It was the classic story of girl loves chocolate...

JoniSmithwick
JoniSmithwick Posts: 2
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello everyone out there :-) I just joined MFP. My biggest problem with weight loss is time and sweets. Any suggestions on quick workouts where you get the most bang for your buck? I would also appreciate any suggestions on ways to satisfy my sugar cravings without packing on the calories. You know... unless they just don't exist, haha! I don't really drink soda so that isn't a problem for me. Thanks so much for the help!

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  • amberlykay1014
    amberlykay1014 Posts: 608 Member
    If you are going to do chocolate, try dark chocolate! Some dark chocolate in a day can actually have health benefits. :)
  • sweetchildomine
    sweetchildomine Posts: 872 Member
    90 calorie fiber one brownies!!!! I eat one every single day lol
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    Dark chocolate instead of milk. High intensity Zumba gives good calorie burns.

    I keep Dove Dark Chocolate Promises on hand and have 2-3 when I get that must-have-chocolate feeling, for 40 calories each.
  • xarge
    xarge Posts: 484 Member
    O' my chocolate chip cookies and gummy bears, where art thou?

    Kidding aside, I know how that love hurts. Best of luck to you on your journey :flowerforyou:
  • Sheckypie
    Sheckypie Posts: 56
    zumba, hundred calorie snacks, kick-boxing... I used to do yoga while i studied
  • mmreed
    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
    Hello! Welcome to MFP!

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