Sweet tooth

sar260885
sar260885 Posts: 10 Member
edited November 15 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi ... I wondered how people cope with a sweet tooth ... Any body know how to control that urge for chocolate ? X x

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  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    I save some of my calories for something sweet everyday. It keeps me nice and satisfied.
  • NobodyPutsAmyInTheCorner
    NobodyPutsAmyInTheCorner Posts: 1,018 Member
    Peanut butter on toast. Cures my craving every time. Weird but true. Lol
  • KrysKiss87
    KrysKiss87 Posts: 124 Member
    It's ok to indulge, as long as you have room for it in your calories. A world without chocolate is not a world worth living in. Just don't overdo it. A good alternative when you want something sweet is to reach for some fruit, or yogurt, or if you are seriously craving sweet, go for some plain yogurt with honey and granola. mmmmmm.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    leave room.
    enjoy the chocolate.
  • chriscolh
    chriscolh Posts: 127 Member
    I'll second the peanut butter on toast. Except I use almond butter. Maybe something salty with a little bit of protein helps knock the sugar-stupor out of my mouth, but it works for me.
    Also, I'm a big fan of adding crystal light to water. I use the individual packs (supposed to mix with 16 oz water) and add it to my 32 oz water bottle. Helps me get through the afternoon when I'm really struggling with my sweet tooth.
    Good luck!
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    Work it into your calorie goal.
  • katekc22
    katekc22 Posts: 57 Member
    I always save room for chocolate.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I eat the chocolate. Every day.
  • Dared2Evolve
    Dared2Evolve Posts: 2,803 Member
    I have yet to conquer the sweet tooth dilemma. Chocolate can be beat a bit easier. There's 10calorie powder that you could make hot cocoa with. If you need more protein, try a powder protein formula in chocolate.
  • sar260885
    sar260885 Posts: 10 Member
    Thanks guys ... I need choc everyday so might just have to allow it within my calories x
  • hhnkhl
    hhnkhl Posts: 231 Member
    I keep myself busy
  • Becca_250
    Becca_250 Posts: 188 Member
    Same as others, I eat chocolate every single day, I just fit it into my overall goal.
  • dawniemate
    dawniemate Posts: 395 Member
    Grapes or popcorn..!!
  • ArkMom35
    ArkMom35 Posts: 225 Member
    I eat some chocolate. I love the Fiber One 90 calorie brownies for a treat. As long as the treats fit in my goal, I eat them.
  • crystaljones1429
    crystaljones1429 Posts: 3 Member
    Have you tried Arctic Zero Ice Cream?? I'm not sure where you are located but in my area they are sold at the local super markets or your local Walmart.

    https://www.arcticzero.com/

    http://healthyhungryhappy.com/2013/02/arctic-zero-ice-cream-review/


  • mmurfey
    mmurfey Posts: 9 Member
    I'll second the Fiber One brownies. Also, I have the same issue, especially after dinner. But if I get some really good, high quality chocolate, or even ice cream (and I've made sure to leave some extra calories in the budget), then all I need is just a little square, or one small scoop. If the flavor is there, and the quality is good, then I'm not tempted to over do it.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    edited March 2015
    If you use the search function and look for chocolate or sweet tooth that will throw up many threads with all the info you could want including methods to deal with a sweet tooth and chocolate alternatives.
  • pinkteapot3
    pinkteapot3 Posts: 157 Member
    edited March 2015
    I have a chocolate mousse for dessert every night (90 cals per pot), and two good quality chocolates from a box later in the evening (100 cals). I couldn't give them up. :smile:

    With good quality chocolate, it's so rich that you won't want to devour loads of it! (unlike cheap bars where a 200g bar can disappear!).

    I plan my day to include these.
  • swinefish
    swinefish Posts: 24 Member
    As so many people have said, just keep calories for it. About four times a week I have a Snickers Bite Size at night. They're only 80 calories, so not that hard to plan around. I just add them into my snacks early in the day so I am always planning around them.
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    edited March 2015
    I was in a really bad habit of needing dessert after every meal when I started this. Partly I just had to retrain my mind a bit and tell myself "no, you are not getting that right now". My cravings got alot better with time and now its only everyone in a while when I really need something sweet (and of coarse TOM brings cravings on for me)

    I keep chocolate around for when I need it, anymore I prefer to just eat strait chocolate like a hershey bar than something chocolately flavored, like a cupcake or whatever. I find I can take care of the craving with 110 calories in half a hershey bar way better than 300 calories in a chocolate cupcake.

    There is not really any one size fits all solution to this, do some experimenting and figure out what food work for you.

  • kazminchu
    kazminchu Posts: 250 Member
    My favourite thing when I'm craving chocolate is a mug of Options Hot Chocolate. It's 40 calories, and although it's not real chocolate, it's sweet enough to give me that hit.
    Or, like others have said, I just eat the chocolate and make sure it fits into my calories. At the moment I'm eating a lot, because I'm trying to get rid of the supplies we have in the house. It's a thankless task, but somebody has to do it...
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    Have you tried Arctic Zero Ice Cream?? I'm not sure where you are located but in my area they are sold at the local super markets or your local Walmart.

    https://www.arcticzero.com/

    http://healthyhungryhappy.com/2013/02/arctic-zero-ice-cream-review/


    nah.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10117694/new-arctic-zero/p1

  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    Like others, I make sure to leave enough room for a sweet treat every night. I can do without during the day, knowing that I can have X that night.

    My current fav treat is a mounds ice cream bar. 180cals and delish!
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    Have you tried Arctic Zero Ice Cream?? I'm not sure where you are located but in my area they are sold at the local super markets or your local Walmart.

    https://www.arcticzero.com/

    http://healthyhungryhappy.com/2013/02/arctic-zero-ice-cream-review/

    Have you tried Arctic Zero Ice Cream?? I'm not sure where you are located but in my area they are sold at the local super markets or your local Walmart.

    https://www.arcticzero.com/

    http://healthyhungryhappy.com/2013/02/arctic-zero-ice-cream-review/



    I tried that stuff a few weeks ago.....OMG...nasty! I know everyone's tastes will differ, but I couldnt stomach it. And I eat lots of artifical sweeteners daily (diet pop and splenda in tea, ff cool whip, etc...)
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