What were the hardest things to cut back on?
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misty5976
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Im just curious... Im just starting my weight loss journey, but can already see some things that are going to be HARD to cut back on. I dont believe in deprivaton AT ALL... Im more of an "all things in moderation" type of believer. BUT... I do know I have some bad habits that need to drastically reduce. What things were the hardest for you to cut back on?
For me it's going to be:
SODA. I love soda. I always have. Ive cut myself back to about a 12oz can a couple of times a week... but I still CRAVE it all the time. I wake up wanting a soda, I want one with breakfast, with lunch. It's just so addictive and it's been difficult.
SNACKING on unhealthy things. I tend to want sweet or salty snacks about mid afternoon ... and I work in a hospital so I have to fight the urge to head to the gift shop for a candy bar or potato chips. Instead Ive been bringing my lunch with a yogurt w/ fruit and granola or some raw veggies to try and munch on those. But they just don't TASTE like chocolate ... lol.
PORTON sizes. I was raised poor, and we didnt waste food. We finished our plates before we left the table. Ive had a very difficult time learning what proper "portions" are and learning to stop when Im full, even if my plate isn't empty yet. I'm having a very hard time "re-teaching" myself .... that "full" doesn't have to mean "stuffed." I also try to utilize a to-go box at restaurants and try to take at least half of my food home with me for another meal - since most restaurants are WAY bigger than an actual portion size.
What were/are your hardest struggles with food/drinks? What did you do, or are you doing to overcome those hurdles? Maybe your solutions will help someone else!
For me it's going to be:
SODA. I love soda. I always have. Ive cut myself back to about a 12oz can a couple of times a week... but I still CRAVE it all the time. I wake up wanting a soda, I want one with breakfast, with lunch. It's just so addictive and it's been difficult.
SNACKING on unhealthy things. I tend to want sweet or salty snacks about mid afternoon ... and I work in a hospital so I have to fight the urge to head to the gift shop for a candy bar or potato chips. Instead Ive been bringing my lunch with a yogurt w/ fruit and granola or some raw veggies to try and munch on those. But they just don't TASTE like chocolate ... lol.
PORTON sizes. I was raised poor, and we didnt waste food. We finished our plates before we left the table. Ive had a very difficult time learning what proper "portions" are and learning to stop when Im full, even if my plate isn't empty yet. I'm having a very hard time "re-teaching" myself .... that "full" doesn't have to mean "stuffed." I also try to utilize a to-go box at restaurants and try to take at least half of my food home with me for another meal - since most restaurants are WAY bigger than an actual portion size.
What were/are your hardest struggles with food/drinks? What did you do, or are you doing to overcome those hurdles? Maybe your solutions will help someone else!
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Hands down CHOCOLATE!!0
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Cupcakes, Oreos, & WHATABURGER!0
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WINE. A really nice glass of Shiraz-Grenache. Or Pinot. Or Merlot. Or a Melbac.
See?0 -
For me definitely controlling my consumption of refined carbs and sugary foods. I do eat carbs but I have to be really careful not to go overboard or it makes me crazy-hungry and more likely to slip up with my eating.0
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Chocolates :-)0
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Pizza. by far.0
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:smooched: :blushing: Sorry...screwed up!0
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Hands down CHOCOLATE!!
Ohmigod, This!! ^^^0 -
My morning ritual of a Tim orton's B.E.L.T. with sausage WITH the hashbrown and an extra large French vanilla capuccino.
It's hard not to drop by when I get to the office.0 -
I just think of my calories as my daily currency. If i want to spend 450 cals on that dessert, i can, but then i have to think that's 450 less i'll have later on, so is it really worth it? It makes things much easier to bear if i think of it like that.0
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Chips!!! I applaud whoever can stop at the serving size and put the bag away.
And candy or treats when we watch movies.0 -
Portions.
I really like healthy food so avoiding the bad stuff isn't usually a problem. The problem is that I REALLY like healthy foods so I want to eat too much of them.0 -
My 3x week habit of giant steak burritos at the taco truck near work. Mmmmmmm......giant steak burritos......0
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Hands down CHOCOLATE!!
This!0 -
they say you crave what you typically eat. I crave soda and chocolate. my two faves. I dont deprive myself if I need it. It can set you back some, but dont let it consume your life because you can certainly fall back if you do. I just say "one day at a time"0
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I agree with Chocolate!!! The Halloween candy has been taunting me the past few weeks!0
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Going out to eat is hands down my hardest battle! I can't tell you how many times I think about hitting happy hour with the girls and plowing thru tons of appetizers and drinks! lol0
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Diet coke was my hardest to cut back on. And chocolate but I cut those out very easily when I cut out all refined sugar and now I do crave these things BUT when I try them now, they taste nasty! It was amazing! I cut out diet coke for maybe a week and I decided I really wanted one and was going to treat myself, first sip and I'm like ewwww it tastes like pure sugar! Then at a birthday party I didn't want to be rude so I had a piece of cake, it tasted like it was nothing but pure granulated sugar!
So my point is stay strong and maybe eat clean for a week and you may not even want the crap even in moderation!0
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