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RetroSnowflake
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Day One is almost over for me and it's been great. My Granny offered me a small chocolate bar and I declined, telling her I was off chocolate for the month. I hope every other day is like this. How is everyone else getting on so far?
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Not gone too bad here either. Not only avoided chocolate but also declined birthday cake being handed out at work.
Am going to try and give up cakes as well.
Here's hoping it all goes well.
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Great work and keep it up.
It was my brother-in-law's birthday today and we were all given a slice of chocolate cake and I just had mine in front of me, which helped because I knew if I wanted it I could but I didn't want it and didn't eat it... I was thinking about this No Chocolate Month challenge! Thankfully no one minded.
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Not gone too bad here either. Not only avoided chocolate but also declined birthday cake being handed out at work.
Am going to try and give up cakes as well.
Here's hoping it all goes well.
xxxGreat work and keep it up.
It was my brother-in-law's birthday today and we were all given a slice of chocolate cake and I just had mine in front of me, which helped because I knew if I wanted it I could but I didn't want it and didn't eat it... I was thinking about this No Chocolate Month challenge! Thankfully no one minded.
I'm glad the first day went well for me too.
Wow, well done to both of you!0 -
So far so good here.
I'm going to a Bonfire/Fireworks display tomorrow so will have to think of something to have in place of my hot chocolate (tradition!). This might be hard.0 -
Half way through day two, and my colleague brought Mars Planets into work...... i'm resisting
quite pleased with myself actually!
I thought I'd try giving up cakes but i think i'll need something sweet. So I've purchased weight watchers carrot cake slices. the perfect mid afternoon snack, and will see me through until at least Wednesday 0 -
Day Two is almost over and it's went well. I've been pretty lazy all day, my Granny sent my brother and I round Cadbury's fudges, so I've just stuck them in the freezer for next month (: And you know what's incredible, I had a good food day yesterday and my day today is looking pretty great too (:0
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Day Three's over already. How's everyone else doing? Today was the first day I had a real craving but I didn't give in thankfully.0
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Day Four has been amazing but I haven't felt that hungry. No cravings today, just nice and somewhat healthier than I'm used to food. Mexican Chili Wedges from Weight Watchers (I'm not on their programme, I just sometimes buy their food) is so yummy! I hope everyone hasn't fell off the wagon yet, I'm lonely in here :L0
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still going strong - 5 days in - have felt a wee bit sorry for myself at times though and wondered why i had set myself this challenge!! lol
Yesterday was the hardest - i could have killed for a frys cream... which is strange because i don't normally opt for dark choci.. (more of a white toblerone kinda girl) .... but I am please to say i resisted and got through it. Yay.... Go me!!
Tomorrow is going to be challenging - i am off on an adventure by car... and will be eating on the hoof... petrol station munchies... yikes... mental note to self : i must remember to take fruit and oatcakes in my hand bag and lots of water!!
pleased to see you are all hanging on in there too x stay strong ... we can do this x0 -
I resisted the Halloween leftover candy... that is everywhere. And then last night I had a WW English toffee square that has chocolate. DAMN it.0
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still going strong - 5 days in - have felt a wee bit sorry for myself at times though and wondered why i had set myself this challenge!! lol
Yesterday was the hardest - i could have killed for a frys cream... which is strange because i don't normally opt for dark choci.. (more of a white toblerone kinda girl) .... but I am please to say i resisted and got through it. Yay.... Go me!!
Tomorrow is going to be challenging - i am off on an adventure by car... and will be eating on the hoof... petrol station munchies... yikes... mental note to self : i must remember to take fruit and oatcakes in my hand bag and lots of water!!
pleased to see you are all hanging on in there too x stay strong ... we can do this xI resisted the Halloween leftover candy... that is everywhere. And then last night I had a WW English toffee square that has chocolate. DAMN it.
Well Done to you both! And don't worry mmachick2011, you've done well so far. On the bright side, at least it was only one square.
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Day Five for me has been fine. Back to college after Halloween break, my food has been fine, went over by about 300 calories, had a little treat for dessert but no chocolate cravings.0 -
Like most of you I started this give up chocolate challenge on 1 November and 5 days in it’s actually starting to get easier, although if I’d done this for Lent I’d have considered myself a failure by Day 2! (When we were out I ended up having a hot chocolate, but to be fair it was out of a drinks machine and none of the others are drinkable!)
I too have questioned myself as to why I thought this would be a good idea but when the scales start to drop I know it will be worth it.
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I'm so into this! I'm starting today. No chocolate for a month. I think the first 3 days will be the hardest and then it will get progressively easier. What are people eating instead when they have cravings? Do chocolate flavoured things (i.e. SF pudding) count?0
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I'm so into this! I'm starting today. No chocolate for a month. I think the first 3 days will be the hardest and then it will get progressively easier. What are people eating instead when they have cravings? Do chocolate flavoured things (i.e. SF pudding) count?
Well Done for starting today! In all honesty, I have been counting chocolate flavoured things as chocolate, but if you don't want to, if you don't have to.
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Day Six has went well (: I had pizza and pasta today and was still under calories, which I was shocked by. No cravings today, so I'm pretty happy.0 -
Must admit things are getting better. Haven't thought about needing chocolate for the last few days.0
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Must admit things are getting better. Haven't thought about needing chocolate for the last few days.
That's good (:
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It's been almost a week since I started and it's been going great. I thought it would have been much harder than this, it's quite a nice surprise (:0 -
Day 2: no actual chocolate. I did have some chocolate in the form of a protein bar coating (oh yeah! good grab) but I figured that was ok.0
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Ten days in and things are definately getting easier. Am not even thinking about having to say no to chocolate (mind you it helps that people have stopped offering it as well!) How’s it going for everyone else? xxx0
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Haven't updated in a few days, everything's going fine though. My Granny offered me a chocolate eclair but I said no. And any chocolate I have received, it's just been put in the freezer.0
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haven't had "chocolate" have had cookies containing chocolate however, so I guess that is the same thing. However my goal was no ice cream and so far not one tiny spoonful. Its getting easier too ( I work in a dairy that makes ice cream, its everywhere). So 12 days down and 18 to go!. Its amazing how much food I can eat when I'm not saving calories for my ice cream. Actually been under a couple of time.0
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Man you guys are amazing. I joined this group with the best of intentions and have not gone a single day. But maybe tomorrow I will! Keep it up you guys are doing awesome.0
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Things may start to get tough from here on in. Every other advertising board seems to be telling you to buy Christmas chocolate.
Do they enjoy torturing us?
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Man you guys are amazing. I joined this group with the best of intentions and have not gone a single day. But maybe tomorrow I will! Keep it up you guys are doing awesome.
Don't give up, we'll help you through it (:Things may start to get tough from here on in. Every other advertising board seems to be telling you to buy Christmas chocolate.
Do they enjoy torturing us?
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We'll keep it together and fight it! (:0 -
I made my sister promise that if I ate chocolate I had to pay for $20. It's pathetic that I had to resort to that but it's working embarrassingly well - I'm three days in!
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I made my sister promise that if I ate chocolate I had to pay for $20. It's pathetic that I had to resort to that but it's working embarrassingly well - I'm three days in!
I hope all you guys are doing well!
Go you! How are you finding it, three days in?
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I'm doing well, went past the chocolate aisle today in Tesco's and it all looked so good but wasn't really craving any of it. It's a really nice feeling. And without the chocolate, I seem to have more calories to eat more things too (:0 -
i am afraid i fell off the wagon... just the once tho... and it wasn't a massive binge either... and i got back on the wagon straight after.. oops ... but one portion of choci in 18 days is still a huge achievement for me!! lol0
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i am afraid i fell off the wagon... just the once tho... and it wasn't a massive binge either... and i got back on the wagon straight after.. oops ... but one portion of choci in 18 days is still a huge achievement for me!! lol
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How's everyone doing? Been almost a week since anyone (including myself) has updated. 24 days in and no chocolate! I'm really amazed at myself, but proud too.0
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Day 27 and I have to admit to having occassionally dropped off the wagon but have been just as quick to get back up there. I have even just looked at the chocolate bars in my desk and thought "no, can't have one" and then secretly thought "I've only got a few day left!"
One thing that has surprised me is that my downfall has been hot chocolate drinks! Declining chocolate around the office has been a lot easier than I thought. Although, to be honest think this was helped when one of the girls asked me how I'd managed to loose a couple more inches!
Lets see how much longer I can keep this up. Might have to eat the snack size bars in my drawer next week and then try to leave it at that until Xmas.
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I've not gone without chocolate completely but I have certainly seen a reduction in what I've eaten - admittedly I don't eat a great deal of chocolate to begin with but it made me aware of it.
I'll be wandering round the local Christmas Market at the weekend so that will mean hot chocolate to warm me up.0
