I've eaten loads of cake mix ... argh!

breakingthecycle

Oh well, cake batter is my weakness. I have been eating it since I was a kid with my great grandmother.

Now I bake and when I do I already know I am going to eat it.

The only difference is now I know that I will have to to do a little bit more when I work out if I want it.

Dont beat yourself up about it. :-)

BRANDYLYNETTE

Take healthier treat. We had a "lock in" for our youth group...and we had giant cookies with icing.....donuts.....cupcakes etc. Would you believe that we had to keep refilling the fruit tray? The kids skipped the sweets and went for the fruit! The strawberries were so red and sweet....super yummy! Maybe make a cool low fat dip to go with it!

scardone

I agree with chewing gum. It keeps your mouth busy and you don't think about eating the batter. ALso, try making the cake after a meal so you aren't hungry. After you eat, brush your teeth and pop a stick of gum in. That should stop you from trying it and licking the spoon!

breakingthecycle

Sorry I can't help but had to comment. I flipping love cake mix. I'd rather eat the cake mix rather than the cake :-)

DITTO! :happy:

Allisa125

Try a sugar free cake mix, mix with a can of diet strawberry soda, mix and throw in the oven. I LOVE cake mix, but I don't care for this kind. It makes a wonderful cake though, super moist. Add a little sugar free cool whip to it and your pottery class will love it, I guarantee they won't know it's sugar free, AND if you eat some of the finished product, at least it's a sugar free snack!

Annaflower

When I know I am going to be around "bad" foods, i chew gum. When it is on sale, get a ton of different flavors of gum. Start chewing before you start baking. As soon as it starts to get old, pop in a new piece. This definitely helps. Having something in your mouth already really keeps you from putting more in, especially if it is mint to cake batter...bleh!

This is a fantastic idea!

Don't be too hard on yourself, everyone has blowouts and slip ups. Start tomorrow fresh and plan your days food so you can save some calories, sugar and fat for an evening snack. I always have a small amount of chocolate in the evening, if I didn't I would cheat so much!

Goosiesnougs

:happy: oR.... u could use a box of cake mix and one can of pumpkin puree and add a little water until it's the right consistancy for you. Make them into cupcakes instead of cakes. Use it with chocolate mix or anything u like. It's really great I make them for "muffins" for my boys and they love them

Fay84Vegan

When I know I am going to be around "bad" foods, i chew gum. When it is on sale, get a ton of different flavors of gum. Start chewing before you start baking. As soon as it starts to get old, pop in a new piece. This definitely helps. Having something in your mouth already really keeps you from putting more in, especially if it is mint to cake batter...bleh!

That's actually a brilliant idea, Just thinking about gum and cake mix seems horrible. Plus chewing gum is sweet so i definately think i'll try that! Thanks :happy:

blueimp

I tend to do so well throughout the day and spoil my total calories in the evening!

Me too! I so feel your pain!

littlelily613

how much batter is left over? Why not cut back down on the recipe so there are no unused leftovers. Or you could try offering a differing treat other than baking. Or you could buy store bought items with just enough in the container so that there is one per person. Some store bought sweets bought in the bakery section do not really taste "store bought" since they are baked right there fresh. I understand you like baking, but if you can't find some self-control, maybe it will be best to put that hobby on pause for awhile....

kimr41

I love raw batter myself. I ate a whole box of cake mix just last Sat. night for dinner

TrailRunner61

Well it's too late to do anything about this week's cake but..today is another day. Strive to do better next week. I for one wouldn't take cake to class anymore! Is there a reason you always have to take cake?? Take some cut up fruit like watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes, pineapple, etc. Most people like it. I give in to temptation so I just can't be around that stuff.. especially in my own home! Good luck to you and be strong!

DQMD

I chew gum...and the 2nd the cake is in the oven. I clean the mixer.

I bake cupcakes a lot. I have 150 cupcakes to bake the end of March. First job baking cupcakes...:D

Fay84Vegan

Well it's too late to do anything about this week's cake but..today is another day. Strive to do better next week. I for one wouldn't take cake to class anymore! Is there a reason you always have to take cake?? Take some cut up fruit like watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes, pineapple, etc. Most people like it. I give in to temptation so I just can't be around that stuff.. especially in my own home! Good luck to you and be strong!

I Have been baking for my class every week since September. I am a Vegan and brought in Vegan cupcakes and they were amazed they tasted so good and were Vegan!

It's my Birthday next Thursday ... I think they're going to bake something for me instead.

Fay84Vegan

how much batter is left over? Why not cut back down on the recipe so there are no unused leftovers. Or you could try offering a differing treat other than baking. Or you could buy store bought items with just enough in the container so that there is one per person. Some store bought sweets bought in the bakery section do not really taste "store bought" since they are baked right there fresh. I understand you like baking, but if you can't find some self-control, maybe it will be best to put that hobby on pause for awhile....

I do like to bake for other people. The class gives me an opportunity to do some baking as i don't do it any other time. If I did I would be the size of the house!
I do need some self control! lol It was a lot harder tonight as it's 'my time of the month' and it all goes out the window if i'm feeling over emotional.

paigemarie93

Oh no, I don't know how anyone can eat raw cake mix

Me neither -- all I can think about are the raw eggs and the possibility of getting salmonella! LOL I feel the same way about raw cookie dough.

Although it might no change your opinion it is Vegan cake batter so there are no eggs

I taste my cake mix to see if it's sugary enough (by taste I mean I eat a pea size amount), but other than that it's far too icky tasting for me to eat it, I hate the texture.

londongirl2012

There's lots of healthier cake recipes made with grated vegetables and use ground nuts and things instead of fat/sugar maybe try making one of them? eating raw grated potato/courgette etc is not nice lol

knelson422

I hear you, sister!!! I have the same issue, made cookies for my daughter's class, ate 1 dozen, yes that is correct, 1 dozen. Today I "started over", once again. I am learning that I need to allow myself to have a treat, but somehow be in control, which is so hard for me. I went for 1 year without chocolate on a bet, why do I have such a hard time? I read in a book (I think "Body For Life" by some trainer that he encouraged his clients to eat well for 6 days, the 7th they could eat whatever. That their bodies would get to the point that they1) don't want to ruin all their hard work and 2) they feel gross when they eat that much and learn to stop. In order to not do that, I need to keep a food journal, writing down what I eat, when I eat it, and if there is an emotion associated with how I am eating. I didn't do that yesterday, and it showed. Good luck. Don't be too hard on yourself. This is a journey. I wish I could be a person who could, "Just don't eat the cake mix", but I have an issue. It is like putting a drink in front of an alcoholic for me.

kvsmith59

LOL. I'm doing a meal replacement shake every day and it tastes exactly like cake mix.

Willpowerofsteel

Oh my, I can so relate - to all of it!! I am also vegan and I love to bake stuff for people who think that all vegan food is bland and boring - but I definitely can get myself in trouble over it. I love cake batter, brownie batter, cookie dough, etc...and I think knowing there aren't eggs in there makes me feel all the more entitled to lick the spoon!

My saving grace is my three kids, I can always find someone to lick the bowl and spoon for me! And if they're not around, one trick is to just throw it in a sink full of soapy water before I can change my mind.