Dark chocolates for fat loss

zefranbarola
zefranbarola Posts: 4 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Has anyone tried including dark chocolates in their diet to lose weight?
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  • 130annie
    130annie Posts: 339 Member
    I have one square after supper every night.. I look forward to it..
  • 130annie
    130annie Posts: 339 Member
    I call that the end of eating for the day... Dark chocolate is not something I can bing on
  • seska422
    seska422 Posts: 3,217 Member
    edited June 2018
    I have a 50ish calorie square of Lindt Intense Orange dark chocolate for dessert with breakfast. I know that I have at least that much chocolate scheduled into every day which helps me decide if I want some later as well or can wait for the next day.

    How the calories fit into my deficit is the central factor for weight management. Any weight loss benefit that might be present with dark chocolate would need to account for the calories in the chocolate.
  • fuzzylop72
    fuzzylop72 Posts: 651 Member
    For weight loss, no. However, I do use it to meet dietary fat minimums sometimes.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    I hadn't thought of my frequent square of 86% chocolate as a 'weight loss' tool.
    I'm using it for the brain health. Calorie deficit, for the loss.
  • missysippy930
    missysippy930 Posts: 2,577 Member
    I have a piece of Dove dark chocolate caramel with sea salt every night as a treat for staying within my calories for the day. The weight loss comes from eating less calories than you burn. Any food, goes as long as it fits into my calorie budget.
  • Panini911
    Panini911 Posts: 2,325 Member
    It won't have an impact on weight loss, but yes, I fit in one "dessert" daily that is chocolate based. My go to is 1-2 squares of lindt (or other) good dark chocolate treat. I just ensure to measure and log it and make it work in my overall diet. I am a "dessert" girl so allow 80-120 calories for a dessert daily. it keeps me happy. I don't want to diet in a way i can't eat anything I like.
  • bunnyluv19
    bunnyluv19 Posts: 103 Member
    I eat milk chocolate :smile: kit kat is my favourite-I’ve lost 14 lbs in the last 6 months.
  • workinonit1956
    workinonit1956 Posts: 1,043 Member
    Definitely calorie deficit for the weight loss. I love a couple squares of Endangered Species 88% with a hot cup of tea. Delicious and relaxing.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    I love to bake with it.. and make chocolate covered strawberries with it.. otherwise.. it's not for me. Too sour.
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    OP how specifically do you think including dark chocolate in your diet would help with weight loss?
  • Rocknut53
    Rocknut53 Posts: 1,794 Member
    WinoGelato wrote: »
    OP how specifically do you think including dark chocolate in your diet would help with weight loss?

    I am proof that it doesn't work, just another diet myth. :D
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    I had to cut down on dark chocolate because I was consuming it in larger amounts than what I'm willing to spend on it calorie-wise. Dark chocolate doesn't induce weight loss. The only way it would help that I can think of is if consuming a small amount of dark chocolate satisfies cravings for a higher calorie snack.

  • Candyspun
    Candyspun Posts: 370 Member
    amusedmonkey wrote: »
    I had to cut down on dark chocolate because I was consuming it in larger amounts than what I'm willing to spend on it calorie-wise. Dark chocolate doesn't induce weight loss. The only way it would help that I can think of is if consuming a small amount of dark chocolate satisfies cravings for a higher calorie snack.

    It's definitely no good if it's eaten in large amounts. I find because it's bitter, I eat less than if it were milk chocolate, so it's been a handy food for me. It's really nice to grate up one square into cereal.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Mmm I love dark chocolate. No it doesn’t do anything for weight loss lol
  • Elphaba1313
    Elphaba1313 Posts: 203 Member
    I love dark chocolate. If I ate as much of it as I wish I could, then I would not be in a deficit, so it would not be good for my weight loss. Dark chocolate is good for enjoyment. For weight loss you need a calorie deficit, with or without the chocolate.
  • Candyspun
    Candyspun Posts: 370 Member
    zefranbarola wrote: »
    Thanks everyone! I’m incorporating dark chocolates to suppress my cravings in the afternoon coz Im on caloric deficit. I avoid milk chocolates. Lost 5kg in 2.5 mos!

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    In that case, I could see what you mean by it helping. The good thing is, it’s hard to eat too much dark chocolate, as it’s so rich.
  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,282 Member
    I lost weight and then maintained weight and plenty of dark chocolate (and light chocolate and white chocolate) featured along the way.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Nice work OP, I certainly find it easier to portion control with Dark Choc compared to milk choc. Also I find there is a much more interesting selection of flavours in darker chocolate IMO.
  • crabbybrianna
    crabbybrianna Posts: 344 Member
    Whenever I eat dark chocolate it just makes me wish I had eaten milk chocolate, so when I crave chocolate, milk chocolate what I eat. Chocolate of any kind doesn’t help or hinder weight loss. Just eat what you prefer and keep your calories in check.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    I love to bake with it.. and make chocolate covered strawberries with it.. otherwise.. it's not for me. Too sour.


    I've found that quality and age of the bar have a lot to do with flavor.

    It should be bitter, but not sour.

    Although, If you don't like it plain I understand the disincentive to buy high quality chocolates.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    I love to bake with it.. and make chocolate covered strawberries with it.. otherwise.. it's not for me. Too sour.


    I've found that quality and age of the bar have a lot to do with flavor.

    It should be bitter, but not sour.

    Although, If you don't like it plain I understand the disincentive to buy high quality chocolates.

    I usually have Lindt and I've tried other brands too. I love bitter and the taste of cocoa itself doesn't bother me. But I find the chocolate bars sour like mouth puckering lemons, not for me.

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