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Tiffaney82690
Tiffaney82690 Posts: 99
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What do you do to cope with temptations?.... I work in an ice cream shop and that is the hardest part of losing weight for me I love my job its fun and I'm constantly on my feet but my sweet tooth always keeps me wanting things I shouldnt have!

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  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
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    i have some just to stay on track! like a reward to your self! every 5 to 10 lbs, reward yourself with a treat! just exercise it off! thats what i do.. lol
  • KHardy1989
    KHardy1989 Posts: 12
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    Temptation freakin sucks! Especially when it's the holidays and everybody's bringin the once a year christmas treats! :P honestly, in my experience the part that makes temptation is when u're hungry and it's there for u to eat. So I'd keep some snacks around like u could get those sweeter rice cakes, those are actually REALLY yummy! And keep some of your favorite veggies around to snack on as well.
    Course this is not to say that u cant have a little sweetness as well :) just dont overdo it. Like instead of getting a medium shake at McDonalds, get a small one and sip it slowly :) if u get full, throw the rest away! U dont need to be apart of the clean plate club! (over-rated anyway! ;) ) Hope this helps!
  • robyn_lo77
    robyn_lo77 Posts: 4
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    I totally agree with rewarding yourself.

    Sometimes, I find chewing gum, or having a hard piece sugar free candy, or mints will help, when I am craving something sweet.......Good luck!
  • jakejacobsen
    jakejacobsen Posts: 595 Member
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    Double Chocolate Brownies Ingredients :

    1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    4 egg whites 1 cup Splenda or Stevia (natural!)
    1/4 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
    1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
    Cooking spray

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 inch non-stick cake pan with spray.

    In a medium mixing bowl, using a sturdy whisk or spatula, mix the applesauce, vanilla, egg whites and splenda/stevia until they are well combined.
    Add the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir the mixture until it is just combined and no lumps remain.
    Pour it into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the chips evenly over the top.

    Bake the brownies for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and allow them to cool 5 minutes. Cut into 12 equal brownies. Makes 12 (1 brownie) servings.

    Each brownie has: 60 calories, 2 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates, 2 g fat, less than 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 29 mg sodium

    Traditional Double Chocolate Brownies have: 260 calories, 3 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates, 12 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 165 mg sodium

    ENJOY :)
  • KHardy1989
    KHardy1989 Posts: 12
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    NICE!!! Can these brownies be made WITHOUT the espresso? Or do they totally suck by doing that? I dont drink coffee but I'd love to give these a try! :D
  • Tiffaney82690
    Tiffaney82690 Posts: 99
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    thanks for all the tips!.... Those brownies look great! Thanks for sharing the recipe
  • Joannsharp
    Joannsharp Posts: 2
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    I love brownies! Thank you for posting your recipe. I'm going to try it! :smile:
  • Tiffaney82690
    Tiffaney82690 Posts: 99
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    Oh & khardy baking is a huge hobby of mine and when it comes to coffee in brownies its genious you dont taste the coffee it just makes the chocolate taste richer! Yum!
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,554 Member
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    OMG, Jake, those brownies look devine!!!!
    If I wasn't already married I propose to you on the spot!
    Thanks for the recipe, I think I'll make it this weekend when I'm visiting my dad, he will love them!
  • epona_mus
    epona_mus Posts: 207 Member
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    If I'm hungry for something, I eat it. I might only eat a spoonful, but I won't deny myself. Most of the time, just a taste satiates the craving.

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