https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 03:51:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-462935 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:46:17 +0000 aMohror 462935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septemberlove: I didn't think about that one! I know I've been super bloated this last week and I think that's why! Too much salt in my diet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-462934 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:45:14 +0000 aMohror 462934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I love you idea of just starting out having days without them! It's a good idea to get my food organized and figure out what I'm doing and what I can eat. I have a very hard time eating veggies so this would really be a BIG change for me! I'm looking forward to feeling better if I can just make it through this part, the hard part!</p> <p>@Bao: I read somewhere recently that many women crave sugar while breastfeeding, not good! haha</p> <p>@BabyBoecksMom: I like your novel! I've thought about counting calories but since I'm breastfeeding I'm not sure how many I'm supposed to eat a day or even how much I was eating before. I did weight watchers at one point and I did the same thing you did with cutting out the mayo! It made me realize a lot of similar things to that and it just wasn't worth the points to me. </p> <p>@Baby Boy Mom: I don't want to feel like crap anymore! I must get to the end result! I've love to cut out all processed stuff...</p> <p>@JoJoGirl: It's so true, unfortunately! Wow! 35 lbs is a TON for just one change!</p> <p>@MaisyMay: I bet! I LOVE my chocolate...it shall be quite a challenge!</p> <p>@Mrs. Superhero: I'm not sure if I'm ready to cut wheat out just yet. I would love to but I think I will work on sugar and move on to wheat next. I can't believe how many things have wheat that you would never expect!</p> <p>@bree72: Haha, your post made me laugh! I'm sure I will be pretty miserable to start with too! We can still be miserable together ;)</p> <p>@Mrs. Bee: You guys rock! I can't imagine cutting out all you guys have! I'm not ready to do more than one but if I am able to cut out sugar, I will be moving on to wheat next! I love cheese so I can't imagine cutting out dairy...ahh! Do you happen to know how long it takes to stop craving something after you stop eating it?</p> <p>@msmay: I have cut out sweets before, not all processed sugar, and after I definitely had more control over it! Then somehow I ended up being terrible again..lol</p> <p>@LinzR: I can imagine it was! It's in SO many things I don't think people realize! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-462922 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:31:30 +0000 lomom 462922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Salt. I don't completely cut it out, but I am very cognizant of my intake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-462916 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:26:20 +0000 aMohror 462916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: That's a lot to cut out! It seems to be working for you though, congratulations on losing that weight AND keeping it off! I noticed nothing you eat it sweet. Do you still eat fruit?</p> <p>I wish I could eat sugar in moderation but I just don't have the discipline. I really believe I'm addicted to sugar at this point. The thing about moderation is who decided how much is "in moderation"! Do you eat a little less than normal, the serving size, what do people tell yourself! That's another reason why I don't think I could do that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-458016 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:24:29 +0000 LinzR 458016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have celiac so cut out wheat by requirement, not a choice :-) But it was very hard to adjust. But you can do anything. Your body doesn't need gluten and has a difficult time processing it.<br /> I'm not sure of the benefits of cutting out wheat just as a diet, but i can't imagine it would hurt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-457799 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:50:32 +0000 BoogieBea 457799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I can ever cut something out of my diet unless I'm allergic and even then, I'll eat a little if its something i like. The more I try to cut out, the more I crave. Limiting my intake of unhealthy foods works better for me. But if I had to choose one of those, it's probably be the sugar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-457731 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:56:58 +0000 lemondrop 457731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Portion control and better choices. Have the occasional splurge to keep yourself happy, but eat less of the not so good for you stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-456976 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:48:22 +0000 msmay 456976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I chose processed sugar. Sometimes moderation can be hard and cutting something out (temporarily) can kick start into the right direction. A long time I gave up soda for 2 months, and when I eventually started drinking it again, I had much more control over it and now I barely drink it/miss it! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-456963 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:42:41 +0000 Mrs. Bee 456963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>once you cut something out, you eventually stop craving it. i think processed sugars would be the easiest to cut out. wheat and dairy is really tough. we've cut out wheat, but dairy would be tough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-456959 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:40:41 +0000 BananaPancakes 456959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I picked wheat. But I'm going to try and go wheat free after the new year, so I'm biased and want people to be miserable with me. :)</p> <p>And I found that if there's one thing that you regularly ingest that it terrible for you, just cutting that item out can make a huge difference. When I cut out sweet tea years ago, I lost 10 lbs within a couple of months doing nothing else. I drank a lot of sweet tea. Now I think it's gross and prefer unsweetened. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-456935 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:31:54 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 456935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would cut wheat, because when you cut wheat you are likely to replace it with more veggies and meat which is a healthier balance.</p> <p>I would cut sugar too, but I bet wheat would make a bigger impact on your overall diet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-456882 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:02:17 +0000 jh524 456882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a bad sweet tooth so I d cut sugar!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-456846 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:51:40 +0000 MaisyMay 456846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cut out chocolate for a full year when I was in high school. It was really hard! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-456834 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:49:53 +0000 JoJoGirl 456834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Agree! For some people sugar is like alcoholics and alcohol - they can't have a cookie, they have 10. I have worked with folks like that and they do need to treat sugar like alcoholics treat alcohol, it's the only way for them to not binge on it. ETA: This one particular person lost 35 lbs by cutting sugar entirely and not changing much else :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455958 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:56:51 +0000 mrbee 455958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's a lot of mention of moderation, which I definitely support in most cases! I think it depends on whether or not you have an addiction or not though.</p> <p>As for me, I have a serious sugar addiction. I don't think I'll ever be able to eat it in moderation, so it is easier for me to cut it out completely. Otherwise having just a little makes me want a lot more.</p> <p>If you're not a sugarholic, then moderation may indeed be the way to go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455944 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:52:41 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 455944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vote processed everything, sugars in particular. Those are the things that make you feel like crap the most (unless you have some intolerance). I think there's sort of a withdrawal phase when you get rid of them, but the end result is worth it. Just get rid of one item at a time so that it's nice and slow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455934 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:50:20 +0000 Turd Ferguson 455934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted for "work on making better choices." It seems like a better place to start than all of a sudden cutting an entire group! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455856 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:29:38 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 455856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aMohror: It's all about balance. Like PP said, if you cut out something, you'll just want it more. But if you're going to start somewhere, start with sugars. Those are just empty calories. How about give yourself a "treat" if you've been good all day. By just doing that, it really makes a difference!</p> <p>I actually counted calories to get my weight in check when I first started to work on my diet. (Note: women usually only burn about 1400 calories a day, not including exercise) I had an app on my phone that kept track of what I was eating. Once I saw where I was losing calories to, I started cutting out things. Like, I used to put mustard and mayo on my sandwich. But, that mayo was extra calories that I could put towards something else. So now I just make my sandwiches with mustard. </p> <p>Sorry for the novel ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455849 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:26:32 +0000 Bao 455849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I chose work on making better choices. You can still have all that stuff, but it's all in moderation. If you cut it all out cold turkey you will just crave it more and probably indulge too much then. I breastfeed and go through periods of wanting tons of sugar, I'm not sure why that happens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455825 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:13:47 +0000 Mrsbells 455825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldnt cut out anything I would do everyting in moderation and eat more veggies and fruits </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455823 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:12:15 +0000 blackbird 455823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would cut processed sugars and wheat, for sure. Including all processed foods. What if you tried having "sugar free/wheat free days"? This way you aren't going cold turkey, but you can experiment with a few meals a week that don't involve grains or sugar. When you cut out processed foods, too, you will be fuller in general. Greek yogurt with honey (i know it's a sugar, but it's not "the same" to me) and fruit makes a very filling snack. More so than crackers and cheese ever will. </p> <p>You'll detox out of both of them, though. But once you wean yourself off them, the cravings are gone. But it's very hard to get over the hump! But once you do, you will feel amazing! Your body will work more efficiently and you'll break the sluggish cycle. </p> <p>@mrbee, 30-40 pounds is very impressive! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455690 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:11:22 +0000 Arden 455690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Processed foods in general would be my vote. Processed sugars, processed grains, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455625 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:51:17 +0000 mrbee 455625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aMohror: Yah I cut out processed sugar, wheat and am also cutting back on dairy (haven't completely made the leap there yet). Overall, I've lost about 30-40 pounds and kept it off for a few years!</p> <p>I feel like a much better role model for the kids, which is my primary motivator. I eat a lot of veggies (fresh and cooked), chicken, eggs and fish. For snacks, we cut up celery, mushrooms or cucumbers and dip them in a mayo/Tabasco combo.</p> <p>Mrs. Bee blogged about Charlie/Olive's meals here!<br /> <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2012/12/12/the-week-in-dinners/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2012/12/12/the-week-in-dinners/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455622 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:49:46 +0000 aMohror 455622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: I think I should definitely start out slow, because you are exactly right! I used to have very good self control and it's just gone out the window... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455615 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:47:44 +0000 aMohror 455615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I was thinking of cutting out processed sugars because I want to get to the point where I don't crave all the junk! I want to want to crave fruit or something much more healthy! After I eat candy or ice cream or something similar I always feel like crap because I gave in and also I just feel gross! My LO is 4 months and I want to make these changes now, if I'm going to, so once she is eating I don't have to change her eating habits! Also, I obviously want her to eat healthy and not see my eating like crap...lol Haven't you been cutting things from your diet? What do you end up eating mostly? Do Charlie and Olive eat the same? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455614 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:47:43 +0000 JoJoGirl 455614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you tell yourself it's "cut", that will definitely create an obsession. I'd suggest trying to cut back, ie setting limits for yourself, like "I get one ice cream per week".. then you still get the treat in moderation and it puts you in the driver's seat of when you get to have it vs. when you'd rather wait. Cutting out a food item can feel like someone else is 'imposing' their rules on us, which makes us want to rebel! But if you get to be more in charge, it can help with the mental game. Then as you eat those sugars less often, you'll want them less often and find it's easier to say no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455613 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:47:22 +0000 mrsjazz 455613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Processed sugar, definitely! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455599 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:44:13 +0000 Mrs. J 455599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Exactly--everyone needs to be on board for it to work. I know that if I tried to cut one thing, I'd just want it! Everything is okay in moderation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455597 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:43:26 +0000 aMohror 455597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. J: That's what I'm thinking! I've tried to cut things out before and I just end up only wanting that thing! But then I hear from other people that they felt so much better once they cut out ______. With my husband not on board I think that would be very difficult though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-choosing-one-things-to-cut-from-your-diet#post-455589 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:41:15 +0000 mrbee 455589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Processed sugars can be really bad for you, especially if you are sensitive to them! That said, I've heard that wheat can have an even bigger impact on blood sugar than sugar itself!</p> <p>I would cut out either one, and then once that sticks... try cutting out the other! </p>