Help - I need chocolate, talk me out of it!

Denise048
Denise048 Posts: 12
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I am having a chocolate craving. TALK ME OUT OF IT!
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  • smrzl01
    smrzl01 Posts: 6
    Chocolate will only make you get off course, depending how far into your weight loss. If its only been a few weeks Id suggest waiting alittle longer. But (alittle) wont hurt! You have to be human sometimes! lol
  • greenpointmoni
    greenpointmoni Posts: 69
    Why not just have a couple of pieces of dark chocolate?
  • cleotherio
    cleotherio Posts: 712 Member
    1 cup greek yogurt
    1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder (great source of iron)
    sweeten to taste with whatever you use. I like a tablespoon of maple syrup.

    It tastes like chocolate pudding or mousse and has tons of protein and iron. And it's chocolate.
  • fattyfoodie
    fattyfoodie Posts: 232 Member
    Why not just have a couple of pieces of dark chocolate?

    ^^This.

    I square of 90% dark chocolate: 55 calories, 3 g fat, 1 g carbs, 1 g protein.
  • fattyfoodie
    fattyfoodie Posts: 232 Member
    Why not just have a couple of pieces of dark chocolate?

    ^^This.

    1 square of 90% dark chocolate: 55 calories, 3 g fat, 1 g carbs, 1 g protein.
  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    I eat dark chocolate everyday. It's delicious and curbs my craving.
  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    Uh... why? though if you tend to binge on it, I do understand.
  • ryry_
    ryry_ Posts: 4,966 Member
    A hershey bar is 210 calories. I say enjoy it and log it and move on with your life knowing at some point in the future you aren't going to break down and eat 3000 calories worth of candy in one sitting.
  • breeshabebe
    breeshabebe Posts: 580
    1 cup greek yogurt
    1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder (great source of iron)
    sweeten to taste with whatever you use. I like a tablespoon of maple syrup.

    It tastes like chocolate pudding or mousse and has tons of protein and iron. And it's chocolate.

    This sounds awesome! I was trying to figure out what to eat tonight for a snack tonight and really needed some more protein!
  • stines72
    stines72 Posts: 853 Member
    How about those 25 cal packets of Swiss miss? Those are good.
  • lizzybethclaire
    lizzybethclaire Posts: 849 Member
    I just had 9 small pieces of chocolate and had a really bad sugar crash. enjoy in moderation!
  • thirstyflea
    thirstyflea Posts: 114 Member
    Agree with the squares of dark chocolate, works like a charm for a craving!

    Or try the Fiber One chocolate brownies with chocolate chips- 90 cals, and they taste delish!
  • TracyJo93
    TracyJo93 Posts: 197 Member
    If you're gonna eat it, eat a small amount of dark chocolate. It's better for you.
    If you're not gonna eat it, count to 60 and take a sip of water between each number. It will help with cravings.
    Or do the 100 calorie snack packs. I eat the brownie ones.
  • susanswan
    susanswan Posts: 1,194 Member
    Unsweetened cocoa powder in oatmeal with a banana & walnuts. Use whatever sweetener you like. Reminds me of hot lava cake! Also deep, dark chocolate is satisfying and self limiting because it is intense!
  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    I tend to have PopTarts on a daily basis (200cals each) and I continue to maintain my target weight. Chocolate won't kill you just don't go nuts.
  • MissJanet55
    MissJanet55 Posts: 457 Member
    I was just reading that chocolate cravings can indicate you need magnesium (chocolate has lots). If you really want to avoid the chocolate, you might want to consider a magnesium supplement.
  • Alderaic
    Alderaic Posts: 294 Member
    one square of lindt 90% is good to the taste and good for your health :)
    sorry not what you wanted to read and definitely not what you had ;) but it's worth checking it out to statisfy a sweet tooth sometimes with actually very little sugar
  • lgreen37
    lgreen37 Posts: 196 Member
    Why? Can you eat one piece? I had a wonderful piece of hershey dark silk chocolate with almonds 45 cals. It was so satisfying :)
    It's the moderation - now, if you think you will eat the whole bag of something chocolate - count the cost - is it worth it? If so, have at it....One day it won't be. This is a journey..........
  • REDI4CHANGE60
    REDI4CHANGE60 Posts: 170
    Hey, I know the feeling. In the past, if I gave into the craving, it would start me on a downward spiral. If this has happened to you in the past, then DO NOT take the chance .. that piece of chocolate - dark or otherwise - is not worth it. Find something to occupy your mind, pass it up ... the cravings will lessen the more you DO NOT give into them. You cannot break a habit if you give into it. Good luck. If it were me, I wouldn't do it. (Wow, the lady did ask to be talked out of it!)
  • TubbsMcGee
    TubbsMcGee Posts: 1,058 Member
    So then eat some chocolate.

    What's the big deal?

    If you're that terrified of it throwing you off your course, drink some chocolate milk to settle your craving
  • Fatbirdtalking
    Fatbirdtalking Posts: 44
    freeze it then suck a square, lasts longer or options hot chocolate drink might take the craving away
  • Rivers2k
    Rivers2k Posts: 380 Member
    Have a piece! 1 small square is nothing as far as calories, and it will be good for you.
  • likepepsicola
    likepepsicola Posts: 117 Member
    2 servings (4 tablespoons) of sugar free hershey chocolate syrup, or lite hershey chocolate syrup if you are intolerant to splenda like I am, mixed into 12 ounces of 0% greek yogurt. I like fage the best.

    230 - 290 calories. Filling & satisfying, makes a huge portion compared to a tiny little chocolate bar that will only leave you wanting more and give you a sugar high & crash, relatively low sugar (compared to actual chocolate), barely any fat, & incredibly high in protein.

    You're welcome.

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  • NutellaAddict
    NutellaAddict Posts: 1,258 Member
    I had 6 pieces yesterday. Milk Chocolate. My diary is open.
  • Vince_1964
    Vince_1964 Posts: 359 Member
    Why not just have a bit?? Do so in moderation ... If you completely eliminate things you enjoy, you're less likely to stick to aany behavioral modification. i like beer, I like wine, and I like chocolate - so ... I have them. Not every day, and not to excess ... but they are still there!!
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    1 cup Greek yogurt
    1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder (great source of iron)
    sweeten to taste with whatever you use. I like a tablespoon of maple syrup.

    It tastes like chocolate pudding or mousse and has tons of protein and iron. And it's chocolate.
    Unsweetened cocoa powder in oatmeal with a banana & walnuts. Use whatever sweetener you like. Reminds me of hot lava cake! Also deep, dark chocolate is satisfying and self limiting because it is intense!
    nice alternatives if I'm out of dark. Thanks!
  • amycds
    amycds Posts: 4
    Sounds yummy! Thanks for the idea! I will try dark agave syrup to avoid the HFCS in the maple... can't wait to try it tonight!
  • REDI4CHANGE60
    REDI4CHANGE60 Posts: 170
    I was just reading that chocolate cravings can indicate you need magnesium (chocolate has lots). If you really want to avoid the chocolate, you might want to consider a magnesium supplement.

    This is good info ... didn't know!
  • EmmaKarney
    EmmaKarney Posts: 690 Member
    All these people saying "have it"...

    How about fight that craving! Don't let it get the better of you. You don't really need it.

    You wil feel awesome if you win vs the craving.

    Eventually you will stop craving. But only if you stop giving in to it.
  • smittieaj
    smittieaj Posts: 151 Member
    A hershey bar is 210 calories. I say enjoy it and log it and move on with your life knowing at some point in the future you aren't going to break down and eat 3000 calories worth of candy in one sitting.

    Solid advice here^^^^.

    If you don't allow yourself some fun, eventually your tastebuds might rebel.

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