how to shut out your chocolate craving!! :(

AmandaOc2011
AmandaOc2011 Posts: 27
edited September 26 in Health and Weight Loss
I have done a bit of research and it says if you eat one square of 80% coca plus chocolate it will take your craving away... I miss chocolate :( My craving isint stopping, i havent had it in over 2 weeks..
Is it true you can get headaches from this?

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  • mrphil86
    mrphil86 Posts: 2,382 Member
    Exercise.

    It releases endorphins in your body which will help sate those cravings. Just do some leg squats, you'll be fine. It's just a battle you must be determined to win.
  • Jellyphant
    Jellyphant Posts: 1,400 Member
    I have the same problem. :/ But if I get cravings, I usually give in BUT have a teeny portion. Not awesome, but better a bite of chocolate cake than the whole slice, I guess.
  • busymamaof4
    busymamaof4 Posts: 19 Member
    I don't deny myself chocolate. My thoughts are if you deny yourself, you will eventually give in and then eat way too much of it. I will allow myself to eat chocolate from time to time, the key is moderation. Everything in moderation!
  • zundelag
    zundelag Posts: 175 Member
    I decided a long time ago I wasn't going to cut sweets out of my diet completely, but I would let my self "indulge" on the weekends. At first it seemed I would make up for lost time when Saturday roll around, but now it's not such a big thing if I have chocolate or not anymore. When I do get those cravings I can usually talk myself into waiting until the weekend and then I can "reward" myself for doing such a good job with some fantastic chocolate of my choice, if I feel I still need it. When that doesn't work I'll talk to DH who will help me through my cravings. Another tip... If I am having a crazy strong craving I'll make myself a weak cup of cocoa (twice the water or half the cocoa) when I'm relaxing in the evening.
  • Stewie316
    Stewie316 Posts: 266 Member
    I eat a piece of Ghiradeli 60% dark chocolate. One square is only 52 calories and since it's not as sweet as milk chocolate, I'm satisfied with one piece.
  • arwamya
    arwamya Posts: 304
    you can go for Dark chocolate.. why totally deprive yourself of chocolates ?
  • unhinge
    unhinge Posts: 318 Member
    I make chocolate instant sugar free pudding with low fat milk for an evening snack and have not had the sweet cravings or chocolate cravings I have suffered on other "diet" plans. I am also exercising much more, maybe that is helping.
  • AmandaOc2011
    AmandaOc2011 Posts: 27
    you can go for Dark chocolate.. why totally deprive yourself of chocolates ?

    Because it is my weak point, when i indulge in chocolate it isint just one piece, it could be two bars.. Thats why i decided to cut it out!

    I think im going to dry the two parts water and half coca.. ! :) Thanks
  • zundelag
    zundelag Posts: 175 Member
    I forgot about putting unsweetened coca powder in yogurt. I find yoplait is usually sweet enough to balance out the bitterness.
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    I have Dove Dark Chocolate Cherry Hearts in my cabinet and probably haven't had one in 2 weeks...I don't know why I no longer crave chocolate or candy like I used to, but I rarely do. I got used to not eating that kind of stuff regularly, very quickly, and now I don't want it very often. I wish I could say that about Oreos...I'm afraid to even keep those in the house :)
  • ImperfektAngel
    ImperfektAngel Posts: 811 Member
    If I want chocolate I will have it, I usually have the dark chocolate 100 calorie bars from Trader Joes. I only have half of one along with a few almonds, yum!
  • GypsyWagon
    GypsyWagon Posts: 82 Member
    If I want chocolate I will have it, I usually have the dark chocolate 100 calorie bars from Trader Joes. I only have half of one along with a few almonds, yum!

    Exactly what I was going to post. Love the 100 Cal Bars from TJ's and also their little tins of Chocolate Covered Cocoa Nibs. They're about the size of a Tic Tac and 3 to 5 of those are actually enough for me to get a little chocolate hit...but, they're totally not something I'd have any interest in eating the whole pack.
  • thomalr6180
    thomalr6180 Posts: 94 Member
    I am not really a choclate fan, but I have heard that if you take magnesium that it helps with cravings for chocolate.
  • CTK3989
    CTK3989 Posts: 109 Member
    If you want a small snack, Kellogs Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars taste like candy bars, they are delicious.
  • aml17
    aml17 Posts: 30 Member
    emerald cocoa covered almonds. Takes care of my chocolate craving, while not eating something completely bad for you!
  • K1Teacher
    K1Teacher Posts: 324 Member
    "They" say taking a magnesium supplement helps with chocolate cravings. Chocolate is very high in magnesium and some people crave it because they're low in it. I don't have personal experience with it though. Something worth checking into maybe. Good luck!!
  • MamaMonkey
    MamaMonkey Posts: 22
    I'm a crazy sugar freak as well. Honestly, until I started Shakeology I couldn't get those cravings under control. Try the chocolate shakes, they work wonders!!
  • K1Teacher
    K1Teacher Posts: 324 Member
    Haha! Someone beat me to it! :)
  • zeeeb
    zeeeb Posts: 805 Member
    i converted to dark chocoalte. i find i can eat a piece or 2 of dark chocolate and stop, it is actually more satisfying and not so more-ish, with milk chocolate, i just can't stop until there is none left in the house.

    i eat a chocolate bar (45g nestle club) every saturday night as my treat... it keeps me sane... i love it, why should i deny myself? i work hard for it, and it's not excessive, i go to the gym 4-5 times a week, and it gives me something to look forward to. otherwise, i could go without chocolate for 6 months, and then when i crash, i crash hard, and it's not pretty, i go on a bender that lasts for a couple of years, and all my hard work is undone!
  • ImperfektAngel
    ImperfektAngel Posts: 811 Member
    If I want chocolate I will have it, I usually have the dark chocolate 100 calorie bars from Trader Joes. I only have half of one along with a few almonds, yum!

    Exactly what I was going to post. Love the 100 Cal Bars from TJ's and also their little tins of Chocolate Covered Cocoa Nibs. They're about the size of a Tic Tac and 3 to 5 of those are actually enough for me to get a little chocolate hit...but, they're totally not something I'd have any interest in eating the whole pack.


    I also get a tin of the espresso pillows, I have a couple a day too, soooooo good!
  • dontstopnow
    dontstopnow Posts: 152
    you could try the 'velvety chocolate' vitatops. they taste just like a brownie in my opinion! they're sugar free, 90 calories, 2g fat, 9g fiber, 4g protein. they're delicious!
  • canaussie
    canaussie Posts: 168 Member
    2 squares of Dove dark chocolate... I eat it almost everyday and am losing every week. :)
  • strapple
    strapple Posts: 353 Member
    i find it hard to relate because i really dont like chocolate or sweet things


    but a good way to get away from chocolate cravings without being unsatisfied/depressed/gaining calories (for me, and my mother who has a giant sweet tooth at least)

    is a few rice crackers covered in nutella or a handful of cocoa almonds

    pure and unsweetened cocoa actually has benefits for you and doesnt have all that milkfat!
  • eeeekie
    eeeekie Posts: 1,011 Member
    control your portion when you eat it. I get my chocolate from this Trader Joe's trail mix that has small chocolate chips, cherries, cranberries, almonds, cashews and pistachios. It always hits that fix. You don't have to deny yourself the things you want just control what/how much you eat o fit.
  • raven1114
    raven1114 Posts: 115 Member
    I don't deny myself chocolate. My thoughts are if you deny yourself, you will eventually give in and then eat way too much of it. I will allow myself to eat chocolate from time to time, the key is moderation. Everything in moderation!

    that's me, it's better for me to give into the craving and have a small piece or two of chocolate then to try to ignore it and end up pigging out on a whole bag of it.
  • wonnder1
    wonnder1 Posts: 460
    I have a tablespoon of chocolate frozen yogurt. I don't take it out of the freezer, and I don't actually eat it until I'm away from the freezer. It's usually enough to get that taste in my mouth and the coldness of the yogurt kills your taste buds a little which helps. If I still want another bite, I get it, because I've THOUGHT about it, and decided that.
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