Secrets of Success

Cutting back on Cooking Oil

About 98% of the times that I use oil I use Extra Virgin Olive Oil and many applications only require a tiny bit. So I invested in a Misto spray pump. You put whatever oil you like in it, pump it until you can't pump any more, and spray. 1 full spray, spraying it until it fizzles out, is about 1/2 tsp. When I cook something like fish I spray the pan (1/2 a spray) place the fish and use the rest of the spray for the other side. (Not recommended for baking.) I got mine at Sur La Table for about $10.

When wanting something chocolatey or down right devilish...

I eat a light fudge bar. It satisfies my cravings and is only 45 calories, 0 fat, 2mg Chol., 40 mg Sod., 10 Carbs, and 4 Sugars. Way better than any candy bar or baked treat. They are delicious and curb my cravings for something naughty. I have them most often after coming home from my exercise buddies house. I drive by 3 icecream shops, talk about temptation.