What I do when I’m CRAVING chocolate on a diet 🍫

[@oppenheimerroberta7440]

Yeaa the problem is that I have introduced myself to these foods for years... this is why I have to diet now.

[@MsRainbow1983]

😂I feel ya!

[@BeneGesseritSaya]

Stop using food like meth! How about that hun? When you feel sad think about what the feking problem is instead of using dopamine to feel happy 🥴🥴🥴

[@matthewsekulich9468]

U don't have to restrict EVERYTHING. Ive lost 65 lbs so far eating clean ab 90% of the time, and eating unhealthy sweets that go off my diet as a treat ab 10% of the time while also counting my calories and staying active. Completely shutting foods that make you happy off will mentally drain u and can likely lead to an ED

[@nikaa2282]

AHAHAHAHHAHA SAME

[@Rah215]

@Allan from Paris the diet doesn’t have to limit everything off that small bit of snacking isn’t gonna kill you. It’s abt moderation. Hence why a lot of people don’t diet and keep a fairly average build. That extra 50 calories or so isn’t gonna kill your progress just eat it

[@guillermorueda6717]

I've been following you for a while now and this is the best advice I've heard from you so far. I can tell by my own experience that you're saying is 100% accurate. Thanks for being so honest about this specific topic

[@JohanFitFoodie]

Going for less sweet and much darker varieties also definitely helps. My chocolate bars typically last weeks, like you say it's all about if you consider it a restricted food... 🍫

[@mybuddyroland4968]

I love dark chocolate! Especially after keeping it in the freezer for a while

[@JohanFitFoodie]

@@mybuddyroland4968 Indeed, an epic choice for sure! 🔥🍫

[@leventebozsoki7679]

Same here...looking at them for weeks, then eat them in minutes 👍

[@ClearBlueSky1]

I feel the same I crave chocolate regularly but I always eat one or two portions after a meal just to eat something sweet. And a chocolate bar usually lasts weeks too for me ☺️

[@allyma3]

Yeah cuz its so gross u wont want it all

[@KristianCatana]

That’s true ,I actually started doing this few weeks before seeing this and it works, Once you have them on a regular basis you don’t feel like devouring everything at Once anymore

[@JustLisaLife]

It's like: Don't think about the purple elephant, and boom. Yo can't stop thinking about it.

[@Kaleb_Sc]

Whoever’s reading this remember God loves you very much!!

[@SummerHawaii582]

I'm diabetic that's harmful advice for me!!

[@Roxxyy26]

I completely agree!! One thing I have found really helps when enjoying treats is to eat mindfully. Eat it slowly, look at it, think about how it tastes. Also with chocolate bars allow it to melt in your mouth, then the portion will be enough.

[@dabeezkneez8716]

True!

[@sethfeldpausch4337]

I'm weird, I love 90% Swiss dark chocolate. I take one square and I put a knob of butter on it then I chew both slowly until they have melted completely. It's a mind blowing experience! So good!

[@Q1Rong]

Yes!! Allowing it to melt in my mouth has helped a lot with portion control.

[@pervaneli]

Thanks now i want choclat

[@bcole8521]

Thank you This is the message we should be spreading Not to completely restrict ourselves but learn about portions

[@biancasadventure]

This is some positive and solid advice! As someone who’s suffered from an ED, balance is super important and it is possible to eat the foods you enjoy and lose weight :)

[@fabvz]

I absolutely love this ! This is very true ! I used to unfortunately have such a restrictive mindset and there’s no fun in life with that type of mindset, we don’t live forever, a portion of chocolate is not the end of the world. A healthy soul and mind is as healthy as a healthy eating habit, it’s good to feed our souls with the food we crave, moderation is everything even with vegetables! This is a great reminder ! Thank you 🙏

[@adom9463]

I agree! My diets have been a lot better since I've been allowing more "treats" in. I try to fit them in more with my macros but before I would break and end up binge eating it. Rather now I am more content with a serving and less cravings. I'm also in the best shape I've been in my life.

[@daisy-we5ox]

this is honestly the best advice I've heard online and I'm so happy that people are encouraging this. i developed a restrictive mindset too when i was starting to eat comparitively healthy. but overtime i rewired my brain into accepting that most of these foods that i crave actually make me feel sick after. so my cravings went down (took A LOT of time and patience and trust in myself) and i don't even feel the need to restrict anymore. i don't crave chocolate as much as i used to and if i do, i just have a few pieces and I'm DONE , my brain doesn't let me eat more. now don't get me wrong i can still chug down a cake if i want to because i love them (especially the ones that my mom makes) but i stop after having a considerable amount cause my brain is wired to avoid that uncomfortable feeling of overeating which is way stronger than my urge of eating more. p.s. - you got yourself a new subscriber :)

[@moneybagwipe4024]

This is actually very valid for people who don’t have a problem with food. In my country, Saturday is “candy day” and growing up I used to buy a bunch of candy, and then devoured it all till I got sick. Now that I’m older, I eat it casually and therefore don’t have a problem with it.

[@nicj5354]

Denmark?

[@fabio.1]

Where?

[@KelkohNA]

Nah, I'll 100% eat the whole thing.

[@lljauc8574]

Just let yourself so it. After 3-4 times you wouldn't want it

[@biplav32]

@@lljauc8574 na bro. Not everyone is the same. Maybe this works for some people but not for everyone.

[@PrincessAfrica3]

@@biplav32 exactly doesnt work for everyone

[@PrincessAfrica3]

@@lljauc8574 not true

[@ich8966]

@@lljauc8574 If there are 10 bars of chocalte in the house I will eat one or two a day. Nothing can stop me except just not buying this crap lol

[@markrobinson7975]

You're totally right but it's a tricky mindset to achieve. I was so strict with my diet that I created a really unhealthy relationship with food. It's true that eventually we are more likely to binge on a restrictive diet. Have a much more balanced approach now, far less stressful which results in better training and a healthier relationship with food.

[@jaymie-leacollingwood2753]

Yes, this is true for me. When I gave myself permission to eat everything, and listen to my body, the one portion satisfies me 😊

[@aylapereira9206]

i recommend eating chocolate after u had a nice dinner. can be a lil dessert that helps ya brain be like “that the last snack of the day” and also u will be to full to eat the whole bar

[@ciesheila]

Amen man! So easy yet so difficult to grasp for so many! I struggled so much with the all or nothing mentality, I only lately started to be able to start learning how moderate eating anything I like! It took some time but the cravings finally are becoming more and more manageable! Thank you for making this type of content!

[@Messi23407]

Bro thank you for this I’m going on a diet because I alway have this craving and I do not stop at 1 I stop all of them bro thank you for this because trying to lose weight to play in soccer but I can run that fast no more so this how lose weight so thank for this mean the world to me thank you❤❤❤

[@litzburger]

Yes ! This is what my dietician suggested as well : changing your mindset around restriction. This guy explains it perfect

[@hikarukiku]

Works for me! After recovering from an ED, I never thought I'd have that self-control...turns out you don't need control, it's just listening to your body. Sometimes I take a portion of "unhealthy" food, but I don't even finish it because... because I don't feel like it. It takes time to get to this kind of freedom.

[@tiffaninichole]

Exactly! I can now do that with pizza. I can have a slice or two and leave the rest in the fridge. I tell myself I could have as much of it as I want. And I usually only want a few pieces instead of sucking down the whole pie in shame!

[@elisafili]

You can't leave the rest of the pizza in the fridge. It sucks the day after.

[@iris-ow9be]

Yes my family member will eat it

[@kimbrolyy]

@@elisafili if you cook it in a frying pan on low heat without oil until it's hot (can flip it if you want) it'll taste like it just came out of the oven. Microwaving it makes it taste stale

[@JohnJohn-bi6lh]

@@kimbrolyyes. Pizza is even better the next day! I put it in the toaster oven. Awesome!

[@verydenise]

Eat slower and listen to your body cues of when you’re actually full. Also, add something else to the meal. Like half a plate of cooked broccoli, a chicken leg, and one slice of pizza. Basically make it a complete meal… don’t just make it about the carbs

[@GoRun1982]

This is incredibly solid advice. Subbed

[@grapesarepurple2636]

Definitely true. I've noticed that if I eat certain foods on a daily basis, I end up not wanting to them or just eat a small portion.

[@lorelwebber6435]

Good advice! I have about 3 squares of some sort of chocolate and or a snack treat size chocolate pretty much most days I crave it so I just have it. The reason why I used to eat the whole thing was we never bought chocolate much as kids and if we did I felt like it wouldn’t last if I didn’t eat it all in one sitting haha

[@Ř_ĄNĐŐM_030]

I completely agree, I'm not on a diet or anything but i do try restricting sweets and especially chocolate. Thank you, this is a reminder to me that I dont need to be so harsh on myself 😊

[@Beastsofthefield]

I agree 110% it’s all about portion control!

[@yahismyprotection3399]

Your channel is really helping me! I have been overweight for a while but COVID completely halted everything i was doing. That and brain surgery. Changing my mindset is what us helping me achieve caloric deficit daily abd i am not at all restricting myself from amything. All things in moderay aka, rhe swrving size only. Thanks for your videos.

[@dabeezkneez8716]

This is 100% TRUE! I experienced it myself. I am very quickly satisfied because I know I can eat what I like whenever I like.

[@jeffwilsey671]

Best advice! Moderation is key.

[@vtheawesome]

This advice is great. I've been doing this for a while now, and it works

[@Forsyth.]

Hard to believe, but this 100% some of the best advice when it comes to maintaining your diet. Ever since I started my diet, I was extremely strict about it and wouldn’t allow myself to ‘cheat’ in any way. This caused my cravings for snacks/sweets to skyrocket and made it extremely difficult to refrain from eating the entire package of whatever it is that I initially had a small portion of. Prior to this, I didn’t have an extremely restrictive diet, and instead I just generally tried to eat healthy while allowing myself to ‘cheat’ on occasion. During this time, I didn’t even have to try to refrain from eating anything outside my diet. It was so much easier and I regret being so strict. People need to understand that it’s perfectly fine to have a snack/treat that you enjoy every now and then. Don’t binge eat it, just take a portion and enjoy. This way you won’t be hindering your progress.

[@jackwitcombe765]

I had that issue where I can’t stop once I opened a fresh bar, switched to dark chocolate and haven’t had that issue, and it’s pretty delicious!

[@thetorontogirl]

I'm doing intermittent fasting and have lost 31lbs (14kg) so far and the one thing that has made me so successful in my weight loss journey was working on my mindset. I would eat all the foods I love like pizza, pasta, bread, and chocolate but control the portion. I still eat those foods pretty often but the timing and portion sizes are what really changed the game for me. For once in my 18 years of struggling with my weight and having insecurities around food I can say I actually enjoy my diet now.

[@Fan_Tash_Tic]

This is so spot on. As long as you train and you eat the right foods 90% of the time it’s ok to have that treat in moderation 👏🏼

[@JAYBENDABALLAH]

Jonathan, you are truly fantastic. Nobody thinks about telling you to enjoy your food in this way because of the restrictive mindset. Me for one does this alot and as a result my weight loss is impacted. Thanks for the tip Jonathan. You are truly inspirational 🤓🙏🏾👍🏾💝

[@JoshVin]

Yup totally agree! I hate when people are so restrictive. Indulge a little and you'll often find you're fine after a serving or less. If you really want the whole bar then adjust or do what you need to earn it 😁

[@ness3541]

I noticed this kind of behaviour in myself recently that whenever I'm having a chocolate it's an entire bar because I've been unconsciously restricting any kind of sweets for 6 months... and then I remembered a time that I included one portion of dark chocolate a day every single day and didn't struggle with cravings. I still was able to lose weight too. So yes if you don't overly restrict chocolate you will at some point learn to eat in moderation. I am learning anew to include junk foods, sweets etc in my diet. Definitely helps 😉

[@verydenise]

Agreed! I eat a portion of chocolate every day and have lost weight. Obviously I had to make other changes to my diet to lose weight. But eating a portion of chocolate every day keeps me from craving desserts or feeling deprived.

[@celiahou3298]

That’s really the best advice.

[@AliceDjinger]

I laughed so hard at this chocolate eating instruction 😂

[@srahman5723]

I completely agree with you! I have lost more than 12 kg within less than 5 months without any crush diet or heavy weight exercise! I just controlled my portion and eating habit. And it absolutely worked for me.. I ate everything chocolate pizza cake but I just cared about how much I am having at once!

[@wendywertz8828]

Totally agree ! I stopped restricting and I’m now satisfied with 1 square . Freedom that’s what it’s all about

[@Komatsutoriko]

Im in a never ending journey with my food relationship and this kind of mindset had helped me a lot, im slowly trying to eat the food i like without having to restric it, its a slow process and i still binge but its not that bad like the begining when i would eat like 10 pieces of bread and eat a lot of pastries lol Thanks for your content!!❤

[@matthill2957]

Facts. After switching to healthier foods i still indulge a bit and that is key. If i never indulged the cravings would have never slowed down

[@ninjascoob]

This is spot on. Better to not try and ignore the cravings but instead control them

[@muddpie4785]

With a lot of things it's about portion control, and changing things up a little so you can get your "fix" without as many unhealthy ingredients. That means dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate, and less sugar than your standard Snickers bar. I like Ghirardelli 72% dark chocolate. I break one of those squares in half, which is about 2 bites. I hold each bite in my mouth and let it melt .. savoring the flavor, rather than gobbling it down as one does with Snickers bars lol. Two bites savored is, for me, just about as satisfying as one gobbled Snickers bar.

[@kiki__moraa]

i love chocolate. i have had no issues giving up other sweets on calorie deficit, but i can’t live without chocolate. what’s been a great tip for me is always keeping my favorite snacks at home and never buying those that i like but don’t love. this way, whenever i’m having a craving i can eat the very thing i am craving and therefore fully satisfy the need with as little calories as possible.

[@Fraoula]

This is my experience with peanut butter I was deathly afraid of it yet binged on it when I had enough of my basically starving diet, now I am satisfied with using one serving and those binging thoughts have left me completely 💪

[@arefabilla659]

Thanks for your uncommon tips ♥️♥️

[@xTeRRaSnipin]

100% fax, doing this I find it keeps my cravings at bay, and It’s easy if you have good self control/discipline

[@CinnamintGut]

Totally feeling both sides - chocolate is kryptonite😫 but also slowly learning to have a less destructive relationship with it. From my experience, give yourself a chance to make mistakes… but also don’t use that as an excuse to regularly make mistakes!

[@user-kz3gk1tp7z]

Agree. Sometimes people can't stop

[@danielgarity3522]

I have been doing flexible dieting for the last year and a half and i have never felt more free and more in control. If I want chocolate, or cake, or a burger, I can have it! As long as I still hit my macros, and stay within my calorie range. It really is that simple! Restricting has always lead to bingeing in my experience. Flexible dieting can become your lifestyle, and it is sustainable!

[@celestinevander4079]

You have a very smart outlook on life and food.

[@merwinfernandes7982]

Totally...spot on my man👍👍👍

[@TheGhost152]

Completely agree, maybe even introduce it on days you don't really have the craving and the craving will never show up😉

[@DominosAndHearts]

Love this! Real advice

[@mominahameed611]

I needed this advice today

[@larrynguyen85]

Yeah I think with this mindset, it's really reinforcing the idea of sustainable practices. Strict regulation for some people just won't last in the long term, so giving yourself a little freedom helps you manage cravings, while also maintaining your diet.

[@monikaakabelle1123]

After I switched the flip to chocolate as available I have My chocolate bar in fridge for way longer than before😊 it is all about mindset and balance

[@Prince_ee]

70% dark cholesterol is really good for cravings! Small portions do a great job!

[@yunerdeng565]

Cholesterol??

[@iBonitaGamer]

I’m on a low fodmap diet right now. (I have to too fix my gut bacteria) but I have been allowed to have some of the foods I considered “bad” but because I have allowed myself these foods to be able to get better, I’m not binging it. I’m having a little bit and I feel so much better for it mentally. Whereas before, I restricted it so much and I just wasn’t happy. Banana oat pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup and dark chocolate chips has been a life saver! Most of the time the food have been nutritious and I’m enjoy it so much. I’m gonna stick too some of the recipes for life 🤤

[@candylaw1780]

I agree, portion control is best

[@RS-yq1ty]

Wow. I was really hoping u would show us it's ok to enjoy our favorite foods even when dieting just keeping portion sizes in mind. Thank u dear

[@jesusgirl3893]

I agree... I do that.. its call mind training.. 😌 and self control.. Nothing is impossible..

[@preranaguharoy5048]

Absolutely agree with you ❤️

[@spencerhulcy727]

This definitely works. I always have a bag of variety mini candy bars (1 little square each) in my freezer and pack 2 in my lunch for work every day, or otherwise have 2 pieces after lunch on days off. Having a set time each day set aside for a serving of candy really also keeps things in check because I know it's a treat to work towards.

[@RJK1647]

This is very true and i sent it to someone who is watching his weight i have advised him to have 2 small kit kat a day. His weakness is chocolate. By doing this you do not binge. It can be maintained long term!

[@TrashCatGang]

Thank you I have been saying this for years since hurting my weight loss journey because I dealt with anorexia I dealt with bulimia and then recovering from it and then having everyone tell me well just eat less or don't eat sugar or chocolate it's like well sometimes I just crave it I have lost like 60 pounds because I have finally met that equilibrium of being able to have the foods I want while still eating overall healthy

[@ariathefirst6495]

I agree with this actually. I am on a calorie deficit but I still get to eat what food I want. When I started being on a deficit and being more active. I lost more or less 5 kls already in 3 weeks. I just had a full burger king meal yesterday with onion rings and coke xero but I still lost weight when I weighed myself today. Could be different for everybody but calorie deficit has helped me a lot

[@guillaumerene1998]

He’s right, it might seem easier to not eat any, but doing that will only end with a binge. Its harder to learn moderation but it bring so much benefits.

[@christineciccone2201]

Great analogy I’m going to try this. Thank you

[@maddymeager8403]

Yes finally!!! I’m a student dietitian and I can not stress this enough how healthy this is. We lead to ED when we think of certain foods as good or bad, the main thing is listening to your body. For example your body will probably not feel great if you eat the whole bar, so in future you just have your little bit of chocolate and then if you’re really not satisfied try balancing it with some water or fruit. Balance baby

[@ceci3387]

yay healthy mindset and this actually works in long term

[@sarahhaseena]

This is something I learned from my mom and it is definitely a good mindset to have. In our house, after a meal we each just have one or two small pieces of chocolate and that's it. If I really feel like it, I might eat more, but I no longer have the habit of eating a whole bar.

[@sergeantsolomon6936]

Great advice. I also recommend not going for sweets while hungry. Also chocolate Atkins bars and chocolate rice cakes are great low calorie options. The chocolate Atkins bars are delicious and low in calories.

[@jajigreen7882]

This makes so much sense thank you for sharing this

[@ipak1705]

This has happened to me. I couldn’t keep any chocolate in the house because I would devour it all.. now I have a piece of chocolate every day and enjoy shopping for small / snack size treats when I’m getting my groceries. It doesnt feel like a guilty treat anymore, just a normal part of my diet. I even carry a small chocolate with me when I’m out and about. I have my ‘bad’ days but very rarely now and don’t struggle with portion control around sweets as much!

[@petesahad3028]

Never store chocolate in the fridge! The sugar seperates from the fat, the crunch gets lost and the taste changes for the worse.

[@babybugtoo]

So, by the time you get to the end, it doesn't taste good anymore and you just kicked your cravings

[@yasmeantamoor-snyder5615]

This is so true! If you know that you can have as much of whatever food, whoever you want, there is less of an urgency to eat it all once it’s around you. When I’m dieting, I remind myself, cake will exist once I’m done!

[@yuuukiosu]

Tip: Try 4 or 8 pieces of chocolate and have a bowl of grapes(or any fruit) to eat along with the chocolate and tell me how it goes. (For better results finish it with a bite of fruit so your mouth finishes with natural sugar (fructose) instead of the processed, more addictive, sugar)

[@lisabeck5582]

For me, personally, there are phases in my life where I am more susceptible to guilty pleasures such as chocolate. The nice thing about chocolate, though, is that there are so many varieties of it and one thing I have noticed is that while I could easily eat a whole bar of milk chocolate, I would find it hard to do the same with a bar of dark chocolate. With dark chocolate, particularly Lindt’s 90%, I find that one, two, or three squares is more than sufficient. In general, however, I would say that if you are just starting a diet or a new way of eating, it may help you stick to your plan if you don’t have your weaknesses near at hand. I’m not saying eliminate them completely, but wait until you’ve established some good eating habits and then treat yourself every once in a while if you think you can handle it responsibly.

[@easybreezy6]

I 100% agree with you. I get my 85% cocoa dark chocolate from Sprouts. They come in small rectangular ones and I usually have one per day, or sometimes in the morning when im still fasted i add it to my black coffee before i hit the gym

[@RedRuM513]

Couldn't agree more! Restrictive diets never help. Should eat slowly so that you realize you've had enough. Should eat whenever hungry and definitely not ignore your cravings. Life is too short.

[@brightknight1965]

Thank you for this! So tired of people just telling you to ignore it or push through because In the end that will just lead to that binge you’re describing

[@danielmp-007]

Friend, you and I are so much alike. When listening to you it is as watching myself onto a mirror, only with a different face. Your logic works💪

[@leighannsharpe6400]

Agree 💯 don’t deprive yourself of anything and then you won’t binge

[@saskewoo]

I do have them on a regular basis and the one portion is sadly never enough 😭 I think they call that an addiction or ED

[@Short_Samachaar]

*ED as in Erectile Dysfunction?*

[@pinkcandybellasubliminals1265]

@@Short_SamachaarEating Disorder

[@norwegiannorway5011]

I'm soooo totaly agree!!!!!💖💖💖

[@sethfeldpausch4337]

I never used to like chocolate that much, but I had zero sugar in my diet, not even fruit, for the past 6 months and recently I tried 90% dark Swiss chocolate and THAT was amazing. Only 1g of sugar in 3 squares, yet it has this rich vanilla flavor and because I haven't had any sweets, it didn't taste bitter at all! If you can "treat" yourself with healthier options, that's the best of both worlds!

[@sarabaq1960]

This worked wonders for me. Once I started having a stash of chocolate in my fridge at all times, I no longer wanted it as much and I was happy with just the recommended square when I did want it.

[@SilkyStyle]

I totally agree with you!!!

[@Jabshine11]

I totally agree. I've restricted myself and I end up binging. That gave me an unhealthy relationship with food. So I started incorporating my favorite foods once or twice a week and that has definitely help! Like, I loooove pizza. If I restrict myself from it I end up eating 5 pieces or more. Then end up feeling horrible. Now I'll do 1 slice once or twice a week. Or I'll make low carb tortilla pizza. Delicious!

[@boblangford5514]

And it’s so important to make your portion first, walk away from the rest of the chocolate bar, then eat it. Don’t hold the entire chocolate bar and plan to only eat 1/4 of it. That’s a recipe for disaster. I always crave sweets after dinner. I have discovered that if I just drink a cup of water right after I eat dinner, it makes me feel more full, then I don’t want any sweets.

[@Reppintimefitness]

Facts bro 💯

[@sadmimikyu8807]

Yup this is how that works actually. I was able to do this exactly. Ate a portion of chocolate, enjoyed it, didn't feel guilty, didn't go back to finish the rest. For some reason that is gone now. But I am working on getting that back.

[@kittencutie7074]

Also it helps to replace the full of sugar milk chocolate with dark chocolate Only if you like it of course This is a good short! Also for people that do manage to restrict themselves from having any chocolate at all though they might take it too far and end up with some kind of disorder lol so umm yeah a little treat every once in a while is okay, practice mindful eating and portion control!

[@lisadavis1655]

This has helped me too! I used to not be able to stop, period!

[@iloveicecream8844]

I'm here to admit I used to have very restrictive diets and then always ended up binging alooooot whenever got the chance. Then I later let go and stopped restrictive dieting and I promise the binge eating literally dissapeared it's now been two years

[@Lilo2312]

A few years ago i could easily eat a whole thing of chocolate or even two but now when i crave it i have a few little pieces sometimes just one and the rest goes back into the drawer it came from. I actually often have certain cravings but now when i get a few bites of the thing I'm craving I'm done. Dont even know what changed but it just did and it works for me. Also breaking it of and putting the rest back before you start eating could be helpful because its less tempting to eat the whole thing. You don't see it while eating and you would have to do some extra steps to eat more.

[@its_Criminal1]

This is something people need to hear. Having snacks in your diet is fine. If your goal is to cut the only thing that matters is calories in calories out. No need to ban snacks from your diet