Tuesday Tip: Freeze Your Food

I absolutely love baked goods.

Photo by MShades

Yum!

But I not only love eating them, I love making them as well.

And my family loves them too.

I don't want to deprive the whole house of baked goods just because I'm trying to lose weight.

And there is no reason why baked goods can't fit sparingly into a healthy diet.

But I have 3 problems with baked goods.

1. Calories
- I hope this isn't news to you, but baked goods are full of calories
2. Portions
- A whole cake, a batch of cookies, a pan of brownies - any of these is a lot to eat for 2 adults and a toddler.
3. Waste
- Baked goods simply have to be eaten in just a few days or they dry out and they're just not that good. If I don't eat them, I feel like all that work and money has just gone to waste.

And so I've discovered a solution that really has been working for me the last few weeks.

My salvation comes in a miraculous object called...

The Freezer!

It's the coolest contraption ever! It usually comes attached to a refrigerator and it will freeze your food so that it lasts longer.

Okay, now I'm just being silly. But seriously. Freezer!

Here's how it works for me:

Firstly, once my goodies are ready I treat myself to a small portion.

Ahhh...take just a moment and savor the yumminess.

Then I immediately portion the goodies out into serving sizes, (remember, that's recommended serving sizes...not desired serving sizes) wrap them all individually, and put them in the freezer.

This has a few big benefits for me:

1. I no longer have them sitting on the counter, staring me in the face.

2. Since I know that they will stay good for up to 2 months, I feel no pressure to eat them quickly.

3. They are already portioned out, so when I do feel like a little treat, I am less likely to overindulge.

And that's my Tuesday Tip for you! I hope that it helps you get out and spank those pounds!