Almost 7 months out and fighting choc cravings

Hi all. I am amost 7 months out and have lost 75 lbs. I want to lose 44 more lbs. I am finding that I crave chocolate. I started out eating 1 SF piece here and there, then that started to make me dump, so I decided to try a reg. piece and had a Hershey choc bar (mini) and that did not make me dump. I notice that I want more and more of it though. I have only given in once and had more than I should and boy did I know it- b/c I dumped big time. Even though it made me sick and will make me sick, I still crave it. How do you deal with the cravings? I need some advice and to know that I am not alone. Thanks! Carla

Carla YOU ARE NOT ALONE...I have had serious medical issues with my female parts and hormones post-op and the craving go right along with it! Unfortunately, I learned early out that I can have 3 hershey's kisses and not get sick...I will admit that 3 is enough for me (sweets were never my problem) but the hormone changes have made the craving WORSE than ever (see my profile). Recognizing this is the first step...you've done that! It's a behavior that we have to work at changing. I will say that I have a current "new love"...WATERMELON. I try to substitute a cup or so of that instead...it gives me water and fiber that I need anyway. HTH Tanya

When I get a craving for choc. I usually have milk with choc. carnation instant breakfast in it. I usually have milk with that in it everymorning on my way to work. So that has really helped with the cravings. I also work in a bakery so being around the sweets and choc. But I can honestly say that I have no desire to even lick my fingers off when I get something on them. I don't want to get sick so I stay away from all sugar stuff. I have lost 100 lbs and I'd like to lose 20-25 more before aug. my daughters wedding. Betty

I am right there with you on craving chocolate from time to time. I can handle the SF stuff, and I won't touch the real deal...but I had heard somewhere that if you want chocolate, eat a dill pickle and it kills the craving. I'm not sure if it works, but it might be worth a shot? Christine

When this craving hits me and SF just won't cut it, I just the unjury chocolate protein powder in some warm water or skim milk and it tastes just like hot chocolate... it usually does the trick! Karen 356/252/???

I most definatly have this problem!!!! If i cant get passed it I do dove or godiva. Very good rich chocolate so that 1-2 pcs are very satisfying. Another way latley has been trail mix from wallmart. the combo of salty sweet has been very satisfying and a little goes along way plus your getting protein at the same time( i added a bag of soy nuts to the mix) going back to the dove the single bar has 4 pcs in it and usually eat 2 and save the other 2 for later plus that makes it so there is non in the house once its gone. Hth Leann 7 mo po 235/148/125 goal

Carla: Have you tried Sugar Free Fudgesicles?? I am a chocoholic. The way I've gotten around this is to wait until 9:00 p.m. and have 2 SF fudgesicles when I sit down. They have 40 calories each, 3 grams of protein total and they satisfy my craving. I also know that at 9:00pm every night I can have my chocolate, which makes it easier to deal with when I see some other chocolate. I know that 9pm seems a little late to be eating, but that is when I sit to relax for the evening and it just works out for me. Good luck. Diane C.