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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!

I would cut out either one, and then once that sticks... try cutting out the other!

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.

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.

Processed foods in general would be my vote. Processed sugars, processed grains, etc.

I wouldnt cut out anything I would do everyting in moderation and eat more veggies and fruits

@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!

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.

Sorry for the novel

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.

@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

I have a bad sweet tooth so I d cut sugar!!!

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.

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.

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!

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.