To eat chocolate or not to eat chocolate?
jelly5454
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I've been doing well with my diet, after a real boost of this is going to work. I have 300 calories left for the day, and have a bar of chocolate in the house? Do I have some or is it a slippery slope?
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The scientific answer: If the chocolate bar is 300 calories or less, it will not hinder your weight loss or throw away your hard work. The the answer is yes.
The psychological/emotional answer: If chocolate is a "trigger" food for you, and you know that you will not be able to control your cravings once you eat it, and eating it will lead to a trip to the store to buy and eat 3 or 4 more, then the answer is no.
The honest answer: A diet should be one that you can see yourself following for more than 3 or 6 months. Ask yourself, can I maintain this level of restriction and type of eating for more than a year? 5 years? Over my life? Basically, unless you have an allergy or an unhealthy relationship with certain foods that may require therapy, you don't need to deprive yourself of chocolate while dieting. Incorporating chocolate into your daily caloric and macro goals will allow you to eat the foods you want, feel better about your eating choices, and still reach your weight loss goals. Imagine the day when you say "I don't feel like eating chocolate today." It doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. The victory in attaining your goals lies in the fact that you were able to do it on your terms without having to restrict yourself or deprive yourself of foods that you can't go without for the rest of your life.0 -
The scientific answer: If the chocolate bar is 300 calories or less, it will not hinder your weight loss or throw away your hard work. The the answer is yes.
The psychological/emotional answer: If chocolate is a "trigger" food for you, and you know that you will not be able to control your cravings once you eat it, and eating it will lead to a trip to the store to buy and eat 3 or 4 more, then the answer is no.
The honest answer: A diet should be one that you can see yourself following for more than 3 or 6 months. Ask yourself, can I maintain this level of restriction and type of eating for more than a year? 5 years? Over my life? Basically, unless you have an allergy or an unhealthy relationship with certain foods that may require therapy, you don't need to deprive yourself of chocolate while dieting. Incorporating chocolate into your daily caloric and macro goals will allow you to eat the foods you want, feel better about your eating choices, and still reach your weight loss goals. Imagine the day when you say "I don't feel like eating chocolate today." It doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. The victory in attaining your goals lies in the fact that you were able to do it on your terms without having to restrict yourself or deprive yourself of foods that you can't go without for the rest of your life.
Best. Answer. Ever.0 -
The scientific answer: If the chocolate bar is 300 calories or less, it will not hinder your weight loss or throw away your hard work. The the answer is yes.
The psychological/emotional answer: If chocolate is a "trigger" food for you, and you know that you will not be able to control your cravings once you eat it, and eating it will lead to a trip to the store to buy and eat 3 or 4 more, then the answer is no.
The honest answer: A diet should be one that you can see yourself following for more than 3 or 6 months. Ask yourself, can I maintain this level of restriction and type of eating for more than a year? 5 years? Over my life? Basically, unless you have an allergy or an unhealthy relationship with certain foods that may require therapy, you don't need to deprive yourself of chocolate while dieting. Incorporating chocolate into your daily caloric and macro goals will allow you to eat the foods you want, feel better about your eating choices, and still reach your weight loss goals. Imagine the day when you say "I don't feel like eating chocolate today." It doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. The victory in attaining your goals lies in the fact that you were able to do it on your terms without having to restrict yourself or deprive yourself of foods that you can't go without for the rest of your life.
Best. Answer. Ever.
Requoting because this is the absolute right answer.0 -
I'd requote too but that would just be silly...:)0
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what he said. I believe in everything in moderation. if you completley deprive yourself, you may binge. but if you allow yourself a chocolate bar once in awhile, its not going to kill you.0
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The scientific answer: If the chocolate bar is 300 calories or less, it will not hinder your weight loss or throw away your hard work. The the answer is yes.
The psychological/emotional answer: If chocolate is a "trigger" food for you, and you know that you will not be able to control your cravings once you eat it, and eating it will lead to a trip to the store to buy and eat 3 or 4 more, then the answer is no.
The honest answer: A diet should be one that you can see yourself following for more than 3 or 6 months. Ask yourself, can I maintain this level of restriction and type of eating for more than a year? 5 years? Over my life? Basically, unless you have an allergy or an unhealthy relationship with certain foods that may require therapy, you don't need to deprive yourself of chocolate while dieting. Incorporating chocolate into your daily caloric and macro goals will allow you to eat the foods you want, feel better about your eating choices, and still reach your weight loss goals. Imagine the day when you say "I don't feel like eating chocolate today." It doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. The victory in attaining your goals lies in the fact that you were able to do it on your terms without having to restrict yourself or deprive yourself of foods that you can't go without for the rest of your life.
Requoting because silken said it would be silly :P. I figure it's silly not to. Plus, if this gets more people to read some good ole' common sense then I'm all for it.0 -
The scientific answer: If the chocolate bar is 300 calories or less, it will not hinder your weight loss or throw away your hard work. The the answer is yes.
The psychological/emotional answer: If chocolate is a "trigger" food for you, and you know that you will not be able to control your cravings once you eat it, and eating it will lead to a trip to the store to buy and eat 3 or 4 more, then the answer is no.
The honest answer: A diet should be one that you can see yourself following for more than 3 or 6 months. Ask yourself, can I maintain this level of restriction and type of eating for more than a year? 5 years? Over my life? Basically, unless you have an allergy or an unhealthy relationship with certain foods that may require therapy, you don't need to deprive yourself of chocolate while dieting. Incorporating chocolate into your daily caloric and macro goals will allow you to eat the foods you want, feel better about your eating choices, and still reach your weight loss goals. Imagine the day when you say "I don't feel like eating chocolate today." It doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. The victory in attaining your goals lies in the fact that you were able to do it on your terms without having to restrict yourself or deprive yourself of foods that you can't go without for the rest of your life.
Yep this!!!0 -
To eat or not to eat
EAT is always the answer0 -
To eat or not to eat
EAT is always the answer
this.
ESPECIALLY when it's chocolate we're talking about.0 -
The scientific answer: If the chocolate bar is 300 calories or less, it will not hinder your weight loss or throw away your hard work. The the answer is yes.
The psychological/emotional answer: If chocolate is a "trigger" food for you, and you know that you will not be able to control your cravings once you eat it, and eating it will lead to a trip to the store to buy and eat 3 or 4 more, then the answer is no.
The honest answer: A diet should be one that you can see yourself following for more than 3 or 6 months. Ask yourself, can I maintain this level of restriction and type of eating for more than a year? 5 years? Over my life? Basically, unless you have an allergy or an unhealthy relationship with certain foods that may require therapy, you don't need to deprive yourself of chocolate while dieting. Incorporating chocolate into your daily caloric and macro goals will allow you to eat the foods you want, feel better about your eating choices, and still reach your weight loss goals. Imagine the day when you say "I don't feel like eating chocolate today." It doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. The victory in attaining your goals lies in the fact that you were able to do it on your terms without having to restrict yourself or deprive yourself of foods that you can't go without for the rest of your life.
Best. Answer. Ever.
Wow, good answer.
And because I'm in for the silly of reposting it. Or not reposting it. Which one was silly?
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The scientific answer: If the chocolate bar is 300 calories or less, it will not hinder your weight loss or throw away your hard work. The the answer is yes.
The psychological/emotional answer: If chocolate is a "trigger" food for you, and you know that you will not be able to control your cravings once you eat it, and eating it will lead to a trip to the store to buy and eat 3 or 4 more, then the answer is no.
The honest answer: A diet should be one that you can see yourself following for more than 3 or 6 months. Ask yourself, can I maintain this level of restriction and type of eating for more than a year? 5 years? Over my life? Basically, unless you have an allergy or an unhealthy relationship with certain foods that may require therapy, you don't need to deprive yourself of chocolate while dieting. Incorporating chocolate into your daily caloric and macro goals will allow you to eat the foods you want, feel better about your eating choices, and still reach your weight loss goals. Imagine the day when you say "I don't feel like eating chocolate today." It doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. The victory in attaining your goals lies in the fact that you were able to do it on your terms without having to restrict yourself or deprive yourself of foods that you can't go without for the rest of your life.
This! Also, if you want to go on the healthier side of chocolate get darker chocolate, it's best for you!0 -
Always eat the chocolate :happy:0
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i'll eat it for you0
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2 square of Lindt 90% chocolate has 120 calories. I happen to prefer dark chocolate and Lindt is my favorite.
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To eat or not to eat
EAT is always the answer
Only if it is clean.0 -
The scientific answer: If the chocolate bar is 300 calories or less, it will not hinder your weight loss or throw away your hard work. The the answer is yes.
The psychological/emotional answer: If chocolate is a "trigger" food for you, and you know that you will not be able to control your cravings once you eat it, and eating it will lead to a trip to the store to buy and eat 3 or 4 more, then the answer is no.
The honest answer: A diet should be one that you can see yourself following for more than 3 or 6 months. Ask yourself, can I maintain this level of restriction and type of eating for more than a year? 5 years? Over my life? Basically, unless you have an allergy or an unhealthy relationship with certain foods that may require therapy, you don't need to deprive yourself of chocolate while dieting. Incorporating chocolate into your daily caloric and macro goals will allow you to eat the foods you want, feel better about your eating choices, and still reach your weight loss goals. Imagine the day when you say "I don't feel like eating chocolate today." It doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. The victory in attaining your goals lies in the fact that you were able to do it on your terms without having to restrict yourself or deprive yourself of foods that you can't go without for the rest of your life.
Best. Answer. Ever.
Agreed!0 -
To eat or not to eat
EAT is always the answer
Only if it is clean.
You know it's always clean
chocolate is a healthy antioxidant: clean0 -
The scientific answer: If the chocolate bar is 300 calories or less, it will not hinder your weight loss or throw away your hard work. The the answer is yes.
The psychological/emotional answer: If chocolate is a "trigger" food for you, and you know that you will not be able to control your cravings once you eat it, and eating it will lead to a trip to the store to buy and eat 3 or 4 more, then the answer is no.
The honest answer: A diet should be one that you can see yourself following for more than 3 or 6 months. Ask yourself, can I maintain this level of restriction and type of eating for more than a year? 5 years? Over my life? Basically, unless you have an allergy or an unhealthy relationship with certain foods that may require therapy, you don't need to deprive yourself of chocolate while dieting. Incorporating chocolate into your daily caloric and macro goals will allow you to eat the foods you want, feel better about your eating choices, and still reach your weight loss goals. Imagine the day when you say "I don't feel like eating chocolate today." It doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. The victory in attaining your goals lies in the fact that you were able to do it on your terms without having to restrict yourself or deprive yourself of foods that you can't go without for the rest of your life.
In, for the quoting frenzy, as this is truly the best. answer. ever.
Plus, just look at the guy! He must know what he's talking about! :happy:0 -
The scientific answer: If the chocolate bar is 300 calories or less, it will not hinder your weight loss or throw away your hard work. The the answer is yes.
The psychological/emotional answer: If chocolate is a "trigger" food for you, and you know that you will not be able to control your cravings once you eat it, and eating it will lead to a trip to the store to buy and eat 3 or 4 more, then the answer is no.
The honest answer: A diet should be one that you can see yourself following for more than 3 or 6 months. Ask yourself, can I maintain this level of restriction and type of eating for more than a year? 5 years? Over my life? Basically, unless you have an allergy or an unhealthy relationship with certain foods that may require therapy, you don't need to deprive yourself of chocolate while dieting. Incorporating chocolate into your daily caloric and macro goals will allow you to eat the foods you want, feel better about your eating choices, and still reach your weight loss goals. Imagine the day when you say "I don't feel like eating chocolate today." It doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. The victory in attaining your goals lies in the fact that you were able to do it on your terms without having to restrict yourself or deprive yourself of foods that you can't go without for the rest of your life.
Yep this!!!
best answer!!!!
I eat chocolate (dark, at least 60% cocoa) every day and did as well throughout my losing phase.0 -
Eat the chocolate. Or send it to me and I'll eat it.
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2 square of Lindt 90% chocolate has 120 calories. I happen to prefer dark chocolate and Lindt is my favorite.
Agree. Lindt is the best.
I say go for it if it's within your daily count. If your goal is to change your lifetsyle not just for 6 months then you should have a treat every now and then. Chocolate is my weakness but I log everything and make sure it won't send me over. If I deprive myself that's when I binge. I'd rather a little chocolate portion than go on a rampage after weeks of not letting myself and consume an entire block, some baskins ice cream and probably some wine 0 -
Eat the chocolate. Or send it to me and I'll eat it.
This.
I'm eating chocolate while reading this.0 -
The scientific answer: If the chocolate bar is 300 calories or less, it will not hinder your weight loss or throw away your hard work. The the answer is yes.
The psychological/emotional answer: If chocolate is a "trigger" food for you, and you know that you will not be able to control your cravings once you eat it, and eating it will lead to a trip to the store to buy and eat 3 or 4 more, then the answer is no.
The honest answer: A diet should be one that you can see yourself following for more than 3 or 6 months. Ask yourself, can I maintain this level of restriction and type of eating for more than a year? 5 years? Over my life? Basically, unless you have an allergy or an unhealthy relationship with certain foods that may require therapy, you don't need to deprive yourself of chocolate while dieting. Incorporating chocolate into your daily caloric and macro goals will allow you to eat the foods you want, feel better about your eating choices, and still reach your weight loss goals. Imagine the day when you say "I don't feel like eating chocolate today." It doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. The victory in attaining your goals lies in the fact that you were able to do it on your terms without having to restrict yourself or deprive yourself of foods that you can't go without for the rest of your life.
Best. Answer. Ever.
Requoting because this is the absolute right answer.
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Agree! Only 7 net carbs per serving (FOUR squares) and 3g sugar! (plus a bonus 4g protein). In my opinion, chocolate is not "dark" unless it's over 80% cocoa. btw, I rarely eat a whole "serving" in one day.0
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