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If You Can'T Taste It... Don'T Waste It

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For example; if you are eating a sandwich and you can not taste the cheese on it why put in on there. If you can't taste it don't waste any of your calorie, fat or carb. allowances. Save it for something you can taste and savor.

- Submitted by MEANGREENIRENE 11/1/2010 in Weight Loss | 5 Comments

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LACIEKAY 11/26/2012 11:34:00 PM

EXCELLENT! i've all but elimated cheese from my sammiches because of this.

JLYN1013 11/6/2010 7:37:00 AM

I love this! Lately I'm trying not to eat something unless I really like it. If it doesn't taste good, why waste the calories? It helps me to eat more mindfully if I stop and think, "Do I really like this? Do I really want to eat it, or would I rather save these calories for something that will give me true pleasure?"

WENDYKAT 11/1/2010 8:40:00 PM

I have been doing the same thing also! I really can't taste the cheese on my sandwiches. I do make sure I put a big slice of tomato and some lettuce. Don't miss the cheese at all!

KEEPONMOVIN2 11/1/2010 7:19:00 PM

I AGREE FOR REALLY DON'T TASTE CHEESE ON MY SALADS EITHER; SO WHY HAVE IT ON MY SALAD. I COULD USE MY W.W. POINTS MORE WISELY.

COBABIES 11/1/2010 5:45:00 PM

You are so right on with this! I also will sometimes stop eating something if I'm really not enjoying it or it doesn't taste especially good the moment. Why eat it if I'm not enjoying it?

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1/2 that portion...

Half that portion! I half the portion of whatever i'm about to eat. If it can't be halved without wasting part then I don't eat it Example: Sandwich you can half & save for later...cookie you would have to share if a person is available or throw the half away if you have no one to share it with. IF I would have to waste it then I don't eat it. Planning!
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