Pitfall #2: The Stash

Another pitfall of mine is stashing treats in a secret location.  I used to be really bad at this (or really good at it depending on how you look at it).  You know those package of mini candy bars (usually 8 per package, and they are only $1)?  I used to get a variety of candy bars and put them in my secret location (usually in a drawer in my bedroom because no one looks there...especially for food).  Then I would sneak a candy bar or two whenever I felt like it.  So...no more stashes.  If I feel the need to have something sweet, I can bring it out for the world to see.  After all, something sweet divided among my family of 7 is a lot less detrimental than that same amount of something sweet for just me.