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Hi I'm Dee. I'm 23 and married. I've worked in health care as well as office settings but am now a home-maker. I'm knowledgeable in a variety of subjects but don't mind doing a little research if asked about something I don't know about. Most of my friends come to me for advice. I read several advice columns and would like to help you also. I'm not judgemental. Your life is yours to live it as you choose. I believe asking for advice is good, but ultimately the choice is yours. You WILL NOT find a hurtful or smartass answer here.
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i am certainly not a fat girl, but i am not the skinniest either. i am pretty happy with the way i look, but i want to drop a few pounds/make my stomach flatter. i already know exercises for that & i do them every night, so that's not my problem. the real problem is that i am addicted to chocolate. i want to be able to eat some chocolate maybe once a week for dessert, but i wind up having it everyday, sometimes more then once a day. it's not like i am a horse eating until i pop, but i tell myself i am not going to eat it but then an hour later my mouth starts to water & i can't resist some. i need a way to stop this temptation. how can i take control & not give in to having chocolate? what works for you or other people you know? i need some good tips, so if you have an idea that would be great! thank you!
Have you tried finding some low-fat chocolate dessert recipes? That would help to ease the craving while reducing calories. I'm giving you a couple links to recipes.
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/Premium/Food/2000/02-Feb/LFChocCakes0200/LFChocCakes0200.html
http://www.commonplacebook.com/recipes/desserts/lwfatcookies.shtm
http://www.low-fat-recipes.com/desserts/chocolate-walnut-cake.htm
Another option is simply switching to lower fat versions of chocolate. For instance, low-fat chocolate pudding. If you feel you must give in to the craving, try the miniature candy bars. They're usually enough to deal with the craving and aren't as high-fat as a normal size chocolate bar.
Sometimes, just doing something else for a little while when the craving hits will help. Most cravings don't last that long. By doing something else, perhaps exercising or going for a walk, you can avoid the temptation until the craving passes.
I have one last suggestion. I'm normally not a chocolate fan, but since I've been pregnant, I crave it daily. My doctor recommended I try Viactiv chocolates. They're small chocolates that also provide your body with needed calcium. You can find them on the vitamin aisle at the drugstore.
(Rating: 5) thank you!