What are you giving up in 2017?

MeiannaLee
MeiannaLee Posts: 338 Member
edited November 14 in Motivation and Support
Hi all!
Because a new year calls for improvement, are there any things in your life that you are cutting out in order to lose weight, become more healthy or improve your well-being?

For me it's sugar.
Diabetes and eating disorders run strong in my family and I noticed that I was starting to move towards that path these last couple of months. I binge eat on sweets in general and when Im counting calories, I often avoid eating healthy food (or anything considered real food) in order to fit in cookies, chips, cakes and ice cream into my diet.
I havent binge eaten in a long time, but Im just done with the control that sugar has in my life.

What about you guys? Comments, thoughts?
Oh and happy new year! <3

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  • missnolder890
    missnolder890 Posts: 72 Member
    I will be cutting way back on the beer and wine and since the soda has already been cut way back I aim to eliminate it completely. Basically all high carb and sugary drinks. I do like my wine but I also don't need to drink it every single weekend lol.
  • Sloth2016
    Sloth2016 Posts: 838 Member
    Mr_Bad_Example wrote: »
    I'm giving up giving things up.

    Me too.
  • starfruit132
    starfruit132 Posts: 291 Member
    Fudge. I've had over five pounds of it this week, lol.
  • CafeRacer808
    CafeRacer808 Posts: 2,396 Member
    TLC227 wrote: »
    CafeRacer808 wrote: »
    The only thing I plan on giving up this year is the 10-15 extra pounds of fat that currently resides around my midsection.

    This I can get with! I've tried restricting certain foods from my diet, and it works for a short time, but I eventually slip and binge it, so allowing myself the things I like (in moderation) seems to work the best for me.

    Yup. Restricting certain foods is a recipe for disaster as far as my eating habits are concerned. It's much easier for me to control portion sizes of the foods I like and to supplement that with regular exercise.
  • MeiannaLee
    MeiannaLee Posts: 338 Member
    You all are great!! I love hearing everyones pov~
    ^__^
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    Nothing.
  • Rocknut53
    Rocknut53 Posts: 1,794 Member
    I already gave up all I wanted to in 2016.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    starfruit132 wrote: »
    Fudge. I've had over five pounds of it this week, lol.

    I'll take it! There are a few things I still have trouble moderating. I have overcome ice cream. I need to work on fudge. What kind is it? <whyistherenodroolingemoji>
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  • kathsmwilson
    kathsmwilson Posts: 5 Member
    Soda, pastries, coffee, and stress/emotional eating.
  • kzzr
    kzzr Posts: 53 Member
    Stressing about work and doing unpaid overtime
  • LenGray
    LenGray Posts: 858 Member
    MeiannaLee wrote: »
    LenGray wrote: »
    I'm giving up the attitude that I'm unable to do whatever I want to do in my life.

    This ^^^
    For the first time in my life I passed a math class in college and it inspired me to pursue medicine!
    That boost of confidence gave me the determination I needed to aspire to do whatever I want!
    So that is why I 100% believe YOU can achieve whatever you set your mind to. Dont give up!
    Happy Holidays

    Thanks for the encouragement :) And congratulations on passing math!
  • USAMcK
    USAMcK Posts: 80 Member
    edited December 2016
    WEEKLY PIZZA.

    I love pizza and have been eating it about once a week lately. I always go all out and do 3-4 slices plus ranch which is my whole day's worth of calories. I'm good about planning it in but it means shorting myself before and/or after which sort of feels like I'm making up for it the rest of the week. I think I'll institute a single pizza day each month. That way I can still look forward to it without regretting it for the rest of the month. :)
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    ThatFloridaBoy wrote: »
    I just deleted a bunch of freeloading, half-arsed friends from my life.
    That should count for something, yeah?

    I think that's call dead weight loss.

    I've done that several times. It's very refreshing. :)
  • leanjogreen18
    leanjogreen18 Posts: 2,492 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    ThatFloridaBoy wrote: »
    I just deleted a bunch of freeloading, half-arsed friends from my life.
    That should count for something, yeah?

    I think that's call dead weight loss.

    I've done that several times. It's very refreshing. :)

    Me too, but why do I feel so guilty about doing it?

    OP - giving up my dislike for strength training. Not giving up anything else I need my foods!!
  • Mersie1
    Mersie1 Posts: 329 Member
    I'm giving up control! I'm giving up the comfort I find in controlling what I eat as it ends up controlling my happiness. I'm giving up restricting myself to an unrelenting focus on health as it lessens my well being. In return- I expect to gain a sense of security from not fearing food or losing control. I'm going to turn into the spin to stop it!
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