Question for chocolate eaters

ChristineCQ · 03-07-2011, 05:07 PM

If you include chocolate as part of your plan, what do you eat? Brand and amount and how often? Thanks!

asbrown · 03-07-2011, 05:12 PM

I just discoverd sugar free Hershey's. I just eat them a couple of times a week. I love the Reese's cups and caramel filled ones.

ljguitar · 03-07-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChristineCQ

If you include chocolate as part of your plan, what do you eat? Brand and amount and how often? Thanks!

Hi Christine…
I do…in the form of Cocoa powder in my refrigerator candy and in just about every diet candy I love; Russel Stovers Low Carb stuff (Turtles, peanut butter cups, mints etc) and Hershey low carb mini milk chocolate, and somebody's chocolate coated carmels and Chocolite Triple Chocolate Bars, and Atkin's Endulge bars (Cashew Nut chews and Chocolate Coconut).

We buy/eat Breyers CarbSmart Chocolate Ice cream and frozen fudgesicle bars too.

Oh yeah - there are the chocolate protein powder and the Wally-world sugar free Chocolate topping sauce too.

Oh yeah - almost forgot the Emerald Dark Chocolate Cocoa-Roast coated almonds.

At least 5 days a week, and a single serving of which ever I choose.

hippiegirl · 03-07-2011, 05:21 PM

Lindt 85%, as needed. It usually only takes a square, which blew me away as I'd never (to my recollection) eaten only part of a chocolate bar.

:blush:

ETA: Looked up the nutritional facts - 8 total carbs for four squares.

ChristineCQ · 03-07-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hippiegirl

Lindt 85%, as needed. It usually only takes a square, which blew me away as I'd never (to my recollection) eaten only part of a chocolate bar.

:blush:

Ditto!!!! I found the same thing with any chocolate 72% or higher.

Thanks for the info, everyone!

ncgirl · 03-07-2011, 05:29 PM

Lindt 99%, 3 small squares (they are smaller than the other Lindts). I like my chocolate really dark

Vanessa120 · 03-07-2011, 05:37 PM

Lindt 90%, Lindt 85% & Green & Blacks 85%
I eat a 1/2 serving at a time, almost daily!

itsmeshelly01 · 03-07-2011, 05:37 PM

Godiva 86% here. 1 square is all I need with maybe a little bit of natural pb spread on top. I use unsweetened cocoa in coconut bark and in my protein shakes. I don't eat the sf chocolate. The maltitol gives me issues.

goheels · 03-07-2011, 05:41 PM

Green & Black, 85% is my favorite.

mcneilnomore · 03-07-2011, 05:43 PM

I'm another one who, on occasion, eats the lindt 85%. Ive dipped it in peanut butter and a peanut butter-cream cheese spread.

coffeeandcream · 03-07-2011, 06:00 PM

I am scared of adding chocolate

hippiegirl · 03-07-2011, 06:30 PM

Hmm...gonna have to check out the Green and Black.

hippiegirl · 03-07-2011, 06:30 PM

My younger son always says I'm on the "protein and chocolate diet".

Eliza_Jazz · 03-07-2011, 06:42 PM

OK, I'm officially drooling. Haven't had any chocolate in 2 months, may venture into eating some after reading this.

IslandAnne · 03-07-2011, 07:14 PM

Yep. I have some when I feel like it..... A square of 85% Lindt I find satisfying 100% or equivalent from my local chocolatier. (Back in the day, I couldn't wolf down enough chocolate candy bars! and didn't like the dark stuff.... how palettes change)

jem51 · 03-07-2011, 07:16 PM

I love dark but the 72%...yep more sugar/carbs.
I don't enjoy the 85% at all and that's not good. Chocolate should always be enjoyed.

I do love the RS dark but will try just about any since it is not the greater part of my diet.

sistertzu · 03-07-2011, 07:36 PM

My new favorite as I'm nut and dairy free right now is chocolate sorbet. It's so easy. Boil 2 cups water, take off the heat, stir in 8 ounces of unsweetened chocolate until melted, add 1/2 cup equivalent sweetener (preferably not splenda) a pinch of salt and a couple teaspoons of vanilla, whirl in blender, chill and churn in ice cream maker. I'm going to half this recipe and try it as a chocolate sauce. So yummy!!!

fawn · 03-07-2011, 07:42 PM

green and black 85%, 1/2 the bar when I buy it because I have no portion control. Consequently, I rarely buy one.......yes, I'm an addict 11 years later.

shirlc · 03-07-2011, 07:49 PM

Has anyone tried this:

Divine Chocolate

I've bought it at our local food coop and really like it.

Also like RS toffee squares and Eskimo Pie ice cream bars.

shirlc · 03-07-2011, 07:50 PM

Oops, sorry I forgot about the posting links thing.

Izzybeff · 03-07-2011, 07:55 PM

Just tonight I took one square of Lindt, melted it with peanut butter and mixed it with walnuts. It was terrific! Can't stand dark chocolate on it's own.

Lucky4 · 03-07-2011, 08:28 PM

I'll eat anything that isn't nailed down

I usually eat .5 ounce of the dark stuff unless my carbs are high that day. Sometimes, I make my own by melting baking chocolate, Splenda and almonds. Recently, I've been replacing it with my clouds--but I always keep some on hand for busy days--love the caffeine!

ouizoid · 03-07-2011, 09:20 PM

99% bar from World Market. The best bar ever. 1 square is 1 carb and so delicious.

Ouis

Gibbs · 03-07-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ljguitar

Oh yeah - almost forgot the Emerald Dark Chocolate Cocoa-Roast coated almonds.

Larry!

Are these really good? I buy the others (natural and dry roasted) every week, but just can't bring myself to be disappointed!

Thanks!

Nikki232 · 03-08-2011, 01:30 AM

Yummy Chocolate

I havent dabbled in this area yet. You guys make me want it now

Has any stalled on chocolate bars? I think i will go get some of the ones that were suggested this weekend, and see how it treats me. Thxs

stardustshadow · 03-08-2011, 01:51 AM

I use cocoa powder all the time (in drinks and LC candy like coconut bark). I also very occasionally (usually during TOM) have a bit of super dark chocolate. I like Green and Black or Lindt. There are other brands I have tried, too, but I have not seen them in the US.

marymmma · 03-08-2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gibbs

Larry!

Are these really good? I buy the others (natural and dry roasted) every week, but just can't bring myself to be disappointed!

Thanks!

I eat a small package of them almost everyday. I really like them. I mostly pick these instead of the natural because of the low sodium. There's a lot of difference.

ChristineCQ · 03-08-2011, 05:07 AM

Well, now I just want to go ahead and try ALL of this!

lcditto · 03-08-2011, 05:24 AM

Low carb specialties, choco perfection bars. I use their sweet perfection also. No intestinal problems with their sweetener. I was using the chocolate chips but now I see they have discontinued them.

tulipsandroses · 03-08-2011, 05:47 AM

I make Chocolate OMM all the time. I like Trader Joe's Cocoa or their baking chocolate.

As far as candy, occasionally I have Simply Lite Chocolate from Trader Joe's. It does have Sugar Alcohols so that keeps me honest about only having 2-3 pieces. 1 Bar will last me quite a long time.

03-07-2011, 05:07 PM	#1
ChristineCQ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,506 Gallery: ChristineCQ Stats: 234/192/159 (5'7") WOE: DANDR Start Date: 7/26/10 (re-start; original start 6/03)	Question for chocolate eaters If you include chocolate as part of your plan, what do you eat? Brand and amount and how often? Thanks!

03-07-2011, 05:21 PM	#4
hippiegirl Mrs. Robbie Williams Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho (but originally from Northern California) Posts: 11,758 Gallery: hippiegirl	Lindt 85%, as needed. It usually only takes a square, which blew me away as I'd never (to my recollection) eaten only part of a chocolate bar. :blush: ETA: Looked up the nutritional facts - 8 total carbs for four squares. Last edited by hippiegirl; 03-07-2011 at 05:23 PM..

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03-07-2011, 05:12 PM	#2
asbrown Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 206 Gallery: asbrown Stats: 243/197/150 WOE: Low carb Start Date: Feb. 3 2011	I just discoverd sugar free Hershey's. I just eat them a couple of times a week. I love the Reese's cups and caramel filled ones.

03-07-2011, 05:29 PM	#6
ncgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 533 Gallery: ncgirl	Lindt 99%, 3 small squares (they are smaller than the other Lindts). I like my chocolate really dark

03-07-2011, 05:37 PM	#7
Vanessa120 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,846 Gallery: Vanessa120 Stats: 189/130 size 2-4 5'4" WOE: Low Carb Real Food Start Date: Low Carb Since 2001	Lindt 90%, Lindt 85% & Green & Blacks 85% I eat a 1/2 serving at a time, almost daily!

03-07-2011, 05:37 PM	#8
itsmeshelly01 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,418 Gallery: itsmeshelly01 Stats: 260/140/144 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: eating lowcarb since 2005	Godiva 86% here. 1 square is all I need with maybe a little bit of natural pb spread on top. I use unsweetened cocoa in coconut bark and in my protein shakes. I don't eat the sf chocolate. The maltitol gives me issues.

03-07-2011, 05:41 PM	#9
goheels Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 475 Gallery: goheels WOE: Low carb woe Start Date: January 2008	Green & Black, 85% is my favorite.

03-07-2011, 05:43 PM	#10
mcneilnomore Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 644 Gallery: mcneilnomore Stats: 5'8" 282/277/150 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: June 4, 2012	I'm another one who, on occasion, eats the lindt 85%. Ive dipped it in peanut butter and a peanut butter-cream cheese spread.

03-07-2011, 06:00 PM	#11
coffeeandcream Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 362 Gallery: coffeeandcream Stats: 228/188/160 WOE: LC Start Date: October 2012	I am scared of adding chocolate

03-07-2011, 06:30 PM	#12
hippiegirl Mrs. Robbie Williams Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho (but originally from Northern California) Posts: 11,758 Gallery: hippiegirl	Hmm...gonna have to check out the Green and Black.

03-07-2011, 06:42 PM	#14
Eliza_Jazz Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: a sunny warm place :) Posts: 11,506 Gallery: Eliza_Jazz Stats: finally in Twoterville :) WOE: Primal Start Date: April 20, 2010 and every day since	OK, I'm officially drooling. Haven't had any chocolate in 2 months, may venture into eating some after reading this.

03-07-2011, 07:14 PM	#15
IslandAnne Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 255 Gallery: IslandAnne WOE: Modified LC.	Yep. I have some when I feel like it..... A square of 85% Lindt I find satisfying 100% or equivalent from my local chocolatier. (Back in the day, I couldn't wolf down enough chocolate candy bars! and didn't like the dark stuff.... how palettes change)

03-07-2011, 07:16 PM	#16
jem51 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: south central OR Posts: 3,635 Gallery: jem51 Stats: oh so happy at 120 WOE: Mine, all mine Start Date: controlled carb '97-98	I love dark but the 72%...yep more sugar/carbs. I don't enjoy the 85% at all and that's not good. Chocolate should always be enjoyed. I do love the RS dark but will try just about any since it is not the greater part of my diet.

03-07-2011, 07:36 PM	#17
sistertzu Resident crazy dog lady Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ca Posts: 5,121 Gallery: sistertzu Stats: 244/goal -90 Atkins/IF WOE: VLC/no grain/ minimal dairy Start Date: originally march 08 but every day is a fresh start	My new favorite as I'm nut and dairy free right now is chocolate sorbet. It's so easy. Boil 2 cups water, take off the heat, stir in 8 ounces of unsweetened chocolate until melted, add 1/2 cup equivalent sweetener (preferably not splenda) a pinch of salt and a couple teaspoons of vanilla, whirl in blender, chill and churn in ice cream maker. I'm going to half this recipe and try it as a chocolate sauce. So yummy!!!

03-07-2011, 07:42 PM	#18
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16,072 Gallery: fawn	green and black 85%, 1/2 the bar when I buy it because I have no portion control. Consequently, I rarely buy one.......yes, I'm an addict 11 years later.

03-07-2011, 07:49 PM	#19
shirlc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,534 Gallery: shirlc Stats: 144/127/130-5'5" WOE: Low/Mod Carb, JUDDD (JUDDD, 10/25/11 at 141.5) Start Date: March, 2006	Has anyone tried this: Divine Chocolate I've bought it at our local food coop and really like it. Also like RS toffee squares and Eskimo Pie ice cream bars.

03-07-2011, 07:50 PM	#20
shirlc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,534 Gallery: shirlc Stats: 144/127/130-5'5" WOE: Low/Mod Carb, JUDDD (JUDDD, 10/25/11 at 141.5) Start Date: March, 2006	Oops, sorry I forgot about the posting links thing.

03-07-2011, 07:55 PM	#21
Izzybeff Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 5,881 Gallery: Izzybeff WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3-11-04	Just tonight I took one square of Lindt, melted it with peanut butter and mixed it with walnuts. It was terrific! Can't stand dark chocolate on it's own.

03-07-2011, 08:28 PM	#22
Lucky4 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: All over the place Posts: 2,656 Gallery: Lucky4 Stats: Size 20-22/-31.6 lbs /Size 8-10 Right under 5'8" WOE: Back to Protein Power (LCer for a long time) Start Date: Restart Feb 1, 2011	I'll eat anything that isn't nailed down I usually eat .5 ounce of the dark stuff unless my carbs are high that day. Sometimes, I make my own by melting baking chocolate, Splenda and almonds. Recently, I've been replacing it with my clouds--but I always keep some on hand for busy days--love the caffeine!

03-07-2011, 09:20 PM	#23
ouizoid Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,920 Gallery: ouizoid Stats: 225/165/145 WOE: JUDDD	99% bar from World Market. The best bar ever. 1 square is 1 carb and so delicious. Ouis

03-08-2011, 01:30 AM	#25
Nikki232 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 293 Gallery: Nikki232 Stats: 189/180.0/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 22, 2012	Yummy Chocolate I havent dabbled in this area yet. You guys make me want it now Has any stalled on chocolate bars? I think i will go get some of the ones that were suggested this weekend, and see how it treats me. Thxs

03-08-2011, 01:51 AM	#26
stardustshadow Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 3,365 Gallery: stardustshadow Stats: 248.6/163/150 WOE: VLC/IF Start Date: July 5th 2010 (Atkins)	I use cocoa powder all the time (in drinks and LC candy like coconut bark). I also very occasionally (usually during TOM) have a bit of super dark chocolate. I like Green and Black or Lindt. There are other brands I have tried, too, but I have not seen them in the US.

03-08-2011, 05:07 AM	#28
ChristineCQ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,506 Gallery: ChristineCQ Stats: 234/192/159 (5'7") WOE: DANDR Start Date: 7/26/10 (re-start; original start 6/03)	Well, now I just want to go ahead and try ALL of this!

03-08-2011, 05:24 AM	#29
lcditto Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 46 Gallery: lcditto WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2002	Low carb specialties, choco perfection bars. I use their sweet perfection also. No intestinal problems with their sweetener. I was using the chocolate chips but now I see they have discontinued them.

03-08-2011, 05:47 AM	#30
tulipsandroses Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,932 Gallery: tulipsandroses Stats: 206/164/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2010	I make Chocolate OMM all the time. I like Trader Joe's Cocoa or their baking chocolate. As far as candy, occasionally I have Simply Lite Chocolate from Trader Joe's. It does have Sugar Alcohols so that keeps me honest about only having 2-3 pieces. 1 Bar will last me quite a long time.