What are you giving up in 2017?
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MeiannaLee
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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!
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!
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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.2
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I'm not giving up anything. I have found that being overly restrictive on my food choices leads to failure and bingeing. I do much better when I focus on eating healthy throughout the day and fitting in a treat or two at the end of the day.
Best of luck in making the changes you desire.
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I'm giving up giving things up.26
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Yep I agree. Im not giving anything up. I enjoy everything and make it fit into my calorie allowance for that day6
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Mr_Bad_Example wrote: »I'm giving up giving things up.
Me too.1 -
The only thing I plan on giving up next year is the 10-15 extra pounds of fat that currently resides around my midsection.20
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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.5 -
Fudge. I've had over five pounds of it this week, lol.4
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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.1 -
You all are great!! I love hearing everyones pov~
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Nothing.3
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I already gave up all I wanted to in 2016.4
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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>3 -
I'm giving up the attitude that I'm unable to do whatever I want to do in my life.15
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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 Holidays6 -
Soda, pastries, coffee, and stress/emotional eating.2
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Stressing about work and doing unpaid overtime2
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MeiannaLee 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!2
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