My downfall as well. especially M&M's. Doctor just told me to slow down on the chocolate or quit them too. ouch

Take care bf if you arent used to dark chocolate it can give you nasty ulcers and even headaches...try some nice frozen grapes or licorice maybe even some nice hot cocoa to sip on...save yr darl chocolate for that special late night treat......another day without a cig, great , a piece of chocy or 3 for me......hugs oz

man, me an dark choco M&M's are like intimate

I live for chocolate, especially dark chocolate

Found this for ya - hope it makes you feel better about it!!!

Studies to date highlight dark chocolate's health values because it has the highest percentage of cocoa solids, which are rich in cell- protecting antioxidants. Surprised? Many people are. That's because they forget that chocolate is a plant-based food and ounce for ounce, dark chocolate and cocoa have more antioxidants than blueberries, green tea and red wine...

This should bring a smile to most people's faces... it's a report on the health benefits linked to chocolate.

But before you tuck into a crme egg or packet of Minstrels, it's important to point out that these benefits don't apply to milk or white chocolate, which don't have the same nutritional value as dark chocolate.
Studies to date highlight dark chocolate's health values because it has the highest percentage of cocoa solids, which are rich in cell- protecting antioxidants.

Surprised? Many people are. That's because they forget that chocolate is a plant-based food and ounce for ounce, dark chocolate and cocoa have more antioxidants than blueberries, green tea and red wine.

Plants naturally produce antioxidants to help them endure harsh growing conditions and to protect them from environmental stress. Scientists believe and have proven that these same compounds can aid the humans who eat the plants too.

Benefits, benefits, benefits

It's more than wishful thinking, researchers have found a diverse range of benefits linked to dark chocolate:

* Antioxidant Powerhouse: Recent studies suggest that the antioxidants in dark chocolate may reduce the risk of many kinds of illnesses, from heart disease to cancer. Dark chocolate and cocoa are particularly high in flavonoids (phenolic compounds) which help protect your heart by deactivating unstable molecules in your blood called free radicals. Free radicals can aggravate the bad cholesterol in your blood and lead to clogged arteries. In clinical trials, dark chocolate has reduced blood pressure, improved blood flow, showed mild anti-clotting effects and may help prevent plaque formation in the arteries.

* Smokers: The journal HEART published the findings of a study conducted in Sweden, which found that smokers who eat a small amount of dark chocolate can improve their artery function within hours.

* Good news for sufferers of chronic fatigue syndrome - research indicates that dark chocolate could help alleviate symptoms associated with the condition.
* Mineral Rich: Chocolate and cocoa naturally contain copper, magnesium and potassium, which are vital for good health. One average dark chocolate bar provides nearly 12 percent of your daily requirement for magnesium. This may be important for people at risk of several chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

* Sweet news for managing blood sugar: Even though dark chocolate has a reputation for being very sweet it has a low glycemic index which is very similar to oatmeal. This means that it doesn't send your blood sugar sky-high. In addition, the antioxidants in dark chocolate and cocoa may aid bad circulation and unhealthy blood vessels that often pave the way to the development of diabetes, while also possibly improving cells' sensitivity to insulin and glucose. Of course the rules of moderation apply - diet and weight control for people at risk for diabetes is especially important.

It would appear that there is more to the RIGHT box of chocolates than Forest Gump could ever dream of!

creamy chocolate, oh my god. still haven't put on any weight though.Thank god for that.

i HAVE BEEN EATING DARK CHOCOLATE ALSO BUT I WAS ABLE TO FIND A DARK CHOCOLATE BAR THAT IS SUGAR FREE AND VERY GOOD

honestly, when i was withholding cigarettes from my body, it desperately searched for something else to feel "rewarded" with. so i frequently use food or chocolate. this is why it is so important to reward yourself every day!! i DONT want chocolate to be my everyday reward, cuz i dont want to gain 20 lbs..LOL. so i try to use it sparingly.

Absolutely bf! All of my tastes have changed since I quit almost 2 years ago. I used to eat lots of junk and now have lost my desire for salt and sweets. Now I crave very strange food like wheat germ and soy beans!!

Yes- I became a chocolate addict when I quit too. I still love it but not as much. You do develop new cravings when you quit. My biggest one was black licorice but I bought sugar-free suckers. I still love them (and chocolate) but because of the weight gain when I quit- I have stopped 'using' on a daily basis.

I love dark chocolate. I usually buy dark chocolate hershey kisses and eat 2. For those of you have ever done Weight Watchers, I think it's 2 kisses for 1 point.

Am not sure I could ever completely give up chocolate. But, I am cutting back.

Love dark chocolate and like forerica black licorice. But sad thing is both make you gain weight. And don't tell me to just have 1 piece....lol, that just don't work for me.
If either is in my house, I will find it and eat it.