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I also agree, it sure is easy to forget how much of one thing you have eaten. I believe by keeping those wrappers in your possession will help you remember what you have eaten and how much
MEADSBAY7/6/2010 8:45:00 AM
I do this, too! The wrapper from my granola bar- the little wrapper at the bottom of my McDonald's ice cream cone, etc.
FEATHERSTITCH7/6/2010 8:13:00 AM
Yup, it sure is easy to forget what we've eaten. I like your idea, an auditory reminder to help keep on track!
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When I pull the margarine out of the wrapper, I use the wrapper to wipe a pan or dish to grease it. It works so well and doesn't get your hands all messy.
My mom used to save butter and margarine wrappers (folded, in a bag in the fridge) when she removed them from the product, in order to use down the road to grease her casserole dishes (one-time use, each). Not only does it save on oil/Pam spray, but it also keeps your hands from getting messy.
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