What sacrifices have you given up to lose weight?

muirspud
muirspud Posts: 27 Member
edited December 25 in Health and Weight Loss
So, what is everyones guilty pleasure, which they used to do or eat all the time, but now they dont? Perhaps lifestyle things you did, but now you dont. What sacrifices are you doing to lose weight.

Whats that thing which made your day feel much better, but you knew it was bad for you, and you are fighting not to go there again.

Il start.

I used to drink about 4/5 coffees a day, some semi skimmed lattes i made, and realised the amout of caffeine i was having, was giving me headaches and migraines, and i was drinking nearly 2 pints a day of milk!

Now i drink a couple of cups a week.
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  • bazfitness
    bazfitness Posts: 275 Member
    Bars of chocolate. I used to have 1 pretty much every day. For the first time in over 4 months while on hols I caved in and bought a packet of munchies when i went to the cinema - the association of sweets and cinema was too strong - that's the one and only time I've had it since i packed in buying sweets.
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    Grains, can't say I miss 'em though.
  • CassieReannan
    CassieReannan Posts: 1,479 Member
    I have given up mostly food I used to eat... hot chips especially. Going out for dinner ect. I am fine with it :)
  • MessyLittlePanda
    MessyLittlePanda Posts: 213 Member
    I don't eat much cheese any more. I love cheese.

    Definitely cut back on my cider and wine too - don't want to drink my calories.
  • bubsyh
    bubsyh Posts: 57 Member
    I have *tried* to give up alcohol in the week. It is amazing how much better I feel at work now.
  • KuroNyankoSensei
    KuroNyankoSensei Posts: 288 Member
    Bigger portion sizes! I could eat 2-3 huge plates of pasta no problem . . . well, now I probably can't XD.
  • dhakiyya
    dhakiyya Posts: 481 Member
    I haven't sacrificed anything. There are a lot of things I eat less frequently, like junk food. I don't believe in deprivation, I believe in planned treats. There are other foods that I don't eat any more and don't miss either.

    That's it really. If it's too much of a sacrifice, it's unsustainable. If a particular food is making you ill, yes cut it out completely. However with junk food, one portion here and there is not going to do any harm, just make it an occasional treat thing rather than an every day thing, and keep it within your calorie allowance/part of your plan.
  • MauC25K
    MauC25K Posts: 40 Member
    3 things come to mind: Alcohol, fast food, soda. And two years later, soda is the one I still have a hard time with. The first two I could care less about at this point.
  • tpittsley77
    tpittsley77 Posts: 607 Member
    I have given up planting my *kitten* on the couch to watch tv. I workout in front of the tv instead and go outside with the kids. Or take them to the Y swimming.

    I have given up lots of processed foods. And Starbucks frappuccinos. And I drink less alcohol. Otherwise, if I want something, I just fit it in my calories for the day. I will never give up my dark chocolate.
  • lottycat
    lottycat Posts: 333 Member
    Sweets - really sour, fizzy ones. I used to eat them all the time and never thought anything of it. Now I never even think to buy them, I don't miss them at all.

    I also eat a lot less cheese, and when I do I ensure I measure the amount.

    Also garlic bread, I used to eat it as a side with dinner a couple of times a week, but I don't really miss that either.
  • lyricalLies13
    lyricalLies13 Posts: 151
    I've given up going to my favorite mexican place every weekend with my friends, good food and GIANT drinks that are half off during happy hour. I only go once every two months now, gave up pop/soda and fast foods.
  • divalivious
    divalivious Posts: 213 Member
    Mine was chocolate. I have a HORRIBLE sweet tooth and would have chocolate near every day and I couldnt have a little piece of it I would have the whole bar or bag of it. Have indulge in 2 brownie desserts since the end of March which I think isnt that bad. But no chocolate bars.

    The other one is root beer. I had cut back hugely on it only having it occasionally but with the hot weather I am really enjoying a nice cold pop since I dont drink anything else other than water.
  • Lozze
    Lozze Posts: 1,917 Member
    2 minute noodles. (I think Americans call them ramen?) I love them but so bad for you. Even now I can't have them in the house. I occasionally have a bowl of them (and sooooooo good) but I've had maybe three in the past year. (I used to eat at least two packets a day)
  • squiggle888
    squiggle888 Posts: 6
    Natchos - used to have them every evening with dips. Now I have carrots or cucumber instead. Either with philly or yogurt.
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    Grains, can't say I miss 'em though.

    Same here…
  • Raina27
    Raina27 Posts: 133
    Nothing!! I eat pretty much whatever I want and exercise...works for me!! :bigsmile:
  • SAIRFACE
    SAIRFACE Posts: 2
    lasagna and sultanas
  • HannahsReturnToFitness
    HannahsReturnToFitness Posts: 86 Member
    The list is endless...but....I don't miss any of them!

    Bread, cheese, alcoholic drink, excess sugar, biscuits, cake........
  • TaylorsGranddad
    TaylorsGranddad Posts: 453 Member
    Nothing!! I eat pretty much whatever I want and exercise...works for me!! :bigsmile:

    ^^^^^ This

    A diet is a life choice not life sentence so don't punish yourself.
  • PatByrne82
    PatByrne82 Posts: 72 Member
    I used to eat a lot of cake and biscuits.
    I've cut down on them a hell of a lot.
    When i see that one biscuit can be 100cals i think of what i could have instead of that.
    I still have the odd bit of cake and i enjoy it when i do

    what i have stopped completely is Pizza. It's been so long haha
    Maybe next weekend after my race as a reward
  • tyroners
    tyroners Posts: 113 Member
    These are out altogether :
    Bread
    Crisps
    Chocolate bars, mars snickers etc
    Biscuits for dunking
    Sweets
    Beer
    Pastry items pies and pasty
    Fast food, Mac D, pizza, Indian, Chinese,
  • ctooch99
    ctooch99 Posts: 459 Member
    I gotta say, (not to sound like a Pollyanna) honestly I have not really deprived myself of anything since I started my quest for fitness in January, 2012. Echoing a couple other posts, I truly believe it is important to make lifestyle changes that are positive and long term - not deprivation and punishment that causes the need for "cheat" days and binges.

    My favorite food is pizza - I still eat pizza on occasion because it can be part of my healthy regimen if eaten smartly.

    I have chosen to change some of the "poison" foods I was eating to healthy alternatives and I do not miss the original stuff at all - in fact it actually tastes "yucky" to me now. An example is regular milk (not that milk is that bad) - I just decided to change over to unsweetened almond milk and I truly love the taste much better - I don't miss regular milk in the least bit.

    my 2 cents
  • kabbit42
    kabbit42 Posts: 77 Member
    Grabbing breakfast on the go. I live in China and they have some AMAZING street food that I love but it is pretty much all off limits. Too much salt, oil, and msg. I have to walk by it (very quickly!) every morning on the way to school and it kills me a little bit inside. I just repeat my mantra of flat stomach flat stomach flat stomach to myself and it is a little bit better.
  • gourangagirl
    gourangagirl Posts: 3
    I still have a crunchie chocolate bar almost everyday but count it within my calories...it makes me look forward to coming home and relaxing with something tasty... x
  • Renae_Nae
    Renae_Nae Posts: 935 Member
    I just stopped having everything at once lol. There isn't anything I don't eat, I just make sure it fits in my calories for that day.
  • Guisma
    Guisma Posts: 215
    I dont make sacrifices, if i really want to eat something i do . Theres no point in stop eating something that i will now that i will eat after i loose weight. But i dont eat like a blindless cow which ive down most of my life.
  • Guisma
    Guisma Posts: 215
    I just stopped having everything at once lol. There isn't anything I don't eat, I just make sure it fits in my calories for that day.


    LOL ...exacly
  • prism6
    prism6 Posts: 484 Member
    Fast food, alcohol
  • carinnaj
    carinnaj Posts: 149
    I don't think I've had cheesecake since I started losing weight in April... and I looooove cheesecake.
    but I have given in to candy, donuts, the occasional fast food burger, and the awesome chori pollo from the mexican restaurant - just cut back my portions and/or cut calories around them to "make up" for it.
  • Shrinking_Moody
    Shrinking_Moody Posts: 270 Member
    I'm not giving up anything - I splurge in moderation if it fits in my daily calorie goals and work out. I'm making a lifestyle change and I certainly wouldn't want to cut treats out forever. :tongue:
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