Understanding MVC model in Cakephp Context

 

I have worked with Cakephp framework but frankly speaking still wonder when and how to follow the MVC rules./ Specially “Fat Models and Skinny Controllers” as i am in continuous concern that will not the recon cause the Model to get fat than i will be chop off from the Model.

I came across a great article Another way to think about MVC | nuts and bolts of cakephp