Ok so i was banded nov 19, 2010. I am doing awesome. Losing a good steady pace. Had a speedy recovery even have the hubby and kids eating ground turkey in replace of ground beef.

So i ask my husband if he needed anything while i ran into the store. He said i miss Brownies. ( use to bake them 3/4 times a week pre-lapband) So me and my will power waked down the aisle and bought a box. Looked at the calorie count and laughed! 170 per square. ( who knew a box made 20 .. ) i use to cut mine into 12 .. Ooops.

So i make dinner yesterday. Boneless pork chops ( 3.5oz) and mixed veggies calories totaling 145. then its snack time for the kids before bed. Of course they want brownies. So i cut them to make 20 .. my kids who are 4 and 6 look at me weird and said why are they so small we want 2! i explain mommy use to cut them wrong and we have to eat the correct size! So i put the kids to bed and it hits me.

I NEED a brownie. I lost all will power and ate 2 squares my SNACK was more than my dinner and i wasnt even hungry.

SO my problem is what can i do since i know brownies are my weekness. I need a lost fat/calorie brownie. Does this even exist? I haven't fell off the wagon since nov 1st! NOt cheated but how am i going to fight the brownies? they are still sitting there and will be for a week or so ... My husband will eat 2 or 3 and be over them. I only allow my kids 2 sweets a week.

Any sugestions would be appriciated

ps thet were so worth the calories but i WILL NOT let brownies ruin me!

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You replace the oil with applesauce. Use the exact same amount (1/4 cup oil equals 1/4 cup applesauce). I learned that tip from Weight Watchers. They taste fine but they don't rise as high. I did the switch on a guy that I was dating a couple of years ago. He said they taste fine but they look different. I made it about 5 hours before I caved and told him what was different. But I had the weight problem, not him. So he agreed to the compromise.

I don't see anything wrong with us enjoying treats. No one can expect to NEVER eat a treat for rest of our lives. But, I agree, you can't bring trigger foods in the house. I always had trigger foods in the house because I thought I was being economical. It's cheaper to buy the larger bag vs. an individual serving. But in the end (literally) it wasn't economical at all.

I take joy in discovering my bad habits and finding a healthy alternative. We can do this!

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Thank you for the brownie recipe! I'll keep it for the times I need to have dessert on hand!

I applaud you for not cheating for this long - great job! I agree with the freezing, and using applesauce...sometimes you do need quality of life over time, not saying never to yourself only reserve for the special times.

Just face it.

Brownies are evil.

So are Oreos.

And warm, home made chocolate chip Cookies.

and potato chips and dip

But that is why I have a band! I can have a normal sized person serving and survive! I am in control now, not the food. (Okay, so I admit I haven't made any chocolate chip cookies since the band or bought Oreos but the others I have.......)

It is tough with a family. Fortunately my daughter is 17 yrs old and understands. My 80 yr old father (who lives with me) doesn't always get why I am not eating smashed potatoes or Pasta.......but I do what I need to do to succeed,

A second vote for the No Pudge Fudge Brownies! They are delicious. They are 110 calories for 1/12 of a box. You can also use the mix to make one at a time, which might be a good way to limit the number of servings. Tell your hubby to have his brownies at a restaurant!