Food/drink vices... have any you'd like to lose?

[SteveBsjb]

I honestly think a lot about my food and drink vices. One day last year I decided that if I though I couldn't give up, I would.

Gave up coffee because I thought I was drinking too much. No decaf either.

I don't add sugar to anything anymore.

Gave up soda. I only drink water, some skim milk, some soy milk, and occasional juices.

Bread: That was a tough one, I love bread. Now, I only use pita bread for sandwiches. That's it, no other bread. (I'll bend when it comes to pizza though.)

Gave up french fries. (Easy one.)

Mostly gave up red meat. Not 100%, but when there's an option, I go turkey or chicken. Turkey meatloaf, turkey burger, chicken meal instead of steak.

Gave up pasta too. (Unless I'm out to dinner, special occasion type stuff).

Gave up snacks like Doritos, and chips and pretzels, and even cookies, and ice cream. (I eat red grapes, rice cakes, salad, almonds, vegetables, fruits, yogurts).

I try to eat only fat free cheese. (I just couldn't give up cheese totally.)

I really have given up a lot of stuff, and have stuck to it and feel better. I eat healthier, and cook for myself a lot more. Soy is part of my diet now, and a lot more fruits and vegetables. I eat mostly only chicken, turkey, and fish these days. But I'm not the health nut in my group of friends. I'll have a diet coke when out, and eat pizza, or wings during a ball game, and yes I drink light beer. I haven't gone insane, just dealing with my late 30's I guess.

Compared to how I used to be though, I swear I'm doing a lot better by sticking to the above. I notice the one thing I CRAVE is cookies. Mint Milano and Oreos come to mind immediately. They are my kryptonite. I blame that on all the sugar my body was used to getting everyday; starting back when I was a kid with the sugar cereals, and pixy sticks, and gum, and candy.

I never smoked.

Do you have any food/drink vices you think you can't give up?