chocolate cravings

I have been plaqued by chocolate cravings my whole life.  Lately I've had some pretty intense ones.  Last night I ate 2 sugar free puddings and went to bed.  I don't think WLS is going to help with this so I am looking for coping mechanisms.  What do you all do?

Hi Tonya,r f

                     Your message could have been written by me!!  I so feel your cravings for chocolate the same way you do!!!  I can pass up the chips, cookies etc but oh my gosh the chocolate calls me big time!!  Last night was bad for me too...it doesnt help with the kiddies eating it around me ... or finding it in their rooms...Im dreading Halloween this year too!!  A friend told me if you gotta have it, look to fill your chocolate cravings with sugar free chocolate puddings and other sugar free items...Im in the same boat as you!!  LOL..I feel your pain!!  Also I try to eat a chocolate protein bars every now and then to satisfy a chocolate sweet tooth...Good Luck to both of Us!!!!

I do crave chocolate at times. I love to melt bite size pieces of good dark chocolate on my tongue and try to savour the feel and the tast. 365 brand had bite size pieces at whole foods that are the perfect size for me.
I also love the protein shake cake. One of the DS'r  beemerbeeper posted this recipe and its AWESOME!

3-4 tblsp splenda ( I only use 1)
1 tblsp packed dark ****oa powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
3 tblspn oil (I only use 1 1/2, does come out a little dryer though)
Stir ingredients together add enough water to make smooth, not grainy. I use about 2 tblsp.
Microwave for 35-45 seconds. Can make in a bowl or mug. Top with a little whip cream for an awesome treat!

Good luck and enjoy!

Marie - I just made this - WOW its good!  I was wondering if something could be substituted for the oil, as that seems to be where the majority of the calories comes from.  I used 2 tblspns and it was still a little dry.  Applesauce?  I'm not a great improv cooker...

Marie says she uses canned pumpkin to replace some oil in recipes. I haven't tried it but I've heard of it along with applesauce.

I think next time I might try the pumpkin or the applesauce. It sure would help cut the calories back. Then I might be enjoying me some chocolate shake cake more often.

I don't crave sweets like I did presurgery, except I want some chocolate here and there. I've chosen to have a square of intensely dark chocolate when that craving hits. I get a high quality, high chocolate content (like around 70%) bar, and have 1 square. It's not real sweet, and I get the chocolate hit.

Maybe you'll get lucky and be like me!   (At least for ME it was lucky!  lol)  After surgery I couldn't eat/drink chocolate shakes, chocolate puddings, hot chocolate or chocolate milk without it going right through me!  So my liquid, pureed, and soft food stages were done without the aid of chocolate and I learned to like and depend on other things.  Now that some time has passed, I can eat one bite of a brownie protein bar for the flavor... any more than that makes me queasy.

You might be surprised... surgery can change a lot of old tastes and habits.  Good luck to ya!

I was having chocolate cravings and started eating a small amount of dark chocolate.  I just have to be very careful because I tend to want to eat it all.  I put it in the freezer, and one square usually does the trick.

Sue

Chocolate has always been a huge weakness for me. Surprisingly, the cheap chocolate candy that is everywhere isn't tempting me at all this year, but I do miss good chocolate. I've found Zone chocolate raspberry and chocolate peanut butter protein bar**** the spot (for the most part). I budget the calories for one as and end of the day treat and then I can end my day with a protein fix too boot.