I need reasons not to eat this cake.

My thought is to either throw it out, give it away, or if you can't bear the thought of that - at least put it in the freezer - cut into very small portions! Then leave it there for your family to eat - or invite some people over and fatten them up instead! :laugh:

I agree get it out of your house.

Don't think twice....get it down the garbage disposal!

Throw it out! Her birthday was YESTERDAY not today. No need for more cake.

EXACTLY. It's a birthDAY not birthDAYS or birthWEEKS. Just picture something nasty happened to it.

Throw it away.

Here's a reason, 2 pounds.

Yup, get rid of it, I battled a tray of brownies a few weeks ago, it was literally ALL I thought about all day, and I gave in, had way too much, and felt terrible afterwards. It's so not worth it! Go to the pharmacy and get a new lipstick, or nail polish! Retail therapy always trumps carb therapy!

I know a tiny piece isn't satisfying, but can you put it in a bowl with some chopped up fruit? I find that if I pad the size of the sweet thing with some fruit, I don't feel as ripped off as I do when I'm picking at a tiny piece.

Personally, I find the whole "picture it as something gross" or "do something to ruin it" thing to be a rather eating disordered way of thinking. Those are tricks that anorexic and bulimic people use. Willpower is the best tool here

Let your daughter have one more piece, then dump it. Have your husband throw it away so you're not tempted to even sneak a little bit. I love cake too. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. My favorite is donuts. I never turn down donuts. On Friday, some jerk brought in donuts. I smelled them. I looked at them. I walked away from them. I'm glad I did. The guilt and self recriminations are not there having ignored it.

If you eat this cake, you will feel bad. You will feel bad about your body. You will feel bad about your lack of self control. And you will feel bad about your decision for letting the cake win. Out with it I say! Cake be gone!

Because sugar is really bad for you!

Americans consume between two to three pounds of sugar every week. The sugar is being processed in so many foods we eat. These foods are not just sweets. Sugar in large quantities can be found in peanut butter, mayonnaise, bread, ketchup and many other categorically "non-sweets" products.

Now let's get to the question: Why is Refined Sugar bad for you?

Refined Sugar is bad for you because it raises the insulin level in your blood.

Raised blood insulin levels depress the immune system. If your immune system is depressed then your ability to fight disease is weakened.

Raised blood insulin levels can cause weight gain. Insulin promotes the storage of fat; so, when you eat foods high in refined sugar, you increase fat storage. Obviously, the result is rapid weight gain.

Refined Sugar contains no vitamins or minerals so in order for sugar to be metabolized it must draw on the body's reserve of vitamins and minerals. When these reserves are depleted, metabolization of cholesterol and fatty acid is impeded, contributing to higher blood serum triglycerides, cholesterol, promoting obesity due to higher fatty acid storage around organs.

In summary here are ways that refined sugar can affect your health: o Sugar can suppress the immune system. o Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance. o Sugar can contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children. o Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides. o Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children. o Sugar can reduce helpful high density cholesterol (HDLs). o Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol (LDLs). o Sugar can cause hypoglycemia. o Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial infection. o Sugar can cause kidney damage. o Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease. o Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency. o Sugar can cause copper deficiency. o Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium. o Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood glucose. o Sugar can promote tooth decay. o Sugar can produce an acidic stomach. o Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children. o Sugar can lead to periodontal disease. o Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey hair. o Sugar can increase total cholesterol. o Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity. o High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. o Sugar can contribute to diabetes. o Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis. o Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity. o Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance. o Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease. o Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure. o Sugar causes food allergies. o Sugar can cause free radical formation in the bloodstream. o Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy. o Sugar can contribute to eczema in children. o Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage. o Sugar can cause atherosclerosis. o Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries. o Sugar can cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver. o Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver. o Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney. o Sugar can cause depression. o Sugar can increase the body's fluid retention. o Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance. o Sugar can cause hypertension. o Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines. o Sugar can cause an increase in delat, alpha and theta brain waves, which can alter the mind's ability to think clearly. o Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases risk of blood clots and strokes. o Sugar can increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets. o Sugar increases bacterial fermentation in the colon.


Hope this helps! :flowerforyou:

out of site out of mind!!! i am craving cake this weekend really bad for some reason. just think of it as goooooo!! good luck

Figure out how many calories it is. If you have the points at the end of the day have it. If not walk away. Good luck.

I agree with freezing it! Great idea!

Did anyone ever see that episode of Sex and the City where Miranda squirts dishwasher soap on the cake so she won't eat it?

LOL! I'll have to try this!

DEFINITELY!! THROW IT OUT!!!! but after wards reward yourself with something healthy that you really like that is in your calorie budget!!!

I say take it over to a neighbor and share with them. You won't waste it and you won't add it to your waist..... Plus they'll think you are thoughtful to share with them.
p.s. I made some carmel corn today, had a few bites, saved some for the family for the game tonight and took the rest to the neighbors, they have small kids to save me from myself.

I really like this idea, and if you don't know your neighbours, it is a friendly ice breaker

throw it out,you will only feel guilty afterwards