Sometimes moderation just isn't even worth it..

Yes. Yes, it does kind of suck at times. Perhaps there's something that would satisfy that brownie craving without as many calories. A few squares of good dark chocolate, perhaps.

Ha! I was at the grocery store earlier today, and staring at the cupcakes I thought, "This is why I wish I didn't care about getting fat."

In the annals of calorie:satisfaction ratios, brownies are among the most depressing.

ETA: Also cake frosting. Two frelling tablespoons? That covers what, like one bite of cake? I would pay serious money for a genuinely low-calorie frosting that tastes like frosting and won't kill me in my sleep.

dawnna76 wrote: »

SueInAz wrote: »

Yes. Yes, it does kind of suck at times. Perhaps there's something that would satisfy that brownie craving without as many calories. A few squares of good dark chocolate, perhaps.

This ^^^^
a really good dark chocolate square is so satisfying.

Not when you want a fudgy gooey brownie.

257_Lag wrote: »

Yeah right! Who wants 4 chicken wings?

and/or no beer

:hugs: It's unfortunate that the moderation doesn't work for you. I have found that especially if I am choosing to have only a small amount of something, it helps to make a big deal out of having it. In my perfect world (which doesn't really happen, but I would love for it to), I sit down with a favorite beverage with what I do have on a special dessert plate, and take small bites, slowly savoring the flavor and texture.

More often, I just eat the indulgence slowly, without giving any of my attention to anything else.

I also practice enjoying healthy eating by making notes when dessert is a bowl of berries or piece of fruit, that healthy eating *doesn't* suck when a <100 calorie dessert is 3/4 cup of raspberries w/ 2T 1/2&1/2.

What does suck for me is foods that aren't worth the calorie hit.

Also, if you really want the brownie, the world (or your weight loss goals) won't end if you go over by <500 calories on any given day.

The most challenging way to approach weight loss, in terms of long term success, is to hate the process.

I agree... sometimes you gotta go homemade. I tried something that I really like. Its not a brownie, but I'm sure you could adjust the recipe to make it heavier in consistency.

1/2 container of flavored greek yogurt (45 calories for the amount I used and about 50 g of yogurt)
1 tbsp chocolate whey protein powder (30 cals)
1 tbsp chocolate hemp protein powder (30 cals)
1/2 tbsp of flour (15 cals)
1/2 tbsp of cocoa (10 cals)
a bit of baking powder

Mix together and heat in microwave for 1 minutes (130 calories is not to bad if you ask me)

There is also a recipe for vegan black bean brownies. They make a sort of adequate substitute, but I'm not sure they're any lighter on the calories. (My roommate wanted flourless chocolate brownies).

I don't do vegan cooking, so I used eggs instead of the flax seeds, but I think this is the recipe I started with.

Google "Black Bean Brownies" and you will find several recipes.

http://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-gluten-free-black-bean-brownies/

Whole Foods also have a vegan (I think), gluten free brownie bite. My roommate loves those. Again, I'm not sure about the calorie hit, because I don't eat them.

I agree- all the people on here who are like "fit the food you love into your goals" if you're happy to eat a sliver of pizza and a teaspoon of ice cream, well done, but I find it hard to work in a reasonable amount to satisfy, given how unfilling these foods generally are. I find it easier to avoid them altogether because I am just not a person who does anything by halfs.