[Gareth321]

This is my life motto: eat well but portion wisely. I like butter. I like sugar. I like McDonalds, and cream, and cheese. So I eat these things, but only in moderation. I don't worry about trying to trick my tastebuds into thinking food tastes good. To me, artificial sweeteners taste bitter and wholly unpleasant. I would rather just drink water than drink diet soda. Indeed, I drink soda very rarely now, but once every few weeks a real coca cola is quite delicious.

[vladvasiliu]

> So I eat these things, but only in moderation

I've found this is difficult for me. It's much easier to not eat those foods at all than to hope to only eat "a little".

A mitigation is only buying very small packs, but that's not always practical.

[Gareth321]

Good point. I still struggle with myself not to eat the whole packet. I guess I've grown to enjoy the battle of wills and the sense of satisfaction of winning each time.