Holy Calories!
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Ok. Mine is a little different. In addition to the things everyone is saying... McDonald's, full-cal soda, juice, and so forth... ever since I started SERIOUSLY paying attention to calories I've pretty much given up TV. I used to watch 2-4 hours (some days even more) of TV per day!
About the time my mind set changed to "this food/drink is not worth spending the calories on" it was an easy transition to thinking "but I could burn MORE calories doing this, that, or the other thing rather than watching tv"` In the past week, I've watched MAYBE 2 hours of tv.
Sadly.... I have no idea what's going on in Salem anymore (Days of our Lives). :blushing:
That's so interesting and different! I think that's fantastic. If everyone could get off the couch and spend some extra TV time working out, then it's great to improve your health
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Burger King is the only fast food I eat now, and rarely because I will get their Veggie Burger with mustard. I don't know of any other fast food places around that have veg burgers and I love them, so once in awhile I will get one. No more sodas and hot tamales in moderation!
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I gave up sodas for quite some time in the beginning but then went to diet which isnt any better lol... I cut them out again for sparkling water and of course I drink reg. water everyday like I should. I also quite drinking juice & kool aid. I hardly drank reg. cows milk to begin with and would only have it with cereal but I switched to almond milk which is much better to me and less calories
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I've given up soda, chips, cookies, fast food. I drink water almost exclusively except for my morning black coffee and an occasional white tea.0
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I haven't really given up anything. I've made a conscious decision to think about what I'm eating and how much. The real change I've made is a rule. I no longer eat at my desk. I work outdoors most of the time and when I come home a majority of my time is spent at my desk. Used to have a shelf next to me of snacks!!! Now, no food allowed at the desk! Amazing how much neater it is too!!!0
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Given up cheese, most bread, and all sugar. Trying to eat things with just one ingredient, or stuff I can identify, without being a chemist.0
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I hear you on the fast food nutrition/calorie thing! I gave up McDonald's sweet tea, couldn't believe how much sugar was in that. Now if I have it I'll ask for non-sweet with Splenda instead. I've really given up a lot of fast foods, still have it in moderation, but not like I had before. Also I mostly drink just water. I REALLY like restaurants that will list the caloric value for each item on the menu, it really helps me to make smarter choices. I wish that would become mandatory everywhere.
I do too! I would definitely help us make a more educated decision about what we choose to order.0 -
I still eat out whever I feel like it, I just have changed what I order. McDonald's for instance, instead of a Big Mac meal or a 10 piece Chicken Nugget, I get a grilled snack wrap with no sauce and no cheese, a bag of apples w/no caramel, or a side salad and water to drink. Wendy's chili is actully not too bad for you. Coupled with their side salad or fruit cup and water to drink it's a healthier choice to a greasy burger. When I do want a hamburger, I usually get just a regular hamburger from whatever restaurant I go to. Taco Bell's fresco chicken tacos are pretty good if you leave off the pico salsa...I don't care for it at all. Two restaurants I have pretty much refused to eat at is Long John Silver's and Chinese Buffetts. I love them both, but I can't justify the fat and calories in the food there. I also haven't ate pizza out either. I have worked too hard to blow it with a bad choice. I have however ate the frozen BBQ chicken pizza from the California Pizza Kitchen. It's actually not too bad for a serving. If you eat a salad with it, it is quite yummy.0
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I haven't given up any group of foods 100%. In the past, if I have started to get too legalistic (for ME, not saying you are being that way when you do it) I start feeling all deprived and it sets me up for a binge. I am really working on making more conscious choices, transitioning to "cleaner" foods (whole grains, lean proteins, fewer chemicals, lots of super fresh fruits & veggies). Now, that's not to say that I won't EVER cut out groups, because I could see that coming down the road, but this is working for now. It's all about building/replacing habits for me right now.0
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I still eat out whever I feel like it, I just have changed what I order. McDonald's for instance, instead of a Big Mac meal or a 10 piece Chicken Nugget, I get a grilled snack wrap with no sauce and no cheese, a bag of apples w/no caramel, or a side salad and water to drink. Wendy's chili is actully not too bad for you. Coupled with their side salad or fruit cup and water to drink it's a healthier choice to a greasy burger. When I do want a hamburger, I usually get just a regular hamburger from whatever restaurant I go to. Taco Bell's fresco chicken tacos are pretty good if you leave off the pico salsa...I don't care for it at all. Two restaurants I have pretty much refused to eat at is Long John Silver's and Chinese Buffetts. I love them both, but I can't justify the fat and calories in the food there. I also haven't ate pizza out either. I have worked too hard to blow it with a bad choice. I have however ate the frozen BBQ chicken pizza from the California Pizza Kitchen. It's actually not too bad for a serving. If you eat a salad with it, it is quite yummy.
Hmm thats interesting I ne'er thought about eating mcdonalds in moderation I just canceled it out completely. I might try it again but not sure. I have been off fast food for a year and a half so I may try it again.0 -
Ok. Mine is a little different. In addition to the things everyone is saying... McDonald's, full-cal soda, juice, and so forth... ever since I started SERIOUSLY paying attention to calories I've pretty much given up TV. I used to watch 2-4 hours (some days even more) of TV per day!
About the time my mind set changed to "this food/drink is not worth spending the calories on" it was an easy transition to thinking "but I could burn MORE calories doing this, that, or the other thing rather than watching tv"` In the past week, I've watched MAYBE 2 hours of tv.
Sadly.... I have no idea what's going on in Salem anymore (Days of our Lives). :blushing:
This is why I have an elliptical trainer, kettle bell, resistance bands and foam roller in front of my TV Multi tasking! 0 -
Ok. Mine is a little different. In addition to the things everyone is saying... McDonald's, full-cal soda, juice, and so forth... ever since I started SERIOUSLY paying attention to calories I've pretty much given up TV. I used to watch 2-4 hours (some days even more) of TV per day!
About the time my mind set changed to "this food/drink is not worth spending the calories on" it was an easy transition to thinking "but I could burn MORE calories doing this, that, or the other thing rather than watching tv"` In the past week, I've watched MAYBE 2 hours of tv.
Sadly.... I have no idea what's going on in Salem anymore (Days of our Lives). :blushing:
This is why I have an elliptical trainer, kettle bell, resistance bands and foam roller in front of my TV Multi tasking!
That's a fantastic idea!!! Lol I wanna get one of those with a TV on my machine so I could work out whenever where ever and not miss my favorite shows0 -
The thing I hate about fast food is that you get so little bang for your buck. If I'm out and about and need lunch, I get a crispy potato soft taco at taco bell, which is 280 calories, my normal amount for a meal. Unfortunately, the volume is about 25% of normal, so I eat it in about 30 seconds, and am ready for more. Once it hits bottom, I feel relatively full, but nothing satisfies like a giant bowl of broccoli or spaghetti squash!0
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I have given up nothing. I just eat less of it.0
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Rileysowner- that's a great way to go and I'm so glad it works for you!! Keep it up almost vat your goal!
Ally- Iagree I always feel hungry after I eat but later once it hits the bottom I'm full and definately done lol.0 -
I gave up fast food. The calories in fast food are insane and disgusting. I am losing weight on that alone. Basically gave up all junk food, anything deep fried/battered, no more sugary sodas... gave up alcohol a year ago which helps a ton. Every now and then I will have a sandwich from Subway but always a healthy option with tons of veggies. I haven't had fast food in a month and I really hope I still continue to lose weight. 0
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I gave up fast food. The calories in fast food are insane and disgusting. I am losing weight on that alone. Basically gave up all junk food, anything deep fried/battered, no more sugary sodas... gave up alcohol a year ago which helps a ton. Every now and then I will have a sandwich from Subway but always a healthy option with tons of veggies. I haven't had fast food in a month and I really hope I still continue to lose weight.
Way to go!! That's great that you gave up that junk food and that you are losing weight Keep it up girl!! 0 -
Im cutting out chocolate as much as poss, was so addicted think im getting withdrawal headaches!
Also every time we go out to eat I am choosing the most healthy thing I can find eg in Harverser am having the frid chicken with chips and sweetcorn and then switching the chips for mash to save another 210 calories.
switching all drinks for water and cutting back on the big white bread sanwiches with loads of mayo for things like soup etc for lunch 0 -
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I gave up the following (and have in very low moderation. Maybe once a month?)
FAST FOOD! Specifically french fries. Mind you I am Diabetic.
Subway. Only when I really can afford those carbs. Though I do my own scooping) Seriously. They are just not good for you, no matter what Jared says.
Junk food.
sandwiches of all kind
What I do instead?
Home made flat bread pizzas
Polo loco chicken al carbon tacos
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fast food definately was an eye opener after logging it and seeing just how many calories and SODIUM was jampacked in them. i try not to cut out any food i want, i just do portion control, but CHIPS are such a waste of calories too! a handful of chips takes a whole workout to burn, and who only has a handful?? so, im not buying chips for the house anymore. logging has been such a aid in losing weight.0
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I gave up Facebook (Mafia Wars....!!!!) ..... didn't plan to....
But now that I exercise at home after work, by the time I'm finsihed I don't have time to sit & play Mafia Wars...
The little time I do have left is all given to MFP.....
omg.... a new addiction....0 -
I want to improve but want to keep my life balanced. I believe that if I try to quit something I like, there will be higher chances for temptation and regression, and weight-loss / fitness will not be permanent. Rather, MODERATION and WATCHING WHAT GOES IN is the key.
Having said that, somethings are a strict no-no, if there is no value add to my body:
1. Sugar - in any form added to food. No sugar directly for me. (Sweets in very very moderation. C'mon I am from India )
2. Soda - gone. not even diet one.
3. Processed Cheese - done with it.
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I have replaced fast food with homecooked versions of the same thing except made with healthy ingredients and little salt. For instance I make turkey burgers and sweet potato fries....I dip the fries in plain Greek yogurt. Instead of McDonald's apple pie I eat apples w cinnamon sprinkled on top. I make my own tacos and pizza too. I've noticed when I go out I want my food instead and sometimes bring my own stuff:))0
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I've stopped eating fast food as well... There is a restaurant that offer quick healthy meals in my area: Zoe's Kitchen. I love it.
that's good to know. there is one close to where i am and i've always wanted to try it. what kind of healthy food do they have?0 -
I gave up Facebook (Mafia Wars....!!!!) ..... didn't plan to....
But now that I exercise at home after work, by the time I'm finsihed I don't have time to sit & play Mafia Wars...
The little time I do have left is all given to MFP.....
omg.... a new addiction....
Lol!!!:laugh: :laugh:
I gave up Facebook Family Feud!!! So funny....spent hours doing that and no time exercising.....CRAZY!!!0 -
I have given up potatoes. So two of my favorite things, chips and french fries, are now just a salty oily memory.0
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I gave up Facebook (Mafia Wars....!!!!) ..... didn't plan to....
But now that I exercise at home after work, by the time I'm finsihed I don't have time to sit & play Mafia Wars...
The little time I do have left is all given to MFP.....
omg.... a new addiction....
Lol!!!:laugh: :laugh:
I gave up Facebook Family Feud!!! So funny....spent hours doing that and no time exercising.....CRAZY!!!
Seriously.....! I've got 1500 'mafia friends'..... and they've all been sending me messages.... "where are you?", "are you ok?", "why aren't you playing?"..... lol..... 0 -
I also took notice to the calories in the fast food places...If I have to eat there I choose a grilled chicken wrap with no dressing and a unsweetened ice tea. Its better than skipping a meal. But I ALWAYS check calories before I order anything. I try and keep an apple or something in the car for when I get hungry.....0
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I also took notice to the calories in the fast food places...If I have to eat there I choose a grilled chicken wrap with no dressing and a unsweetened ice tea. Its better than skipping a meal. But I ALWAYS check calories before I order anything. I try and keep an apple or something in the car for when I get hungry.....
I couldn't believe the calories in that either!! And grilledchicken has become my best friend haha0
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