Anything you just CAN'T give up?? - Page 2

elyseelyse · 07-01-2008, 03:38 PM

Diet soda will do me in one day, but still have the habit.

berighteous · 07-01-2008, 04:41 PM

diet sodas are nasty. I don't know how anybody (even my lovely wife) can drink them. I've tried a few of the splenda sweetened ones, but they are almost, but not entirely, unlike "real" sodas. I drank Mt Dew 2-3 cans a day for most of my adult life, and diet MtDew tastes NOTHING like it. Call it diet MtMildew, and it may be closer...

So far I've been able to give up everything - as long as it's not around. I've always been a nibbler - if it's here I'll munch on it. It it isn't here I won't. I don't think about stuff I don't have. It's hard when I visit family and they have stuff around the house. I have to bring my own snacks. :lol:

Thankfully, the relative we're visiting for the 4th of July is also a low carber. Yay!

I have never drank a cup of coffee in my entire life. Am I the only one?

I do occasionally take a swig of OJ from the jug we keep to mix with my wife's medicine. It's an orangeish flavored powder that you have to mix in 2 oz of liquid and OJ is the only thing that made it tolerable for her to drink. I have to be very disciplined or I would drink the whole jug in one sitting. (only not from concentrate stuff, don't do concentrated oj)

I eat an orange every once in awhile too, because it's just wrong to not be able to eat an orange when you want one.

SweetAsSplenda · 07-01-2008, 04:42 PM

Juice. I really struggle not to drink it. I usually will only buy grapefruit or straight cranberry and drink a few oz at a time.

Ekaterina · 07-01-2008, 04:53 PM

Definitely Starbucks coffee!! (Grande iced americano, sugarfree hazelnut syrup!)

fawn · 07-01-2008, 04:59 PM

I quit smoking 3 years ago, there is NOTHING I cannot give up after that.

We can give up anything if we really want to......I think this thread is a matter of what won't you give up?

New-me · 07-01-2008, 05:05 PM

Diet soda...I could give it up but I don't want to regardless of all the negative stuff....for now anyway

Prairieprof · 07-01-2008, 05:08 PM

In addition to what others have mentioned: chocolate. And now that I've gotten onto 85% and above, I feel no sense that I should give it up, either -- nor do I have trouble resisting most other chocolate-flavored thingst.!

Enza · 07-01-2008, 05:11 PM

iced quad w/ whip from starbucks & cigs. I quit for a couple of months & put on 15lbs, I'm such a loser I started smoking again

flourchild · 07-01-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fawn

We can give up anything if we really want to......I think this thread is a matter of what won't you give up?

x 100

Bonnie · 07-01-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fawn

We can give up anything if we really want to......I think this thread is a matter of what won't you give up?

Glad it worked for you but most of us struggle with it.

KOO · 07-01-2008, 08:52 PM

cream/half n half for my coffee and tea

Purple Sage · 07-01-2008, 08:56 PM

Nope.

lilly29 · 07-01-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skg

I am shocked I am saying this, but nope.

Me too! Just one more reason I LOVE low carb!!

Jennyl · 07-02-2008, 02:55 AM

I have trouble giving up cream in my coffee. It's just not the same without it

scandalouslyglam · 07-02-2008, 04:39 AM

Can't really think of anything. I drink coffee and Heavy cream, But I'm ok with that. I guess Artificial sweeteners. Though technically allowed I realize they are BAD for me, but I still incorporate them in my diet.

dae_tona · 07-02-2008, 07:14 AM

Honestly, I can't give up anything nor will I give up anything. I just recognize that there are certain food choices that are far better for me than other food choices.

Dyan

SashimiMark · 07-02-2008, 07:15 AM

jacksmixedtape · 07-02-2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dae_tona

Honestly, I can't give up anything nor will I give up anything. I just recognize that there are certain food choices that are far better for me than other food choices.

Dyan

^^Yeah, that!

MountainGirl · 07-02-2008, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by painted_klown

I can't give up.....

...thinking about how much worse off I would be if I had not discovered the WOE. Possibly even dead.

...wondering how "cool" it will be when I reach my goal!

...even when I feel like I want to.

AMEN!!!!!!

MountainGirl · 07-02-2008, 07:22 AM

I won't give up stevia. (UNless something as natural and sweet comes along! )

I love my stevia!

I've given up just about everything I used to eat before, there isn't anything I CAN'T live without and make due, even my yummy organic soy and flax. I've given them up to see if my body reacts better. If there is no difference after awhile, I may go back to them, but for the foreseeable future, they're gone.

clutterbug · 07-02-2008, 07:37 AM

Authentic Chicago stuffed pizza...but since I only go to Chicago a couple of times a year, I figure what the hey?! Eat up and enjoy.

Other than that....not really. All my favorite foods are totally A-OK on Atkins!

Cheese, cream, mmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!

As an aside, a few years ago when I was still hoodwinked by the government health gurus, I remember having an intense sadness because I realized how much I loved cheese and that I'd probably have to give it up to lose weight. I remember thinking that I wish there was just SOME way that cheese was actually healthy. And now I revel in the fact that I can eat cheese and lose weight, too. Life is good!

fawn · 07-02-2008, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonnie

Glad it worked for you but most of us struggle with it.

I too struggled and I overcame. i quit smoking every year for 7 years straight.

I am an addict and have been addicted to different substances in my life. Believe me, some much harder substances than food. It is appreciated that you not assume it has been easy for me. I have worked very hard to get where I am and that's why I'm still here.

denese3t · 07-02-2008, 08:49 AM

Diet Dr Pepper. I drink three 2 liter bottles a day. I know its so so bad for me. When I try to cut back I get depressed. Its the only addiction I have left.

oobladee · 07-02-2008, 09:20 AM

I agree with Fawn...of course I CAN give up lots of stuff, I choose not to.

For me, Atkins taught me how to eat all the stuff I really crave in the right amounts. My body type only wants to eat pasta, potatoes, bread, fruit, cheese. Followed closely by salty snacks like crackers, pretzels, etc.

Induction practices gave me the opportunity to cleanse and start over, slowly incorporating foods in small amounts. Today, I find I can eat all foods in very small amounts, IF I stick to meats/eggs/dairy, good fats, green veggies 80-90% of the day.

For the periods of time that I go overboard again, I go back to induction and start over.

This moderate approach works better for my personality. I know better than to draw hard black lines I know I will step over if I feel too deprived.

I have come to understand I need some amount of discipline; obviously when i ate all foods in the amounts that pleased me, i was 50# heavier. So, I CAN and DO choose this moderate approach.

berighteous · 07-02-2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denese3t

Diet Dr Pepper. I drink three 2 liter bottles a day. I know its so so bad for me. When I try to cut back I get depressed. Its the only addiction I have left.

Three 2-liter bottles a DAY??? Holy Crap!

Slimin Cindi · 07-03-2008, 05:40 AM

Over the last 6 months, I have realized that I CAN give up anything I want...which is a big milestone for me...

I used to eat all kinds of chips/dip, cookies, cake batter, fresh bread, pasta, and all other carby junk.

I have found that I CANNOT eat that stuff anymore...it really jacks my stomach and bowels up (IBS trigger). I decided one day that why should I continue to suffer with IBS flare ups (when eating a known trigger) just so I can eat X food? I can say that I now have an aversion to anything carby...

I am enjoying fresh fruit for the first time in my life! I never thought I would. I sometimes make LC blondies, but we end up throwing half away. I eat a few strawberries and a square of 72% dark chocolate for dessert or blueberries and Full Fat yogurt. To me, it tastes way better than the carby cake or cookie crap I used to eat.

This is coming from someone who used to eat a whole large pizza in one sitting, could consume a box of tuna helper w/extra cheese in one sitting, a bag of chips and can of dip, or box of cheese its, and would eat 5 plates at a buffet.

I do not make any kind of LC tuna casserole and I do not go to buffets.

I had a great NSV on Sunday...we had a potluck dinner at church. I brought apple slices and cheese cubes. I ate some raw veges, meat, cheese cubes, and a few granny smith apple slices. Passed up all the desserts...they didn't even look good to me.

I now know I CAN give up what ever I want...the question is WILL I.

yvonne326 · 07-03-2008, 05:40 AM

vodka & crystal lite ...but only on weekends.

Nursie_Stacie · 07-03-2008, 07:48 AM

For me I choose not to give up daily coffee, diet soda, and eating a off plan meal once every 2 weeks.

This is a woe for life and perfect restrictive eating sets me up for a serious binge. All my prior attemps were trying to live up to the perfect standard. For me , it dosen't work long term. I have a few things I enjoy, so I do and I'm at my lowest weight since my teenage years and feel great. And, I have no desire to ever eat like I did before. That keeps me on the road to success.

07-01-2008, 04:41 PM	#32
berighteous Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Co Posts: 383 Gallery: berighteous Stats: 320/277/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2, 2008	diet sodas are nasty. I don't know how anybody (even my lovely wife) can drink them. I've tried a few of the splenda sweetened ones, but they are almost, but not entirely, unlike "real" sodas. I drank Mt Dew 2-3 cans a day for most of my adult life, and diet MtDew tastes NOTHING like it. Call it diet MtMildew, and it may be closer... So far I've been able to give up everything - as long as it's not around. I've always been a nibbler - if it's here I'll munch on it. It it isn't here I won't. I don't think about stuff I don't have. It's hard when I visit family and they have stuff around the house. I have to bring my own snacks. :lol: Thankfully, the relative we're visiting for the 4th of July is also a low carber. Yay! I have never drank a cup of coffee in my entire life. Am I the only one? I do occasionally take a swig of OJ from the jug we keep to mix with my wife's medicine. It's an orangeish flavored powder that you have to mix in 2 oz of liquid and OJ is the only thing that made it tolerable for her to drink. I have to be very disciplined or I would drink the whole jug in one sitting. (only not from concentrate stuff, don't do concentrated oj) I eat an orange every once in awhile too, because it's just wrong to not be able to eat an orange when you want one. __________________ Michael Packard 320-277-200 - 43 Pounds Gone! 6/02/08 - 320 7/01/08 - 305 - 15 pounds lost in June 8/01/08 - 292 - 13 pounds lost in July 9/01/08 - 283 - 9 pounds gone in August 10/01/08 - 277 - 6 pounds gone in September My Weight Loss Journal Be the love of God, the light of the world, and the salt of the earth.

07-02-2008, 07:15 AM	#47
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,728 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/275/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	No.

07-02-2008, 07:37 AM	#51
clutterbug Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 193 Gallery: clutterbug Stats: 232/202/172 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2008	Authentic Chicago stuffed pizza...but since I only go to Chicago a couple of times a year, I figure what the hey?! Eat up and enjoy. Other than that....not really. All my favorite foods are totally A-OK on Atkins! Cheese, cream, mmmmmmmmmm!!!!!! As an aside, a few years ago when I was still hoodwinked by the government health gurus, I remember having an intense sadness because I realized how much I loved cheese and that I'd probably have to give it up to lose weight. I remember thinking that I wish there was just SOME way that cheese was actually healthy. And now I revel in the fact that I can eat cheese and lose weight, too. Life is good! __________________ B. crazy mama to some wee ones and one of those "natural" types (be forewarned!) Check out my journal!

07-03-2008, 05:40 AM	#56
Slimin Cindi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 289 Gallery: Slimin Cindi Stats: 234/208/150 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: January 2008 restart	Over the last 6 months, I have realized that I CAN give up anything I want...which is a big milestone for me... I used to eat all kinds of chips/dip, cookies, cake batter, fresh bread, pasta, and all other carby junk. I have found that I CANNOT eat that stuff anymore...it really jacks my stomach and bowels up (IBS trigger). I decided one day that why should I continue to suffer with IBS flare ups (when eating a known trigger) just so I can eat X food? I can say that I now have an aversion to anything carby... I am enjoying fresh fruit for the first time in my life! I never thought I would. I sometimes make LC blondies, but we end up throwing half away. I eat a few strawberries and a square of 72% dark chocolate for dessert or blueberries and Full Fat yogurt. To me, it tastes way better than the carby cake or cookie crap I used to eat. This is coming from someone who used to eat a whole large pizza in one sitting, could consume a box of tuna helper w/extra cheese in one sitting, a bag of chips and can of dip, or box of cheese its, and would eat 5 plates at a buffet. I do not make any kind of LC tuna casserole and I do not go to buffets. I had a great NSV on Sunday...we had a potluck dinner at church. I brought apple slices and cheese cubes. I ate some raw veges, meat, cheese cubes, and a few granny smith apple slices. Passed up all the desserts...they didn't even look good to me. I now know I CAN give up what ever I want...the question is WILL I. __________________ Cindi <>< 234 233 232 231 230 229 228 227 226 225 224 223 222 221 220 219 218 217 216 215 214 213 212 211 210 209 207 206 205 204 203 202 201 *200* 199 198 197 196 195 194 193 192 191 190 189 188 187 186 185 184 183 182 181 180 179 178 177 176 175 174 173 172 171 170 169 168 167 166 165 164 163 162 161 160 159 158 157 156 155 154 153 152 151 150

07-03-2008, 07:48 AM	#58
Nursie_Stacie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: florida Posts: 1,061 Gallery: Nursie_Stacie Stats: 224/155/140 WOE: Atkins Tweeked 5'7 36 yrs old Start Date: 8/3/07 reinducted for 3rd and last time.	For me I choose not to give up daily coffee, diet soda, and eating a off plan meal once every 2 weeks. This is a woe for life and perfect restrictive eating sets me up for a serious binge. All my prior attemps were trying to live up to the perfect standard. For me , it dosen't work long term. I have a few things I enjoy, so I do and I'm at my lowest weight since my teenage years and feel great. And, I have no desire to ever eat like I did before. That keeps me on the road to success. __________________ *Life isnt like a box of chocolates..its more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow !!" Before/ After pics http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/photop...111418/cat/500 http://www.myspace.com/StacieandBilly

07-01-2008, 03:38 PM	#31
elyseelyse Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Just north of the Peoples Republic of Cambridge Posts: 12,181 Gallery: elyseelyse Stats: Still too much....grrrrrr.... WOE: Counting calories w/ a LC emphasis Start Date: Sept 2005	Diet soda will do me in one day, but still have the habit.

07-01-2008, 04:42 PM	#33
SweetAsSplenda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 980 Gallery: SweetAsSplenda Stats: Size 12/0-1/0 WOE: Healthy low carb Start Date: March 2, 2007	Juice. I really struggle not to drink it. I usually will only buy grapefruit or straight cranberry and drink a few oz at a time.

07-01-2008, 04:53 PM	#34
Ekaterina Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London Posts: 22 Gallery: Ekaterina Stats: 141/133/115 5'4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 30/06/08	Definitely Starbucks coffee!! (Grande iced americano, sugarfree hazelnut syrup!)

07-01-2008, 04:59 PM	#35
fawn Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,173 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	I quit smoking 3 years ago, there is NOTHING I cannot give up after that. We can give up anything if we really want to......I think this thread is a matter of what won't you give up?

07-01-2008, 05:05 PM	#36
New-me Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 248 Gallery: New-me Stats: 258/197/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 04/09/07	Diet soda...I could give it up but I don't want to regardless of all the negative stuff....for now anyway

07-01-2008, 05:08 PM	#37
Prairieprof Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 314 Gallery: Prairieprof Stats: 145/117/120 5'4" 10-12 to 4, 18% BF WOE: Protein Power Lifeplan for maintenance Start Date: 8/2007	In addition to what others have mentioned: chocolate. And now that I've gotten onto 85% and above, I feel no sense that I should give it up, either -- nor do I have trouble resisting most other chocolate-flavored thingst.!

07-01-2008, 05:11 PM	#38
Enza Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Posts: 176 Gallery: Enza Stats: 168/160/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 19 2008	iced quad w/ whip from starbucks & cigs. I quit for a couple of months & put on 15lbs, I'm such a loser I started smoking again

07-01-2008, 08:52 PM	#41
KOO Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 9,185 Gallery: KOO Stats: Starting 183..Now 155..First goal 140...TBD	cream/half n half for my coffee and tea

07-01-2008, 08:56 PM	#42
Purple Sage Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 6,233 Gallery: Purple Sage Stats: 256/148/150 exercising now: 6-08, 159 WOE: Random, watcing calories and exercise Start Date: January 1, 2005	Nope.

07-02-2008, 02:55 AM	#44
Jennyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: calgary Posts: 23,505 Gallery: Jennyl Start Date: manana	I have trouble giving up cream in my coffee. It's just not the same without it

07-02-2008, 04:39 AM	#45
scandalouslyglam MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Me Posts: 1,671 Gallery: scandalouslyglam Stats: 226/209/195 Long term goal 175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 1, 2007	Can't really think of anything. I drink coffee and Heavy cream, But I'm ok with that. I guess Artificial sweeteners. Though technically allowed I realize they are BAD for me, but I still incorporate them in my diet.

07-02-2008, 07:14 AM	#46
dae_tona MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Soon to be AZ!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,870 Gallery: dae_tona Stats: 186/135 Sz 18/Sz 4 Ht: 5'0.5" WOE: Atkins w/ BFL Exercises	Honestly, I can't give up anything nor will I give up anything. I just recognize that there are certain food choices that are far better for me than other food choices. Dyan

07-02-2008, 07:22 AM	#50
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,444 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	I won't give up stevia. (UNless something as natural and sweet comes along! ) I love my stevia! I've given up just about everything I used to eat before, there isn't anything I CAN'T live without and make due, even my yummy organic soy and flax. I've given them up to see if my body reacts better. If there is no difference after awhile, I may go back to them, but for the foreseeable future, they're gone.

07-02-2008, 08:49 AM	#53
denese3t Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: TX Posts: 109 Gallery: denese3t Stats: 175/150(atkins) 160/160/140 (zone) WOE: Zone Start Date: 05/16/08 (atkins) (9/16/08)	Diet Dr Pepper. I drink three 2 liter bottles a day. I know its so so bad for me. When I try to cut back I get depressed. Its the only addiction I have left.

07-02-2008, 09:20 AM	#54
oobladee Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Far North, Cali Posts: 267 Gallery: oobladee Stats: Top BMI: 37; Currently: 30-31 WOE: Moderate fat & cals/hi protein/low carb Start Date: March 2006	I agree with Fawn...of course I CAN give up lots of stuff, I choose not to. For me, Atkins taught me how to eat all the stuff I really crave in the right amounts. My body type only wants to eat pasta, potatoes, bread, fruit, cheese. Followed closely by salty snacks like crackers, pretzels, etc. Induction practices gave me the opportunity to cleanse and start over, slowly incorporating foods in small amounts. Today, I find I can eat all foods in very small amounts, IF I stick to meats/eggs/dairy, good fats, green veggies 80-90% of the day. For the periods of time that I go overboard again, I go back to induction and start over. This moderate approach works better for my personality. I know better than to draw hard black lines I know I will step over if I feel too deprived. I have come to understand I need some amount of discipline; obviously when i ate all foods in the amounts that pleased me, i was 50# heavier. So, I CAN and DO choose this moderate approach.

07-03-2008, 05:40 AM	#57
yvonne326 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 16,350 Gallery: yvonne326 Stats: 188/185/155 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 9/8/08	vodka & crystal lite ...but only on weekends.