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MistyMountain
03-17-2009, 02:10 AM
Hi, my name is Melissa and I'm a chocoholic. I can't help myself, I love to eat chocolate. Every day. Ladies, I know you can relate. What's a chocoholic to do?? I need to kick this habit.:eek: Help!
Spiffy
03-17-2009, 02:24 AM
no you don't! :funny1: there is nothing wrong with this addiction...(otherwise I'm gonna have to address mine :lol:)
sugar-free chocolate is a good substitute.
Amethyst
03-17-2009, 10:17 AM
what about raw cocoa beans? that seems like it would be right up your alley, right? i know it doesn't taste exactly the same..but, it's a healthy alternative.... P.S -Hi my name is Heather and I have a chocolate addiction too.
bsktcase
03-17-2009, 10:28 AM
I will also raise my hand.

Lately I've been trying to feel good about when I eat chocolate...so I make chocolate covered bananas. It's still chocolate (mixed with some reduced fat peanut butter)....but there is a BANANA inside! It's healthy, right? ;)
Jersey Thug
03-17-2009, 11:53 AM
< raises hand >

dark chocolate only though. the other stuff i can easily resist.
MistyMountain
03-17-2009, 12:23 PM
yeah heather i eat raw cacao. and there are lots of antioxidants, which is good. but it is also a nerve stimulant, which isn't so good. and the fact that i feel like i need to have it everyday.. i need it to make me feel good, is a little scary.what is it about women and chocolate? why are so many of us hooked?
georgi
03-17-2009, 12:46 PM
Mmm...chocolate...and chocolate with peanut butter! :drool:

I actually dumped half a bag of reeses pieces eggs into the garbage on Sunday. Hmph. :crook:
georgi
03-17-2009, 12:46 PM
(I didn't do it because I wanted to. I did it because of my fat ass. :lmao: )
sure-ur-rightdancer
03-17-2009, 01:01 PM
I stock up on chocolate when I go abroad..... I am down to my last bar (I brought like 4 back the 1st week in feb... so about 1 a week - and he eats half!) and I am thinking that maybe this time I shouldn't re-up! I think that if you are eating a good quality chocolate (and in a normal serving - ie a few squares... not 3 bars at a time) then its not so bad however if it is making you feel out of control then that is more of an issue than the actual chocolate itself
Luna
03-17-2009, 01:10 PM
I love chocolate-- esp dark :) I just need to learn that whole in moderation thing :funny1:
Spiffy
03-17-2009, 01:30 PM
yeah heather i eat raw cacao. and there are lots of antioxidants, which is good. but it is also a nerve stimulant, which isn't so good. and the fact that i feel like i need to have it everyday.. i need it to make me feel good, is a little scary.what is it about women and chocolate? why are so many of us hooked?

they say chocolate and sex have the same chemical reaction in the brain...or something to that effect.
wabbit
03-17-2009, 02:54 PM
Hi, my name is Heather (also) and I too am a dark chocolate-aholic.. I love the dark chocolate cadbury mini eggs. In fact, the whole easter season is responsible for a good 5 extra pounds on my bottom if I am not careful.

I have discovered that red grapes are fun to eat when you are craving chocolate. They are nice and cold and pop in your mouth.. I still want chocolate though!!
HoopsTer
03-17-2009, 03:25 PM
Hi, my name is Melissa and I'm a chocoholic. I can't help myself, I love to eat chocolate. Every day. Ladies, I know you can relate. What's a chocoholic to do?? I need to kick this habit.:eek: Help!


Not to be an enabler...but lookie here: http://gnosischocolate.squarespace.com/

She's an IIN graduate. At weekend 4 she gave everyone a "Super Counselor" chocolate bar. It's so so so yummy!!!!!!
MistyMountain
03-17-2009, 03:28 PM
yeah, Vanessa rules. she's a beautiful soul~

(damn I want some of her bars right now)
Mr. McGrit
03-17-2009, 04:34 PM
my friend Richele leads a sugar detox and it's awesome! She's the sugar momma. www.richelehenry.com

It's all over the phone and online. I had some major breakthroughs. I hardly drink alchohol any more and I don't eat huge chunks of cheese...I actually pretty much cut out dairy all together. I didn't think it was possible and it was easy. She really gets into why you feel you need the sugar and how you can add sweetness into your life in other ways. Her goal is to help as many people as possible get off sugar. She is an amazing, caring, passionate woman...and another IIN grad!!!!

This is Taraleigh:)
vinandtonic
03-17-2009, 07:34 PM
I used to eat tons of chocolate..now maybe one piece a day. I just can't seem to handle sweets like I used to.
kramer
03-18-2009, 12:34 AM
the women & our male CFO in my office take turns stocking our candy jar w/ dove chocolate. freakin DOVE CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!!! how am i SUPPOSED to resist?!?!?! :lol:

looooooooooove.
Bonsai
03-19-2009, 12:41 PM
they say chocolate and sex have the same chemical reaction in the brain...or something to that effect.

Same endorphins released as falling in love (not sex.) :wink:

I'm a chocolate FIEND. I don't want to quit though. :funny1:
Spiderweb
03-19-2009, 08:44 PM
I think I would die w/o chocolate
Luna
03-23-2009, 11:44 AM
the women & our male CFO in my office take turns stocking our candy jar w/ dove chocolate. freakin DOVE CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!!! how am i SUPPOSED to resist?!?!?! :lol:

looooooooooove.

i love the Dove w/ nuts and fruit- yumm!

Cadbury's version is even better