What's the one thing you have refused to give up?

ajfranzen77
ajfranzen77 Posts: 118
edited October 1 in Chit-Chat
For me it's my morning cup of coffee!!! I drink the international coffees from maxwell house!! They are sooooooo good and I add a little flavored creamer in it to make it that much better. I count the calories for the coffee, but I don't count the creamer! :tongue:

So what's your weakness?
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  • _Rainbow_
    _Rainbow_ Posts: 9
    My weakness is my coke. I can't give it up, I hooked. Although I have cut back to only 3 glasses and increased my water to 10 - 12 cups. I figure it's not too bad.
    :drinker:
  • sophjakesmom
    sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
    I have refused to approach anything as an absolute. I have I have the calories left, I will eat just about anything.
  • amfaery
    amfaery Posts: 267 Member
    my coffee with flavored creamer i dont even count it
  • JulieBoBoo
    JulieBoBoo Posts: 642
    Living. I still enjoy holidays and cake on birthdays, beer at the cottage and mini donuts at the fair. I've just learned to compensate with a higher activity level and reduce portion sizes. But I simply REFUSE to put my life on hold and give up making memories with my family and enjoying all that life has to offer.
  • bmw4deb
    bmw4deb Posts: 1,324 Member
    Salt :( the substitute just don't get it
  • PhilipByrne
    PhilipByrne Posts: 276 Member
    "Sweet, sweet beer, the cause of and solution to all of life's problems "......Homer J.
  • Vhovell
    Vhovell Posts: 286
    I have refused to approach anything as an absolute. I have I have the calories left, I will eat just about anything.

    same here! As long as i have calories left i'll still eat it :o)
  • smbakke77
    smbakke77 Posts: 273 Member
    2 things: Coffee and alcohol!
  • joakool
    joakool Posts: 434 Member
    My morning coffee with creamer. I have reduced it to one cup only and I do log in the calories (70).
  • ronchap
    ronchap Posts: 60
    Real pizza. I make my own and it's good but it's not a big NY slice with pepperoni and sausage
  • ItsTerriC
    ItsTerriC Posts: 436 Member
    I refuse to give up anything. I aim for healthier choices and moderation, but if I want it I work it in. This is my life, not a short term diet. I don't know how long I'll be on this earth and I won't spend it feeling deprived. Enjoy every day and every meal, just be conscious of your choices.
  • mhopp71
    mhopp71 Posts: 46 Member
    Donuts! I have my 3 frosted and sprinkled donuts every Friday
  • jagoochie
    jagoochie Posts: 218 Member
    i have refused to give up anthing!
    everything in moderation :)
  • Chante88
    Chante88 Posts: 12 Member
    pizza, ice cream and doritos lol my three weaknesses
  • lazyspice
    lazyspice Posts: 8,258 Member
    I have refused to approach anything as an absolute. I have I have the calories left, I will eat just about anything.

    Same here. If I tell myself something isn't allowed then I'm just going to crave it until I get it!

    I've done that too often in the past (chocolate, cheese etc) and it's just setting myself up to "fail". I would rather have whatever I want, in moderation, and add it to my food diary.
  • PurpleLadyTx
    PurpleLadyTx Posts: 3 Member
    Coffee - but I drink it black, no creamer OR sweetener so no biggie there calorie-wise; the one thing that is harder for me to give up/control is PASTA !! I love Italian food and continue to try to find ways to enjoy it without blowing my overall calorie intake
  • cnix1980
    cnix1980 Posts: 5
    I have refused to approach anything as an absolute. I have I have the calories left, I will eat just about anything.

    This is my approach. I have tried cutting loads of things out, but I end up craving them more than anything else(especially chocolate, im a complete chocoholic) So now if I am craving it I will eat a little piece to keep within my calories.
  • TS65
    TS65 Posts: 1,024 Member
    Coffee and my sugar free creamer. You may want to count the creamer. Depending on how much you put in, it can add up quickly. 2 cups of coffee with 2.5Tbsp each is 155 calories. Just sayin.
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    I haven't given up anything, I stay within my calorie goal. Everything in moderation, right? ;)
  • bluebelle00
    bluebelle00 Posts: 44
    Chocolate! :) Of course!

    But really, I don't feel that I've had to completely "give up" anything. I just have to plan for those high-cal foods/drinks a little better. :)
  • Sepheara
    Sepheara Posts: 208 Member
    I try to eat good all day and if I have calories left then I have a soda or something. I try not to absolutely give anything up, but tell myself if I want it it has to wait untill the evening when I see what my calorie budget is. or, at least Itry (being a pig lately).
    But if I had to say, Coffe with the international creamers is one thing I would never cut out. and mountain dew. my blood is green I sware.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    peanut m&m's. i used to eat a couple of bags a week. but mind over matter, no i buy a large bag, and when i want some, i measure out a quarter of a cup of them, and mix them with almonds and craisins.
  • engrider18
    engrider18 Posts: 8
    I can't give up my iced coffee. I make it myself so I know exactly what is going into it and track it everyday.
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    I refuse to give up anything!! this is a lifestyle change and Im not gonna give up things I love or I would be miserable. I only eat something "bad' if I have calories left for it and make sure to do so a few times each week.
  • CARNAT22
    CARNAT22 Posts: 764 Member
    There are things I have infrequently now (garlic bread, wine, pizza) that I used to have a few times per week. So I have cut back.

    I have actually managed to give up something I thought I would never ever want / be able to give up - smoking!!!
  • iAMaPhoenix
    iAMaPhoenix Posts: 1,038 Member
    Agree with all thos wheo won't give up anything. I just exercise more to eat what I want...
  • kimziebaby
    kimziebaby Posts: 133 Member
    Reese cups are my weakness. Gotta have em!

    In moderation of course. :smile:
  • cnsmith2
    cnsmith2 Posts: 539 Member
    So far I haven't given anything up! I don't really plan to either. Saying I'm giving something up means that I am depriving myself of it, and that could lead to bigger temptations and frustrations and could lead me to indulge too much. Instead I approach things in a more healthy manner and if there is something I'm craving I'll have some of it, as long as I stay within my calories for the day.
  • TinaDay1114
    TinaDay1114 Posts: 1,328 Member
    Living. I still enjoy holidays and cake on birthdays, beer at the cottage and mini donuts at the fair. I've just learned to compensate with a higher activity level and reduce portion sizes. But I simply REFUSE to put my life on hold and give up making memories with my family and enjoying all that life has to offer.

    Yep, me too.

    The one thing I have never logged or given up is my tea (I'm not a coffee drinker) -- made so dark you can't see through it, and with a little raw sugar. So there.
  • sbwood888
    sbwood888 Posts: 953 Member
    Sodium / salt. I try to keep it down, but that is the best I can do.
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