Do you still have choc on MFP?

toshie333
toshie333 Posts: 295 Member
in Food and Nutrition
i have joined from ww and was just wondering... can you eat what you like as long as within calories like ww? any tips or advice great. x

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  • dlwyatt82
    dlwyatt82 Posts: 1,077 Member
    Sure, you can. You wouldn't want a diet made up purely of chocolates and ice cream, but having some doesn't kill you, so long as you're getting all the nutrients you need in a day, and have a reasonable balance of carbs / fat / protein.
  • happystars82
    happystars82 Posts: 225 Member
    there is so many different opinions on this one, i wouldn;t be able to continue if i couldn;t still have my choc and crisps, i just choose lower fat crisps and always check cals on choc bars and tend to pick the lowest one and i normally only have choc once maybe twice a week but try and keep within your goal...

    like i say loads of different opinions though..

    good luck hun.x
  • jennifer783
    jennifer783 Posts: 86 Member
    For me, personally, anything cut off cold-turkey becomes "Temptation Island" and I never stuck with that. Small changes....small lifestyle changes, I should add....that's the ticket :)

    I still have my chocolate every now and again and just knowing I can has made this journey that much easier for me. Good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • AeolianHarp
    AeolianHarp Posts: 463 Member
    Yes, I definitely eat chocolate all the time. Restrictive dieting is almost always present with binge eaters. I'm not a fan of correlational stuff but it's almost hard to ignore.
  • bjfrezell
    bjfrezell Posts: 241
    I eat chocolate on MFP in moderation. If I deprived myself of chocolate, I'd crave it. But since I incorporate it into my eating plan, I enjoy it and don't sweat it.
  • tinkermommc
    tinkermommc Posts: 558 Member
    Only 2x a day, unless it's a day that calls for 3 times. Today is a 3 time day!!
    -in my peanut butter smoothie this morning
    -Dark chocolate nature valley squares
    - Don't know what later but it will be chocolate...Maybe just a hot chocolate, but it'll be chocolate all the same ;-)
  • JessieArt
    JessieArt Posts: 275 Member
    Sugar Free Fudgsicles
    Sugar Free Jello Chocolate Pudding with Light Redi Whip on top

    My two faves!
  • sharleengc
    sharleengc Posts: 792 Member
    I definitely do! I could not live without chocolate! The biggest thing I've learned is not to deny myself but moderation. I buy fiber one fudge brownies (90 cal) for my daily chocolate fix...
  • holly1283
    holly1283 Posts: 741 Member
    AS my friend tells me : Chocolate is its own food group! :love: Just keep counting it.
  • jpinge
    jpinge Posts: 71 Member
    everyday:smile: as long as it fits in my calorie goals and I usually make sure that it does!
  • Jessica1274
    Jessica1274 Posts: 363 Member
    Most definitely! I love chocolate. I have cut back, but I'm not giving it up.
  • vypeters
    vypeters Posts: 475 Member
    In theory you can eat anything and lose. In practice, you'll end up thin and unhealthy.

    That said, a serving of chocolate won't hurt within your calories. Just pay attention to serving size, most chocolate bars are multiple servings. And if you're gonna go with single servings, look for some really good chocolate and try it out!
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Absolutely. I wouldn't be exaggerating if I said I eat chocolate every day. I'm always over on my sugars, but I still manage to be under my calories, which is what really counts. Do this, and you'll lose weight.
  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
    ****!!!!YES, YOU CAN HAVE CHOCOLATE!!!!!****

    Seriously though, I consider it an extremely important factor in my weight loss, and I have something chocolate nearly every day.
  • LovingLisa2012
    LovingLisa2012 Posts: 775 Member
    For me, personally, anything cut off cold-turkey becomes "Temptation Island" and I never stuck with that. Small changes....small lifestyle changes, I should add....that's the ticket :)

    I still have my chocolate every now and again and just knowing I can has made this journey that much easier for me. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

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  • invisibubble
    invisibubble Posts: 662 Member
    I eat chocolate almost every day... But it's like 5, maybe 10 grams. I eat loads of kinds of things, rubbish and good food. It's better to include a little of the less healthy stuff, and a study has shown recently that those who regularly eat chocolate tend to have less body fat. I can't remember the exact study but it was Canadian, i think. Could well be absolute nonsense, of course.
    But if you can exact self-control, it tends to be better. Those who cut foods completely are more likely to fail. Again, not saying those who ban certain foods are destinednot to meet their goals, just that in large mass studies it's shown they have a lesser success rate and stuff.
  • myjourney2
    myjourney2 Posts: 424 Member
    I am not as bad as I used to be. I would have chocolate just about every day. Now I have it occasionally. It is not that I feel it is bad for me. I just dont crave it anymore.
  • keg619
    keg619 Posts: 356 Member
    I eat chocolate or ice cream at least once a day, and I've lost 70 pounds. :)
  • Elen_Sia
    Elen_Sia Posts: 638 Member
    I've started having dark chocolate every night this past week simply because I can and it makes me bloody happy. :smile:
  • mzhokie
    mzhokie Posts: 349 Member
    When I'm having a major chocolate craving I go for the Skinny Cow Heavenly Crisp bar. It's only 110 calories and really does satisfy me. Like someone else said Sugar Free Jello Pudding at 60 calories is a nice treat. I get the no sugar added fudgesicles for 40 calories each.

    To me it's all about portion control and moderation here. I try to eat healthy as much as possible and I don't go too crazy when I indulge.
  • laurarpa
    laurarpa Posts: 244 Member
    oh yeah! I try my best to hit my protein goal and usually the other macros I track seem to fall into place.

    I try to follow the 90% rule - 90% healthy and good for you stuff, 10% whatever you want.
  • vjrose
    vjrose Posts: 809 Member
    Every day, as long as there is room in the calories that day.
  • GurleyGirl524
    GurleyGirl524 Posts: 578 Member
    In theory you can eat anything and lose. In practice, you'll end up thin and unhealthy.

    That said, a serving of chocolate won't hurt within your calories. Just pay attention to serving size, most chocolate bars are multiple servings. And if you're gonna go with single servings, look for some really good chocolate and try it out!

    ^^^^this. Remember moderation. Someone else mentioned the no sugar fudgesicles (40 calories) & sugar free jello pudding (60 calories) both of these are quite good.
  • denisem0316
    denisem0316 Posts: 16
    I have found the one thing that has saved me a LOT of cals and it has become my heaven.. .Bulk Barn Organic Dark Chocolate Cocoa Nibs they are 60cals for 10g but they are so powerful that you only need 3-4 little nibs (look like chocolate covered ezpresso beans) THEY ARE AMAZING!!!
  • ChocMich
    ChocMich Posts: 23
    Chocolate: made with milk (dairy), made from the cocoa bean (bean=vegetable)...how could it be bad for you?? :bigsmile:

    I love chocolate, hence my user name. But I eat it in moderation. Like others have said, if you deprive yourself of something, it makes you want it more. I have a bit every day. It doesn't have to be much, usually a Hershey kiss or three, or something else small. I can't buy a whole bar or it will be gone. Yet I can buy a package of wrapped pieces and I'm safe. It's a mind thing for me.

    I'll also pay more for better, high quality chocolate. A small piece of that goes a long way as I savour it. But I make sure to stick to my rule....whatever I do decide to eat, I log it and keep myself honest.
  • seal57
    seal57 Posts: 1,259 Member
    My lifestyle has always included chocolate....I don't see why that should change now.....I :love: my chocolate.....
  • sherim71
    sherim71 Posts: 130 Member
    Funny I just mentioned this to hubby at the grocery today. With the Special K protein bars that have chocolate, Fiber One bars that have chocolate, Skinny Cow treats - all scattered about my intake, I don't even miss regular cookies and ice cream. I like the Yoplait Frozen Smoothies Choc/Banana, just like chocolate milkshake. And trust me, I have a horrible sweet tooth and am a chocoholic.
  • LolasEpicJourney
    LolasEpicJourney Posts: 1,010 Member
    I still eat treats just in proportion and less often
  • notaperfect10
    notaperfect10 Posts: 48 Member
    I have a bar of 70% cocoa choc in the cupboard and have a couple of squares whenever i feel the need, I can resist it easily if necessary. i like the fact it's there!
    A little of what you fancy does you good! The trick is to stick to the 'little'! ; )
  • tpittsley77
    tpittsley77 Posts: 607 Member
    Chocolate: made with milk (dairy), made from the cocoa bean (bean=vegetable)...how could it be bad for you??

    I love this!!!! Dove dark chocolate squares for me! Any diet that says chocolate is forbidden is not the diet for me. I have been buying different deep dark chocolates. I find that just a little fulfills my chocolate cravings!

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