Have you given up any food that you love....

esb980 Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:15 AM

Have you given up any food that you love....

To try to lose weight for the wedding?

I gave up:
Soda (witch I LOVE)
bagels (witch I am dying for every Sunday after church)
AND
Ice Cream.... My biggest weakness!

My FH eats all that stuff all the time, and is unaffected!!

I miss eating how I want. I feel sad that this is something I will have to deal with for the rest of my life!

The one thing I could just COULD NOT give up was pizza, but now I'm at a stand still in the weight loss dept, so I think I will have to give that up!

I think I'll re-start southbeach today!

FormerlyKnownAsQ Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:16 AM

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French Fries with mozzarella and gravy

Kerrycec Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:17 AM

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HMM, Well I'm rejoining weight watchers Saturday, so here what I'll be giving up

FAST FOOD!! (my weakness)
Cold Stone

Things I couldn't
diet soda
and don't yell (cig's)

hmpena Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:17 AM

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I don't think I have given up anything. However, i am definitely more conscious of what I eat and how much of it I eat. I bought WW candy yesterday and know that when I want something sweet, I can have that. That being said, if I really want a Snickers, then I'll have it and make sure I don't eat another one for a while.

JessicaM. Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:23 AM

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I have tried giving up different foods before, but I had to face facts...I am a hog and I love food. for the most part I eat fairly healthfully in general- I just eat a lot! so, instead of giving anything up, I just go a little easier on portions, but the major thing is I have been hitting the gym HARD 4 to 5 days a week.

I have been SLOWLY shedding pounds and gaining muscle and I don't really miss out on anything. what's the point of going through life depriving yourself of the things you love. I mean, everything is good in moderation.

I am 30 freakin years old and I am going to enjoy EVERYTHING about life!

SIBride06 Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:23 AM

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I dont thik that I have given up anything, but I cut down significantly. I eat cereal for breakfast instead of bagels or muffins... Lunch I try to keep it light & incorporated salad into my diet (I am not a salad person at all)

I cant give up fast food on certain circumstances.. If I go to Mickey D's I order a Happy meal <--yes this is true!

KFC I will NOT give up. (Although I dont eat it much anyway)

I cut down pasta & bread substantially- AND Im Italian... That is like doing the unimaginable in my family!!!

Dinner... I keep it light.

I will not give up coffee or ice cream.

JessicaM. Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:26 AM

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Posted by SIBride06

I will not give up coffee or ice cream.

NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER!

though I do recommend Edy's Grand Light SLow CHurned...it's really good- has the texture and consistency of the full fat stuff and it has less fat...and this is coming from a girl that worked in Haagen Dazs for 5 years. you really don't feel cheated (like I feel after Tasty di lite!)

leighdvm Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:27 AM

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I haven't really given up anything -- just making better choices -- whole wheat pasta instead of regular, brown rice instead of white, etc. Even light Doritos instead of regular!

And I watch my portions......

domnikita Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:38 AM

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Have not given up anything. Gym 4 times a week instead of 2, eat smaller portions and certainly no snacking between meals.

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:42 AM

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I gave up french fries, one of my favorite things to eat when I eat out. I very rarely have them now, and that is usually a lapse in my diet. I gave up pizza too, but I realize I don't mind all that much. I love pizza, but I miss french fries much more.

jens Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:52 AM

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i've given up a normal size meal for lunch. I've been eating tiny salad's everyday.

MayBride06 Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:53 AM

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Posted by miss_qiana

French Fries with mozzarella and gravy

OMG..how could you give this up! This is my favorite!!!!

leese Posted: Sep 16, 2005 10:57 AM

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all carbs.

i lost about 30 pounds 4 years ago after giving up carbs.

after all these years with an italian mother, carbs is just something that knocks me up on the scale.

i've been trying to get back into the swing of things because after trish's wedding i gained weight. i really want to shed some pounds for the wedding.

but i have to admit i ate two munchkins and a choco chip muffin today.... BUT IT'S FRIDAYYYYYYY

kellwolfe Posted: Sep 16, 2005 11:02 AM

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I have giving up a lot - but its been 2 years now -.....I have given up:

Ice cream
Pizza
Pasta
bagels
Blueberry pancakes
Cookies
Eggs - now its just egg whites
chips & dips
bread
French fries
French toast
and i am sure other things that i am forgetting

but I have maintained btwn 110 to 115 lbs for 2 years and i like the way it feels better then any of that tastes

EmberLynn Posted: Sep 16, 2005 11:31 AM

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You know what you can eat whatever you want in moderation. Instead of eating a huge chunk of cake, eat a salad, get mostly filled up and then a small peice of cake with something to drink like skim milk or coffee. Eat it slowly and chew it until its liquid in your mouth. Then when you feel full, stop. That applies to ANY FOOD!

cindyandkevin Posted: Sep 16, 2005 11:37 AM

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I can't give anything up, I love food too much!! Tho I don't really have to, I get yelled at any time I make a mere mention of possibly watching what I eat.

But Janie, I just wanted to let you know, sometimes I go to McD's and get the Happy Meals too. Sometimes it's all I can afford!!!

EmberLynn Posted: Sep 16, 2005 11:39 AM

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I hear you on that. thank goodness for wendys dollar menu. Idon't know how I would have survied this summer.

PrincessConsuela Posted: Sep 16, 2005 11:47 AM

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hmmm i love chinese food so ive pretty much cut that out. trying not to snack as much. also cutting out fast food. which i really didnt need any way.

kellwolfe Posted: Sep 16, 2005 11:52 AM

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Posted by PrincessConsuela

hmmm i love chinese food so ive pretty much cut that out. trying not to snack as much. also cutting out fast food. which i really didnt need any way.

OMG i love Chinese too! Two night ago my FI was eating and last night my parents were ....I just watch them drolling while i drink water .................

PrincessConsuela Posted: Sep 16, 2005 11:53 AM

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Posted by kellwolfe

Posted by PrincessConsuela

hmmm i love chinese food so ive pretty much cut that out. trying not to snack as much. also cutting out fast food. which i really didnt need any way.

OMG i love Chinese too! Two night ago my FI was eating and last night my parents were ....I just watch them drolling while i drink water .................

the only thing i will allow myself to eat from the chinese place is egg drop soup which i think is 2 points on weight watchers.