Chocolate Cravings

lilmisfit1987
lilmisfit1987 Posts: 183 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I've completely changed the way I eat since the beginning of January and I gave up soda with no hiccups. I've also started jogging regularly (for 20 minutes), but I can never shake my chocolate craving. I've managed to fit a chocolate bar into my goals a couple times (like yesterday), but I'm wondering if any of you have any healthy alternatives to stop a chocolate craving. Is there some kind of healthier chocolate bar out there? (I know dark chocolate in general is better for you. I'm just asking for brand names...recipes...anything!)

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  • 3P0X
    3P0X Posts: 302
    How about dark chocolate? Doesn't have as much sugar
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    I've completely changed the way I eat since the beginning of January and I gave up soda with no hiccups. I've also started jogging regularly (for 20 minutes), but I can never shake my chocolate craving. I've managed to fit a chocolate bar into my goals a couple times (like yesterday), but I'm wondering if any of you have any healthy alternatives to stop a chocolate craving. Is there some kind of healthier chocolate bar out there? (I know dark chocolate in general is better for you. I'm just asking for brand names...recipes...anything!)

    You should be able to fit some of whatever you like into your day. Dark chocolate is healthier than milk or white, but whatever you like, in moderation, should be fine. You don't have to give up the things you like to eat at a calorie deficit. just eat less of them.
  • Workingonmyway
    Workingonmyway Posts: 21 Member
    As long as you're fitting it in with your daily calories that's fine but I'd try dark chocolate! It's way better for you and it's so rich you don't need much to fulfill your craving.
  • Tealfor20
    Tealfor20 Posts: 3 Member
    Lindt 70% cocoa bar is great and very low on sugar... also Dove dark chocolate I like because it has only a few ingredients and is delicious!
    I think you can have a little chocolate every day, and enjoy it!
    I will say that when I cut sugar completely from my diet, after a few days the sugar cravings go away... thats a fact!
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    Lindt 70% cocoa bar is great and very low on sugar... also Dove dark chocolate I like because it has only a few ingredients and is delicious!
    I think you can have a little chocolate every day, and enjoy it!
    I will say that when I cut sugar completely from my diet, after a few days the sugar cravings go away... thats a fact!

    You can't cut sugar completely from your diet. It's a natural ingredient in many fruits and vegetables.
    and there's really no reason to do it.
  • BeanQueen3000
    BeanQueen3000 Posts: 161
    http://www.amazon.com/Crest-Adventurous-Chocolate-Flavor-Toothpaste/dp/B00HB2JPP6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394648737&sr=8-2&keywords=chocolate+toothpaste

    *shudders*
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    I lost 100 lbs in 2006-2008, and ate (very dark) chocolate and (sugar free) ice cream almost every day for most of that time. Life isn't worth living if you give up what you love.
  • ThatSoundsHard
    ThatSoundsHard Posts: 475 Member
    You should be able to fit some of whatever you like into your day. Dark chocolate is healthier than milk or white, but whatever you like, in moderation, should be fine. You don't have to give up the things you like to eat at a calorie deficit. just eat less of them.


    This
  • _db_
    _db_ Posts: 179 Member
    I love chocolate. Good thing it's actually a healthy food...unless it's closer to candy than cocoa. I'll eat any chocolate that is 80+% cocoa. I also eat cocoa nibs and cocoa paste. I regularly have dark chocolate cover cherries to satisfy my "candy" cravings. Those things I consider to be part of a healthy diet. I'll occasionally eat some candy that has a little cocoa in it, but I don't kid myself that it's anything other than nicely flavored sugar.
  • ktsmom430
    ktsmom430 Posts: 1,100 Member
    I have a single piece of dark chocolate as my last thing every day for staying with in my calories (38-50 calories depending on the chocolate).

    My favorite is Dove dark chocolate promise with caramel and sea salt. 1 piece 38 calories. I make it last four small bites and let it melt in my mouth.

    ALL things in moderation. This is a life style that you have to live with, so don't deny yourself the things you love.
  • kwantlen2051
    kwantlen2051 Posts: 455 Member
    Lindt 70% cocoa bar is great and very low on sugar... also Dove dark chocolate I like because it has only a few ingredients and is delicious!
    I think you can have a little chocolate every day, and enjoy it!
    I will say that when I cut sugar completely from my diet, after a few days the sugar cravings go away... thats a fact!

    Yes to that. Nothing off limits, but moderation is key. Also, Grissol Sweet thins Chocolate Brownie - not really a bar but it satisfies my craving for chocolate and only 80 calories per pkg of 2 thins. I always carry a pack or 2 in my purse just in case my hubby, my family or friends I'm with, want to stop for a snack while we're out. They'll usually opt for something rich like ice cream or cake, I just reach for my Sweet thins and I'm fine.
  • kikicooks
    kikicooks Posts: 1,079 Member
    Just allow for it in your diet. Yes, dark chocolate is a healthier options so if you want to have a healthier sweet treat than some kind of candy bar, eat some chocolate with fruit. I like melting chocolate to make chocolate covered strawberries or chocolate covered frozen bananas.
  • caroldavison332
    caroldavison332 Posts: 864 Member
    I eat 100 calories of DELICIOUS European Motzart type chocolate every night. I'm not going to waste calories on the crappy stuff. Otherwise life would be worth living.

    That's it for added sugar though. I had a terrible sweet tooth and drank 54 ounces of diet cherry coke daily to ZERO! No sticky buns, no nothing else. Just my fine imported chocolate.

    You should eat a LITTLE of what you crave because you are going to desire it after eating carrots anyway.
  • LynnJ18
    LynnJ18 Posts: 5
    Dianas dark chocolate covered frozen bananas are great. the chocolate is delicious, and theres just enough to curb any craving. The banana makes it a little more substantial/last a little longer.
  • lilmisfit1987
    lilmisfit1987 Posts: 183 Member
    Thanks for all the advise everyone. Like I said in my first post, I know that dark chocolate is better. I was really just looking for what specific chocolate everyone enjoyed that's low in calories and sugar. I do plan on keeping chocolate part of my life now and always. This has given me a really good idea on what to keep an eye out for!
  • JoeMO
    JoeMO Posts: 524 Member
    Fiber One has a bar that is good and filling. Nature Valley has a "protein" bar that is really good also.
  • kikicooks
    kikicooks Posts: 1,079 Member
    Thanks for all the advise everyone. Like I said in my first post, I know that dark chocolate is better. I was really just looking for what specific chocolate everyone enjoyed that's low in calories and sugar. I do plan on keeping chocolate part of my life now and always. This has given me a really good idea on what to keep an eye out for!

    If it's good, real chocolate, it's not going to be low in sugar and calories lol, so just eat less of something else since chocolate is SO worth it. :D
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    28 M&M's = 100 cal
    16 chocolate animal crackers =130cal
  • lilmisfit1987
    lilmisfit1987 Posts: 183 Member
    Thanks for all the advise everyone. Like I said in my first post, I know that dark chocolate is better. I was really just looking for what specific chocolate everyone enjoyed that's low in calories and sugar. I do plan on keeping chocolate part of my life now and always. This has given me a really good idea on what to keep an eye out for!

    If it's good, real chocolate, it's not going to be low in sugar and calories lol, so just eat less of something else since chocolate is SO worth it. :D


    True...so very true
  • emily1370
    emily1370 Posts: 15 Member
    http://www.popsicle.com/product/detail/107678/fudgsicle-no-sugar-added-pops

    only 40 calories each!
  • eimaj5575
    eimaj5575 Posts: 278 Member
    40 calorie fudge pops, im not sure who makes them but I get them all the time from walmart
  • crazybg101
    crazybg101 Posts: 23
    I enjoy Fiber One 90 calorie Brownie Bars warmed in the microwave. Also Special K has lots of good granola bar type options with low calories. I really like their chocolate and strawberry bar. Chocolate cereal is something I like to eat. Also, warm chocolate pudding......yuuuuuummmmmm!!!
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    I've worked up to 90% Lindt and 86% Ghirardelli dark. They are something I look forward to all day.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    A small piece of chocolate (I'm stocking up on Dove Easter eggs for this reason) works wonders for me. Or a chocolate protein bar/shake. Just oatmeal mixed with chocolate protein powder helps a lot too (or unsweetened cocoa powder and a bit of sugar).

    Chocolate is good for you anyway!
  • sbrownallison
    sbrownallison Posts: 314 Member
    6 ounces of non-fat, sugar free Greek yogurt + 2 tablespoons of Hersey's unsweetened cocoa powder = 110 calories (which is less than half a chocolate bar. Better for you and more filling...
  • kyrannosaurus
    kyrannosaurus Posts: 350 Member
    Google Crio Bru. It's a chocolate drink made from 100% cocoa grounds that you brew and drink just like coffee. It is magical and only 10cal a serve. Kills my chocolate cravings.
  • sixpacklady
    sixpacklady Posts: 582 Member
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