IM A CHOCOHOLIC
tyismc
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I need some serious help with this. I wish I hated chocolate I would probably be much lighter. Can someone please tell me what they eat to help with this horrible addiction?
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It's not an addiction, but telling yourself you're addicted, out of control, that chocolate is the devil, unhealthy, etc, makes it imossible to moderate intake. Oh, I eat anything I want, and I still get cravings, and I indulge sometimes, but usually just say no, not now.11
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I have one square of dark chocolate (~50 calories) as dessert with breakfast. I have 2 Hershey's dark chocolate Kisses (~42 calories) and 100% cacao powder (~10 calories worth) mixed into my oatmeal with lunch.
I know that chocolate is coming every day. I savor it and look forward to it. If I want more, I'll get one Kiss (or some other chocolate) and let it dissolve in my mouth.8 -
there is nothing wrong with chocolate. I eat it at least once a day, normally two. And i can still loose weight.
loosing weigh isn't about eliminating foods completely but moderation. though in some cases it's easier to not have foods "in the house" if moderation is an issue.
I have lindt dark chocolate around, i eat 1-2 squares depending what fits that day. usually my dessert. But currently I am eating low cal PC chocolate ice cream bars (80-100 cal depending which one I get, choco or choco +pb).
With lunch I have a home made chocolate protein bar or a jello pudding.8 -
kommodevaran wrote: »It's not an addiction, but telling yourself you're addicted, out of control, that chocolate is the devil, unhealthy, etc, makes it imossible to moderate intake. Oh, I eat anything I want, and I still get cravings, and I indulge sometimes, but usually just say no, not now.
my post was mainly retoricle. Im basically looking for ideas to use in place of.5 -
kommodevaran wrote: »It's not an addiction, but telling yourself you're addicted, out of control, that chocolate is the devil, unhealthy, etc, makes it imossible to moderate intake. Oh, I eat anything I want, and I still get cravings, and I indulge sometimes, but usually just say no, not now.
my post was mainly retoricle. Im basically looking for ideas to use in place of.
Nothing replaces chocolate, just like nothing replaces peanut butter (for me
) Saying you are addicted is just a way of relinquishing control, implying the chocolate controls you instead of you controlling your consumption of chocolate. Moderation is key. I like Ghirardelli squares or similar high quality darker chocolates. They seems to pack more punch than the milky stuff, which is far too easy to overeat. 7 -
Chocolate isn't going away. IMO, it's best to learn to live with it (and any other "trigger" foods you might have) in peace rather than try to fight a constant war.kommodevaran wrote: »It's not an addiction, but telling yourself you're addicted, out of control, that chocolate is the devil, unhealthy, etc, makes it imossible to moderate intake. Oh, I eat anything I want, and I still get cravings, and I indulge sometimes, but usually just say no, not now.
my post was mainly retoricle. Im basically looking for ideas to use in place of.
Everything that goes into your mouth is a choice. You are in control, not the food.
I get more enjoyment out of savoring a small portion now than I did mindlessly eating a large portion previously.5 -
@tyismc I LOVE chocolate too! I could eat it all day and never stop... I combat these cravings in a few ways:
- I have a super chocolatey protein shake! First, drink a PINT of water, this will help the chocolatey shake feel even more filling. Then, mix one scoop of Optimum Gold Double Rich Chocolate with some fat-free milk (total: 160 calories) By the end of the shake you will feel full of chocolatey goodness, AND you wil have consumed a good amount of your protein for the day!
- Buy dark chocolate, and I mean REALLY dark, at least 75% cacao (I now go for 90%+). Milk chocolate can be up to 50% MORE calories than dark chocolate. Stock up your house with it so that you 'have chocolate' and have no reason to go out and buy milk chocolate. You will find the taste to be too rich to eat too much of it, yet still satiate your chocolate cravings.
- TREAT YO' SELF! Don't cut out your favorite chocolate altogether! When you hit your fitness goals for the week, treat yourself to it. I have a chocolate bar every weekend if I have hit my calorie/fitness goals the rest of the week.
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kommodevaran wrote: »It's not an addiction, but telling yourself you're addicted, out of control, that chocolate is the devil, unhealthy, etc, makes it imossible to moderate intake. Oh, I eat anything I want, and I still get cravings, and I indulge sometimes, but usually just say no, not now.
my post was mainly retoricle. Im basically looking for ideas to use in place of.
Nothing replaces chocolate, just like nothing replaces peanut butter (for me ) Saying you are addicted is just a way of relinquishing control, implying the chocolate controls you instead of you controlling your consumption of chocolate. Moderation is key. I like Ghirardelli squares or similar high quality darker chocolates. They seems to pack more punch than the milky stuff, which is far too easy to overeat.
Agreed. I keep the little Ghirardelli squares in my desk at work and at home. Sometimes I only eat a half of one so I can subdue the beast enough to last until the next attack.
I don’t want to completely stop eating chocolate, life is too short for that. If I can learn to exhibit control, than anyone can.
You got this.
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40g of raw oats, 1 ripe/overripe bannana, about 5g of cocoa powder and about140ml of milk. Chuck it all in a blender. It makes a really nice chocolate milkshake that's awesome for breakfast. Put it in the fridge for an hour or so and it gets really thick. almost pudding consistency.
Gives the chocolate kick while also being full of fibre, protein and slow release carbs.1 -
I buy the squares of Green & Black Dark Chocolate 70% cacao with sea salt. One square is rich enough to satisfy my craving.0
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ninasnonsense wrote: »40g of raw oats, 1 ripe/overripe bannana, about 5g of cocoa powder and about140ml of milk. Chuck it all in a blender. It makes a really nice chocolate milkshake that's awesome for breakfast. Put it in the fridge for an hour or so and it gets really thick. almost pudding consistency.
Gives the chocolate kick while also being full of fibre, protein and slow release carbs.
How many calories is it? Do you know off hand?0 -
I love chocolate! The key for me is eating high quality chocolate that actually satisfies the urge, and eating it slowly.
I have a 70 calorie Ghirardelli dark chocolate and caramel square at night before bed. I nibble at it very very slowly, going all the way around the edges before finally taking little bites. It takes a long time to eat it, and my chocolate itch is scratched by the time I'm done.
My breakfast is very chocolatey, filling, and only 225 calories:
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I don't crave chocolate very often, but I do enjoy the taste. Usually a low calorie pudding cup, Fudgsicle, small chocolate ice cream, small piece of milk or dark chocolate, adding some cocoa powder to protein smoothies, or just plain 100% pure chocolate, a small square is about 35 cals and while it is a bit bitter and doesn't have the mouth feel of other dark chocolate, it is quite nice with a coffee and has a wonderful aftertaste.0
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I use dark cocoa powder, almond milk, and a little splenda when I get my chocolate milk craving. for 16oz about 75 cals4
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ninasnonsense wrote: »40g of raw oats, 1 ripe/overripe bannana, about 5g of cocoa powder and about140ml of milk. Chuck it all in a blender. It makes a really nice chocolate milkshake that's awesome for breakfast. Put it in the fridge for an hour or so and it gets really thick. almost pudding consistency.
Gives the chocolate kick while also being full of fibre, protein and slow release carbs.
How many calories is it? Do you know off hand?
370, so good for a breakfast. Less if you use skimmed milk and 150 of that is from the oats which if you're just looking for chocolate can be left out. It makes a reasonable sized glass full. Has something like 10g of fibre as is.0 -
Have chocolate gravy for breakfast ~90 calories on biscuits. Fulfills that craving right off the bat!2
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I could never eliminate chocolate but the key is moderation. I keep my chocolate in the freezer so I can savor it longer. Lol. Those mint dark chocolate ghirardelli squares are very satisfying. I’ve noticed a lot of brands are making smaller portion ice creams too. Also the Quest chocolate chip cookie dough bar is tits. Love those.
Pinterest is full of amazing low cal chocolate recipes.1 -
Look at my diary from yesterday - 2.5 chocolate chip brownies and a chocolatey protein bar at lunch. I made it fit. Paddling a kayak 9+ miles helped...3
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I eat Halo top ice cream. My favorites are chocolate peanut butter and chocolate covered banana.3
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Buy very very expensive chocolate and portion it out very very carefully. Make it a ritual as you eat it and - take - your - time.
You will be spoiled for cheaper chocolate and the candy aisles will no longer tempt you.
Other ideas:
- black coffee as a replacement boost
- Chew sugar free mint gum all day
- Keep your stash in a timed pill safe
- https://www.epill.com/pillsafehome.html
- organic raw carob chips. There is little calorie difference
- https://www.therawgreek.com/products/organic-carob-chips1 -
I know several people that eats loads of chocolate in a day so maybe chocoholism exists
. I dont know what works for others but I like to eat a small piece of dark or very rich chocolate. A small amount satisfies my craving. 0 -
Dark chocolate is better for you even though the taste is way different0
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I need some serious help with this. I wish I hated chocolate I would probably be much lighter. Can someone please tell me what they eat to help with this horrible addiction?
I’m exactly the same! If I go a day without chocolate then it’s like a massive deal for me! What I try to do is just have it moderately .. it’s my guilty pleasure and I can’t deny myself it. So I just have one bar per week as opposed to every day0 -
psychod787 wrote: »I use dark cocoa powder, almond milk, and a little splenda when I get my chocolate milk craving. for 16oz about 75 cals
This plus a small banana blended with ice about 150 cals1 -
fudgesicles and pudding cups are pretty low in calories. I have kinda dropped off the chocolate bandwagon, but there for a long time I was having 2 squares of dark chocolate (dove is my favorite) every night. roughly 85 calories and soooo good. Dark chocolate is much richer and helps some people from over eating. Although Dove is so good that I could still eat the whole bag at once if I wanted.1
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Have you tried Fiber One Brownies? They're 90 calories and if you put them in the microwave for 10 seconds the chocolate melts. Yum. Plus I think it has 5 grams of fiber which is always a bonus.2
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ladyhusker39 wrote: »Have you tried Fiber One Brownies? They're 90 calories and if you put them in the microwave for 10 seconds the chocolate melts. Yum. Plus I think it has 5 grams of fiber which is always a bonus.
Those things are AMAZING!! The slightly more calories version (think its like 120 or something?) that has chocolate chips and chocolate drizzled on top are even better!! I like them better than real brownies!1 -
I eat regular milk or dark chocolate when I want, but if I prefer to get a really low-cal chocolate fix, or I just don't happen to be in the mood for something sweet, I choose one of these:
Teecino chocolate-herbal tea. Drink it plain and it's an essentially zero calorie drink, like black tea or black coffee.
Crio Bru ground chocolate for brewing. You can make it in a french press either by itself or with coffee, but I've had success throwing a teaspoon on top of my ground coffee in my one-cup pour-over set-up, or about a tablespoon of the chocolate if I'm making a pot. Again, drink it black, and it's essentially a zero calorie drink.
Lightly sweetened Mexican-style chocolate. Rather using the traditional solid chocolate disks or chunks that you whisk in hot milk, combine powdered unsweetened cocoa (for baking) with ground chilis (I just use cayenne), cinnamon, vanilla, and almond extract or ground almonds if you prefer, with as little sugar as you like. I use about half a teaspoon in a cup. Add hot milk, a little at first to form a paste, then the rest. Stir or whisk to combine.0 -
It's not an addiction it's just a food you like. It's possible to like it and still achieve your goals:
- You can have chocolaty things that aren't high in calories often, like adding cocoa powder to things, chocolate pudding, chocolate flavored protein shake, light hot chocolate, chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate milk...etc.
- You can experiment to see if eating chocolate in other forms helps you feel satisfied with smaller portions of it. Some people, for example, find they need less chocolate when it's dark because it's rich. Some find that eating chocolate chips helps them eat less because they take longer to eat...etc.
- You can have it in larger amounts but less often.0
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