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    What foods are just not worth the # of calories?

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    • Posts: 33 Member
      almond butter - it's just gross
      white pasta - i just prefer cauliflower, or chickpea, or lentil pastas - they have same texture and far more nutrients
      regular bread - i just don't each much bread anymore, but if i do, my favorite is alpine valley super grains with seeds that i can only find at sam's, so i buy like 6 loaves and freeze them, only 80cals per slice, and so good
    • Posts: 7,492 Member
      pancakerunner wrote: »
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      like this kind of sandwich

      Ohhhh omg yes totally agree!!
    • Posts: 6,137 Member
      Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
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      Ohhhh omg yes totally agree!!

      Like this sandwich is probably over 500 calories of bread ahaha
    • Posts: 9,723 Member
      Argh. Most everything I ate yesterday which was way over the top. :/ Back to it today.
    • Posts: 6,137 Member
      ReenieHJ wrote: »
      Argh. Most everything I ate yesterday which was way over the top. :/ Back to it today.

      And what did you have, may I ask??? Did you ENJOY it though???
    • Posts: 6,137 Member
      i think seafood cooked in an unnecessary amount of butter (think salmon, mussels, shrimp, etc) is a total waste
    • Posts: 7,887 Member
      Agreed, it really doesn't need much fat for cooking.

      My exception is skate in brown butter, which I think is amazing.
    • Posts: 7,010 Member
      I regrettably have to place sweet potatoes in this category. I love them, but they really don't satiate me as well as for example pumpkin or potato, so I blow my calories if I want to eat till I feel full.
    • Posts: 9,723 Member
      edited February 2021
      pancakerunner wrote: »
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      And what did you have, may I ask??? Did you ENJOY it though???

      Nothing really. Just everyday foods that I have been able to regulate at a normal level(bread and pb, eating dh's cookies he takes in his lunches which I've been staying away from, etc.) but for some reason I couldn't that day. :( But thankfully, it was that one day and back to logging in calories. :)
      And no enjoyment whatsoever came from it. That's the worse part; it wasn't worth the calorie glut at all. :) And my stomach felt terrible all night. Smart stomach, stupid brain. :)
    • Posts: 9,107 Member
      The two tiny, unsatisfying bite sized squares of cornbread I ate last night and then learned they came to 208 calories.

    • Posts: 6,137 Member
      sugar in coffee.
    • Posts: 7,460 Member
      pancakerunner wrote: »
      i think seafood cooked in an unnecessary amount of butter (think salmon, mussels, shrimp, etc) is a total waste

      More ways than one.
      Lots of unneeded calories in the butter
      The real taste of the fish gets hidden, so if it’s good, don’t drown it in anything.
    • Posts: 1,048 Member
      pancakerunner wrote: »
      sugar in coffee.

      I'll go a step further and say creamer in coffee. I am finishing up some nut pods but they aren't worth the taste to waste the calories on them.

      Not saying I won't crush a calorie laden Frappuccino but good quality coffee just doesn't need the coffee or sugar
    • Posts: 336 Member
      French Fries. No. Just no.
    • Posts: 336 Member
      sgt1372 wrote: »
      Acocados.

      Too expensive, too many cals and too perishable.

      I'll eat them if they are included in a dish but I refuse 2 buy them useless I can get them really cheap and can eat them all right away.

      Put them in the fridge when they are ripe and they will last much longer. You're welcome.
    • Posts: 2,989 Member
      Soggy french fries. Blech.

      But, crispy, seasoned ones are totally worth it for me.
    • Posts: 6,137 Member
      SuzySunshine99 wrote: »
      Soggy french fries. Blech.

      But, crispy, seasoned ones are totally worth it for me.

      crispy with ranch... yes. totally worth it
    • Posts: 8 Member
      Sour cream is some thing I no longer buy cause the calories wasn't worth it
    • Posts: 6,137 Member
      Izaco wrote: »
      Sour cream is some thing I no longer buy cause the calories wasn't worth it

      Oooo.. sour cream is one thing that i MAKE room for. love it
    • Posts: 2,187 Member
      kali31337 wrote: »
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      I'll go a step further and say creamer in coffee. I am finishing up some nut pods but they aren't worth the taste to waste the calories on them.

      Not saying I won't crush a calorie laden Frappuccino but good quality coffee just doesn't need the coffee or sugar

      100% agree. I drink my coffee black; cream and sugar calories aren't invited to my party. Just that glorious caffeine buzz..
    • Posts: 5 Member
      Crap pastries. If it isn't beautiful and buttery and gluteniferous and flaky and delicate - keep it. I can spend that 500cal elsewhere.
    • Posts: 725 Member
      Jaffa cakes. They're OK, but in terms of how full you feel, they're like eating air. Don't bother if you're hungry.

      Pret sandwiches. I like their baguettes, but they start at 600 calories. I don't like them that much.

      It makes me sad how many calories avocados have. I've found carrots and peppers to be better value for calories. And mushrooms, although I don't like them as much.

      Gu cheesecakes/chilled deserts. They're, what, 350-400 for a tiny pot? I do like them, but I feel ripped off by the calories.
    • Posts: 81 Member
      Vegetables-

      I kid, I kid- kinda, I’d rather spend 60 calories on a TVs of nerds for my Greek yogurt then on a cup of veggies- but yea yea. I eat them
    • Posts: 81 Member
      Tbs not TV of nerds. What the
    • Posts: 6,137 Member
      Hamiltonfamily2018 wrote: »
      Vegetables-

      I kid, I kid- kinda, I’d rather spend 60 calories on a TVs of nerds for my Greek yogurt then on a cup of veggies- but yea yea. I eat them

      all about that balance!
    • Posts: 321 Member
      Most store bought cookies. Now home made is a different story! 🍪
    • Posts: 6,137 Member
      elmusho1989 wrote: »
      Most store bought cookies. Now home made is a different story! 🍪

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      debate
    • Posts: 13,259 Member
      ^these are not worth it...even if they didn't contain any calories.

      My Mom's sugar cookies??...now they belong in the 'I don't care how many calories they have...worth it every time'!
    • Posts: 321 Member
      Homemade peanut butter cookies... A sweet delicious calorie bomb....

      Another one not worth it unless in moderation is avocado. I know its healthy but wow, the calories! I still eat them but not two at a time anymore!
    • Posts: 7,492 Member
      edited February 2021
      PAPYRUS3 wrote: »
      ^these are not worth it...even if they didn't contain any calories.

      My Mom's sugar cookies??...now they belong in the 'I don't care how many calories they have...worth it every time'!

      Have you had them recently? I was going to say they are but then realize I haven't had them in over 10 years so I can't really judge, LOL. I need to buy some for testing purposes. :D
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