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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here -

I just started an exercise boot camp type class that combines cardio and weight training.  I have been working out 3x a week for 15 years but it just never seems to be enough. I need to try harder and not phone it in. Showing up doesnt mean anything if I am not going to push myself.

I measure some food and generally try to stay 
under my WW points for the day (or just not use the extra weekly pts, figuring it will work itself out as long as I am reasonable) but clearly this is not working and then I give up and eat a pint of ice cream. Its totally self-destructive bc I am so careful (and miserable) for a short time and then blow any progress I might have made.

I wish the fruits and dark chocolate tricks would satisfy my cravings but I dont like them, so its not helpful. (Thanks though!)

I am just complaining bc I hate it and I hate myself for how hard it is and how I am so weak. 
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Yeah - you really have to find food that you enjoy eating and that is good for you.  Different for everyone.  I'm the one who posted about chocolate.  If you like chocolate at all but just don't like dark chocolate - start off with a lighter percentage of dark and then "practice" getting darker.  Interesting book: 
http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Chocolate-Lose-Weight-Science/dp/1623361273/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400595055&sr=1-3&keywords=chocolate+is+good+for+you

I also try activity - if I want to eat then I go do something I really enjoy for 15-20 minutes.  Distraction.  And I track calories.  Just keeping track makes you eat less because you are paying attention.

Good luck.[/quote]

What is the benefit of trying to like dark chocolate? Just to have something thats not-so-bad to snack on? I like chocolate but it isnt really a trigger for me and if I like ice cream, I am very specific about only liking one flavor and 10 other flavors can sit in my freezer for months and I wont touch them, but then I will obsess about the flavor I want until I buy it and eat the whole thing.[/quote]

Dark chocolate satisfies my cravings for something sweet and it is relatively good for you (in moderation).  So, for me it keeps me from eating tons of other things like cookies, cake, brownies, chips, etc.  And for some reason - I can stop eating chocolate after I've eaten my portion.  It gives me something to look forward to eating but not feel guilty about.  I realize this won't work for everyone but it has been the silver bullet for me.  And yes, Ben & Jerry's double fudge brownie ice cream is never allowed in my freezer.  Obviously, I have chocolate issues :)[/quote]

What kind of chocolate do you buy and from where?[/quote]

Mostly from Whole Foods - I love the XOXO brand.  You can buy it online too but it is very pricey.  I've tried every bar they stock and this brand is my favorite. I started off buying their 55% flavors - have now worked up to 62% which is harder to find.  Might try to go up to 70% soon as it is more available.   Will warn you - it is not cheap.

And other than chocolate - I eat a lot of lean protein, veggies and some carbs.  I have to admit I'm not a good veggie snacker though veggies with hummos is a good one.  I like parrano cheese on whole wheat crackers too.  It's all about finding what is not horrible for you for the treats and eating well the other.  
 
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