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I had a real urge for chocolate yesterday evening.. and I had all kinds of imaginings of what bar(s) I would go out and buy. I rationalised, I've been for a run three times this week; I haven't had any chocolate for at least 8 weeks, chocolate isn't that bad for you... (some nutrients).. I will walk 15 mins to get it and same to come back ( capitulating was predicated on not taking transport).. I will do a half hour walk on top before the shop if I want it. I went for my walk, did an hour. At the end was the reward of the chocolate I wanted. I got to the shop. I walked around the aisles and I decided I would substitute for nuts, strawberries and some fancy cheese. I still had a 20 minute walk home. I got home I had a handful of nuts and I had earned a big bar of chocolate. I'm trying this every time I want something bad. The walk actually bounced me up no end.. and by that time my longing was gone. Sharing this to help people, because sometimes our cravings are too hard to resist. But if we delay sometimes we can go past them.
Diet Calendar Entries for 06 December 2018:
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1159 kcal
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Fat: 84.41g | Prot: 47.45g | Carb: 60.35g.
Breakfast: Coffee with Milk. Lunch: Giant Eagle Cherry Tomatoes, Avocados, Butter, Grated Dry Cheddar or American Type Cheese, Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, Whole Wheat Bread, Bacon, Green Giant Little Gem Lettuce Hearts. Snacks/Other: Coffee with Milk, Whole Wheat Bread, Butter, Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, Cheddar Cheese, Cashew Nuts, Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Original Cheese. more...
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2148 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Calisthenics (light, e.g. home exercise) - 15 minutes, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 1 hour and 10 minutes, Desk Work - 6 hours, Squats (Legs) - 10 minutes, Resting - 8 hours and 25 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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06 Dec 18 by member: jan-e333
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06 Dec 18 by member: jengetfit123
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good job, I too have been craving chocolate and bought the fixings to make chocolate chip cookies. I know I am pretty lazy with making deserts so far I have not put them together.
07 Dec 18 by member: baskington
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Try DR. No chocolate bars, negative carbs with the fiber and variety of flavors and take care of the void, and very TASTY !!!
07 Dec 18 by member: DO N OK
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when I crave chocolate I eat those fiber one bars, it helps satisfy the craving
07 Dec 18 by member: dmh155
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Montezuma 100% chocolate has deep chocolate goodness.
07 Dec 18 by member: moopie321
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You’re half way to your goal. Don’t self sabotage. It starts with one thing. That’s my advice.
07 Dec 18 by member: 2426girl
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Oh what are these DR s then?? I might have to check them out. To be honest if I do have a craving it'll be for a particular favourite item. So, if I am trying to deny that it helps if I can substitute with something a bit of a treat.. like the strawberries or just try and delay distract myself until it subsides. Funnily the exercise can help, it was a lovely blustery evening and enjoyed walking round in the wind :))
07 Dec 18 by member: Bandrai
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Thx you guys so much for all your comments! Yeah 2426 girl, you are so right I have got to keep on track especially with Christmas coming :)
YOu're all very kind. Best of luck with your journey's too x
07 Dec 18 by member: Bandrai
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Baskington you always have some cool tricks up your sleeve!! Baking is a good one too because you basically have some amount of effort in actually doing it!! Plus I love to share out the baking.. so normally by then I get a buzz for that and don't need the treat!! My favvourite is a twist on Jamie Olvier indulgent dark chocolate sponge cake where I add cointreau and raspberries ... mmmmhh!!
07 Dec 18 by member: Bandrai
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Your method of delaying gratification was excellent. I find too that if you imagine when at the store the cheap tasting chocolate in those bars it is another deterrent. Of course quality chocolate is harder to resist then! Great food choices. The walk undoubtedly gave you some happy hormones that took care of the craving. Excellent plan!
07 Dec 18 by member: 59Carol
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Thanks Carol! Yeah a nice walk being out in the wind .. certainly helped get over the craving. Little bit of light exercise can lift your mood just as well.
09 Dec 18 by member: Bandrai
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