Solutions for craving chocolate?

RaggedyAnnazon

I'm craving chocolate hardcore. And when I crave it like this, I know it won't go away until I eat a mass amount of chocolate.
Trying to watch my calories I looked into how much each chocolate I was purchasing would cost me for the day, and they add up quick.

Any one have any tricks on getting this craving to go away without breaking my calories?

BettyM1017

Moderation and taking the time to savor the good stuff. Don't be distracted when you indulge.

malibu927

Eat the chocolate. Buy a bag of individual pieces, take one or two out, and close it up.

AmyRhubarb

When I crave it, I eat it - generally a good, high precent dark chocolate, and I measure out a portion that fits into my goals, and eat it with a portion of raw almonds. They taste great together, I take small bites and let it melt in my mouth, and it's very satisfying.

giannigreco83

homemade protein ice cream........i can give you the recipe if you want....230 cals with no sugar and 25 gr of protein

Liftng4Lis

Eat chocolate. The key here is moderation.

JordisTSM

I buy the bags with little individual bars in them - average about 80-90 calories. Always make sure I get quality choc. Always pre-log my days and leave room for one, but I've noticed over time that some nights I just didn't want it, found myself reaching for some almonds instead. The last few days don't count of course

jenncornelsen

I used to be like that. Try only having dark chocolate available. It takes some getting used to but it wont leave u craving more since it has a stronger flavor. Atleast thats my experience

Aemely

Get the really really good stuff. It's so darned expensive, you can only afford a couple pieces every week. Ha-ha!

Also, Ovaltine + espresso + fat-free Reddiwhip = relatively low calorie mocha.

Allgoingtomakeit

As mentioned, go for dark chocolate. Very high in anti oxidants. Plus as its rich you may find you won't eat as much as you might with milk chocolate.

Or do what I do. Dont buy any or have it in the house. You win, chocolate loses!

alexistexas33

quaker oats chewy chocolate bar
100 calories
or
pudding cups

kriswantstoloose

I drink something sweet, not like coke or anything more like a protein chocolate shake. I drink the Core power or something like that. It has 26g of protein and minimal amount of sugar but it's so choloately and sweet...it awesome. if you cool it tastes like a chocolate milk shake. It's 240 cals and it fills you up as well.
However, sometimes I just eat the chocolate and call it a day. Some days you just gotta have some chocolate.

Justygirl77

RaggedyAnnazon wrote: »

I'm craving chocolate hardcore. And when I crave it like this, I know it won't go away until I eat a mass amount of chocolate.
Trying to watch my calories I looked into how much each chocolate I was purchasing would cost me for the day, and they add up quick.

Any one have any tricks on getting this craving to go away without breaking my calories?

Try a magnesium supplement, that's a mineral that is contained in dark chocolate, and many (or most?) people are low in magnesium. A good one to try is CALM....tastes really good and easy to take and absorb.

zira91

AmyRhubarb wrote: »

When I crave it, I eat it - generally a good, high precent dark chocolate, and I measure out a portion that fits into my goals, and eat it with a portion of raw almonds. They taste great together, I take small bites and let it melt in my mouth, and it's very satisfying.

This !

KatieMusselwhite92113

I incorporate chocolate into breakfast so those calories count toward a meal and a chocolate craving haha. I have a chocolatey protein bar for breakfast almost every morning. Sometimes I also have a chocolatey snack in the afternoon or after dinner. Chocaholics unite!

beachlandia

I'm a huge chocolate lover. When I am craving it I will usually eat things that are chocolate-y but aren't just little pieces of chocolate (chocolate frozen yogurt, sugar free jello pudding, protein shake/bars, cereal, etc.).

soccerkon26

RaggedyAnnazon wrote: »

I'm craving chocolate hardcore. And when I crave it like this, I know it won't go away until I eat a mass amount of chocolate.
Trying to watch my calories I looked into how much each chocolate I was purchasing would cost me for the day, and they add up quick.

Any one have any tricks on getting this craving to go away without breaking my calories?

I still eat tons of chocolate throughout the day, just now it's in different forms. It used to all be in the form of candy bars and ice cream.

Now, I'll eat a chocolate brownie protein bar (170 calories), sugar free chocolate pudding (60 calories), a fudge sicle (40 calories), a square of Ghirardelli chocolate (70 calories)

I just mix these choices up

hncary

There are some foods I know I will overindulge in if they are around. If you can limit your chocolate then it won't hurt you to fit it into your calories, but if you know you are setting yourself up for disaster then maybe try swapping it for some chocolate pudding, hot chocolate, Chobani flip yogurts with the chocolate pieces, special k chocolate cereal, etc. All of those things can be easily fit into your diet and may help take the edge off of your cravings.

dwarfiegodsmack

giannigreco83 wrote: »

homemade protein ice cream........i can give you the recipe if you want....230 cals with no sugar and 25 gr of protein

I eat chocolate and ice cream every day.

I would like to have this recipe please

999tigger

I eat chocolate, but I make sure ive earned it by working at the gym. It finds a natural balance when you realise just how much exercise you have to do to burn enough calories for one chocolate bar.

Am sure people have mentioned putting it in the fridge so it becomes hard.

There ar other threads if you use the search function with peoples go to alternatives.

shellyb17

Chocolate almond milk...kills the craving and you get the added benefit of calcium too.

MKEgal

Sugar-free chocolate pudding made with nonfat milk. Or to make it even thicker, use 2/3 milk and 1/3 greek yogurt.

Have some chocolate. Good chocolate. Pay attention to it. Let the piece melt on your tongue.

arditarose

I eat 99% chocolate. 220 calories for the entire bar and it helps me meet my fat macros for the day. Best with coffee, tea, or some berries.

wmpottsjr

Unsweetened cocoa powder is the best alternative. I love it and the isoflavones in pure cocoa is very good for you. I like to blend it into fruits. A whole tablespoon of cocoa powder is only 12 calories. I put a tbsp in with 100 grams of strawberries and make a nice smoothie that is only 44 cal. You'll be surprised. The cocoa blends with the sweetness of the berries. yumm My favorite is Mandarin oranges and unsweetened cocoa powder. I blend 4 mandarins with a tablespoon and it is just delicious. Stay away from milk chocolate like the plague. It does not have much cocoa in it. It is mostly cocoa butter and sugar. That is why dogs can eat milk chocolate but not semisweet or cocoa itself. I also add a teaspoon to my coffee and green tea. It's good for you. Especially, people losing weight.

SweetestHoney

The Trader Joe's 100 calorie chocolate bars actually work for me. The milk chocolate is so good that I feel satisfied with 1. And that never happens to me with chocolate. Also try pairing a small amount of delicious chocolate with healthy tea and savor it. Chocolate is supposed to be enjoyed and not a regret.

KhaleesiBlue

I love chocolate also, but I don't eat much of it anymore once I realized how many calories it has in it. But, when I have to have some I eat a fiber one brownie (90 calories) or a skinny cow ice cream (100-160 calories) since there are more calories in the ice cream, I don't eat them every day and only at night after dinner, to make sure I don't go over. I usually have a brownie every day, and it helps.

BettyM1017

Aemely wrote: »

Get the really really good stuff. It's so darned expensive, you can only afford a couple pieces every week. Ha-ha!

Also, Ovaltine + espresso + fat-free Reddiwhip = relatively low calorie mocha.

Yep! Get the good stuff and savor it. I love your Ovaltine suggestion, too. I'm definitely trying that! !

ElizabethKalmbach

I take a daily magnesium supplement and almost never crave chocolate. Except shark week. Also, I keep cocoa powder in my house for making my own lower sugar chocolaty things... And mole!

lemon629

Just eat chocolate! I eat a few squares of dark chocolate every day. The total calories is usually 75, but sometimes I have a few extra for a total of 150. (It is best to stick to dark.)

CrabNebula

You can pry the chocolate out of my cold, dead hands. I lost half my body weight eating chocolate pretty much every day. Don't think you have to give it up to be successful.

arditarose

You know...I actually eat way more chocolate now that I'm losing weight than before. I think it's because I tend to crave salty/savory/cheesy foods and I find chocolate and sweets at 200 calories easier to fit into my day over 600 calories worth of chips.