Perhaps you are wondering how I can cook and/or bake high calorie foods such as the gooey cakes and stay skinny. I’m here to share. But remember, these are ideas that work for ME. I’m not a doctor, a dietitian, or a psychologist. I’m just your average woman (with some nutrition background and experience) trying to fit into my clothes. I’m hoping this will give you inspiration or an idea you can adapt to your own needs and lifestyle.
One of my favorite sayings is “better in the trash than on my hips.” My sister says, “Better to go to waste, than to the waist.” Here’s the thing. Eating junk can have lifelong consequences both visually and healthwise. In my opinion, it is better to throw food in the trash than eat something I don’t need. Just to be clear, we’re not talking about throwing away good, healthy food. I’m referring to “treats” that tempt me to overindulge.
Sometimes I rationalize by planning to share with others. But there may be nobody around at 10:00 at night when that last piece of pie is calling my name. So I squish it up (to prevent myself from digging it back out) and throw it in the trash. Even better is putting it down the disposal. Then it’s gone for sure!
I also use this mantra when somebody offers me “the last cookie” so they can throw the box away, or the last helping of mashed potatoes so they can wash the dish. What? “My body is not a trash can” I repeat to myself.
In regard to people who would use the “starving kids in China” line, I say, “where are they”? I would gladly give it to them. In reality, that second serving will not help them at all. It will just make me fat!
Here’s another tricky situation. Someone serves me a portion larger than I need or want. Leave it behind. It won’t matter an hour later whether you ate the whole thing except your pants will eventually be tighter.
What if I’m in a restaurant where I can’t get up and throw it away? In that situation I will salt it heavily or cover the plate with a napkin to prevent myself from mindlessly nibbling till it’s gone.
Do you have a thought or saying that helps you resist? Please share in the comment section.
p.s. The picture of the little cake on the right has another purpose besides just illustrating the sprinkling salt concept. I have an assignment in my photography class to take a picture that stops the action. In this case, the action is in the salt. Can you see it?
p.s.s. I understand if you can’t do this. I can’t do it with cinnamon rolls and certain ice cream. So we have strict rules about how much is allowed in the house. Like I said, we all have our weaknesses. 
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My big downfall is chips. Just tried a new kind “corazonas” supposedly more heart healthy. They were good and after eating, I had to put them down.
I always quote your saying (didn’t know it was your sisters saying) “Better to go to waste than to your waist.” I love that one!! As for me…I just can’t keep sweets in the house. I don’t have the will power. We never have ice cream (although there is some in the freezer right now…left over from Brody’s b-day…but I’m doing good resisting it) in our freezer on a regular basis. We also don’t buy cookies or other sweets that are easy to eat mindlessly.
Love the idea about salting a dessert you don’t want to eat! And I love your website! I’m subscribing.
Thanks for sharing some of your skinny-secrets! The beau and I have been sharing lunches/dinners when we eat out. A lot of restaurants serve large portions for a single serving. I don’t keep any snacks around otherwise I’d eat them all by myself!
I have no will power when it comes to sweets, junk food or really any food. We have to keep our house stocked for what we need that week or else, we’ll both down whatever snacks are available.
Like the salad in the jar but do do not have foodsaver but the bags that have the little vacuum would probably work.
Betty, Unfortunately, I think you would be disappointed with the bags. Your lettuce would be completely squashed. That is the beauty of the glass jars. Also good for fruits like strawberries and sliced peaches. They won’t be bruised or mashed. Nor will they turn brown for a few days–even without lemon juice.
One more thing about the jars: they’re reusable. No need to keep buying those expensive plastic bags.
Good tips. And, yes, I can see the salt. Nice job.
Thanks for your ideas! I have never heard that one but I’m going to try to remember it! I work in a high school cafeteria for the first time this year and have packed on some pounds. Now I’m NOT eating the school food anymore and the weather is turning nicer to walk outside for exercise too. I will Keep saying to myself, “better to waste it then Waist it on me!”
Oh, My best friend for years has peppered her food when she feels full – to stop herself from eating it. Have a Great Day!
Just discovered your blog/website & it’s been great to read! I am teaching my family serving sizes, like cutting pie into 12 pieces or more. Unless we do a day’s worth of farm-work, typical American servings are much too big.
A friend of mine needed to cut out most foods & then add one at a time to see what she was reacting to. She said that after two weeks without processed foods & dessert, some foods she re-introduced seemed way too rich or sweet.
Oh my gosh, I LOVE this blog! What great tips! I’m always thinking “She looks fabulous!” About 5 years ago when I got serious about my weight we stopped keeping icecream (unless fat-free) in the house as well as other things that made me have lovehandles or “sides” as I liked to call them, lol, such as oreos because of the frosting, anything more than skim milk (except whole milk for Ryder) ranch dressing, sour cream, etc. It really helped! Along with excersise I was able to lose 40lbs! I will even tell Bryan to hide sweets if he wants to have them in the house, lol! And I have tossed excess food too! It’s my body after all! I can usually get Bryan to eat it if he is around though.
How much are the vaccum sealers? I LOVE baby spinach, (and lots of other fruits and veggies,) but it always goes bad before I’m done. 
I would love to implement this system into my every day life. I love love love salads, and yes, almost no calories. Anyway, awesome blog! 
Thanks for your kind words Amber. You can get vacuum sealers anywhere from 70 to 170$. But you must get one that accepts the wide mouth attachment pictured on my post about the salads.
My big downfall where calories are concerned is scraping and eating the last little bits out of my cooking pots as I clean up the kitchen. I really do enjoy those tidbits and just CAN’T resist. Well, I have finally found a trick that works for me every time. As soon as dinner is over, I pop a piece of sugarless gum in my mouth…..simple as that! Mashed potatoes and gravy, meat, veggies or bread……none of that tastes good with sugary-mint flavor already on your tongue!
My mantra: “better in the trash than on my a** Love the suggestion about the salt for preventing mindless nibbling when out. And your website is great!