John Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Hello all I'm almost a year out from my first Whole30. I had tremendous results and have not strayed very far from the original plan. To date, no breads, no pasta, no dairy; on very rare occasions I will have a decadent desert (if it is really worth it). Many positive results that have been maintained including, weight, body composition, energy, digestive tract, cholesterol, general inflammation and athletic performance, The one potential "no-no" that I have allowed myself is a couple of squares of 90% Dark Chocolate on a nightly basis. My only other source of regular sugar (to my knowledge) is from fruit. Is this something that needs to be addressed or is this an acceptable indulgance? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 If you are post-W30 you are the judge of what is acceptable. Is it worth it? Do you find it special? You are riding your own bike. If you are on a W30 no added sugar is acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoJo09 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Only you can make that call. I guess it comes down to whether you're hanging out for those bites of chocolate every night, or whether you can take it or leave it. If you can't go to bed unless you've had it, then you might consider going cold turkey for a while to break the habit/addiction. If it's just something nice to have with a cup of tea, but you're not going to cry if you don't have it, then I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournegirl Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 It's certainly not one of the worst habits to have, and in my mind similar to having to have coffee most days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerfrizzell Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Sounds great to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaughtyCavegirl Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I was staying with an elderly friend of the family a while ago. She and her husband (both 80+) carefully broke off two squares of dark chocolate each night and shared them over a pot of jasmine tea. I turned down their offer of chocolate because I was going cold turkey on sugar. When I explained this to the woman, she looked a bit confused and said 'alright, dear, I'll ask you again tomorrow'. I can't wait until I'm riding my own bike and can enjoy rituals like these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtandi Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 when I'm off whole30 I have two squares a night. for me it's more about HOW I eat them than it is about actually having them. I do not allow myself to eat them while standing up in the kitchen hiding behind the cubboards. I can have them if I go sit down and enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Thanks for the responses. I am post W30, and doing very well with it. I do like to sit on my sofa in the evening, read the paper and enjoy a little to Dark Chocolate. However I am sensing a bit of a craving! Just wanted to check-in with other (post W30) form members to get some perspective on this. Thanks again John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Real Food Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Try to move to 100% cacao. You're almost there now! I get mine online from the UK, although I believe Willie is now selling in Texas. http://www.willieschocolateshop.com/cooking-chocolate-pure-cacao.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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