Comments on: Chocolate as a Journal Prompt

By: Heather Goldsmith

Heather Goldsmith — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:43:32 +0000

Hi Kim,
Lol, thanks for letting me know you liked the idea. Let me know how it works with the email craving.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:50:35 +0000

That’s a really great idea. And, it’s fat free. I never thought of doing this, but I’ll have to try it the next time I get a craving to check my emails!

By: Heather Goldsmith

Heather Goldsmith — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:13:51 +0000

Hi Toddmen,
Yeah, for me just looking can take the edge off a craving. I suppose it’s got something to do with being a cook, which I was when younger. I got so used to handling the food I would feel as if I’d eaten. I like your method, too. Really enjoying the chocolate is what it’s all about and not just stuffing our faces. Thanks so much for your comment.

By: ToddMen8302

ToddMen8302 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:37:38 +0000

I think this is such an interesting way of handling the situation. I’ve tried something similar in the past. Though looking at pictures of food usually just makes me hungrier lol. Instead what I do is allow myself to eat what I’m craving, but not inhale a bunch of it. By having just a little and eating it slowly the taste actually registers with my taste buds and helps satisfy the craving a bit. If I still want more when I’m done I remind myself that I’m absolutely free to have more. As much as I want in fact. Just not right at that moment. By spacing it out I prevent myself from gorging and adding on any extra pounds .