The BIG question...

musicaljessica

Chocolate: Yay or Nay?!

Do you allow chocolate in your diet? Can you only have a little bit if you do? Or if you don't do you crave it alot? Or have you forgotten?

I am craving chocolate and don't know whether to give in and have a bit or to wait - seeing as I'm so focused on losing this weight. I don't want to allow myself some and then find I have eaten LOADS. Or just start craving it all the time Oh Chocolate!!! Why do you taste so GOOD?!?!?!

ratellcm

I eat it EVERY SINGLE DAY!

I bought a big bar of 72% dark chocolate, and I only have a square a day and it's only 55 calories per square.. and because it's dark and so not super sweet, one piece is enough!

no_where1976

If i'm cravingn it I will allow myself a little bit of what I am craving...if not I become obssessed about it! However, I love chocolate too and have found the fiber one 90 calorie brownies are amazing! I don't like the peanut butter ones for me they are too dry. I hope that helps!

no_where1976

I eat it EVERY SINGLE DAY!

I bought a big bar of 72% dark chocolate, and I only have a square a day and it's only 55 calories per square.. and because it's dark and so not super sweet, one piece is enough!

That's a wonderful idea!!! Love it

slashkiss

This is a lifestyle change and if you LOVE chocolate you aren't going to be able to just give it up completely! You have to learn to enjoy the foods you love in moderation or else you won't survive the change. Learn the serving sizes and calorie count for the sweets you like and learn to incorporate them into your diet every so often. I don't suggest eaing sweets daily but maybe once or twice a week reward yourself for the hard work you do. When I work out and eat healthy all day and end up with extra calories I always use them for some kind of sweet treat!

UponThisRock

Chocolate doesn't stop weight loss

angelbeville

I eat it EVERY SINGLE DAY!

I bought a big bar of 72% dark chocolate, and I only have a square a day and it's only 55 calories per square.. and because it's dark and so not super sweet, one piece is enough!

I do this too! Fabulous solution!

KimmehL

I just find things that work into my calories for the day. Sometimes, chocolate is necessary calories. The Fiber One brownies are pretty good, or I have a few (meaning two) Hershey's Kisses or a sugar-free/fat free chocolate pudding.

Scarlett_S

I eat chocolate all the time. I try to eat only good dark chocolate and I make sure its in my calories for the day. I wouldn't say I eat it everyday but probably 2-3 times a week.

ldennett

I eat it every single day too! I feel deprived without it.

bhalter

If I deprive myself of something, it's only going to make me want it more and potentionally fall of the wagon. So I try to allow myself stuff or healthy versions once in a while. For chocolate cravings, I usually reach for dark chocolate and I also have Weight Watchers 45-cal mini-fudge bars in the freezer. A lady brought candy into work today and I grabbed 2 Hershey's Dark Kisses for 40 calories total. Nice sweet snack to go with my banana.

ShannonMpls

I eat it most days - some 70% dark chocolate with almonds or other nuts for a snack, or my favorite, the trader joe's dark chocolate peanut butter cups as a post-dinner treat.

I suppose if it leads to insatiable cravings, one might want to avoid it. Otherwise, why not?

musicaljessica

This is a lifestyle change and if you LOVE chocolate you aren't going to be able to just give it up completely! You have to learn to enjoy the foods you love in moderation or else you won't survive the change. Learn the serving sizes and calorie count for the sweets you like and learn to incorporate them into your diet every so often. I don't suggest eaing sweets daily but maybe once or twice a week reward yourself for the hard work you do. When I work out and eat healthy all day and end up with extra calories I always use them for some kind of sweet treat!

I love that idea I'm so worried that I'm gonna get obsessed! All I have been thinking about this afternoon is chocolate...Its driving me crazy! Do you think it would help to choose a day or so when I allow myself chocolate? Or just go with the flow? I need to learn how to balance.

Are there any sweet substitutes I can have that will get rid of this craving?

REBEE17

I won't deny myself anything! Everything in moderation

_Johanna_

If i'm cravingn it I will allow myself a little bit of what I am craving...if not I become obssessed about it! However, I love chocolate too and have found the fiber one 90 calorie brownies are amazing! I don't like the peanut butter ones for me they are too dry. I hope that helps!

I was wondering if those brownies tasted any good! I think I'll pick up a box next time I am in the store - Thanks!

DannyMussels

I have some every day. Either in form of a protein bar, or in my shake/smoothie. I take one to work every day, and the base is usually cocoa. If that counts.

Articeluvsmemphis

I eat chocolate still. i get mines via dark chocolate almonds, or sometimes those little pieces of milk chocolate or whatever have you. or you could go the nutella route if you like it. but it's not evil just portion control. i was horrible at portion control but make mistakes, over-eat, then cry, then get back to work

MisterDubs303

I've created little "snack packs" with almonds, cashews, and plain M&Ms. I definitely don't eat them everyday, but they are assembled and available when I have extra calories to eat or when I'm craving something. They're already portioned out, and I just saved it as a "meal" in MFP.

I do not prohibit anything, but I also do not indulge except on special occasions (and I happily indulge on special occasions). 10 or 12 M&Ms between some nice, healthy, almonds and other nuts hits the spot.

BuceesNana

A definite YAY!, but in moderation and usually in the form of a sugar-free pudding or a protein bar.

ratellcm

And the chocolate I buy is fairly cheap! It's a big Swiss chocolate bar, probably some sort of no-name but it was only $3.99 for about a pound so much cheaper than the brand name but still sooooo tasty.

And even though keeping a large amount of chocolate is maybe dangerous for some, I tell myself that I can have more than one piece if I really want but then I'll run out of chocolate sooner and won't get ANY on a day soon :noway: I can't even think about that, not worth it!

Toxictwist

If I have calories to spare & the chocolate bar can fit, i will eat it!
I haven't cut anything out of my daily eating. Just eat everything/anything in moderation/within your calorie intake & you'll be fine. Still have to treat yourself every now & then!

Toxictwist

If I have calories to spare & the chocolate bar can fit, i will eat it!
I haven't cut anything out of my daily eating. Just eat everything/anything in moderation/within your calorie intake & you'll be fine. Still have to treat yourself every now & then!

MissMollieD

One chocolate substitute I do is unsweetened coco powder, vanilla flavoring, splenda packet and a 1/2 cup to 1 cup cottage cheese...

Or sugar free chocolate pudding... (only 60 calories)

Or a sugar free fudgesicle.

Don't deny yourself, find suitable substitutes that will ease your craving. If you feel deprived you are more likely to fail!

aimeeturner

Every day!

musicaljessica

I've created little "snack packs" with almonds, cashews, and plain M&Ms. I definitely don't eat them everyday, but they are assembled and available when I have extra calories to eat or when I'm craving something. They're already portioned out, and I just saved it as a "meal" in MFP.

I do not prohibit anything, but I also do not indulge except on special occasions (and I happily indulge on special occasions). 10 or 12 M&Ms between some nice, healthy, almonds and other nuts hits the spot.

I actually think this is such a good idea. Can I steal? I can just stick them in my bag and take them with me then. Plus if they're pre-portioned then theres no risk of having too much.

kmbrooks15

I use Snackwells or Skinny Cow products to get my chocolate fix. The calories range from 100-150, so I know what I'm getting. It really helps me not to feel deprived.

musicaljessica

What on earth is a fudgsicle?!?!?! Sounds amazing....

(I'm from UK...)

dlyeates

If I want something I make sure I log it. If I want it and I don't have the calories I workout to make sure I can have it. If I deny myself I won't stick with it.

cbbarge

One chocolate substitute I do is unsweetened coco powder, vanilla flavoring, splenda packet and a 1/2 cup to 1 cup cottage cheese...

Try it with ricotta cheese. Much smoother texture.

Becca619

I have cut nothing from my diet, I just limit how much I have - one potion or less usually, but still eat whatever I want and track it all

MinnieInMaine

What on earth is a fudgsicle?!?!?! Sounds amazing....

(I'm from UK...)

You might not have them there...they're frozen chocolate popcicles- kind of like frozen chocolate pudding on a stick. They're really good - I eat at least one every day in the summer.

Dark chocolate is my go to as well and I eat it just about every day. We have a snack bar here at the office and thankfully they stock those Hershey's mini dark chocolate bars. A couple of those (only 25 cents) and I'm good. They also occassionally have the Hershey's dark chocolate nuggets with almonds - mmmmmm!