How do you say NO to cake?

chaniray

I have a small piece. Log it. And move on.

^^^i would start out like this. what i've found is the less i eat it the less i want it. reese cups used to be my weakness. my daughter gave me THREE egg shaped reese cups last night. i didn't even touch them. didn't even want to. just didn't feel like it. in general once you start making better food choices your cravings for the bad things will be few and far between. i don't think they'll altogether disappear...but who knows. i'm not at that point. i still have my snacks every now and then. stay strong.

Casey45

Say no to everyday common cakes, denial and delayed gratification make saying yes later all the sweeter (no pun initially intended). Especially if you choose when to say yes, choose what to say yes to, plan the rest of the day's consumption and exercise, and then, finally, when you are ready, sit down, SAVOR it. Then, move on.

PS find a really good bakery that makes everything from scratch with excellent frosting, and then, buy a cupcake. A bakery near our home here in Calgary - Crave - makes the most awesome cupcakes in the world. I have one about once a month. Oh delight.

saragato

Don't deny yourself a treat here and there. If you really want cake, have a thin slice. You've satisfied the craving without gobbling up the whole thing. If you really don't want to touch the stuff at all, invest in some sugar-free gum (Extra has some really yummy dessert flavors) or mints. I have some hard candies that are 12 calories each that I suck on if I really want dessert and can't be satisfied with yogurt or a light popsicle.

Unknown

Like someone else said, "Is it good cake?". If it is quality cake, like a nice dense, moist cake, instead of just some white cake out of a box, then you are probably more likely to be satisfied with a small slice.

But if your work place is one of those where there is always some treat staring you in the face, that would be really hard to resist. I'd suggest keeping your own good, tasty healthy snacks at hand that you can eat instead and remove some of the allure of those treats at work. Something with protein in it and not that much simple carbohydrates.

Keep it out of the house too. We only have so much will power, don't tax it needlessly.

sissypunks

Think is the cake worth the calories, do i have x amount left over is this a special treat? if the answer is yes have a small slice eat slowly and log it as long as its not an everyday thing u will be fine we r not trying to lose weight to keep from enjoying our lives we r trying to lose to better enjoy our lives longer ! This has been my problem also as i have a budding cake decorator in my house and more often than not we have cake here u learn to work it in or leave it after a bit u can do this its not easy but it is doable!!!

JBott84

I don't say NO I say everything in moderation!

^^^^^ THIS!!!!

If you want some have a small slice, nothing wrong with that. Why? Because I am not dieting...This is a life change, are you going to say no forever? I log it, and work with it. Take an evening stroll if you feel you need to work it off, but really....you can have your cake and eat it too!


*Please don't lie to people - that is just not nice :frown:

drmattski

For some of us, it is NOT easy! It makes all lot of willpower and the best thing you can do is avoid cake situations altogether if possible. My daughter had two b-day parties this weekend and it was hard to say no, but it was just grocery store sheet cake. I will allow myself to have a small piece of cake if it really good and I want it, but it must fit into my calories and balanced diet for the day.

It is all about learning new habits - not easy, but gets easier with time if we set ourselves up for success every day!

You can do it!

astroub

You don't say no. You work it into your daily calorie intake and macros.

^^^ this

AmandaJames25

what i always say when somebody asks me if i want cake or any kind of sweets i say i hate sweets an that takes care of it for me or you can always say sorry ive already went over my cals today ive done that too it works trust me:laugh:

dmpizza

I was "lucky". The first job I had was a big office and when trays of treats were put out, there was a stampede of all the fattest people in the office.
Its not an exaggeration, they would run and hoard the food for themselves.\

Didn't take me long to make the connection.

amysj303

I just saw this article about saying no to cake and they say if you say "I don't eat (cake/sugar/carbs/refined blank)" that you don't feel deprived, you feel powerful.

Personally, I give in for some things, like if they are rare, homemade, or something. I don't want to eat storebought cake, cinnamon roll, cookie, etc. But if it's really good and a rare treat just enjoy it once in awhile.

Saruman_w

I just simply say "No, thanks." and continue on my way.

ejohndrow

One does not simply say "No" to cake.

drmerc

Easy I hate cake

AlayshaJ

I don't.... I just burn more calories. Hahaha A peice of chocolate cake is worth burning half the calories to fit it into my calorie limit.

mrmanmeat

That's my problem. I see slices of cake, trays of cookies, brownies and ooh cake pops in front of me.. How do you say NO?
I can't!!

Does anybody have some helpful tips or ideas? I need help with my constant desire for sweets!

Help?

Just say no. Really. That simple.

Or carry around your fattest picture with you, and look at it when you think of sweets.

tgmshierry

At work the ladies in my office bring all kinds of wonderful little goodies (cake, cookies, brownies and so many other things.) I have put a sign on my wall saying "Thank you but.. PLEASE DONT FEED THE HUMAN" it has helped for the most part and everyone gets a little laugh.

I agree with those who say dont cut it out just have a little and work it into your day.

trybefan

I think of the disgusiting sugary film taste it leaves in my mouth and the burnout it gives me when I crash from the sugar rush...

No thanks

Jessamine

It's hard and I feel like a jerk for refusing the goodies that other people offer. Every once in a while I can splurge for a treat, but I can't say yes every time, especially given the frequency that people bring treats into work. People bring in stuff every day (I'm not exaggerating). I get tired of having to work in those surprise calories that are easily 100-200 cals in just a few bites.

Fortunately I'm able to stay far away from the "goodies" counter here at work. It isn't near my office.

RhythmGypsi

Working at Starbucks must be the pits :P I could probably do without everything except the cake pops. And even then, I might indulge a couple of times a week on them.

I say you buy yourself one of each of these things, and eat them all over the course of the week. Write down notes about the ones that you like best, and the ones that you didn't like all that much. Then, when you get serious cravings, you can rotate all the ones that you like every few days or so. I keep large bars of chocolate by my bed (the kind that you can break down into smaller, rectangular pieces), and it takes me at least 6 months to finish just one bar.

Knowing that the bars are there are enticing, but practicing saying no to them every day makes it so much easier. I don't think I've had candybar chocolate in over two months now. It's a nice feeling Good luck to you!

HoLLyZ82

i made my own....then ate 7 pieces. i was over my carbs but under calories. woopty doo. for heavens sake eat the cake if your macros allow it. if not...eat the cake anyways then go for a run

Kwint

I think about what else I'd have to give up for the day to fit the cake in and still be within my calories.

I think about my blood pressure

I think about wanting to be in the next smallest size of jeans in my multi size closet

I keep strawberries nearby and think of those. If you're at work, put them in your office fridge and treat yourself after the cake party.

I get a cup of coffee and put in some splenda or hazelnut sugarfree flavoring and drink that instead

I think about how the scale will move (or not move) the next time I get on it

I tell myself "I won't have that this time, maybe next time." (This prevents me from feeling deprived, like can't have cake ever.) Just not right now. <--- studies have said this is the most effective kind of self talk. Not now, but on another day I can have it.

Lots of things work. Try some and find one that works for you. After awhile it gets easy to say no to anything.

chrisb75

I have been logging for 30 days now. I still eat McD for breakfast now and then. I still take my kids to McD or sonic now and then. I had a cookout with my family and ate baked beans, Chicken, a Hot Dog, AND a burger. I have eaten birthday cake, cookies etc. The thing is, those events are 1-3 times A MONTH. In a month I have dropped 7 lbs and an inch off my waist, hips, and neck. I lift 3-4 days a week and walk on the days I don't lift. I am making a LIFE change and not letting food control me. All of the times I went to MCD or pigged out at the family bbq, I made the choice. I logged it, and I felt good about it.

Saying yes to a piece of cake doesn't mean the food controls you. Its quite the opposite really.

mcg6242

Eat it in moderation, and small portions.

bemott

I love cake too. Lately I say no to things if they were not something I was craving first or wanted on my own. People bring treats to work all the time and if I ate even just one of everything people offer I would be back where I started. I let myself have treats if I'm craving them for more than two seconds and not just because I saw a commercial or someone brought in cake. Trying to refine my cravings, so they are more about me and my body and not just whatever is placed front of me. I don't want to be like Homer, "mmmmm donuts" every time I see something sweet. I want to choose. Saying no to other people's cake and brownies or whatever it is they bring will make you feel more empowered and give you space to figure out your own exact cravings and fill them. It ain't easy though, I feel your pain!

Deathangl13

You sound like a fun girl... haha!!

Deathangl13

eat the cake anyways then go for a run

This...

katzorro

Have a small piece - very small and that way you can enjoy it. Yes, there are calories, but depriving yourself is no way to live. I do weight watchers and try not to do the deprivation! Good luck.

carrieo888

I don't say NO. I say, "I'd like a small piece." I take small bites, and savor every one of them. That said, if I don't feel like I have the will power to take just that small piece, I don't walk by the area that has the treats, or I bring an apple to the BD celebration (so I still get to eat something). By not denying myself anything, I don't crave it. And often, I've found I really don't want that piece of cake (or other sweet). I've actually said no to homemade chocolate chip cookies that were delivered straight to my desk (and I love a good homemade choc. chip cookie!), just because I was having such a good strong non-sugary day that I wanted to challenge myself to keep it that way. I knew that some other day I'd let myself have a cookie, so I didn't set myself up for a craving fail.

tisamg

Eat cake on YOUR terms. I don't eat cake because a coworker baked a cake and brought it to work. I also don't indulge in donuts at the staff meeting just because they are there. There will be many oppotunities to eat cake, so I choose when I eat it. Say no when you can't fit it into your daily calorie goal and when you want to enjoy it, fit it in

When I have a hard time resisting when I WANT to skip the cake, I tell myself that I know what cake (donuts, brownies, etc.) tastes like and that I will have it some other time. Living a life without cake... EVER... not for me, but I don't need it every day or week.