Chocolate? Oh Yes!
Friday, February 12th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Is it even realistic to avoid chocolate this weekend? OK. For some, it is. And more power to those few! But for most, forget it. Chocolate is going to be a definite part of the Valentine’s season. Make sure that the moment of indulgence does not spiral out of control into many moments of not only indulgence, but also downright guilt about it all. Think about it: have the chocolate if you can agree to fully enjoy it (fully meaning no guilt). Chances are that you will be able to enjoy it the first, or maybe even the second or third time. If the chocolate eating begins to race out of control, chances are you aren’t actually enjoying it anymore.
Want to have a little chocolate and not feel guilty? Learn how to balance it with the other things you eat that day. Chocolate is mostly fat with added sugar (carbs). Enjoy your chocolate, but steer clear of other high-fat foods (like butter, oil, fried foods, nuts, cream-based dishes, etc.) as well as other high-carb items (like bread, pasta, rice, crackers, cake, etc.). Focus on lean proteins and veggies for balance.