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What foods for you aren't worth the calories

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  • Bobby_Clerici
    Bobby_Clerici Posts: 1,828 Member
    Yes, big time, and I must sacrifice 6 days every week.
    My "Free Day" is when I do not count calories and eat whatever. Life is to be lived.
    Lost 75 lbs doing it this way.
  • e46dude
    e46dude Posts: 15 Member
    Most liquid calories aren't worth it to me, with the exception of healthy smoothies and protein shakes. The other big one I try to avoid is high carb snack food (chips, candy, baked goods, ect..) too many calories and not very satiating.
  • indescribablesin
    indescribablesin Posts: 57
    Chips, chocolate, and things loaded with carbs – I physically feel lower after a junk food splurge for hours afterward, or even a day if the splurge was big enough, so the momentary pleasure really just isn't worth it.
    Bagels and croissants, too. I used to live off those. *sigh*
    Also most liquids, unless I add protein powder to them 'cause that makes them x10 more filling.
  • lgeren
    lgeren Posts: 45
    Ooh the pizza grease always gets me! It makes me sick . If I ever happen to order a pizza for my family, I always say to to easy on the sauce b/c that seems to cut down on so much of the grease. But even @ that, if I eat any, it's usually only 1 slice.
  • barbara4599
    barbara4599 Posts: 114 Member
    I'm with others on the alcohol. A coworker told me about this drink she tried - just whipped cream vodka and orange crush. I was all excited because it sound so delish, even if I made it with diet crush. But but by the time I got out of work I decided I didn't want to use my calories on the vodka!
  • sadielankford
    sadielankford Posts: 17 Member
    That's awesome, congratulations on making that decision! I have found that MOST foods (while eating out) aren't worth the calories for me anymore. :( I still enjoy udon noodles from Noodles & Co, and I still drink my mochas from McDonald's, but I always stay within my calories and it feels SO GOOD!!
  • futuremalestripper
    futuremalestripper Posts: 467 Member
    Nothing! I'll eat it all!

    I'm planning on killing a large bag of chips next weekend! I'll make it work.
  • cbevan1229
    cbevan1229 Posts: 326 Member
    I haven't "given up" wine, but most nights when I get home, I ask myself whether I really want to spend the calories on it, and opt not to.

    But then, I drink a cup of whole milk before bed, every single night, and I know a lot of folks here would find this crazy. But it works for me.
  • vltaylor35
    vltaylor35 Posts: 72
    drinks-alcoholic or not. i like to eat every single one of my calories!
  • HeatherHoskins
    HeatherHoskins Posts: 157 Member
    Ranch dressing. Once upon a time I used ranch on everything! It has ssooo many calories that I can't eat it snymore. I feel like I lost a loved one.
  • LottieLou13
    LottieLou13 Posts: 574 Member
    Milk
    Cheese
    Starbucks/Costa
    Sweets (candy)
    Alcohol
  • Sharon009
    Sharon009 Posts: 327 Member
    -peanut butter
    -nuts
    -granola
    -avocado
    -sushi
    -pasta
    -rice
    -dried fruit

    love them all and I know some are healthy I just can't bring myself to spend that many calories for such a small amount of food. Keep in mind that I'm a 5 foot tall girl, and I don't have a lot of wiggle room.

    I know! Avocado is very good for you but I cannot eat just 1/4 cup, no way so most times I avoid it.
    Peanut butter-never will I stop eating this! I will just suffer.
  • BSchoberg
    BSchoberg Posts: 712 Member
    If I'm going to blow my calorie count on something, I'd better love every bite of it!
  • nailqueen74
    nailqueen74 Posts: 38 Member
    Candy bars and cookies are not worth my time.
  • Sharon009
    Sharon009 Posts: 327 Member
    Fried foods and food that doesnt taste good. If I'm at a dinner and I dont think something tastes good, I wont waste calories on it. Sometimes people get offended or they think you're being ridiculous.
  • Starla_86
    Starla_86 Posts: 88
    butter. margarine, mayo...all these little extras just aren't worth it for me and i haven't had them in about 12 years!
  • BigMech
    BigMech Posts: 472 Member
    Donuts, French Fries, and sadly, Beer.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    I see you are in Lewes. Are you talking about the Joe's Crab Shack in Wilmington, on the Riverfront?

    oh yes I am- I try to get there once or twice a year- and am also making my first trip to trader joes
    Seems like once or twice a year you could go ahead and indulge.
  • Jacole18
    Jacole18 Posts: 716 Member
    Donuts, sodas, booze, and regular cheese (the no fat kind works just as well for me anyway) aren't worth the cals.
  • futuremalestripper
    futuremalestripper Posts: 467 Member
    I feel bad for all of the shunned foods. They never did anything wrong.
    I want to buy a chocolate bar, cover it in peanut butter, and scarf it down.
    It would be worth it to me.
  • ShrinkUnstoppable
    ShrinkUnstoppable Posts: 8
    Ice cream.
    Donuts.
    Soda (although I still drink it when I'm weak :P)
    Most restaurant food.
  • alikrorp225
    alikrorp225 Posts: 54
    Definitely soda. I haven't had any in a month and a half. I just don't see the point in working my butt off to burn calories only to put them back on with a drink. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be to give it up, too. I'm in Texas and we love our Dr. Pepper! :P
  • mjbell642
    mjbell642 Posts: 229 Member
    Said before..... the microwave meals. Healthy choice, lean cuisine, etc. Very conveinient for work lunch, but always high in sodium and not that appealing. Would rather eat healthy leftovers.... if I can get my hubby to leave any. Haha
  • superpapa16
    superpapa16 Posts: 244 Member
    The way I think of this is there is nothing I avoid now because of the calories, but I don't like using my calories on crap versions of food I know I can make, or someone else I know can make. I love baked desserts, but almost never eat them out or the store bought crap because I know where to get really good baked goods. For me its all about quality. I don't mind using calories on quality.
  • Silver14
    Silver14 Posts: 141
    Ice tea
    Soda
    Milkshakes
    BUTTER
    Sugar (I use stevia )
    Lollies (snakess etc, not a fain at all)

    Anything fried... Taste better grilled or cooked a dif way IMO

    Butter on VEGETABLES. Like. REALLY?

    Dressing.
    Croutons.
    Bacon.
    Alcohol
    Pasta

    Anything not Wholegrain.

    I think that's it... Maybe :P

    Ohhhh PIES! Ew and so bad for you... Hehe
  • trophywife24
    trophywife24 Posts: 1,472 Member
    Any type of fast food. I had a Wendy's sandwich/small fries yesterday to the tune of 850 (!!) calories for lunch. I went to bed hungry and over my daily goal. I paid $7 to have a hungry evening.. yeah, no, not worth it.
  • letsgetskinny88
    letsgetskinny88 Posts: 59
    Alcohol, juices, pasta !!!!
  • sgthaggard
    sgthaggard Posts: 581 Member
    Poutine.
  • PixelTreason
    PixelTreason Posts: 226 Member
    Fast Food
    Alcohol
    Soda
    Pre-Packaged Meals (microwave, usually)
    Juices




    I do have a weakness for muffins though! Bran, Banana Nut, Lemon Poppy... YUM!
  • FlaxMilk
    FlaxMilk Posts: 3,452 Member
    -peanut butter
    -nuts
    -granola
    -avocado
    -sushi
    -pasta
    -rice
    -dried fruit

    love them all and I know some are healthy I just can't bring myself to spend that many calories for such a small amount of food. Keep in mind that I'm a 5 foot tall girl, and I don't have a lot of wiggle room.

    Hey there another 5'0 girl here; in case you don't already know, I wanted to give a shout out to the nuts/seeds family--most help your body release satiety hormones, so that cancels out the small portion size :)
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