Need motivation- cant stay away from chocolates :((

Doreen88cher
Doreen88cher Posts: 3
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hello everyone, am new to MFP and am determined to shed 10kgs by end early April. I started Gym and exercise 3 times a week.I also watch my diet carefully.Problem is i can stay away from chocolate.any advise how i can be more discipline?or find an alternative?

thanks

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  • coke_bottle
    coke_bottle Posts: 259 Member
    Hello, my advice would be to not buy chocolate!! I'm crazy about cereal,but i notice if I don't buy the kind i like I don't eat it!! Also there are chocolates out there that are ok to eat sometimes. Dark chocolate is good for you. Best of luck and feel free to add me:)
  • ajadumas
    ajadumas Posts: 85 Member
    I love chocolate, too. Mainly baked goods (brownies, cakes). I found VitaCakes in the freezer section, they're little brownies that stay frozen, and you microwave them. They only have 50 calories, and less sugar and more vitamins than an apple!

    My advice would be NOT to try and cut chocolate out all together. I find if you deny yourself a certain food, it just makes you crave it more.
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    I agree - don't buy chocolate and stay away from that area of the store for now. Have chocolate on very special occasions, like your birthday.
  • tmcc70
    tmcc70 Posts: 27 Member
    Sugar free chocolate pudding would be a good alternative :). It's only 60 calories. I also Iike no sugar added icecream, however it does have a few more calories.
  • BeccaBollons
    BeccaBollons Posts: 652 Member
    Hi fellow chocaholic! I found milky way magic stars fun size bags have less than 70 cals each, and you feel like you're really eating chocolate (as opposed to cakes/puddings etc) I seem to need a daily chocolate fix and this does the trick.
    Also if you don't buy it you can't eat it!
    I have to have chocolate in the house as I have 2 small kids and a husband who can't live without it, so I try to buy chocolate I'm not that fond of for them :)
  • NJCJF
    NJCJF Posts: 134 Member
    I feel you pain! I find what works for me is a 90 Calorie Fiber 0ne brownie bar. Good luck!
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    Find a low-calorie chocolate treat that's satisfying to you. Then, plan to have it in the evening. That way, you have something to look forward to. It could be a hot chocolate, a homemade chocolate shake (with ice, milk and chocolate syrup) or some other alternative that won't do too much damage.
  • patnj
    patnj Posts: 15 Member
    we buy a high quality chocolate bar... and eat 3 squares ( 1 row ) - slowly- every night for desert/snack. it's not a lot of bad calories. it's tasty - it feels like a reward for a day well done
  • totalhealth12
    totalhealth12 Posts: 212 Member
    Hi,
    There's a challenge that I think you would like.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/974-fast-food-be-gone.
  • SlinkyAndHerAmazingBunsOfSteel
    SlinkyAndHerAmazingBunsOfSteel Posts: 434 Member
    Find a low-calorie chocolate treat that's satisfying to you. Then, plan to have it in the evening. That way, you have something to look forward to. It could be a hot chocolate, a homemade chocolate shake (with ice, milk and chocolate syrup) or some other alternative that won't do too much damage.
    I completely agree with this! :wink:
  • AmandaDawnRN
    AmandaDawnRN Posts: 29 Member
    I am a chocolate lover too. Here's a thread where I got lots of great suggestions:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/885254-chocolate-lover-need-suggestions

    So far I bought fudge popcicles (40 calories each) and some dark chocolate baking chips.

    I do agree with not bring high cal chocolate items in your home if you know that it is difficult for you to have in moderation.
  • AllergicToExercise
    AllergicToExercise Posts: 436 Member
    For me it's all or nothing with chocolate so to keep me on track I choose nothing! I can go weeks/months without chocolate and I'm fine but then if I had 1 chocolate bar I'd want more. So I never buy it, it's never in the house to tempt me.

    I admire people who can use the words 'chocolate' and 'moderation' in the same sentence. :laugh:
  • 1964Lynn
    1964Lynn Posts: 37
    I like chocolate also, so I bought choc frozen yogart. Its just like icecream and 1 cup is only 180
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    I worked for a very well known chocolate company for a while. I got to visit the factories where the chocs were made....when I saw how long these chocs sit around for before being sold it put me right off, for example they will start making Easter Eggs a whole year ahead, bleurgh.
  • Doreen88cher
    Doreen88cher Posts: 3
    Thank You all beautiful Ladies-its a real encouragement and motivation for all your tips :))
    I will try to stay away from them and update everytime i manage to go 1week chocolate free :))

    I am from kenya- feel free to add me up..

    Thanks lovelies,...
  • Phat_Bottom_Girl
    Phat_Bottom_Girl Posts: 110
    Hello my names Shelly,and in a chocoholic.: (
  • puggzley6
    puggzley6 Posts: 9
    i was eating chocolate as I read this - definitely a shared problem
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Just dont have it around.

    And no substitute for exercise.
  • Athena53
    Athena53 Posts: 717 Member
    we buy a high quality chocolate bar... and eat 3 squares ( 1 row ) - slowly- every night for desert/snack. it's not a lot of bad calories. it's tasty - it feels like a reward for a day well done

    That's what I do- fortunately I'm able to eat a small quantity and then stop. DH bought me chocolates for my birthday and I'll be fine- one per day. They'll last a long time but he knows that's how I eat them.
  • coke_bottle
    coke_bottle Posts: 259 Member
    For me it's all or nothing with chocolate so to keep me on track I choose nothing! I can go weeks/months without chocolate and I'm fine but then if I had 1 chocolate bar I'd want more. So I never buy it, it's never in the house to tempt me.

    I admire people who can use the words 'chocolate' and 'moderation' in the same sentence. :laugh:




    I totally agree, Out of sight out of Mind! :)
  • menojy
    menojy Posts: 92 Member
    It's hard to fight temptation but one thing worked for me when I find something I really want to eat is to look at it (a good deep look), imagine it's calories / sugar / carbs etc. going in my stomach and turning into HUGE arms / hips / thighs and then I smile, look at the food and say "you can't feel me ! I am the one who will suffer shedding off calories not you .. it's not worth it to have you my sweet chocolate / bread / cake cuz you give me trouble, you're just not my friend "

    well that's how it works every time :D
  • brendadale1
    brendadale1 Posts: 90 Member
    Where are you reading that says you cant have some chocolate? Half it, instead of the entire thing:) that way you dont feel deprived and find yourself sitting down and eating many many many pieces later on:) Everyone has their own plan that works for them..soo not sure which one you have chosen:) YOU CAN DO IT:)
  • brendadale1
    brendadale1 Posts: 90 Member
    This is how I am with potato chips, sooo I dont buy them, but I do like something sweet sometime:) Soooo I do relate..lol
  • Phyllis4701
    Phyllis4701 Posts: 20 Member
    The plan I'm on we eat alot of protein bars for a meal or snack. Its helps when you in a hurry. I've lost 26 lbs in 46 days so far. There is several really good protein bars that I have found. The OhYeah almond chocolate fudge is awesome. I feel as if I cheated. I have ate these large bars for breakfast and lunch. The Nogii peanut butter chocolatec bar is good too.Sugar Free jello helps the sweet tooth too.
    Oh and then today I tried the Chocolate Rice cakes. Added just a swipe of peanut butter and it was really good.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    I found keeping small, individually wrapped pieces of dark chocolate (that's very rich) helped me. I would have one after dinner to satisfy my sweet craving and that was it. I kept them out of sight as well, so they weren't taunting me all the time.

    That being said, that was the ONLY chocolatey thing I would usually buy. I don't buy cookies or other things like that anymore. I'm a firm believer in moderation, so the dark chocolate thing helped me still indulge without going overboard.
  • cerealaddict
    cerealaddict Posts: 20 Member
    Don't cut it out completely because you'll feel deprived. Have chocolate, but limit yourself. Kit kats (snack snize) work for me, 107 calories of chocolatey goodness!!!!! :D
  • Milliemocha
    Milliemocha Posts: 26 Member
    Hi. I'm a fellow choc addict. I find that if I don't have chocolate in the house I won't crave it as badly. Same with biscuits. If I have to have chocolate, I just buy a small bar as I know if I buy anything bigger, I will eat all of it. My newest trick is low cal hot chocolate. If very sweet tooth I add some sweetener. It really works for me :-)
  • debbie6868
    debbie6868 Posts: 51
    Hi I take chromium picolinate It stops sweet cravings as I have a very sweet tooth an this is one pill that DOES work :-)
  • brendadale1
    brendadale1 Posts: 90 Member
    I like this idea!!!
  • brendadale1
    brendadale1 Posts: 90 Member
    I have heard of this and heard it works very well!

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