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Has anyone given up chips for good?

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  • TaberMrt
    TaberMrt Posts: 8 Member
    I know. I am the same way. I guess the only way is to stop them altogether---Boo Hoo!
  • LG61820
    LG61820 Posts: 372 Member
    I can't make up my mind about this. My last go round with weight loss I gave up chips altogether because they are my best comfort food. I did really well and then I let well-meaning friends convince me that I no longer need to "deprive" myself of the things I like because I had lost the weight and could keep it off. So I let chips back into my diet little by little and gained a little weight, but wasn't too concerned. Then I decided to quit smoking. I'm glad I quit, but I got depressed for awhile after and managed to gain back a bunch of weight, Of course, chips were very "comforting" during that time.

    This time I decided to keep chips in in a limited way. I thought I could have a can of Pringles or Stax on Friday or Saturday night. Well, it has turned into Friday AND Saturday, sometimes Sunday and if life is particularly stressful Monday or Wednesday. . .

    I tried making kale chips but couldn't get it right they were either still soggy or burnt, same with beet chips. I may try to make them again, but I believe I'm going to have to keep potato chips out of my diet. Of course, I'll probably have to have a "goodby" bag of Lays before I do. ;->
  • CASue13
    CASue13 Posts: 15 Member
    We eat the Pop chips - especially like the BBQ'd. Sunchips are a good alternative too. I literally count out a certain amount and it is satisfying.
  • nurse_carolyn
    nurse_carolyn Posts: 348
    When there is an open bag or bowl of chips I find that if I don't even have one I can usually resist but if I have one, it's game over :(
  • Lifetime4Me
    Lifetime4Me Posts: 5 Member
    I only allow chips or nuts in my house on special occasions. I have found them to be too much temptation. I have tried swapping them out for other things like Wheat Thin Stix or Crisps, Veggie Straws or Chip In's (like a pop chip). Although I have found these to be great substitutes I still find portion control to be an issue.
  • MyNameIsNotBob
    MyNameIsNotBob Posts: 565 Member
    I haven't given up chips, but I don't buy them to keep at the house. I'll eat a single serve bag when I'm having a sandwich for lunch, or if I'm at a BBQ or something, I'll have a handful. Occasionally, I'll get a bag from a vending machine, but I try to keep snacks with me so that I'm not tempted.

    I don't "give things up," but I do keep them out of my house! :
  • lucycaz
    lucycaz Posts: 191 Member
    I really love a bag of chips as a treat once in a while or as a standby snack if I am on the road...

    Weightwatchers do a great range that taste good and are around 80cals per bag so fit in nicely with the calories I leave for snacks...

    Lucy
  • SaddyPants
    SaddyPants Posts: 152 Member
    I've given up all chips except for Stacy's Pita Chips. I love those things! lol And they just taste so good with Wholly Guacamole.
  • Peep_chic
    Peep_chic Posts: 369 Member
    Yep, I agree with finding alternatives. Every now and then I'll have tortilla chips but I'd rather save up calories for such ocasion. I wasn't a pretzel fan until recently. Nature's promise organic has a kind pretzels which are kinda sweet and they are a good serving for 100. I also found out today that by warming a wrap on a non stick pan without even spray the wrap will get a crispy and is so good! I use joseph's lavash which is 100 calorie for a large size pita.
  • abyssfully
    abyssfully Posts: 410 Member
    Thanks for the awesome ideas and tips, everyone! <3
  • suniskys
    suniskys Posts: 23
    I have. I was really into chips, but once I started eating healthier I stopped craving them. I haven't had any in ages. It's not something I set off to do, but I'm glad I don't eat chips anymore.
  • BarnDogBob
    BarnDogBob Posts: 104 Member
    This is a tough one for me. I love chips and when I think of meals it is often, "so what am I going to have with that".

    I switched to baked chips and like them a lot but when I looked at the calories from lunch, the chips made up almost 2/3 of the total calories from the meal. I really like to have some kind of crunchy food or compliment to foods like a sandwich.
  • KaylaKilgore
    KaylaKilgore Posts: 160 Member
    I haven't. I will only eat a handful IF that with a sandwhich or whatever it is that I wanted it with but normally a sandwich.
    I don't grab a whole bag, take them to my room and watch TV with my hand in the bag anymore. I pretty much have control over them. But I gave up everything except the handful of chips from time to time.
  • milehighcritic
    milehighcritic Posts: 199
    I don't keep them in the house. If I do I will sit down and consume the bag.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Not exactly for good, but I don't really eat them. I am an everything in moderation person, to me that means maybe once every 2 or 3 months.
  • nate1198
    nate1198 Posts: 14
    no way! I love chips I just measure them out and put them in baggies...and I don't even start eating out of the bag girlfriend BIG mistake lol!!!
  • AlexandraR2011
    AlexandraR2011 Posts: 114 Member
    I gave those up for Chip'ins. Theyre by indiana popcorn from sams. I prefer them more than chips. It's like a popcorn version of a chip. Super good that I can eat 18 for only 130 cals.
  • regions02
    regions02 Posts: 154 Member
    I only buy them if we're having company. Then I measure 1 oz out if I have to have them. Sun Chips - Harvest Cheddar is about 170 cal/oz.
  • farmrsdaughtr
    farmrsdaughtr Posts: 1
    I used to be the same way, couldn't stop was I started, but I hated the way I felt later, all the salt made me retain water...I haven't eaten them in years...really don't miss them much, occasionally my kids will have a bag open, and I will have one or two, but that's it. I wish I could control my sugar craving. I've gone off of sugar several times, for a few months, and feel amazing! I lose weight, I sleep well, and have way more energy...but, I love sweets, and always go back to them. I'm a baker, and get asked to make treats a lot for events...so it makes it hard!
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