Chocolate Off-Limits?

musicmint
musicmint Posts: 469
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Should chocolate be off-limits even when you do exercise? I heard moderation is good, but who knows.

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  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    No. Eating chocolate is fine. Just don't go berserk and eat 6lbs of it.
  • CatMauro
    CatMauro Posts: 225 Member
    I sure as hell hope not :) I treat myself to really good organic dark chocolate, that way I savour one little square (or two) instead of a whole mars bar.
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
    I don't make any foods "off limits" I just make sure not to go over my calorie allowance.
  • xMissAprilx
    xMissAprilx Posts: 143 Member
    ^this! I don't have anything off limits either. I try to do so in moderation, but lately I haven't been too good about it.
  • Corby86
    Corby86 Posts: 43 Member
    I have switched to having dark chocolate as a treat from time to time, I usually try to have a 70% cocao chocolate bar (we have a nice organic range here in NZ). . . .

    The 70% cocao choc is REALLY strong and will obliterate any chocolate cravings within 3-4 squares
  • Corby86
    Corby86 Posts: 43 Member
    I have switched to having dark chocolate as a treat from time to time, I usually try to have a 70% cocao chocolate bar (we have a nice organic range here in NZ). . . .

    The 70% cocao choc is REALLY strong and will obliterate any chocolate cravings within 3-4 squares

    It also has less sugar and fat because there is more cocao (which is actually a really good anti-oxidant)
  • Sidonas
    Sidonas Posts: 19 Member
    1 ounce of dark chocolate can (theoretically) be healthy. Something about antioxidents. Just do things in moderation. My rule of thumb is to only eat dark chocolate, no chocolate with high fructose corn syrup, and to limit the chocolate amount to one piece, bar, stick, whatever. Don't just sit and snack on it, be mindful of what you eat and you should be fine.
  • hazelnutflav
    hazelnutflav Posts: 391 Member
    i love hershey minatures i allow myself 5-10 a few times a week but ALWAYS workout like a slave and add it to my calorie count for the day, i also have been hitting my goals and burning body fat faithfully every month.

    all things in moderation AND you must work it off.
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    :drinker: Nope, Chocolate is not off limits, as long as it is measured and included in your Calorie Count for that day.
  • moseler
    moseler Posts: 224 Member
    I try to stay away from chocolate candies however, my new favorite snack is either dark chocolate or mint chocolate almonds by Blue Diamond. You can eat 24 of those little babies in one serving... it's low in carbs, high in fiber and protein... so it is a perfect little afternoon pick me up. I keep a stash at work and in my bag just in case I get a little hungry and need something a little sweet.
  • BProudOfU
    BProudOfU Posts: 83 Member
    I eat what every I want, even chocolate. I just log everything I eat and make sure I don't go over. Nothing is off limits for me. I know if I think "I can't" have that, then that is exactly what I want. So, there is nothing I "can't " have.
  • TressaBarron
    TressaBarron Posts: 87
    I like others eat organic dark chocolate. I don't even like milk chocolate or crave candy bars when I eat the dark chocolate. And it is so satisfying, one square is plenty for me.

    This brand is super delicious https://chocolatebar.com/index.php

    I recently found these individually wrapped in a package of 10 at the grocery store. Just one square of the 72% Cocoa, Supreme Dark chocolate is only 50 calories. It's a perfect snack with nuts.
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