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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: * https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:08:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Janet on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1184093 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 12:45:48 +0000 Janet 1184093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the one-bite strategy is wise! That way you get a little treat with the taste without full indulgence that can make you hate yourself afterwards. Last night (for my final night in Chile), I had dinner in a little cafe that had the most amazing looking cake for dessert -- I saw plates and plates of these huge slabs of cake going to surrounding tables. But I ordered a coffee with a small chocolate biscuit, and I was happy because I got just a hint of something sweet. I do not do well with deprivation, but then I'm not particularly sensitive to any dietary issues that I know of (except I will never, ever eat Popeyes chicken again -- twice tried, twice sick). I hope your strategy worked for you! anne on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1184016 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 08:49:00 +0000 anne 1184016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with Rachylou. I have tried red velvet cake only 3 times (including making it myself once) and only liked it one of those times. I really thought "what IS the fuss about!" Mind you it is was yummy you did very well to stop at one bite. Also, I wanted to update you. On your previous thread I said going gluten free for a few weeks hadn't resulted in weight loss - well it has now. Down about 2.3 kilos in just under 3 weeks. And I am pretty sure it isn't from eliminating gluten in itself- it is from not being able to eat at the sort of ocassion you are talking about in this thread (not a single biscuit/cookie at work, on the weekend I went to a conference and had to forgo mini quiches and brownies which I would have gone for, no icecream on a few occasions). If you do decided to not have any gluten, and can tell people at work that, it might be freeing. (BTW I haven't eliminated sugar - I still have some dried fruit, have a few teaspoons a day in/on various things, and have had a few gluten free baked treats a week. But mostly it is on my terms, because I just can't eat what just happens to be around) rachylou on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1183321 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:57:34 +0000 rachylou 1183321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Eeww, red velvet. The cardboard taste of food colouring. A LOT of food colouring. hehe...mwahahaha! Think about that! Laurie on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1183050 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:12:40 +0000 Laurie 1183050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The one bite was a nice compromise.  Afterall, the cupcake was made to celebrate a co-worker's birthday and I just feel it's nice to participate a bit - unless you have a medical condition of course.  Nice, classy choice on your part Jaime on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1182063 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 02:21:52 +0000 Jaime 1182063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are so strong! JulieJohn on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181996 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 01:13:39 +0000 JulieJohn 1181996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha ha, that armadillo cake was quite a visual, thanks Becky! DH and I are considering a new, long-term Primal commitment. We have been pseudo-Primal for years now, on again off again. So I feel your pain and applaud your willpower. One bite = awesome strength! Give yourself a pat on the back. Anonymous on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181488 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 11:58:07 +0000 Anonymous 1181488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ IK makes a very valid point... step away from the cupcake. froggiebecky on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181459 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 08:40:13 +0000 froggiebecky 1181459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ And red velvet always makes me think of this, from Steel Magnolias:  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/2800000/Armadillo-Cake-steel-magnolias-2896946-400-300.jpg">http://images2.fanpop.com/imag.....00-300.jpg</a> froggiebecky on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181458 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 08:37:40 +0000 froggiebecky 1181458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Aren't you road-testing the GF diet? There's nothing but a stomach ache in that! (well, the icing might be fine..) ironkurtin on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181444 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 07:35:32 +0000 ironkurtin 1181444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You can borrow my hypoglycemia symptoms if you want. At first bite, overwhelming sweetness from front of tongue to back of palate. On second bite, shudders of weakness start zinging down your limbs until you feel like your body is made of irritated noodles. Your knees and hands start shaking. You get edgy and bitchy and can't focus. Digging fingernails into hands does not help. All you can think about is getting food into your system to make this stop. Sweet things only make it worse; fruit may help but only for a short time. Until you eat - preferably something bulky with protein - you are a mess. There. That's why I wouldn't eat the cupcake. Beth Ann on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181346 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 03:33:29 +0000 Beth Ann 1181346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I ate two last night.  One. right. after. the. other.  My DD likes to bake.  Sigh. I think your solution was a brilliant.  A bite, and then move on! Isabel on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181257 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 01:22:08 +0000 Isabel 1181257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shall I pm you my address ! I actually have committed to losing 10 lbs over the next 8 weeks.  I am feeling so much better and so much more motivated. I am starting to feel like my old self...which, actually , is chocolate, chocolate, chocolate.  LOL  !!!! So no sugar for me and I have to cut back on bread a bit. Otherwise I am signing up for water aerobics and I am going to start throwing a weighted ball with my son again.  He has gross motor issues and we used to do it before my surgeries. You wanted to know all that, right ?    catgirl on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181243 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 00:41:59 +0000 catgirl 1181243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You all are funny. I could not resist a bite. OMG delicious. Then I chucked it in the trash when no one was looking. Mochi, it is crazy how temptation is everywhere! And you don't notice until it is off limits. LACeleste on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181133 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:49:00 +0000 LACeleste 1181133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not worth it.  Calories without benefits.  Dark chocolate is a better choice.  Regift. Mochi on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181132 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:48:36 +0000 Mochi 1181132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've completely fallen off the sugar wagon (or non-sugar wagon, as it may be), Una. Ugh. I failed to be a role model.  It must be so hard at work, with all the constantly incoming temptations and social pressures.  I have no advice for you. I'd feel hypocritical dishing it out. :  ( Diana on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181109 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:32:51 +0000 Diana 1181109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ IMO red velvet cake is totally overrated.  And the red color of modern versions looks like fake blood.  Glory on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181067 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:06:52 +0000 Glory 1181067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ oh no! I would have zero willpower for a red velvet cupcake. Send ti my way. Can you save and give to your son? Tina on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181065 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:04:20 +0000 Tina 1181065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm sure it's not as good as it looks. Just think of the bloat:-/ Anonymous on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1181046 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 21:46:40 +0000 Anonymous 1181046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'll eat it!  Malina, I'll drink your wine too! Marmee on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1180949 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:13:15 +0000 Marmee 1180949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Don't do it!!  Perhaps you need some real food or a cup of tea? So glad you posted this!  Mo on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1180927 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:42:05 +0000 Mo 1180927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Step away from the cupcake.  Or . . . pour salt all over it so you won't want it.  I've been doing better with my own diet pitfalls, namely wine.  Skipped the tasting last night in favor of couch time with the BF.   Have you told your coworkers you are 'off' sugar?  Might help. kellygirl on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1180921 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:31:33 +0000 kellygirl 1180921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lol! Not Mochi but send it my way. I'll happily eat it. It can join the peppermint bark on my middle catgirl on "*" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-not-eat-this-red-velvet-cupcake#post-1180915 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:25:26 +0000 catgirl 1180915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ *