Happiness is....real dark chocolate

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Registered: 12-19-2002
Happiness is....real dark chocolate
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Thu, 12-09-2004 - 2:33pm

Member Question: The Dove Promise dark chocolates are only 42 calories each. They do contain sugar, but other "sweet treats" (incl. candy w/sugar alcohols) don't interest me. I've been having 2 a day in Phase 2 for months without cravings.


Dr. Agatston: From one chocoholic to another, enjoy. Remember, the main point of the diet is to get rid of cravings. If you aren't having cravings, you've made a good choice.


Dr. Agatston: In addition, chocolate has many antioxidants which are helpful. In addition, the fatty acid, stearic acid, does not raise cholesterol levels.

Maggie 


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Registered: 04-01-2004
Fri, 12-10-2004 - 8:55am
Thanks for the research Maggie!
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Registered: 12-19-2002
Fri, 12-10-2004 - 9:32am

I must say I am glad to have made the sacrifice.

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Registered: 09-17-2003
Sun, 12-12-2004 - 12:51pm

Thank you thank you thank you Maggie. I am forever in your debt for conducting this survey.


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Mary

                                          

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Registered: 12-06-2004
Tue, 12-14-2004 - 4:43pm

HI Maggie-Thanks for the great news. Okay I have a trader joes dark chocolate bar & I want you to let me know if its alright & how much can be consumed. I had half of one today and I am in phase 1. I know it was a no, no but I couldn't stand to not try. I am eating correct otherwise. Plus, I'll jump on the treadmill tonight. 1 package (50g)in fat calories 230, Fat Cal. 130, Total fat 16g, no sodium, total carb. 28g, fiber 3g,sugars 23g, protein 3g

For anyone who has a trader joes this is some great chocolate no wax!!! Really, really good. Hopefully I haven't ruined myself again............
Thanking you adavance- Umm Imran

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Registered: 12-19-2002
Tue, 12-14-2004 - 5:40pm

"Okay I have a trader joes dark chocolate bar & I want you to let me know if its alright & how much can be consumed. I had half of one today and I am in phase 1. I know it was a no, no but I couldn't stand to not try."


Hi Umm Imran,


You already know it, real

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Registered: 12-06-2004
Tue, 12-14-2004 - 7:09pm
Well, Apparently I couldn't wait I ate half a bar and then had some milk choc. filled pieces that come in boxes. Like the ones you get during the holidays. The thing is I have lost alot of weight on SB, but for some reason after I lost that weight I can't stay on track. I eat really well, I just have a sweet tooth!!!!!! I have only gained like three pounds since the summer. Pretty amazing since all of the damage I have done. I guess tomorrow id a new day. Any advice? You seem to really know your stuff & have experience. On top of that I am leaving town this weekend! What am I going to do? I just have like 13 lbs to loose.
Feeling desperate-
Umm Imran
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Registered: 12-19-2002
Wed, 12-15-2004 - 11:20am

"I have only gained like three pounds since the summer. Pretty amazing since all of the damage I have done."


Hi Umm Imran, you have a really great exercise program, which is probably why you are successfully keeping your weight down (haven't gained more than three pounds), even though you struggle with staying on track, trouble avoiding sweets.

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Registered: 12-19-2002
Fri, 02-11-2005 - 5:17pm

Just bumping up this info on Real Dark Chocolate for Phase 2 and 3 newer

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