Chocolate cravings??? That time of the month???

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thekacks
thekacks Posts: 146 Member
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Do you get chocolate cravings... especially at that time of the month? I get them too.... BAD! A few things that got me through (last week!)...

Skinny Cow brand ice cream ... the mint truffle bars are yummy and the ice cream sandwiches too...

Kelloggs Fiber PLUS (fiber one are gross!) chocolate almond or caramel coconut bars.

3-2-1 cake.. take a box of angel food cake mix and a box of devils food cake mix and pour them into a gallon size freezer bag... shake til thoroughly mixed. Then when you have a craving... 3 Tbsp mix, 2 Tbsp water, and 1 minute in the microwave... walah you have your own mini cake. Top with a squirt of fat free whipped cream:) 116 cal, 27 carb, 2 fat, 2 protein, 240 sodium.

mini chocolate cream pie - take 1 whole grain freezer waffle, toast it... put one container of sugar free chocolate pudding on top, then top with a good size squirt of fat free whipped cream.... sounds funny but is reallllllly yummy!

Swiss Miss diet hot chocolate.. only 25 calories and has 30% DV of calcium! Top with the fat free whipped cream and then sprinkle some cinnamon on top. Yummy treat!

Hope these help!

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  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
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    Those are good!! If I am desperate I always turn to my Jello dark chocolate sugar free pudding (60 cals) or a Fiber One brownie (90 cals) - either one of those sure do satisfy a craving for minimal damage.
  • ebaywidow
    ebaywidow Posts: 30
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    Try sugar free hot cocoa and sugar free puddings :)
  • nekoxvampyx
    nekoxvampyx Posts: 163
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    A piece of dark chocolate! not only is it yummy but it's good for you too ;)
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
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    All sounds yummy, we don't have any of those things in the UK though! Zara x
  • pornstarzombie
    pornstarzombie Posts: 297
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    I don't get cravings necessarily for chocolate, I just want to eat everything in site. I am ravenous and nothing stops it. Usually once I realize it, I check my calender and yep...it's about five or six days out from that time of the month.

    I usually will let myself eat SOME of the junk until I am satisfied, because it's a lot more torturous trying to tough it out.

    I loveee the Chili Dark Chocolate bars. Spicy, and I love dark chocolate.
  • MaryJaneElizabeth
    MaryJaneElizabeth Posts: 19
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    Thanks for the tips! they will def come in Handy!
  • shelbyfrootcake
    shelbyfrootcake Posts: 965 Member
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    I get them and I ignore them. I love the feeling of satisfaction I get when the craving is gone without me caving.

    EDIT: Skinny Cow products are friggin' awesome though.
  • busymomto5PA
    busymomto5PA Posts: 62
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    Yep I am the same exact way. Thanks for the great ideas. I heard the vitabrownies are supposed to be good too and nutritious!!:happy:
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
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    Don't know about cycles and such, but cravings?
    YES!
    I have boxes of Special K protein bars - all flavors.
    It's not a cure all, but it sure beats the alternatives.
  • jens1285
    jens1285 Posts: 34 Member
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    I go for Alternative Baking Company chocolate cookies. They are free of eggs, milk, and gluten but super dense so about a quater-half of one leaves you feeling satisfied and full for little calories. It a great on the go snack too.
  • angiemartin78
    angiemartin78 Posts: 475 Member
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    I so crave chocolate (and anything else sweet) that time of the month too. I usually just pop a piece of Dove dark chocolate into my mouth and I'm good! (for the 2 minutes it takes to eat it!)

    There are some good ones...I'm def gonna have to try to chocolate pudding on the toaster waffle!

    Thank you! :flowerforyou:
  • staceyseeger
    staceyseeger Posts: 783 Member
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    bump for later!

    Thanks for sharing!
  • niknak2308
    niknak2308 Posts: 315 Member
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    I don't get cravings necessarily for chocolate, I just want to eat everything in site. I am ravenous and nothing stops it. Usually once I realize it, I check my calender and yep...it's about five or six days out from that time of the month.

    I usually will let myself eat SOME of the junk until I am satisfied, because it's a lot more torturous trying to tough it out.

    This ^^^. I tend to enjoy some treats and then burn them off on my bike in the evening.
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,690 Member
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    A piece of dark chocolate! not only is it yummy but it's good for you too ;)
    This, or melt it down and dip strawberries in it. This always feels so decedent.
  • anyonebutmehaha
    anyonebutmehaha Posts: 174
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    if anyone lives in/around NYC (or can order it on web, dunno how much shipping would be though) try Vega Diva's 'chocolate mousse'...it tastes sinfully rich, chocolatey and decedent~ yet is made from tofu hence only has 42 cals a container!
    they are vegan, organic, low-cal, high fiber, kosher, parve, blah blah...but mostly they are amazing. a simply delightful way to make it through that TOM's chocolate cravings.
    you can freeze them too and spend an hour in chocolate land eating the frozen one.

    ps. i had to call company to verify cause i just could not believe that something that tasted soooooo decadent could only be 42 cals, but it is true.:smile:
  • KLDunford
    KLDunford Posts: 41
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    OMG! I so understand the Chocolate craving! I'm also thankful for those 100 cal snack packs that include chocolate!

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