Brownies!! Yikes!!

[sld21 26]

Definitely freeze them because 20 squares a week at a 160-170 calories each is well over 3000 calories and you state that you were making a box a week. So you not only did yourself a favor but your kids as well. Even if you ate two squares a week and your husband and the kids also had 2 squares, you wouldn't gain as long as the rest of the time you were balanced (ask me about my ice cream fetish and I have lost 88lbs this year)

So you would have 13 brownies in the freezer which would feed you, hubby and kids almost 2 weeks and you have reduced four boxes of brownies a month to one and drastically reduced the caloric intake without doing without your favorite treat. The subsitutions are also nice but I know the boxes are easier to make but it could make you feel even less guilty(though I wouldnt over two lousy brownies)

Frozen brownies are yummy! I freeze a lot now because I just can't eat it(Soups, chilis, everything I think is freezable)

[BJLS 0]

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You replace the oil with applesauce. Use the exact same amount (1/4 cup oil equals 1/4 cup applesauce). I learned that tip from Weight Watchers. They taste fine but they don't rise as high. I did the switch on a guy that I was dating a couple of years ago. He said they taste fine but they look different. I made it about 5 hours before I caved and told him what was different. But I had the weight problem, not him. So he agreed to the compromise.

I don't see anything wrong with us enjoying treats. No one can expect to NEVER eat a treat for rest of our lives. But, I agree, you can't bring trigger foods in the house. I always had trigger foods in the house because I thought I was being economical. It's cheaper to buy the larger bag vs. an individual serving. But in the end (literally) it wasn't economical at all.

I take joy in discovering my bad habits and finding a healthy alternative. We can do this!

[Keia 4]

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[NYYnNYGFAN 0]

Thank you for the brownie recipe! I'll keep it for the times I need to have dessert on hand!

[nfl1 0]

I applaud you for not cheating for this long - great job! I agree with the freezing, and using applesauce...sometimes you do need quality of life over time, not saying never to yourself only reserve for the special times.

[MaineJackie 3]

Just face it.

Brownies are evil.

So are Oreos.

And warm, home made chocolate chip Cookies.

and potato chips and dip

But that is why I have a band! I can have a normal sized person serving and survive! I am in control now, not the food. (Okay, so I admit I haven't made any chocolate chip Cookies since the band or bought Oreos but the others I have.......)

It is tough with a family. Fortunately my daughter is 17 yrs old and understands. My 80 yr old father (who lives with me) doesn't always get why I am not eating smashed potatoes or Pasta.......but I do what I need to do to succeed,

[trystelle 3]

A second vote for the No Pudge Fudge Brownies! They are delicious. They are 110 calories for 1/12 of a box. You can also use the mix to make one at a time, which might be a good way to limit the number of servings. Tell your hubby to have his brownies at a restaurant!