Confessions of a chocoholic
Chocolates, it is my second love after my better half. I have this problem though that when I eat them I get gazillion pimples on my face and that’s not very pleasant. But that doesn’t stop me! I do eat them (if you call one pack of kitkat “in moderation” then i’m eating in moderation) once in awhile. There’s one that’s very special too me, It’s called ChocoNut, it’s a locally made chocolate from the Philippines. I ate them like crazy when I was young. I would ask my mama or papa for a few pesos and I would run to the store and buy them. Now, I love Cadbury’s but Toblerone is a bit too sweet for me. I love all kinds actually but too many too mention them all. I feel happy, good-humored and lightheaded when I eat them. And I have kept this addiction till now. I am not a quitter.
I didn’t know that there is such a thing as chocolate addiction but it is a fact that millions of children and adults alike are addicted to this amazingly yummy …heavenly thing. I did some research on how we Chocoholics can enjoy them in moderation.
Tips to Curb Chocolate Craving
If you can satisfy a chocolate craving with only two chocolate peanuts, then go for it. If you’re not so lucky like me:
Discover if the craving is emotional – there are all sorts of reasons why people crave foods. It can often be related to feelings of low self-esteem or depression. If you can identify your reasons, then try another approach to tackling the problem.
Incorporate small portions of chocolate into your usual diet, rather than restrict yourself. Moderation is the key. A research trial found that people who limited eating chocolate to within half an hour of eating a meal gradually weaned themselves off their craving.
If you are feeling bored and craving chocolate, go for a walk, run errands, call a friend or read a book. If you can take your mind off food for a short time, the craving may pass.
Make sure you always have healthy food nearby, so you can replace chocolate with fruit a few times a day. Eat an overall balanced diet, eat regularly to avoid hunger, and eat more slowly. When your blood sugar levels are stable, cravings are less likely to occur.
If you think it’s necessary, do not allow chocolate in the house. Ask friends and family not to buy you chocolate, or even not to eat it in front of you!
Finally, it is a good idea to increase your level of exercise, to burn off excess calories and increase your metabolic rate. Exercise also releases endorphins, which counteracts stress, anxiety and depression.
I hope this helps…Be strong. 
4 comments:
mwaybob said…
ohhhhhhhhhhhh lovely scrummy yummy chocolate
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 9:39:00 PM SGT
Nature Nut /JJ Loch said…
I share your love of chocolates. 
Have some in the cupboard but it’s only morning. Should wait at least until lunch. Tick tock tick tock.
Thanks for favoriting me.
Hugs, JJ
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 9:53:00 PM SGT
Pinay Jade said…
haaha good to know guys that i’m not the only one. i do not have anything at all here hidden…huhuhu :<
thanks also JJ. Cheers!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:09:00 PM SGT
Butter said…
I used to be addicted to cloud9 when I was younger :=). Dark chocolates makes me giddy!
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