need a chocolate substitute

[helzzz]

Hi all,

I've given up chocolate for lent and found that I'm doing really well weight loss wise (4lbs in 3 weeks which is really good for me).

The problem is that I'm REALLY craving chocolate - I don't know why, it's not normallly been this hard when I've done it in the past. Often I'll have chocolate as a mid afternoon snack or an evening treat after my tea and I'm finding that I'm really missing those.

Has anyone got any suggestions for things I could eat instead that are low syn but sweet enough to settle my cravings?

Thanks

 

[green shoes]

I find that coffee and something syn free but sweet helps, whether its cereal, muller light or just sweetner in your coffee, i've had those cravings before, also going for a walk i find helps too x

also well done on your losses, i have to have chocolate once a week to keep me going so i know how tough it can be

 

[Dollyanna]

When I need a sugar fix, try having a can of coke zero, which is free...OR have a Highlights Hot Choco sachet. They come in loads of different choc flavours and I think they're like 2 syns each? But make them with hot water instead of milk unless you're using that as your HEXA!

 

[Grizzly_man]

Try a teaspoon of Golden syrup, only 1 syn and it's a huge sweet hit!

 

[vanilla_cupcake]

Try a teaspoon of Golden syrup, only 1 syn and it's a huge sweet hit!

:sign0137:

 

[shezam]

Try a teaspoon of Golden syrup, only 1 syn and it's a huge sweet hit!

Try it on what? x

 

[Grizzly_man]

Try it on what? x

On a spoon and into your mouth!

 

[green shoes]

On a spoon and into your mouth!

might give this a go instead of a synful choccy bar!!

Would have to clean my teeth though afterwards

 

[shezam]

On a spoon and into your mouth!

I thought you were going to say that! That would be super super super sweet!

 

[stivesliz]

On a spoon and into your mouth!

Not sure I would like it but a massive sugar hit! I find honey is quite good for sweetie type cravings x

 

[Grizzly_man]

I thought you were going to say that! That would be super super super sweet!

I'll bet you wouldn't be craving chocolate afterwards, or possibly ever again lol

 

[Princess_Stevie]

OR have a Highlights Hot Choco sachet. They come in loads of different choc flavours and I think they're like 2 syns each?

OP's given up chocolate for Lent, so probably not the best of ideas! Lol, blonde moment? x

 

[Dollyanna]

OP's given up chocolate for Lent, so probably not the best of ideas! Lol, blonde moment? x

But it's the flavour, I wouldn't class that as real chocolate

 

[green shoes]

But it's the flavour, I wouldn't class that as real chocolate

I nearly suggested the same thing i don't know if its the same thing or not really... i guess its not real chocolate x

 

[Princess_Stevie]

But it's the flavour, I wouldn't class that as real chocolate

It's still chocolate, it contains cocoa powder. Just because it's not in a bar form doesn't mean it's not chocolate :8855:

 

[Alycyn1980]

On a spoon and into your mouth!

Sometimes I dont use the spoon as you now get syrup in bottles!!! Only when I am not watching what I am eating though or extremely stressed out. If this doesnt work try condensed milk - yummy :drool:

 

[ScarlettStar86]

I've just finished a mini bag of iced gems, 5 syns for the bag but cos you get plenty they last a while.

 

[Whovian_gal]

I haven't had iced gems for years! Might have to get me some

 

[green shoes]

I've just finished a mini bag of iced gems, 5 syns for the bag but cos you get plenty they last a while.

oooh yummy

 

[stivesliz]

I nearly suggested the same thing i don't know if its the same thing or not really... i guess its not real chocolate x

I too was going to give it up for lent then had a big slice of chocolate cake arguing that it wasn't 'proper' chocolate. HMM. I think I was in denial lol.