For the love of the gods, husband, if you insist on buying chips, keep them on the top shelf where I can ignore them.

I have asked him nicely, more than a few times since being sleeved in March to put that stuff where I can't see it. Instead, he leaves the open bag on the bottom shelf of the cupboard with the plates and bowls. I go to get my little plate on which to put my 3oz of chicken, only to be greeted with the aroma of deep-fried goodness in the form of a potato.

No, I don't believe that he is trying to sabotage me, he just truly has no comprehension of my deep-seated issues with potato chips. You see, chips and I, we were BFFs. But alas, no longer.

Husband looks at me like I am crazy when I tell him to put the bag out of my sight, until finally I ask him, "Would you leave alcohol out in the open in front of an alcoholic?", and I see the light bulb go on. He sorta gets it. And the chips are moved.

One step at a time, my friends.

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Edited June 26, 201610 yr by Scotchjade

LOL. I know right?!!!

My husband is very supportive. Unfortunately my good behaviors have not rubbed off on him. He goes to the store and brings way too much crap in.

I am always looking at donuts, chips, bugles, Cheez its, among other things.

Good think I have great will power!

@@Scotchjade - I created the "kids cupboard" in my kitchen. That's where all the junk food goes when we unload groceries. I put it far away from the prep area so I don't see it and I'm not tempted to graze.

Simple. Smash them up except for five chips and flush the crumbs. Put the almost-empty bag back where he left it. When he finds five chips left and asks you about it, just say, "I couldn't help myself. They were right there in front of me. I wish I had never seen them. I sure hope I don't get sick from those chips."

Lather, rinse, repeat.

JustWatchMe

This is me with cake! Cake goes down so easy, it's so good, and I can eat SO MUCH of it. Luckily, I only see cake once in a great while when there's a special occasion. Went to a wedding this weekend and we were sent home with wedding cake. Happily, the cake was dry and the icing was nasty so I will not be tempted to eat it. Not worth the calories.

Now the chocolate cake that came free with my lunch yesterday due to a long wait... that went down the ol' hatch, no problem. I cannot have cake in my house.

@@JustWatchMe I am normally not a sweets person except for when I make cake. I do specialty cakes like on the tv shows and over the weekend I made my daughters wedding cake. There was a good bit left over and I made sure that it didn't come home with me. My husband was upset that we didn't bring it home and I had to explain to him that it was a trigger food for me. If it's in the house I'll eat a bite here or there every time I go in the kitchen. It's the only thing that does that to me. So I totally get the cake issue.

Edited June 27, 201610 yr by reree6898

It is cheaper to buy the 10oz bags of chips, but can you buy the packages with individual 1oz servings and keep that package out of the kitchen area, preferably in an out of the way location you may not frequent as much?

This way he can take the 1 serving size and not leave an opened bag of chips wherever you may store them. As a bonus, for him, he is only eating 1 serving at a time.

If you can't just eat a few potato chips, I know my willpower is still not very good for things like only a few chips, maybe make some kale chips for yourself as a treat once in a while.

Edited June 27, 201610 yr by 4MRB4PHOTO

I have asked him nicely, more than a few times since being sleeved in March to put that stuff where I can't see it. Instead, he leaves the open bag on the bottom shelf of the cupboard with the plates and bowls. I go to get my little plate on which to put my 3oz of chicken, only to be greeted with the aroma of deep-fried goodness in the form of a potato.

No, I don't believe that he is trying to sabotage me, he just truly has no comprehension of my deep-seated issues with potato chips. You see, chips and I, we were BFFs. But alas, no longer.

Husband looks at me like I am crazy when I tell him to put the bag out of my sight, until finally I ask him, "Would you leave alcohol out in the open in front of an alcoholic?", and I see the light bulb go on. He sorta gets it. And the chips are moved.

One step at a time, my friends.

I totally get this one! Good analogy for hubby too. And great that you named what you need (even if repeatedly!) and stood firm. I've gradually made separate spaces in the frig and pantry for 'my stuff' and hubby has learned I get pretty mean if I go looking for my Choc Mint Quest bar and it's gone, lol.

Of course you could always replace his chips with Kale chips...nah. That's be harsh.

My go-to for a chip fix now is Trader Joe's Wasabi Seaweed Snacks. OMG - they're great, I eat a half package at a time and they have a satisfying crunch too. And trust me, no one but NO ONE fights me for them.

I'm an excellent baker, too. Not so pretty (always wanted to learn how to design) but I always manage to bake my cakes to perfection and I've learned multiple frosting recipes. It is dangerously easy to whip up a quick cake.

I make delicious butter Cookies, chocolate chip cookies, Peanut Butter chocolate cookies, and snickerdoodles. I do not allow myself to bake except for the holidays. Then I make a ton of stuff and distribute it to family and friends. That way I can enjoy a taste of my dangerous talent and schlep the rest off on everyone else.

Oh, and my pies. I pick fresh apples in the fall, skin them, slice them, fry them with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Freeze the filling and make the pies over the holidays. I usually yield 5 pies a year. My family asks for them every year.

See, being fat has its advantages. No one can accuse me of being a terrible cook

I am normally not a sweets person except for when I make cake. I do specialty cakes like on the tv shows and over the weekend I made my daughters wedding cake. There was a good bit left over and I made sure that it didn't come home with me. My husband was upset that we didn't bring it home and I had to explain to him that it was a trigger food for me. If it's in the house I'll eat a bite here or there every time I go in the kitchen. It's the only thing that does that to me. So I totally get the cake issue.

Edited June 27, 201610 yr by needtorecover

Well what do you know? I also can be quite good at cakes, brownies, cookies...

I know my family always looked forward to my baking. Now, except for birthday requests, this baker has retired her skills. I'm just not strong enough to resist my own creations.

Store bought? I can pass unless it is a fabulous bakery. Um, I don't go there.... They might miss me these days!

I'm quite the baker, but thankfully I prefer the act of giving away baked goods rather than eating them myself.

I might have a spoonful of dough on a particularly tasty recipe, but that's about it. My sister, on the other hand... well let's just say she's eaten more dough than actual Cookies. (She's now had a bypass and is doing better!)

Lol I've always said "Never trust a skinny cook" but I should amend that to say "unless they've had bariatric surgery."

It is cheaper to buy the 10oz bags of chips, but can you buy the packages with individual 1oz servings and keep that package out of the kitchen area, preferably in an out of the way location you may not frequent as much?

This way he can take the 1 serving size and not leave an opened bag of chips wherever you may store them. As a bonus, for him, he is only eating 1 serving at a time.

If you can't just eat a few potato chips, I know my willpower is still not very good for things like only a few chips, maybe make some kale chips for yourself as a treat once in a while.

I will ask him to do this instead. I don't buy the chips since I don't eat them, he will go out and get them himself. I like the small bag idea.

Kale chips I have done, and they were more effort than they were worth.

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Edited June 28, 201610 yr by Scotchjade

My husband eats snacks in bed!