Chocolate is my Kryptonite

Try2018

My name is Scott and I love chocolate.... and all sweets. Just last night I ate a pint of Ben and Jerry’s Cookie Dough! I am new and would love friends to help me out along this journey!

kommodevaran

Ice cream and sweets are delicious, and easy to eat and easy to overeat. That doesn't mean you should overeat it, or that you have to overeat. You control what goes into your mouth. It's easier to control what you eat when you feel in control. If you're in charge of food shopping, you can control what comes into your house, and you can't eat what's not available.

Loving something does not imply overusing it. Defining yourself as not in control, is one of the most effective ways to lose control.

sheenarmt65063

Same here... craving for chocolate for 4days 😭

mazurkiepolish

Don’t know if this helps, but have you tried Bryers Delights or Halotop? They are 250-350 for the whole pint. I fit in a whole pint of Bryers chocolate ice cream for 270 cals last night.. and it was good!

quiksylver296

Ben and Jerry's The Tonight Dough! That stuff is amazing and if it is in the house, I WILL eat the entire pint in one sitting.

So, I don't buy it often. But about 4 times a year, I buy it and go to town!!!

GaleHawkins

scottjtrying wrote: »

My name is Scott and I love chocolate.... and all sweets. Just last night I ate a pint of Ben and Jerry’s Cookie Dough! I am new and would love friends to help me out along this journey!

I know what you mean about chocolate. I now eat about 400-800 calories of chocolate daily now. To make it fit my macros I just eat the Unsweetened Chocolate 100% Cacao from Baker's from Canada.

amgreenwell

Yes sir. Choco-holic right here. I just pre-log everything I eat in the morning so I know how much wiggle room I've got and whether or not a chocolate treat is going to break me for the day. I don't buy any junk food type stuff and haven't had ice cream in my house since my son's birthday party. I just can't resist that temptation. So, what you need to do is just control how much you eat. Try pre-logging and see how that works. You know what you can eat throughout the day and you can change things up in the afternoon if you want something extra or don't feel like eating a midday snack or something. Good luck! Chocolate is yummy!

Junebug2022

Maybe you’re lacking a certain nutrient and your craving chocolate to get it.

emmies_123

I still have chocolate every night, I make sure to arrange my calories to make room for it.

Changes I made to sweets habits:
-Keep smaller things in the house. I now mostly eat smaller, wrapped chocolates instead of cake/brownies. easier to track portion sizes too
-Stick to "Dessert'o'clock" (an hour before bed time). I cannot eat chocolate before that, which really helped with the grazing I did throughout the day. If I don't eat it at that time I don't get dessert. If I managed to forget dessert time than I clearly was too full to enjoy it

Crochetluvr

Last night I had one of those little Haagen Daaz cups of ice cream. Used the little spoon that comes in the lid and ate it VERY slowly. It fit into my plan so why not?

I eat cheese balls, too....32 of them (one oz.) I can work into my plan. If one oz. won't work, I can eat a half ounce.

You can have popsicles, a cookie or 2. Moderation....that's all it takes. Don't deprive yourself...just eat smaller portions.

Try2018

I just want to thank all of you for your comments, except kommo(not helpful). I loved all of the suggestions especially the mini ice creams. I love Ben and Jerry’s Phish food! I’m going to see if they have the mini cups. Because if a pint is here, It won’t be for long. And I’m totally going to try Breyers and Halotop! Thank you everyone!!!! I am just about to finish my second 10,000 step day and second day of staying under my allotted calories.

TheFlyOnTheWall

chocoholic here as well - I buy the snack sized bars and have 2 every night - and it's milk chocolate all the way for me - I've tried dark chocolate but it just doesn't cut it!

Try2018

I am seriously loving all these suggestions. I have to confess- I was really excited when the app said “you’ll weigh 201lbs in 5 weeks if every day is like today”. I was excited until I said that out loud and my wife said “what? How much do you weigh?” okay. I’ll get over it. I’m loving this group. I then read this hilarious post about this app. If you want a good laugh, it had me laughing out loud. https://www.buzzfeed.com/catesevilla/hold-on-i-just-need-to-log-this?utm_term=.bp1QZe6eE#.yfo9D2r2j

kommodevaran

scottjtrying wrote: »

I just want to thank all of you for your comments, except kommo(not helpful). I loved all of the suggestions especially the mini ice creams. I love Ben and Jerry’s Phish food! I’m going to see if they have the mini cups. Because if a pint is here, It won’t be for long. And I’m totally going to try Breyers and Halotop! Thank you everyone!!!! I am just about to finish my second 10,000 step day and second day of staying under my allotted calories.

That's rude, and my answer may not be what you wanted, but it could be what you needed. You're reinforcing your overeating habits instead of challenging them, and doing more of the same that doesn't work, usually doesn't work.

777Gemma888

I love LOVED chocolate. Not so much now. I exercised to excess where I could always allot at least 600 eat back calories to chocolate or ice cream. 🍫🍦

Currently, I'm into cinnamon.🤷

shaf238

If it fits within your calorie goal, enjoy! I'm the same as you so I've slowly cut down how much I eat until I got down to a manageable level.

AliNouveau

mmm chocolate is wonderful. It's like a hug for your tastebuds

Crochetluvr

I just want to thank all of you for your comments. I loved all of the suggestions especially the mini ice creams. I love Ben and Jerry’s Phish food! I’m going to see if they have the mini cups. Because if a pint is here, It won’t be for long.

Just remember.....don't eat those things like crazy. I eat them on occasion....not every night. I don't eat cheese balls every night, either. And make certain any treats fit into your plan and that you are still getting the majority good stuff. Treats are fine....but they shouldn't be your focus. Good luck!

Try2018

I did have a KitKat last night- so I had to jump on the treadmill to gain some calories back. But the past 24 hrs are looking pretty good with my sugars. Yeah. Best 24 hrs I’ve had in a very long long long time. Been type 1 since I was 16. Anyway have a great day

bethanyroselinton

scottjtrying wrote: »

I did have a KitKat last night- so I had to jump on the treadmill to gain some calories back. But the past 24 hrs are looking pretty good with my sugars. Yeah. Best 24 hrs I’ve had in a very long long long time. Been type 1 since I was 16. Anyway have a great day

Look at that graph!!! Great job! I have an amazing "avocado black bean" brownie recipe that is low carb but all the decadent dark chocolateness of heaven if you're interested Seriously can't even tell they're flourless or made with stevia.

Try2018

YES!!!! Share that recipe!!!

Crochetluvr

Waiting to see that Black Bean Brownie recipe....all the ones I have looked at aren't really that low carb.