Chocolate cravings

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sootie87
sootie87 Posts: 9
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I really crave chocolate as a snack mainly during the day - sitting at a computer desk can get boring and boredom = hunger. Any suggestions for alternatives other than fruit?

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  • akaChuck
    akaChuck Posts: 233 Member
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    Flavored water, a serving of dry cereal, gum?
  • dcmat
    dcmat Posts: 1,723 Member
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    If you are within your cals eat it! Dieting isn't meant to be a prison sentence.

    Just think 'moderation'!
  • kezpot1407
    kezpot1407 Posts: 27
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    How about a seed or nut mix or carrot/celery sticks.
  • ladyjade68
    ladyjade68 Posts: 56
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    Extra Mint Chocolate Chip Gum!
    Also, try Special K bars - only 90 calories. Or Fiber One bars.
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
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    Eat chocolate! I buy the 70% cacao dark chocolate squares. According to what I've read there are many benefits to eating it (in moderation of course). I think a serving is 4 squares @ about 230 calories. I never eat the full serving at once. Maybe 2 squares at a time.
    I don't eat it all the time but I will buy a bag every once in a while. Not something I would do every day but can help when you really have to have it.
  • mags1983
    mags1983 Posts: 21
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    I opt for lower calorie chocolates like cadbury fudge, curly wurly's.. Nestle Matchmakers..
  • Bigaug
    Bigaug Posts: 395 Member
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    Rice cake with 1tsp nutella spread. It's about 115 calories each and very chocolatey.
  • caligirl2802
    caligirl2802 Posts: 232 Member
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    Chocolate rice cakes do it for me
  • gentlebreeze2
    gentlebreeze2 Posts: 450 Member
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    Mini wheat... little bits... chocolate flavored. I eat them for cereal or as a snack at nite. Of course there are calories, BUT you also get 270 grams of potassium (an important partner to handle sodium) 6 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, and 90 grams of iron.
  • debydeb57
    debydeb57 Posts: 53
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    i say have it.. i have some lindels white chocolate truffles right next to me ... i try to remember how many calories are in each one and i will try to compensate it with more exercise .... so i can eat it ... its so far working out great.. i can have one ..... i agree this is not a prison sentence.. have what you want.. just in moderation ....
  • rblair_22
    rblair_22 Posts: 202 Member
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    I always keep gum in my drawer at work. Another suggestion is everytime I want to snack on something I start taking drinks of my water. It especially helps me get my water in for the day.
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
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    If you are within your cals eat it! Dieting isn't meant to be a prison sentence.

    Just think 'moderation'!

    amen!!
  • cristina_marie
    cristina_marie Posts: 83
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    Skinny Cow Heavenly Crisp milk chocolate! AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!!!! They also make caramel clusters!

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