold me over until my next meal unless it is a cookie or something I have after I ate my main meal like protein and fiber which helps keep me full until my next meal. Having something sweet to top off a meal is fine with me as long as I eat it in moderation My sister is a registered dietitian so she has taught me moderation is key and then I don't feel so deprived and completely waste all my hard work on over eating sweets and stuff.

Ice cream - so many calories for such a small serving, and I'm not a big ice cream eater anyway.

Cream sauces - Have never liked these, not wasting what could be enormous calories eating it.

Chips - because I have no self control and that family sized bag is going down.

Cheap bakery anything, specialty coffee drinks and Frappuccino's, and convenience-store chocolate bars. I love cheese, but I'm skipping it where I can. Poutine...how I both love and hate you.

mummma wrote: »

I was just having this discussion with my friends. what do you think isn't worth the calories.

we came up with. non diet soda, nutella, cadburys cream eggs, wine, energy drinks, anything with full fat milk, McDonalds milkshakes...

edited: coke because some people cant get their head around the English 'full fat coke' thing

also this is what people have decided its not worth spending their calorie allowance on. none of it is wrong. each to their own. its just a conversation.

full fat coke= regular coke not diet?

Candy bars (though I am not too picky and don't mind the 'cheaper' varieties at the check out.)

Ice Cream : Wimpy portion for store bought measurements. I do love DQ Blizzards but the calorie counts for all sizes are generally INSANE!

Cookies (almost any kind, tiny amount for the calories, some don't even taste all that good.)

Nuts. I like them, but the portions for the calories are small.

Chips. But I can however do the pre-measured individual sized bags. But the amount is still kinda wimpy. But it's better than I nothing if you really enjoy chips I suppose.

Bakery stuff (my kryptonite) Donuts, cakes, pies, pastries. All sugar laden, high carb, HIGH calories.

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

mizzzc wrote: »

I think it's interesting how anyone who advises to eat whatever they want but in moderation is getting flagged....hmm it's as if someone doesn't want them to have an opinion hmmmm....though i have only read the first page of this convo..LOL

It is odd to flag them, but posts like that are pretty off topic in this thread.

Agree, flagging's odd but this thread is about which substitutions help people stick to their targets and which don't. It's not ideological lol

Store-bought baked goods like cakes! Chances are you can bake whatever it is yourself for fewer calories, with the bonus of eating them when they're still warm with the smell filling the kitchen!

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

Sugary drinks, cheesecake, juice, store bought baked goods, full fat ice cream, most full fat dairy, bar margaritas, fast food, marbled steaks, breaded deep fried fish

Those are the ones that sprang quickly to mind.

Bar Margaritas! I used to love the Perfect Margarita at Applebees until I walked past the gallon jug of pre-made margarita mix left on the bar and got a peek at the ingredient list. EEEK! First one - high fructose corn syrup (and 245 calories). I'd rather make my own with fresh limes and a little sugar for half the calories.

I usually don't think full fat dairy is worth the calories, but accidentally bought 4% cottage cheese last week. Man am I enjoying it -lesser quantities than usual, but it is yummy!

Also, any of the blended coffee drinks that taste like milkshakes. Not worth it!

Juice, full fat milk, fast food, non diet soda...