Comments on: Chocolate withdrawals http://healthyandsane.com/2009/07/chocolate-withdrawals/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:40:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Elina http://healthyandsane.com/2009/07/chocolate-withdrawals/comment-page-1/#comment-3278 Elina Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:55:18 +0000 http://healthyandsane.com/?p=3671#comment-3278 Anne K, I like that idea :) I'm going to try to add some cocoa powder to my oats next time! Shelly, I picked some cocoa nibs at WF yesterday. Can't wait to incorporate them in my next breakfast :D Thanks!! Anne K, I like that idea :) I’m going to try to add some cocoa powder to my oats next time!

Shelly, I picked some cocoa nibs at WF yesterday. Can’t wait to incorporate them in my next breakfast :D Thanks!!

]]> By: shelly http://healthyandsane.com/2009/07/chocolate-withdrawals/comment-page-1/#comment-3269 shelly Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:29:12 +0000 http://healthyandsane.com/?p=3671#comment-3269 Elina, My tiny packet of cocoa nibs lasted me about a month and a half- so despite being expensive, they do go a long way! I think in that sense, it's worth it to at least give them a try. :) I think the way to deal with the lack of sweetness is to mix them in with other stuff. My favorite boat of oatmeal contains mashed banana, peanut butter, and cocoa nibs- that way they can profit from the sweetness of the banana. :) Elina, My tiny packet of cocoa nibs lasted me about a month and a half- so despite being expensive, they do go a long way! I think in that sense, it’s worth it to at least give them a try. :) I think the way to deal with the lack of sweetness is to mix them in with other stuff. My favorite boat of oatmeal contains mashed banana, peanut butter, and cocoa nibs- that way they can profit from the sweetness of the banana. :)

]]> By: Anne K. http://healthyandsane.com/2009/07/chocolate-withdrawals/comment-page-1/#comment-3263 Anne K. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:41:41 +0000 http://healthyandsane.com/?p=3671#comment-3263 That beet dish looks so wonderful! I'm glad you had such a good day. I couldn't give up all chocolate--I love my dark chocolate dreams! But I've found a touch of unsweetened cocoa powder added to greek yogurt or oatmeal really helps satisfy my chocolate craving :) That beet dish looks so wonderful! I’m glad you had such a good day. I couldn’t give up all chocolate–I love my dark chocolate dreams! But I’ve found a touch of unsweetened cocoa powder added to greek yogurt or oatmeal really helps satisfy my chocolate craving :)

]]> By: Mandy A http://healthyandsane.com/2009/07/chocolate-withdrawals/comment-page-1/#comment-3262 Mandy A Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:31:52 +0000 http://healthyandsane.com/?p=3671#comment-3262 I am having the hardest time trying to figure out a balance with my love for sweets/baked goods/not gaining weight. I seemed to have it together for awhile... and now, it seems like it's out of control! I think you have been doing an amazing job with your challenge! I admire you so much for it! And hello - what a workout! Awesome all around! I am having the hardest time trying to figure out a balance with my love for sweets/baked goods/not gaining weight.

I seemed to have it together for awhile… and now, it seems like it’s out of control! I think you have been doing an amazing job with your challenge! I admire you so much for it! And hello – what a workout! Awesome all around!

]]> By: RunTOFinish http://healthyandsane.com/2009/07/chocolate-withdrawals/comment-page-1/#comment-3260 RunTOFinish Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:11:21 +0000 http://healthyandsane.com/?p=3671#comment-3260 i only recently discovered dates too and they are great. now I'll have to try these apricots! i have decided that i am more than allowed to enjoy a cookie or treat now and then. But that being said I am currently working on making that less often than it has been i only recently discovered dates too and they are great. now I’ll have to try these apricots!

i have decided that i am more than allowed to enjoy a cookie or treat now and then. But that being said I am currently working on making that less often than it has been

]]> By: Elina http://healthyandsane.com/2009/07/chocolate-withdrawals/comment-page-1/#comment-3253 Elina Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:07:54 +0000 http://healthyandsane.com/?p=3671#comment-3253 Shelly, I actually have the chocolate dreams pb but I'm not a fan of it at all. It kind of tastes like fake chocolate to me. I prefer real chocolate + plain pb :) The cocoa nibs is something I've been intrigued about. I'm a little afraid of them, since I know they're not sweet but are good for you. They're also quite expensive which is why I haven't picked them up yet. Do you think they're worth the money?? Diana, K - I definitely don't plan on living without chocolate forever. I just needed to do this challenge to really reset my body and evaluate what's important to me and what I was doing/eating on auto-pilot. Chocolate will be back in my diet after July 15th for sure :) Jenny, that's totally how I am but it got a little out of hand before the CLC. I plan on incorporating chocolate back in my life after the CLC is over... but in moderation! Kelly - I'm totally with you! Moderation is key, I just often cross that line. Hopefully I'll get there one day! :D Shelly, I actually have the chocolate dreams pb but I’m not a fan of it at all. It kind of tastes like fake chocolate to me. I prefer real chocolate + plain pb :) The cocoa nibs is something I’ve been intrigued about. I’m a little afraid of them, since I know they’re not sweet but are good for you. They’re also quite expensive which is why I haven’t picked them up yet. Do you think they’re worth the money??

Diana, K – I definitely don’t plan on living without chocolate forever. I just needed to do this challenge to really reset my body and evaluate what’s important to me and what I was doing/eating on auto-pilot. Chocolate will be back in my diet after July 15th for sure :)

Jenny, that’s totally how I am but it got a little out of hand before the CLC. I plan on incorporating chocolate back in my life after the CLC is over… but in moderation!

Kelly – I’m totally with you! Moderation is key, I just often cross that line. Hopefully I’ll get there one day! :D

]]> By: Natalie http://healthyandsane.com/2009/07/chocolate-withdrawals/comment-page-1/#comment-3252 Natalie Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:53:43 +0000 http://healthyandsane.com/?p=3671#comment-3252 I am a new beet lover! They are so good when they are prepared well. The pasta looks awesome! I love fresh pesto :) I am a new beet lover! They are so good when they are prepared well.

The pasta looks awesome! I love fresh pesto :)

]]> By: Kelly http://healthyandsane.com/2009/07/chocolate-withdrawals/comment-page-1/#comment-3249 Kelly Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:55:19 +0000 http://healthyandsane.com/?p=3671#comment-3249 Elina - I think it's okay to customize the way you eat based on your likes and dislikes. As long as chocolate isn't controlling you I think it's wise to make room for it in your diet. 2 years ago when I set out to lose weight I was OBSESSED. I cut out everything I loved and it made me seriously miserable. Now I'm trying to get back to a more balanced approach - making room for the things I love and having everything in moderation. Elina – I think it’s okay to customize the way you eat based on your likes and dislikes. As long as chocolate isn’t controlling you I think it’s wise to make room for it in your diet. 2 years ago when I set out to lose weight I was OBSESSED. I cut out everything I loved and it made me seriously miserable. Now I’m trying to get back to a more balanced approach – making room for the things I love and having everything in moderation.

]]> By: Jenny http://healthyandsane.com/2009/07/chocolate-withdrawals/comment-page-1/#comment-3248 Jenny Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:51:14 +0000 http://healthyandsane.com/?p=3671#comment-3248 i have chocolate withdrawals often and i've just come to terms with the fact that i can't give it up -- whether its a chocolate protein shake, chocolate vitamuffin, dark chocolate dreams, a square of dark chocolate.. i need to get it in somehow! i have chocolate withdrawals often and i’ve just come to terms with the fact that i can’t give it up — whether its a chocolate protein shake, chocolate vitamuffin, dark chocolate dreams, a square of dark chocolate.. i need to get it in somehow!

]]> By: K http://healthyandsane.com/2009/07/chocolate-withdrawals/comment-page-1/#comment-3247 K Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:50:58 +0000 http://healthyandsane.com/?p=3671#comment-3247 I'm a beet hater myself but maybe that recipe could turn me as well?! It looks pretty :) If chocolate is your 'downfall' why not incorporate it to your CLC - I don't think you should feel deprived when you try to clean up your eating habits. Oh and you must try carob! I love it! I’m a beet hater myself but maybe that recipe could turn me as well?! It looks pretty :)

If chocolate is your ‘downfall’ why not incorporate it to your CLC – I don’t think you should feel deprived when you try to clean up your eating habits. Oh and you must try carob! I love it!

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