I love this thread! I am a total chocolate addict! Not sugar so much as just dark chocolate. There are probably three 'foods' I refuse to give up: chocolate, coffee, and red wine! There has to be a compromise somewhere, I can't be all no fun!
I get the Trader Joes 1 pound bar and break off 1 square - seems hefty enough, then I walk away and do other things. If I want another square later I do that. But I pretty much limit myself to 2-3 total in a day, but spread out. I think it is better than more coffee or starting the wine at Noon!!
Also I think what you eat for a treat needs to be looked at in the context of your overall diet. I am lucky and eat mostly local produce, all my own farm raised meat and eggs and VERY little processed food. I would rather eat real chocolate than the FiberOne stuff (sorry - no offense!) because they tell you it is healthier - pretty much if it is processed in a package the real thing is going to be better for you in the long run. At least your body knows what to do with fats that come in a more natural state.
Anyway, just finished my first cup of coffee and now craving chocolate!
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