Chocoholic

[Amandaperfect]

Hi I'm Amanda, I can't stop eating chocolate. I joined slimming world last year and lost one and a half stone but put it all back on. I just can't stop. The craving gets so bad I have to eat some and I do mean some. One bar will not satisfy the craving it has to be at least 2 family bars. I try to buy less but it's not enough. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I've tried hot chocolate and dark chocolate but still can eat and drink loads. Help please x

[Ceals]

Welcome Amandaperfect chocolate is indeed a demon addiction. Have you tried 90% cacao chocolate. Not so sweet and quite delicious.

Come and join our Newbie Club, which is a good place for you to connect with members, who are also just starting out, or re-starting. Just post a few words on the November Newbie Club thread to introduce yourself and respond to others there you will soon feel part of the club.

Follow this link to the Newbie club:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Please read all the information carefully, it is very useful and can be referred to whenever you want to check something.

The FAQs are a veritable mine of information check them out here: healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

I wish you well on your journey.

Ceals

[rossie1942]

You are not alone join club. I am chief offender. I believe only solution is to treat it as an alcoholic treats drink. Choose a day when you are not stressed and pamper yourself in anyway other than eating chocolate. You will have withdrawal pains for a few days but in my experience complete abstinence is only way. There is a book sugar detox maybe that would help. Good luck

[Amandaperfect in reply to rossie1942]

Thanks, I get worried about how I will cope going without chocolate, I can get really depressed but I am determined to do this. Wish me luck x

[rossie1942 in reply to Amandaperfect]

A friend was told by gp that sugar is so toxic that it increases depression. I really do hope that you succeed and I will be thinking of you all the best. Go for it

[Active_43]

I agree with rossie1942 . Cold turkey is probably the best for a few weeks. It'll be tough but the cravings should stop after a few days.

[Amandaperfect in reply to Active_43]

I'm going to give it a go starting tomorrow. I can't go on feeling bloated and sick all the time x

[Hidden in reply to Amandaperfect]

I’m with you amandaperfect it’s such a difficult thing to beat. I’m going to try From tomorrow also. Let’s do this!

[Amandaperfect in reply to Hidden]

With you all the way TrixieBelle. We will do this x

[Amandaperfect]

Well I'm half way through the day and haven't eaten any chocolate. The worst part of the day for me is between 7-9 though. Haven't got dressed today, I find if I go out I buy chocolate. I really hope I can beat this addiction x

[xvanillaskyx in reply to Amandaperfect]

Well done for getting through to now 👍👍 wishing you the best of luck for the rest of the day! You can do this 💪💪👍👍

[Amandaperfect in reply to xvanillaskyx]

Thanks x

[Hidden in reply to Amandaperfect]

How’s it going? I did yesterday no problem at all. Mind set is positive......one day at a time 😊

[Amandaperfect in reply to Hidden]

I managed to do yesterday as well. Struggling a bit this morning but determined not to give in. We can do it x