Alternate snack to chocolate

[Anonymous]

Well, a Tb of chocolate chips is only 75 calories, so if you’re eating 3 a day that’s not terrible. For me, the bigger issue would be that the processed sugar/dairy/additives would mess with my digestive system. So, yes to a piece of dark chocolate that doesn’t have any of that. And dates. And yes to making sure that you have enough magnesium. And protein! If you’re having 25-30 grams of protein at breakfast and the same at lunch, you probably won’t want to snack.

[Anonymous]

Chloe 60 calorie vegan frozen chocolate bars?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have the exact same problem. Like I could have written your exact post. I haven't found a permanent solution... I will be better and then slip, like the addict that I am. But the best solution, the only even temporary solution, is cacao. I get the kind you steep using a French press (Crio Bru is a brand on amazon). I am not a sweets person, though, just chocolate, so I don't add sugar, making it actually healthy. I really like the taste and the warm drink after lunch. And the best part is that it leaves the same chocolatey aftertaste. So, while it doesn't satisfy me quite up to the level of a handful of chocolate chips (I am such an addict !) , it does take away the craving. This especially works for me in the cooler months.

+1 I was coming here to recommend trying Crio also. I’m also a chocolate addict and tried this recently and it’s delicious.
My weakness is dark chocolate almonds from TJs which I restrict to just 2-3 a day. But if there’s any other chocolate in the house it’s hard to avoid.

[Anonymous]

OP here. This is all helpful. I also think, frankly, just having to admit that this is an issue is good for accountability. I'll look into magnesium. Yesterday I managed to not eat chocolate until 4 pm instead of noon -- ha, ha. So baby steps! And yes, we keep them in the house for the kids, to make cookies, etc. But I agree that's easiest -- I really have no self-control in this way!

Someone mentioned that the issue is that eating it actually is not satisfying, it actually makes you want more. So I'll have to try dark chocolate and see if that's better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Buy 85% dark chocolate. It's healthy.

It’s not healthy. It’s healthier, but not healthy.

[Anonymous]

I really like to have a sweet treat in the afternoon. I can often times trick myself by eating fruit. I’ll slice up an apple or pear, or a banana into yogurt. It’s not my favorite but it does the trick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Buy 85% dark chocolate. It's healthy.

It’s not healthy. It’s healthier, but not healthy.

Actually it is pretty heathy. Real good quality extra dark chocolate is low in sugar, high in fiber, and high in iron. Plus it is a great source of antioxidants.

[Anonymous]

Try a handful of raisins instead to hit your sweetness craving.

[Anonymous]

Measure out how much a handful is, cut it in half and eat one chip at a time slowly while looking at it. Continue to reduce amount as you go and add a complementary piece of fruit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. This is all helpful. I also think, frankly, just having to admit that this is an issue is good for accountability. I'll look into magnesium. Yesterday I managed to not eat chocolate until 4 pm instead of noon -- ha, ha. So baby steps! And yes, we keep them in the house for the kids, to make cookies, etc. But I agree that's easiest -- I really have no self-control in this way!

Someone mentioned that the issue is that eating it actually is not satisfying, it actually makes you want more. So I'll have to try dark chocolate and see if that's better.

Maybe the dark chocolate trick will work for you — it didn’t for me because I wanted sweet not bitter. Adding peanut butter does help, since you aren’t trying to lose weight.

I disagree with the dates and raisins suggestions. There is something about chocolate that is different.

Sometimes a Fairlife chocolate shake works to satisfy my cravings, or hot chocolate. (But with the latter I might as well just eat the chocolate chips).

[Anonymous]

When I am craving something sweet, I make myself eat a pickle. I know you do not want a pickle, but it absolutely kills the craving.

It sounds crazy, but it works.

[Anonymous]

I keep the small Dove Promises individual squares of dark chocolate in the fridge. They take longer to melt in your mouth that way.

Will admit I had one about 15 minutes ago and don't regret it at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Buy 85% dark chocolate. It's healthy.

It’s not healthy. It’s healthier, but not healthy.

Actually it is pretty heathy. Real good quality extra dark chocolate is low in sugar, high in fiber, and high in iron. Plus it is a great source of antioxidants.

it is not healthy. It has added sugar and one can get fiber and iron from other things.

[Anonymous]

I like the zero sugar Kind brand almond maple bars. Lots of fiber and some protein, only 140 calories and no sugar or junk ingredients.

[Anonymous]

I have the exact same issue - trying to stop eating chocolates but I just cannot.
Unless I dont have it in the house but there is always some.

The only way to avoid is to literally not have it at home.
The date advice someone posted above is very helpful and it does somewhat satisfy the sweetness cravings.