Is it cheating

SexySize9
SexySize9 Posts: 43
edited September 19 in Motivation and Support
I've found my fitness pal very helpful. With the exception of my chocolate fix, I have been doing ok. My only problem is that I can't shake my cravings for the dark chocolate monds. I have an 80 calories piece just about everyday. Ok everyday. I have included an extra 10 min on my treadmill to burn off that piece of chocolate. Am I on the right track?

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  • SexySize9
    SexySize9 Posts: 43
    I've found my fitness pal very helpful. With the exception of my chocolate fix, I have been doing ok. My only problem is that I can't shake my cravings for the dark chocolate monds. I have an 80 calories piece just about everyday. Ok everyday. I have included an extra 10 min on my treadmill to burn off that piece of chocolate. Am I on the right track?
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    Dang, you are doin better then me!
    :laugh:
  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
    You are okay. As long as you eat healthy all day, a chocolate craving at night is fine. Dark chocolate is better than milk chocolate. If u are keeping tabs on the calories, then even better. Stay within your daily calories and you should be fine.
  • get_fit2009
    get_fit2009 Posts: 827 Member
    I've found my fitness pal very helpful. With the exception of my chocolate fix, I have been doing ok. My only problem is that I can't shake my cravings for the dark chocolate monds. I have an 80 calories piece just about everyday. Ok everyday. I have included an extra 10 min on my treadmill to burn off that piece of chocolate. Am I on the right track?

    I think so, 80 calories is not that bad and dark chocolate is good for you! I found a candy called Bug Bites - it is one square of really dark chocolate, 80 calories and organic and - oh, heck, I can justify chocolate no matter what! :laugh:
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    seems so....knowing and acknowledging what we are doing is important.....denying yourself everything is a recipe to failure in my opinion...plus you are working the calories into your plan so it sounds good to me
  • swiftyoung
    swiftyoung Posts: 298 Member
    Sometimes is feels like I'm cheating but, I have lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks eating chocolate almost every day. I have been trying different brands of dark plus 85% cocoa chocolate. Right now, I am loving Endangered Species 88% Extreme Dark Chocolate. I can have 3 small pieces for 84 cals and 1 gram of sugar. I found it at Kroger.
  • sweetassurance
    sweetassurance Posts: 461
    seems so....knowing and acknowledging what we are doing is important.....denying yourself everything is a recipe to failure in my opinion...plus you are working the calories into your plan so it sounds good to me
    I agree. Enjoy your chocolate:flowerforyou:
  • macollins79
    macollins79 Posts: 36
    if you can work it in enjoy it! if you don't thats when you will really cheat! LOL
  • repete11
    repete11 Posts: 53
    I am in the same boat you are. I allow myself about 100 calories a day to devote to chocolate. Also, Skinny Cow makes great fudgesicles that are low in fat and only 50 calories per bar. My husband thinks I live on these!
  • Camay
    Camay Posts: 5
    I agree... your craving is small (1 piece?! That's not bad at all compared to mine :ohwell: )
    And I'm a firm believer in making sure to "give in" to your cravings once in a while. Total deprivation of "the bad stuff" almost always ends in a huge binge sooner or later, so a little bit here & there is totally fine. Keep up the good work! :happy:
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
    I've found my fitness pal very helpful. With the exception of my chocolate fix, I have been doing ok. My only problem is that I can't shake my cravings for the dark chocolate monds. I have an 80 calories piece just about everyday. Ok everyday. I have included an extra 10 min on my treadmill to burn off that piece of chocolate. Am I on the right track?
    You'd be cheating yourself silly if you didn't KEEP your dark chocolate fix going!:bigsmile: Enjoy your daily chocolate fix...that's what keeps many of us sane, including treats in our day:flowerforyou:

    FC:heart:
  • sassiebritches
    sassiebritches Posts: 1,861 Member
    I have fallen in love with a glass of fat free skim milk and sugar free chocolate syrup.....120 cals! 2 of my 3 loves.......chocolate and milk (my honey is 0 calories :tongue: )

    GO Green
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    Only 1? You're awesome! I wouldn't be able to stop at 1. So, way to go and let that be you're motivational prize to keep going. Dark chocolate and an almond. That's actually quite healthy even.
  • Mickie17
    Mickie17 Posts: 559 Member
    If you deprive yourself....you will end up caving. I truly believe that. Be proud that you are treating yourself to something reasonable each day...and in time, maybe you'll be able to think of different ways to treat yourself...a leisurely stroll, a manicure, a luxurious bath.....you get the picture. Enjoy!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
    I have fallen in love with a glass of fat free skim milk and sugar free chocolate syrup.....120 cals! 2 of my 3 loves.......chocolate and milk (my honey is 0 calories :tongue: )

    GO Green
    Well we've fallen in love with YOU Sassie:wink: ...so take that!:flowerforyou: :heart: You're such a Sweetheart... I used to get that sugar free syrup eons ago... now I enjoy Vanilla Soy milk or Chocolate Soy Milk, the no fat or low fat type.

    FC:heart:
  • sassiebritches
    sassiebritches Posts: 1,861 Member
    I have fallen in love with a glass of fat free skim milk and sugar free chocolate syrup.....120 cals! 2 of my 3 loves.......chocolate and milk (my honey is 0 calories :tongue: )

    GO Green
    Well we've fallen in love with YOU Sassie:wink: ...so take that!:flowerforyou: :heart: You're such a Sweetheart... I used to get that sugar free syrup eons ago... now I enjoy Vanilla Soy milk or Chocolate Soy Milk, the no fat or low fat type.

    FC:heart:

    Awww thank you FC, a very sweet thing to say..........I am not one for Soy milk.....grew up in the country and don't remember soy cows :tongue:

    LOVE YOU GUYS TOO!:heart:
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
    I have fallen in love with a glass of fat free skim milk and sugar free chocolate syrup.....120 cals! 2 of my 3 loves.......chocolate and milk (my honey is 0 calories :tongue: )

    GO Green
    Well we've fallen in love with YOU Sassie:wink: ...so take that!:flowerforyou: :heart: You're such a Sweetheart... I used to get that sugar free syrup eons ago... now I enjoy Vanilla Soy milk or Chocolate Soy Milk, the no fat or low fat type.

    FC:heart:

    Awww thank you FC, a very sweet thing to say..........I am not one for Soy milk.....grew up in the country and don't remember soy cows :tongue:

    LOVE YOU GUYS TOO!:heart:
    well, you probably don't recall them they were out past the chocolate ones but...:tongue::bigsmile:
  • SexySize9
    SexySize9 Posts: 43
    Thanks guys, this is the support I need. Your comments are keeping me on track and keeping me coming back. Happy Valentines Day
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