Who still eats chocolate and loses weight?

hnyzthms
hnyzthms Posts: 393 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi I am a chocoholic. No honestly I love my chocolate, I have cut down an awful lot and I was wondering does anyone out there eat a bit of chocolate on a daily basis and still lose weight?

I understand the calorie intake etc, but if you are within your calorie intake should you lose weight even with eating chocolate?
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  • lawlorka
    lawlorka Posts: 484 Member
    Yes - I have biscuits every day, or chocolate, and I order in pizza once a week - I average about 1lb a week weight loss.

    As long as you are in a calorie deficit you will lose weight regardless of what you eat. There is no need to give up something you enjoy - just use portion control.
  • misstillbert
    misstillbert Posts: 28
    I'm a crispaholic and have a small amount a day. I find as long as I couldn't them then I seem to lose ok. If I cut them completely I would be sad :( lol
  • FindingMyPerfection
    FindingMyPerfection Posts: 702 Member
    Daily chocolate consumption and my ticker is proof it is ok!
  • CanGirl40
    CanGirl40 Posts: 379 Member
    Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love love love chocolate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I eat Lindt 70% dark or 85% dark. A few squares a day; it's like medicine for me! :)
  • Azurite27
    Azurite27 Posts: 554 Member
    I have chocolate several times a week, sometimes daily when it fits in my calories and macros. No reason to deny yourself.
  • tryclyn
    tryclyn Posts: 2,414 Member
    Me
  • knitapeace
    knitapeace Posts: 1,013 Member
    Every. Single. Day. 32 pounds down since July. Ten peanut butter M&Ms have 80 calories, Trader Joe's dark chocolate bars have 100 calories, and I almost always have 100 or more calories left after 3 meals and 2 snacks a day. So I get at least a nibble every day.
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    Me! And cookies. And ice cream. Yum.
  • zortgirl
    zortgirl Posts: 28 Member
    I've tried cutting out all sweets before and it never worked because I couldn't stick with it. I'm just not meant to live without chocolate. :) This time I eat what I want but in sensible portions. So far, so good and it's something I feel like I could stick with forever.
  • tattedlady75
    tattedlady75 Posts: 185 Member
    O, yes. Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Kisses are only 20 cal each. I have between 2 and 4 regularly.
  • SusanL222
    SusanL222 Posts: 585 Member
    Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love love love chocolate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I eat Lindt 70% dark or 85% dark. A few squares a day; it's like medicine for me! :)

    ^^^^^This.....except I favor Alter Eco Blackout 85%! :love:
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
    Just eat less of everything else and make it fit. I haven't gone a day without dessert since I started losing weight in May.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    yep!

    you might want to look into IIFYM....
  • SarahJayRigdon
    SarahJayRigdon Posts: 113 Member
    I live in Germany and it would probably be a sin NOT to eat the chocolate here! I do try to keep the amount in check though, hard as that is ;)
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    I like the Dove dark chocolate squares and will usually have one or two if I have the calories. I especially love putting a bit of PB on them.

    While my vice is not chocolate, I do have one. Starbucks. I have one almost every morning at 350 calories. Point is that you can still enjoy a treat or vice or indulgence and there is no need to deprive yourself. Just make sure you are counting/tracking properly.

    Enjoy :drinker:
  • MissBabyJane
    MissBabyJane Posts: 538 Member
    If it fits your calorie goal, I don't think it's a problem. I eat chocolate at least 2 a week. I can't give it up
  • Quieau
    Quieau Posts: 428 Member
    Yes. As long as I'm getting my protein and water in, I allow myself plentiful good quality dark chocolate. It has health benefits!

    I try to keep the calories under 200 on it, and make it really good quality.

    Mind you, I am nowhere near goal, so I might have to change this when I get closer, but I doubt it. I am following the skinny people and observing their habits. The most successful at long term fitness and good nutrition eat chocolate. It makes the plan sustainable.

    But I have lost 72 lbs in about 5 months eating chocolate almost daily in some form or another. Just count every bite and make sure you're not using calories that are needed for protein ... and flush, flush, flush with water because any sugar tends to cause a bit of water retention for most!
  • fpelletier
    fpelletier Posts: 365 Member
    Yep, don't deprive yourself of anything! Just keep it in moderation!
  • charleyreedto175
    charleyreedto175 Posts: 60 Member
    I eat everything. Lol. Pie, cake, snack and all the wrong foods I am told. However, when I eat something I like or crave then I workout a little harder. Everything is good in small amounts.
  • kill3rtofu
    kill3rtofu Posts: 169 Member
    i do now and then as long as i can fit it into my cals
  • thickerella
    thickerella Posts: 154 Member
    I've eaten 2 of my boyfriend's homemade chocolate chip cookies every day for the past week. I lost 4.2lbs this week. Fit it in your calories and all is well.
  • countonloss
    countonloss Posts: 3
    I do - not every day - but if I need it or maybe just want it, I make sure it's within my allowance. My brother sent me some delicious Belgian chocolates for Christmas and a neighbour bought me some for helping out - I allowed myself 2 chocs a day - counted the calories and did not put on any weight over Christmas - even with all the other food on offer and eaten :)
  • juliemouse83
    juliemouse83 Posts: 6,663 Member
    Oh, yeah! If I couldn't have chocolate and my other vices? I would have fallen off the wagon a long time ago. ;) I keep it within calorie limits, and am good to go.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    I have to put my hand up and say YESSS!
    if you can work chocolate into your allowance then why not :) for me I enjoy a snack sized bar every day and yes, I consistantly lose :)
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
    I eat anything i want..some kind of sweet daily and still lose weight.. It is when I throw caution to the wind and don't eat in moderation I get myself in trouble.
  • hnyzthms
    hnyzthms Posts: 393 Member
    yep!

    you might want to look into IIFYM....

    Sorry what is llFYM.
  • LuLuChick78
    LuLuChick78 Posts: 439 Member
    Last year I lost 26 lbs while still eating chocolate every day - I just made sure it fit into my calorie allowance for the day (trust me, I MADE it fit).

    Up until last week I ate chocolate every day while maintaining my weight loss. If I hadn't been able to do that I wouldn't have lasted very long in my weight loss endeavours.

    Right now I am in competition prep and I cannot have chocolate. I know it is short-term (3 months) so I am able to cope so far....but ask me again in a week or two, lol.
  • labtech666
    labtech666 Posts: 66 Member
    Not every day, but I eat chocolate when I fancy it. I just make sure to adjust the rest of my food accordingly so I stay within my calorie allowance.

    Same goes for pizza, chips, curry, beer and everything else I enjoy.
  • captmiddy
    captmiddy Posts: 147 Member
    I have chocolate at least 4 times a week, usually a dark chocolate salted caramel lately, but sometimes other things. As you know it is about calorie management, and as long as you are within your calorie range you are good. Even when I was at 2lbs a week I could squeeze in a chocolate from time to time.
  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    Yep! I love chocolate, too. I put chocolate chips in my Greek yogurt, chocolate ice cream, chocolate bars... I just portion them out and make one fit into my day. This can be applied for everything. As long as you're within your calorie limits, you'll lose weight. I just balance my macronutrients as well, for health but nothing is off limits.

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