Diet Kryptonite!

I am an all or nothing type of person. I either overeat or I completely restrict myself, so a treat won't work for me. But if that helps you to goal, than do it! If you are able to work chocolate into your daily calorie intake, and having a little is not going to cause a binge than why in the world would you not?? This weekend I put a tablespoon of chocolate chips into my regular oatmeal and it was awesome and only added 70 calories to my breakfast but it was great!!!

I'm a chocolate girl too! I've tried several things to combat my cravings - cocoa butter handcream and lipbalm when you don't really want food, just need the smell/flavour, and dark chocolate (my secret weapon) - I'm not a huge fan so I found a couple I like (though not as much as milk chocolate) and every time I need that chocolate sensation between my teeth and melting in the mouth I have two squares, by which time the craving has been met but the bitterness stops me having any more. I also drink chocolate protein shakes which gives me the smooth chocolate-yness as part of my everyday diet )

Doesn't always work, mind. Yesterday I scarfed two Dime bars in a row. Oops :os

Apparently dark chocolate (70%+ cocoa) is supposed to suppress your appetite. I have tried it recently and I think it works, but it might just be a placebo effect.
Try one square of Lindt, or any other brand chocolate, when you get hungry. It will satisfy your chocolate craving for only around 50 calories (I couldn't eat any more as it's so strong) and you will hopefully eat less calories afterwards

I do love sweet things. I try to budget them in. Cadbury Crunchies seem the best calorie to chocolatey goodness ratio at 180 calories per bar. I also buy the low fat vanilla desert (ice cream) and melt a little chocolate over the top. A lovely desert for around 120 calories

You can have chocolate and stay within your calories for the day! No need for treats

I'm struggling with that as well...something that is helping me is I just don't have ANY...and tell myself that on sunday night (which is my 'friday' of my weird work week) that I can go buy one packet of skinny cow clusters (120 cal--AMAZING, taste like Snickers mixed with Kit Kat!) and I really savor it. I don't chow down when I'm reading or talking to someone. I sit at my desk and just savor it. It sounds weird, but it works.

Also, I know this is also going to sound odd...I watched a video online of a hypnotist (can't remember his name...he's big in Britain) and he does this thing called "tapping it out". Concentrate on your craving and tap on your pressure points 10 times individually...above the eye, below the eye, collar bone...there were more but the Youtube video was a preview only and I'm cheap haha. But I've done that and while I feel silly doing it, it totally works!

Also, try mint chocolate chip sugar free gum, mint flavored mints (my SIL got me a tin while on vacation...not sure where all you can find them, but they're 5 cal/3 pieces). That's helped a LOT! Good luck, girl!

I'm not much of a chocolate person, but I've always got that craving for something sweet after dinner... I often just go for some low-fat milk (but not soy - tastes horrible in this combination) + a teaspoon or two of Whittard's Luxury Hot White Chocolate powder. It's sadly quite high in sugar but it satisfies all my cravings & I don't have anything sweet the rest of the day (well, my breakfast cereals ft a squeeze of honey).

I try and use chocolate as a reward for working out. I try and avoid actual chocolate bars/pieces because I find it very hard to stop instead opting for chocolate milk or ice cream (or frozen yogurt, usually). I can't eat/drink a lot less and be satisfied with it.

I also like really rich, dark chocolate puddings. The richer the taste the less I'll eat.

It helps that I have orthodontic separators in at the moment. I had a Toffee Crisp two days ago and with the separators it took me over an HOUR to eat. That kind of stops you going back for seconds.

But to be honest chocolate isn't really my kryptonite. Pizza is my weakness (dominos or pizza hut, not fussy). In which case I try to keep a frozen pizza or fresh dough in so I don't order in.

I love chocolate too. My husband started buying these dark chocolate bars with a touch of sea salt...amazing. The best part is there are 190 calories in 4 squares, which is nearly half the bar.

I dont really crave chocolate even though it was a daily part of my diet in my past life. What I am missing is the sodium and greasy fats of a KFC Zinger.