I have a scoop that is 2 Tbsp which is perfect for portion control of things like sour cream, peanut butter, salad dressing, etc... It's stainless steel and it's like an ice cream scoop and it has a little thing that scrapes the food out. I love it and couldn't do this without it!

Microwave
Sharp knives and multiple sizes & types of cutting boards
Gas grill (just outside my kitchen)
Espresso/Latte side of the coffeemaker

my digital scale, without any doubt or hesitation! :)
george forman grill
cuisinart mini-prep (like a mini food processor)
the freezer (I know ... seriously, but I precook and freeze a lot of stuff)

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It's great for when things are just tempting me TOO much. Couldn't lose weight without it.

This has to be the best...LOL ;)

My digital scale is at work, so I have to eyeball or use the palm of my hand for sizes...but the measuring cups and spoons are used daily.

Oh, I also have an individual coffee maker that I use daily at work. If I get hungry, I can make 1 cup of coffee with Splenda and a non dairy creamer. I also have one at home and use it a few times a week as well.

Very good choices you all! I've discovered quite a few "aids" I might want to try!!

I really love my Magic Bullet. If I use a blender to make my smoothies, I always end up making too much, but the Bullet lets me make my smoothies right in the cup.

And cheap plastic containers. I use things like Gladware constantly. And if it gets icky in the microwave or something, it's so cheap to replace. I love all the different sizes that are available so I can portion things out appropriately and store in the fridge or freezer.

:) Ah so many things...I love kitchen gadgets

- Digital scale (zeroes out)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mini counter trash can (as ladybug said saves going back and forth)
- Food Saver with it's containers and storage bags (to store away extra food w/o freezer burns)
- Calorie guide, notebook, to keep track of what we're eating
- Cuisinart Mini food prep
- Great sharp knives
- Coffee maker (cannot live without)
- Microwave and toaster oven
- Calphalon pots and pans for great non stick cooking ;)
- Rice cooker

Oh also my 13" tv even though it's not a kitchen aid it keeps me entertained while I cook :D

Blender
Yogurt Maker
Ice Cream Maker (See item above.)
CrockPot

I'm in love with my digital food scale. :love: The tare feature between adding each item makes the whole process so fast and easy -- and accurate!

Oh, I got lots. Off the top of my head:

-lemon reamer
-garlic press
-kitchen shears
-Cuisinart Santakou Knife
-cutting board
-vegetable peeler
-immersion blender
-non-stick pans
-plastic containers
-stainless steel hand grater

crockpot
flavorwave oven

Paula

my measuring cups and scales. I've actually been paying attention to recommended serving sizes and would be lost without the cups.

Also,.. and I don't think this is a tool, but hey, it helped.
I printed off some really foxy pictures of my favorite plus size model Mia Tyler.
(I'm not aiming for skinny, just healthy and she is my desired body model).
I put them all over the refrigerator, ..that way if I go in there to eat (or binge), i'm like "hey.. mia is a fox. I can be a fox, I dont need no stinking snack.".

Hmm, that's a good idea Czarria, but maybe I could do something opposite--put a big picture of me up on the refridgerator...that ought to gross the hungry right out of me... :lol:

I thought of that too, but then I thought it would also gross the hunger right out of everyone in my house too,, and that seems unfair. :rofl:

I order of importance.

1. Vegetable Steambags from ziploc (zipnsteam)
2. George Foreman Grill
3. Measuring cups and spoons
4. Digital scale though, this less so because I use the measuring cups more.

Well, I live alone, so I don't have to worry about grossing anyone out and a couple of my cats need to lose a couple of pounds as well--especially Silkie--she "dun lap" into the floor.... LOL

WOW bluex! YOu go girl!!! You should be extremely pleased with yourself!!