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

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  • Heidi1987
    Heidi1987 Posts: 191 Member
    Chocolate.... i love it, always have always will!! :love:

    I treat myself to small 95cal bars now. Cadbury Freddos or Kinda maxi bars (the're 130cals)

    I haven't eaten a 'normal' sized chocolate bar in months, but i've found that the small ones satisfy me just as much, but with far less calories :tongue:
  • MiNiMoNkI
    MiNiMoNkI Posts: 447 Member
    Salt :( the substitute just don't get it

    I classed myself a a salt addict, i put it on everything if i could taste food over salt i didnt want to eat it, since ive given it up ive been hugely succesful! i actually was shaking when i first quit! severe issue i had
  • ajfranzen77
    ajfranzen77 Posts: 118
    So maybe I went about this the wrong way. I agree with all of you that have stated that this is a lifestyle change and you shouldn't deprive yourself of anything.

    I still eat the things I love but have found a healthier way to eat them. I know for me though that my morning coffee is the one thing I did not change. If I am really craving something I have a little of it.

    To the person that posted life, Great call!!!! I ate a slice of stuffed cookie at my daughters birthday, however it was a much smaller slice than it would have been before. I want to show my kids that you can enjoy everything as long as you do it in moderation! Loving all the post to this question!!
  • Sharon009
    Sharon009 Posts: 327 Member
    Coffee with cream, I prefer the powder Bordens Rich and Creamy and I do log it in. :smile:
  • msrobinson77
    msrobinson77 Posts: 177
    Glad to see other people that are losing weight say this. I will not give up my yummy coffees (who wants to live like that?) At this point, my fancy creamers take up about 100-150 calories a day. I've tried the low fat or skinny creams but they just taste like chemicals. Keep up your hard work:-)
  • La_Amazona
    La_Amazona Posts: 4,855 Member
    many many things. For me, it's a lifestyle change. I cannot pretend that one day I won't bust out the Dr. Pepper or the buttery popcorn at the movies.

    It took some adjusting but today I rather eat a yummy healthy lunch or dinner than a greasy meal. And when I do want a greasy meal (mmm pluckers!), I'll have it on the weekend and work out as usual. Before, if I had a bad meal I'd feel guilty then not work out because I don't feel like and I already did damage and so on... cycle continued.

    Most of the time, healthier choices will win but hey, if I want cake, I'm gonna have me a slice.
  • frostiegurl
    frostiegurl Posts: 708 Member
    I find that I simply don't desire a lot of the crap I was putting in my body. So, in that respect, I haven't really given up anything that I want currently. It's funny, I eat more dark chocolate now than I ever did before. I have at least one small square of 90-99% dark chocolate a day and sometimes more, usually dipped in almond butter. :heart:
  • spaztastic13
    spaztastic13 Posts: 229
    I believe in everything in moderation...cuz if you deprive yourself then you binge and i dont want to be a binge eater!!!
  • jlzrdking
    jlzrdking Posts: 501 Member
    I haven't really given up anything but I did cut way back on my sweet tea.

    I was drinking about 2 gallons a week and now I may drink half a gallon in a week.
  • Xaspar
    Xaspar Posts: 726 Member
    I can honestly say I have not given up ANYTHING ... I HAVE however changed what I consider an appropriate portion of whatever it is that I want.
  • jenny95662
    jenny95662 Posts: 997 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! As long as i have calories left i'll still eat it :o)

    same here!!!
  • ATT949
    ATT949 Posts: 1,245 Member
    Nothing.

    I was 6' 1" and weight almost 300 pounds. Why, for the love of Mike*, would I not make all of the changes that were needed to become healthy again?

    The pisser is that I went on a wine buying trip to Northern California back in March so I'm up to about 15 cases of wine that I don't know if I will ever drink.

    Guess that means "Party at Doug's place!"


    *"Mike" is the founder of the site
  • Murphk323
    Murphk323 Posts: 184
    starbucks and extra crunchy peanut butter.
  • TourThePast
    TourThePast Posts: 1,753 Member
    I haven't given anything up, apart from large portions!

    However there are many foods that are so high calorie that I rarely choose to eat them, and others that have simply lost their appeal now I'm used to eating more healthily.
  • HeyLisa
    HeyLisa Posts: 201
    Chicken Tikki Masala with Naan and too much wine on Friday nights.

    I calorie count and compensate for what I want those days. For me I net calorie 1400 daily (or average that for the week if some days are a little higher/lower then others).

    Live your life!
  • Ireshgurl
    Ireshgurl Posts: 559
    I'm still working on breaking up with Dr. Pepper. I'm trying to slowly break it off with Dr Pepper and only spend time with him every other day, and it was working, but then he just got sooo irresistable that i had to have time with him atleast once a day. I'm gonna give it another shot because my relationship wit Dr P is one sided, he's just not good 4 me anymore. :laugh:
  • ohwhataday
    ohwhataday Posts: 1,398 Member
    food.
  • bachooka
    bachooka Posts: 719 Member
    I won't give up anything... I just (mostly) control protions. Realistically I won't be eating rabbit food for the rest of my life so why would I do it now.
  • 99clmsntgr
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    Two things

    1. Ice Cream. I am a *kitten* for ice cream. It's my precious. So I save enough calories every day for a serving of ice cream. Sure, I've switched to brands/styles that have lower calories, and I eat my ice cream right out of the half-cup measuring spoon. But I refuse to give it up.

    2. Beer. Although I don't drink it nearly as much as I used to I still enjoy the occasional frosty, refreshing adult beverage.
  • mandeiko
    mandeiko Posts: 1,657 Member
    Coffee & chocolate. :wink:
  • cdstadt
    cdstadt Posts: 311 Member
    tater tots and fries :)
  • chellaJKR
    chellaJKR Posts: 146
    Bagels. SO bad. The thin ones are revolting. I bet I would float off this earth if I quit them cold turkey but I just can't. Well, I can- I refuse.
  • daybyday
    daybyday Posts: 537 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.

    ^This!! Very well said.
  • theba2il
    theba2il Posts: 548 Member
    i have refused to give up anthing!
    everything in moderation :)

    This
  • deegarcia19
    deegarcia19 Posts: 98
    Alcohol!

    But I switched from high sugar and calorie red wine to 95/serving Jose cuervo light margarita !
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    There's nothing I would absolutely not give up. I'm not strict with my diet, and I eat whatever I want. I just don't eat so much of it.
  • xMissAprilx
    xMissAprilx Posts: 143 Member
    Chocolate.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    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?
    Nothing. Giving up something means cravings and eating your cravings is the main reason people regain weight. Eat what you want in moderation, meaning on occasion.
  • foodfight247
    foodfight247 Posts: 767 Member
    My sanity during times of tension / stress.... Smile, laugh... Be happy!
  • TakeOne
    TakeOne Posts: 345 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.


    ^^This^^ It's all about balance :)
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