The 7 ingredients you should avoid at all costs in January

January can be a tough month if you're planning to shed those extra pounds that came with the holiday festivities, and it's not that it's impossible, but there are many temptations. Even during this post-holiday slump, it's okay to have a slip or two, but there are ingredients you must avoid at all costs if you want to see any progress in your weight and figure. Be cautious with the following 7 products that can undo all your weight loss plans at the beginning of 2016. Ice Cream It's not just that it's sweet and has a lot of sugar, but basically, it's concentrated milk, which contains a lot of accumulated fat. Moreover, if it contains artificial colorings and preservatives, it's even worse if you're looking to lose weight. A natural shave ice or fruit smoothie can be an alternative. View Recipe: Peppermint and Lemon Smoothie Burgers Specifically, those with bacon, cheese, and dressings are a calorie bomb. The meat usually used for burgers has a lot of fat, and if you add all the toppings, one burger can contain all the calories you should eat in a day. A fish or chicken burger on whole grain bread is a good swap. View Recipe: Seared Tuna Burger Chocolate Yes, cocoa has many antioxidants and can be beneficial for the body, but store-bought chocolate is not pure cocoa; it's cocoa mixed with cream, milk, and sugar, making it a rather caloric product. If there's no way to avoid it, then consume dark chocolate; the higher the cocoa percentage, the better. View Recipe: Yogurt with Fruit Bacon Bacon is basically fat; we all know that, and the proof is that you don't even need oil to fry it. It's better to stay away from this pork cut during January if you don't want to regain those pounds you're losing with your diet and exercise. View Recipe: Ham and Walnut Rolls French Fries We're not only talking about those from fast food restaurants but also homemade ones. Potatoes contain a lot of starch, and when you add the oil they're fried in and the salt added, you get a very caloric product that also retains fluids and can make you bloated. View Recipe: Baked Sweet Potatoes with Honey Churros There are few desserts as fattening as churros. They are purely fried dough sprinkled with refined sugar. They are a delight, of course, but perhaps you should wait a few months to enjoy this fair specialty. View Recipe: Light Tapioca Dessert Pizza If you think about it, pizza is basically dough and a lot of cheese, which is essentially fat. If you add toppings like meats and sausages, the calorie count increases significantly. It's better to save this Italian specialty for another time of the year. View Recipe: Greek Style Salad