I just frosted a cake

SashimiMark · 06-20-2008, 06:10 PM

Wow. At first, that was really tough to do.

But my roommate asked me to frost a cake for his friend. I was really tempted to at least lick the spatula. Especially since this is my free weekend. But then I read the ingredients on the can of frosting and saw high fructose corn syrup, and I could just hear Fawn yelling at me to put that spatula down.

srsmom · 06-20-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SashimiMark

Wow. At first, that was really tough to do.

But my roommate asked me to frost a cake for his friend. I was really tempted to at least lick the spatula. Especially since this is my free weekend. But then I read the ingredients on the can of frosting and saw high fructose corn syrup, and I could just hear Fawn yelling at me to put that spatula down.

4gotn1 · 06-20-2008, 06:23 PM

You passed the ULTIMATE test! WOOO HOOOO!!!!!

SashimiMark · 06-20-2008, 06:31 PM

It's just AWFUL how many things have high fructose corn syrup in them. Even the ketchup in the fridge. But that's fine. I like homemade ketchup much better. Thanks for the recipe, LindaSue

WendyK1974 · 06-20-2008, 06:38 PM

That is what usually cures me (seeing HFCS on the label).

And yeah, it is in everything. Even hot dog buns! I tried to find some without...and nope I couldn't!

scandalouslyglam · 06-20-2008, 07:34 PM

Girl,

My daughter (she's 10) has taken on a new job. Baking for a good friends AA group. He pays her $5.00 above and beyond the price of ingredients. I cut the LUSCIOUS BURNT Chocolatey edges off the brownies she made. She went w/her Dad 2nite...I sorta had to. HELL is NOT licking your fingers. BUT I DID IT!!

SashimiMark · 06-20-2008, 07:41 PM

Oh god. Brownies? I'm glad I only had to frost a cake. I don't think I could resist brownies.

CayennePepper · 06-20-2008, 10:42 PM

I understand completely, I used to reallly love to bake but have not since beginning in April.. my brother and family are here so I thought it would just be easier if I bought a mix. Made Ghiradelli Brownies with Walnuts. It almost killed me. But, I didnt touch a crumb. (instead I had some CO, Cream Cheese, Vanilla, Stevia, crushed almonds in a baggie in the freezer for me.. )

heatherj1011 · 06-20-2008, 10:57 PM

Great job! It feels so great to be strong and not even tempted by that stuff. I baked my husband some chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies tonite and didn't even want any...well, they would have been yum, I'm sure, but not worth ruining my 25 days cheat free since re-inducting.

Willpower CAN be rewarding! :

suzanneyea · 06-21-2008, 03:13 AM

Everything in my house is homemade and I have a 5 year old, so I do a bit of baking. It gets easier, he loves chocolate and I hate it, so that makes it easier. The other day I made funnel cake for dessert, not that was a bit tempting. Easter candy was also a bit tempting, I love jelly beans.

scandalouslyglam · 06-21-2008, 03:30 AM

After my Weigh in and a loss of 4 pounds...I am proud I didn't nibble those chocolate chip Brownies!! NOTHING tastes as good as thin feels!

OurLuvsFromAbove · 06-21-2008, 07:53 AM

I have to give you tons of credit mark... I have been known to even attack someone for their icing spatula lmao..
its hard for me to even keep icing in the house or cake mix...
I think I could sit and eat an entire box of cake mix un baked but mixed, and the icing right after it lolol
So dangerous.. but thats not how I got fat, I knew yrs ago not to keep the stuff around..
Im very proud of you

SashimiMark · 06-23-2008, 06:03 AM

Well, I'm happy to say that that cake has now been devoured by my roommates and not even crumbs were left. So I didn't have to test my willpower for TOO long. Besides, I got to go out for really yummy sushi on the last day of my free weekend. I enjoyed the unagi so much more than I ever would have enjoyed that high-fructose-corn-syrup-laden frosting.

foxybeejer · 06-23-2008, 06:24 AM

What is a free weekend?

SashimiMark · 06-23-2008, 06:37 AM

Hi Foxy. I've found that what works for me is a cycle of 1 week of induction (20g of carbs a day) followed by three weeks of 40g-80g of carbs a day, followed by a free weekend (friday at 6pm - Sunday 10pm) where I allow myself to have whatever I want. Then it's back to the 1 week of induction, etc.

I still try to practice common sense on my free weekend, like no cake frosting! But I don't restrict myself too much. I do try to follow the rules of only eating when I'm hungry, and stop eating before I feel full. It seems to work for me, and keeps me from stalling.

foxybeejer · 06-23-2008, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SashimiMark

Hi Foxy. I've found that what works for me is a cycle of 1 week of induction (20g of carbs a day) followed by three weeks of 40g-80g of carbs a day, followed by a free weekend (friday at 6pm - Sunday 10pm) where I allow myself to have whatever I want. Then it's back to the 1 week of induction, etc.

I still try to practice common sense on my free weekend, like no cake frosting! But I don't restrict myself too much. I do try to follow the rules of only eating when I'm hungry, and stop eating before I feel full. It seems to work for me, and keeps me from stalling.

So you will go back and eat illegal foods like chips or cookies? OMG, that scares me and I have only been in induction for 6 days. I am afraid to eat antyhing except eggs, bacon, shredded cheddar, butter, and meat right now because I am afraid of messing it all up. It sounds wonderful if I could do the free weekend one day but I think that will be a WAYS off!

SashimiMark · 06-23-2008, 06:53 AM

Well, no. Like I said, I practice common sense on my free weekend.

I still don't eat things that I think are poisonous to me. But I eat whole grain bread, I allow myself pasta, I eat sushi, stuff like that. I sometimes even have ice cream, if I can find any without HFCS. I don't eat junk on my free weekend. Just really good stuff that I will be allowing myself to have once I'm on maintenance. Okay, maybe a little junk. Like a bite of cheesecake.

nadi namaki · 06-23-2008, 06:54 AM

Congratulation, good for u. I would have probably failed the test last second with licking the knive.

jacksmixedtape · 06-23-2008, 08:00 AM

Congrats on resisting frosting! The 2g transfat per serving of canned frosting is what scares me the most. Won't even consider going off plan with the stuff you buy in stores. You'd think they'd come up with a more natural frosting that's a teeny bit less heart attack inducing by now!

OurLuvsFromAbove · 06-23-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksmixedtape

Congrats on resisting frosting! The 2g transfat per serving of canned frosting is what scares me the most. Won't even consider going off plan with the stuff you buy in stores. You'd think they'd come up with a more natural frosting that's a teeny bit less heart attack inducing by now!

I guess they figure people r gonna die anyway from eating the stuff, so why not die sooner then later

06-20-2008, 06:10 PM	#1
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,642 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	I just frosted a cake Wow. At first, that was really tough to do. But my roommate asked me to frost a cake for his friend. I was really tempted to at least lick the spatula. Especially since this is my free weekend. But then I read the ingredients on the can of frosting and saw high fructose corn syrup, and I could just hear Fawn yelling at me to put that spatula down.

06-23-2008, 06:37 AM	#15
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,642 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	Hi Foxy. I've found that what works for me is a cycle of 1 week of induction (20g of carbs a day) followed by three weeks of 40g-80g of carbs a day, followed by a free weekend (friday at 6pm - Sunday 10pm) where I allow myself to have whatever I want. Then it's back to the 1 week of induction, etc. I still try to practice common sense on my free weekend, like no cake frosting! But I don't restrict myself too much. I do try to follow the rules of only eating when I'm hungry, and stop eating before I feel full. It seems to work for me, and keeps me from stalling. __________________ Forget regret, or life is yours to miss. Last edited by SashimiMark : 06-23-2008 at 06:39 AM.

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06-20-2008, 06:23 PM	#3
4gotn1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: buried under 200lbs of FAT! Posts: 557 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: 4gotn1 Stats: 354.9/340.6/160 WOE: God & Low Carb (F, 5'6, 37) Start Date: Starting over: 7/28/08 (original)5/26/08	You passed the ULTIMATE test! WOOO HOOOO!!!!!

06-20-2008, 06:31 PM	#4
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,642 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	It's just AWFUL how many things have high fructose corn syrup in them. Even the ketchup in the fridge. But that's fine. I like homemade ketchup much better. Thanks for the recipe, LindaSue

06-20-2008, 06:38 PM	#5
WendyK1974 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,076 Gallery: WendyK1974	That is what usually cures me (seeing HFCS on the label). And yeah, it is in everything. Even hot dog buns! I tried to find some without...and nope I couldn't!

06-20-2008, 07:34 PM	#6
scandalouslyglam MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Me Posts: 1,670 Gallery: scandalouslyglam Stats: 226/209/195 Long term goal 175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 1, 2007	Girl, My daughter (she's 10) has taken on a new job. Baking for a good friends AA group. He pays her $5.00 above and beyond the price of ingredients. I cut the LUSCIOUS BURNT Chocolatey edges off the brownies she made. She went w/her Dad 2nite...I sorta had to. HELL is NOT licking your fingers. BUT I DID IT!!

06-20-2008, 07:41 PM	#7
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,642 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	Oh god. Brownies? I'm glad I only had to frost a cake. I don't think I could resist brownies.

06-20-2008, 10:42 PM	#8
CayennePepper Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 40 Gallery: CayennePepper Stats: 193/170/140 WOE: PP/Atkins Low Carb Start Date: March 11 2008	I understand completely, I used to reallly love to bake but have not since beginning in April.. my brother and family are here so I thought it would just be easier if I bought a mix. Made Ghiradelli Brownies with Walnuts. It almost killed me. But, I didnt touch a crumb. (instead I had some CO, Cream Cheese, Vanilla, Stevia, crushed almonds in a baggie in the freezer for me.. )

06-20-2008, 10:57 PM	#9
heatherj1011 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 90 Gallery: heatherj1011 Stats: 268/254/135 WOE: atkinsish Start Date: AGAIN on 05/27/08	Great job! It feels so great to be strong and not even tempted by that stuff. I baked my husband some chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies tonite and didn't even want any...well, they would have been yum, I'm sure, but not worth ruining my 25 days cheat free since re-inducting. Willpower CAN be rewarding! :

06-21-2008, 03:13 AM	#10
suzanneyea Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Quebec Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 120 WOE: Atkins	Everything in my house is homemade and I have a 5 year old, so I do a bit of baking. It gets easier, he loves chocolate and I hate it, so that makes it easier. The other day I made funnel cake for dessert, not that was a bit tempting. Easter candy was also a bit tempting, I love jelly beans.

06-21-2008, 03:30 AM	#11
scandalouslyglam MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Me Posts: 1,670 Gallery: scandalouslyglam Stats: 226/209/195 Long term goal 175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 1, 2007	After my Weigh in and a loss of 4 pounds...I am proud I didn't nibble those chocolate chip Brownies!! NOTHING tastes as good as thin feels!

06-21-2008, 07:53 AM	#12
OurLuvsFromAbove MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 2,415 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: OurLuvsFromAbove Stats: 182/148.8/140 (restart) use to be 227) WOE: Low Carb and Eggcreaming it up! Start Date: Restart March 2008	I have to give you tons of credit mark... I have been known to even attack someone for their icing spatula lmao.. its hard for me to even keep icing in the house or cake mix... I think I could sit and eat an entire box of cake mix un baked but mixed, and the icing right after it lolol So dangerous.. but thats not how I got fat, I knew yrs ago not to keep the stuff around.. Im very proud of you

06-23-2008, 06:03 AM	#13
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,642 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	Well, I'm happy to say that that cake has now been devoured by my roommates and not even crumbs were left. So I didn't have to test my willpower for TOO long. Besides, I got to go out for really yummy sushi on the last day of my free weekend. I enjoyed the unagi so much more than I ever would have enjoyed that high-fructose-corn-syrup-laden frosting.

06-23-2008, 06:24 AM	#14
foxybeejer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Green Bay Wi Posts: 330 Gallery: foxybeejer Stats: 187.4/163.2/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 18, 2008	What is a free weekend?

06-23-2008, 06:53 AM	#17
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,642 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	Well, no. Like I said, I practice common sense on my free weekend. I still don't eat things that I think are poisonous to me. But I eat whole grain bread, I allow myself pasta, I eat sushi, stuff like that. I sometimes even have ice cream, if I can find any without HFCS. I don't eat junk on my free weekend. Just really good stuff that I will be allowing myself to have once I'm on maintenance. Okay, maybe a little junk. Like a bite of cheesecake.

06-23-2008, 06:54 AM	#18
nadi namaki Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Moving to Boston next week Posts: 663 Gallery: nadi namaki Stats: 162/130/125 WOE: atkins/ induction Start Date: Jan 08	Congratulation, good for u. I would have probably failed the test last second with licking the knive.

06-23-2008, 08:00 AM	#19
jacksmixedtape MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: going to school in NC Posts: 1,544 Gallery: jacksmixedtape Stats: 160/140ish, 5'11" WOE: gluten-free whole foods Start Date: May 2007	Congrats on resisting frosting! The 2g transfat per serving of canned frosting is what scares me the most. Won't even consider going off plan with the stuff you buy in stores. You'd think they'd come up with a more natural frosting that's a teeny bit less heart attack inducing by now!