most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-25T23:25:24Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/136624 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up june1985 2012-07-19T18:19:20Z 2013-05-03T02:03:35Z

<p>For me, it was cheese and pizza (which of course has cheese). I honestly don't miss the rest much (unless I'm sitting next to someone who has a steaming, decadent looking bread roll) Otherwise, I am happy with the food we eat.</p> <p>What was the most difficult for you to rid from your lifestyle (not to say you don't indulge in an "open" meal for it sometimes)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136626#136626 juju 2012-07-19T18:22:20Z 2012-07-19T18:22:20Z

<p>PEANUT BUTTER! And oddly, sugar free gum.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136627#136627 MathGirl72 2012-07-19T18:26:38Z 2012-07-19T18:26:38Z

<p>Peanut butter was the most difficult; BBQ sauce and fresh ears of corn on the cob with dinner most nights during the summer was also hard. I had pretty much given up pasta and most breads already, so that wasn't too hard.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136628#136628 Varelse 2012-07-19T18:28:44Z 2012-07-19T18:28:44Z

<p>Rye and pumpernickel bread for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and Reubens. I don't miss any other kind of bread or sandwiches, really, and I still eat Reubens breadless or as a lettuce wrap. Unfortunately, a smoked gouda, gruyere, and sharp cheddar grilled cheese with a pimiento or saffron aioli without bread is just melted cheese with a little sauce. (BTW I am lucky enough to be lactose tolerant, so I'm Primal, not Paleo).</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136632#136632 RaiseFitness 2012-07-19T18:31:51Z 2012-07-19T18:31:51Z

<p>Bread for my almond butter. Really though, all the things I have gained, such as bacon, kale and paprika, or ribeye steaks, far make up for giving up some filler items like breads and pasta. It was easy to give up 18 lbs of fat. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136637#136637 Neal Broadbent 2012-07-19T18:36:01Z 2012-07-19T18:36:01Z

<p>If I could never train again I would go mad but food wise Fromage frais with granola :( I still shed a tear for it every now and then</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136638#136638 polynesian_metal 2012-07-19T18:36:11Z 2012-07-19T18:36:11Z

<p>Tortilla chips! I found I would get busy and end up eating a bag of chips (family size) with salsa and sour cream in lieu of dinner and that was really making me fat and bloated and messing with the digestion. I just got laid up with a medical problem and in the grips of oxycodone was all what the hell, I'm sick, and got a bag of Dorito's as comfort food. It actually took me 3 days to finish the bag so I'm aware of my behaviour modification. My favorite restaurant is Mexican, and I can still eat there, I just forego the chips, tortillas, rice, cream based salsas and there is still plenty to eat and the chef will indulge my substitutions, ie jicama salad for rice and beans. I do indulge in the margaritas they serve knowing that the mix is 100% lime juice and agave nectar knowing that the agave is problematic, but I'm definitely an 80/20 guy and I'm getting results. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136639#136639 Chinaeskimo 2012-07-19T18:37:20Z 2012-07-19T18:37:20Z

<p>Cake and....cake.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136641#136641 Joni 2012-07-19T18:42:08Z 2012-07-19T18:42:08Z

<p>Beer...</p> <p>But really, I can have any of these things, as long as I keep them small and infrequent, so there are no noticeable side effects. I don't mind some cheats. I guess I'm kind of working on the 80/20 method, or 90/10. I still feel really good. Could lose 10 more lbs, but I don't care enough about it, apparently.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136645#136645 Potato Avenger 2012-07-19T18:46:36Z 2012-07-19T18:46:36Z

<p>My mother's homemade 3-cheese mac n' cheese topped with paprika. </p> <p>I still get her unbelievable NY-style cheesecake though. And after discovering the 'Talenti' gelato/ice cream brand, I've found a reasonable means by which to sate my gnawing desire for ice cream. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136646#136646 aseafish 2012-07-19T18:49:35Z 2012-07-19T18:49:35Z

<p>I don't miss anything on a daily basis, but cheesy casserole types dishes, like eggplant Florentine or lasagne, I really miss when I think about them. I don't do open meals ever and am mostly quite happy with my food choices, but when I want comfort food, I think (only think) affectionately of those dishes.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136651#136651 evienne 2012-07-19T19:00:18Z 2012-07-19T19:00:18Z

<p>Mmmmmmmmmmmm cheese.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136664#136664 MiMintzer 2012-07-19T19:48:20Z 2012-07-19T19:48:20Z

<p>Ice cream. I scream for ice cream!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136695#136695 Liana 2012-07-19T22:08:28Z 2012-07-19T22:08:28Z

<p>chocolate. Cupcakes. Cheesecake. Spaghetti. </p> <p>I thought rice at first before I switched, but for the most part I'm ok without it. but cupcakes and cheesecake? sigh.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136782#136782 coffeesnob 2012-07-20T01:58:09Z 2012-07-20T01:58:09Z

<p>chocolate/coffee stout...........</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136783#136783 ThinnerStrength 2012-07-20T01:59:58Z 2012-07-20T01:59:58Z

<p>Diet soda. :'-(</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136785#136785 Natty 2012-07-20T02:11:08Z 2012-07-20T02:11:08Z

<p>dairy, for sheezy...</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136796#136796 Moonablaze 2012-07-20T02:48:37Z 2012-07-20T02:48:37Z

<p>Candy. I've got no problem giving up grains but man I have a weakness for sugar. 2+ years and I'm still struggling.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136802#136802 InTheory 2012-07-20T03:03:45Z 2012-07-20T03:03:45Z

<p>I just started, and I could really use some homemade ramen right about now...</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136803#136803 Gerg 2012-07-20T03:05:04Z 2012-07-20T03:05:04Z

<p>The Chinese Buffet...</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136816#136816 Jill 2012-07-20T04:01:03Z 2012-07-20T04:01:03Z

<p>I'm impressed with everyone's short, specific lists. For me, the list is endless. Eggplant parmesan, pb&amp;j, waffles, bagels with cream cheese, pizza, nachos. And oddly, most of all, oatmeal. I'm doing a whole 30 right now and at no point do I stop thinking about these foods. I already planned my post Whole 30 day of eating and will then integrate cheat meals (both meals will be in moderation, no 5 desserts just because it's a cheat meal) twice a week (one cheat dinner and one cheat brunch). </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136839#136839 Deniz 2012-07-20T08:33:16Z 2012-07-20T08:33:16Z

<p>WAFFLES! I've already got a waffle cheat planned over Christmas when I'm home with my (paleo) brother. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136862#136862 Celine 2012-07-20T11:32:01Z 2012-07-20T11:32:01Z

<p>Sugar. And so, I ultimately didn't! I gave it up for a few months, but honestly it just made me eat more- I can't tolerate much fruit/starches, any dairy, or still too many nuts and any chocolate, so it just made me insane. I'd end up eating like 3 pounds of meat just out of post-meal dissatisfaction. So I recently started adding a couple daily tablespoons of sugar in my coffee and after-dinner tea, and honestly it makes it way easier for me to maintain mild calorie restriction and satiation.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136929#136929 Kyle_FitFolks 2012-07-20T16:27:32Z 2012-07-20T16:27:32Z

<p>Dairy... so I didn't.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136942#136942 kilagorila 2012-07-20T17:45:11Z 2012-07-20T17:45:11Z

<p>I never had any problems giving up "food", but it's way too easy to stay up late on my computer.</p> <p>I guess the trick is making sure I'm tired enough by the time it's dark that I just wanna sleep anyway.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/136969#136969 jumbie 2012-07-20T18:42:54Z 2012-07-20T18:42:54Z

<p>Fruit juice was the hardest thing for me to give up. Damn stuff is addictive. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/194189#194189 PilatesGatekeeper 2013-05-03T00:35:58Z 2013-05-03T00:35:58Z

<p>Yogurt (so I allow myself now and then when I need the calcium), peanuts, hummus, soymilk</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/194197#194197 vabelle 2013-05-03T01:37:14Z 2013-05-03T01:37:14Z

<p>Oatmeal, i still miss it.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/194198#194198 joanna 2013-05-03T01:42:02Z 2013-05-03T01:42:02Z

<p>I was a raw vegan before paleo so i felt like i was adding a huge array of foods, not taking anything away. But a long time ago, i did love icing! That will always be my favorite junk food.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/136624/what-was-the-hardest-thing-for-you-to-give-up/194205#194205 jimmy 2013-05-03T02:03:35Z 2013-05-03T02:03:35Z

<p>Good bread. Beyond that, nothing so much. </p>