chocolate cravings/ any suggestions?

[mlynnm9]

I am only on day 4 and I feel kind of foggy or irritable but for the most part all I find myself craving is chocolate. So that has been the hardest for me and I know that this craving might only get worse. I'm not quite sure how to get rid of this yearning for chocolate but besides that I am still feeling relatively positive, so that's good.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions or ways that they overcame this same feeling? I would really appreciate it because I think this will be the biggest challenge.

 

Thank you!

[GFChris]

As the saying goes, the only way out is through. 

 

You just need to live with the feeling. When cravings comes up, do something non food related. Call a friend, go for a walk, knit, read, whatever. 
 

Recent discussion on cravings here: http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/16235-cravings/

[jent103]

In addition to what Chris said - make sure you're getting plenty of fat. I find that that really helps me feel satisfied and not crave as much.

[pjena]

I read a tip on the forum somewhere that if you're craving sweets or chocolate, eat a pickle (compliant) or olive.  The salt will cut the craving.  Worth a try.

[mercuryhime]

I had some pretty massive chocolate cravings too.  I even went up to a box of chocolates, stared at them creepily for a while and had one right in front of my mouth before I put it down and ran away.  It was hard, but I knew that if I failed, I would be disappointed in myself, so I held off.  Chocolate doesn't deserve to have this power over you or anyone.  Show it who's boss.  Good luck!