I'm going to go out on a limb here, and I may even get kicked off the boards for it, but... eat some chocolate!

Go out, get a small piece of the darkest, lowest sugar chocolate you can find. (That means, it's going to be a bit bitter.) Have a small piece once in a while. It's not going to kill you. Just make it fit into your cals.

On that note, with your calories at 1200, I hope you are doing cals that low with a doctor/nurse watching you. That's VERY low. Make sure you are doing it right, and make sure you aren't starving your body.

Thanks for the concern monkey,the craving has passed! (for now anyway). Oh I am not under a doctor's supervision, but I am making sure to get plenty of whole (high fiber)grains and fruits at least 4 oz of lean protein, and I'm a tad bit low on my vegetable intake, And surprisingly I am never hungry, when I get hungry, I eat (a healthy meal of course) and I am eating 5-6 small meals(or 3 meals and 2or3 snacks) a day, I feel great, but I admit I probably should have consulted a physician first. and I probably should be eating more calories because I am exercising regularly. (I have some steamed broccoli over here that I should to eat, but I don't want it! lol)

No, seriously, eat some chocolate on occasion. It won't kill you. It might make you feel pretty good. All things in moderation.

And please, check to make sure you are doing the right calorie level. http://www.fitwatch.com/qkcalc/caloriedeficitcalculator.php

Thanks a lot for the link! i'm saving it to my favorites, I love soaking in new information. well according to the site, its ok for me to eat 1249 calories a day in order to cut 1000 calories. oh and about the chocolate, dark is a little too bitter for me, but I'm sure milk chocolate every once in a while won't hurt either.

dark chocolate has many health benefits... healthy fat and antioxidants.

google 'dark chocolate health benefits'

i know you say you don't like it, but its big in fitness... natural peanut butter, almonds, and dark chocolate are considered great sources of fat.

usually it means 60% or higher cacoa content.

So OK dark chocolate is a good chocolate, but I do not like it either. If I am going to indulge it will be a Dove milk chocolate melting in my mouth!
OMG! I should not have gone there. Now I have to go get some chocolate.

hey i am lucky enough not to have chocolate cravings (my mom does though) i get salty cravings, any ways what my mom does is gets like one ounce pieces of chocolate and freezes them then in the morning she pulls one peice out and by the afternoon its defrosted so she can eat it. that way if she wants another piece she cant they are still frozen. in seattle theres a candy called chic chocolate that are like 3 one ounce pieces but im sure you can find one just at the drug store. good luck

sarisara, is that the place that does the dark chocolate with sea salt on it...? (My mouth is watering just thinking about the previously mentioned chocolate.)

Also, really good tip about the chocolate. I know someone else that does the same thing. :)

All good advice...DONT deprive yourself of what your body is telling you it wants...just eat it in moderation!! Other wise, take it from me, you'll binge!!

yep the key is modiration but when you brake open a bag of chips (not BAKED!) i'll eat the whole bag or close to it. so you probly dont want to be like me!

I have the same cravings. I ate some dark chocolate last night. I have been told if you realy crave something and think about it all the time it is better to eat a little of it then to keep saying no. You will end up eating more of it then you would have if you just eat some of it. I freeze my chocolate and then only get one square and let it melt in my mouth. Takes longer than way to melt and a little goes a long ways. Good luck Hugs. Kathy

Sending you some encouragement. It is hard when you crave. I when I really need to eat chocolate I buy the sugar free kind and eat one piece. I count it but I feel satisfied with that. It is so hard when things come crashing in on you and you just have to have something you realy should not have.


We're All Human




Not one of us is perfect, its plain to see,
Although we all would like to be.
We make mistakes and even sin,
And then when caught, our actions defend.
We see others do the same as we look about;
Were all so human, without a doubt.
So, may we never think of ourselves better than a brother;
For were all on the same level with one another...
In need of Gods touch from above,
Filling our hearts with his great love.
Whenever we see someone stumble and fall,
Let us never come down on them at all,
But point them to the Saviour who meets our need,
Ready and willing our soul to feed.
Lord, youre the only one whos perfect or ever will be,
And its through your power that were set free.
So, help us to be kind and not criticize,
But always see others through your eyes,
As we look beyond their weakness and sin,
To what they can be with your Spirit within.
Thank you, Lord, that we who are human can be made whole -
As you reach out in mercy and save our soul.



"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God"
(Rom. 3:23)


I hope this helps.
http://make-me-a-blessing.webs.com/

Hang in there.
Dee

Hershey's has 60 calorie sticks. I know you don't like dark chocolate but they have some that are called Extra Dark and they only have 4 grams of sugar. I didn't like dark chocolate either at first but now i love it. Especially with a little natural peanut butter.
I agree with everyone else. Don't ignore your craving and keep saying no. You WILL eventually end up binging. It's better to have a little bit now then too much later!!!