I'm going cold turkey from eating chocolate

[DianaPrinceRocks]

Would anyone be willing to join me ? I reckon I have at least 21 days ahead of me before I'll feel on top of it.

I'm starting tomorrow as I've already binged today (large bar of Dark Milk and sharing bag of M&M's ). I know I need to stop and thankfully I feel ready as I'm sick of feeling bloated and tired and generally awful.

I've been lurking on a few of the other chocolate addiction threads but didn't want to hijack them and couldn't decide the best place to put this so I stuck with Chat.

I've got a fridge full of fruit and some choc syrup and options choc powder as a backup. I've just remembered there's half a bar of dark rum and raisin hiding in the house but I'm going to throw it away tonight 🤞.

I'm going to keep drinking loads of nice sugar free drinks to keep me full hopefully, but otherwise I'm going to eat normally. I'm just as addicted to buying it as eating it, so lunchtimes will be my weakness when I pop out.

It feels very indulgent to start a thread but I hope writing it down might help .

I'm lurking...somewhat relieved to see so many MNers admitting to getting through the volumes I thought only I could consume. Somehow it seems less of a burden.

I go on holiday tomorrow so I can't 100% commit to going cold turkey yet - but I am motivated for when I return.

However, I have been chocolate free this evening, as my recent binges on bags of caramel nibbles have cause me to a) have a 2 day migraine, b) made me shit my arse off and c) given me reflux despite omeprazole, so I resisted the urge tonight.

Had a cup of tea. Totally not as good.

I don't drink or smoke either so chocolate is my addiction so I need to kick this.

I've found multipacks of sweet and salty popcorn in Tesco (own brand, around £1 for 6 bags) and they're only 60ish calories a bag so I'll have one of those with a sandwich at lunchtime rather than crisps and a chocolate bar.

Caffeine has no effect on me so rather than raid the fridge late at night I can stick a pod in the Nespresso machine and have a nice coffee.

I’m concerned I’m just going to switch chocolate for something else as I need something in the evenings. Will try for nuts. I’m not a big fruit fan.

Day one done! I didn't buy the jaffa cakes. I didn't even cruise the sweets aisle like I usually do.
I did dream about swimming in a giant mug of melted chocolate though. Wtf?!

@DianaPrinceRocks fab idea about paying yourself, I'm getting in on that.

@goingtoexplode do you like yoghurt? I had a sugar free jelly pot with a bit of Greek yoghurt yesterday and it was surprisingly good and hit that sweet spot for me. (although clearly not all the way considering my dream 😂😂😂)

Well done everyone! I'm back - I survived day 1 yay! I ate loads of fruit yesterday so I never felt hungry particularly, but definitely missed that couple of seconds high I've become so used to at various stages of the afternoon .

It's great to hear from so many people who have done this ages ago and are still at it - so inspiring thank you all. Also I don't think anyone should worry about when to start - we'll all be at different stages but starting and trying (and not quitting) is the most important thing.

I'm doing ok so far with Day 2 - had to do the grocery shop and I definitely had a pang of sadness going past the choccie aisle esp as some of my favourites were on special, but I just didn't allow myself to dwell on it. And in a weird way it's a relief too, not to be sneaking about, buying it and hiding it.

Well done lookingatthings on not buying the jaffa cakes . I reckon chocolate dreams are allowed .

Day 4 complete! Toughest part today was having a full evening to myself in a hotel as away for work and normally that’s prime time to treat myself to a sharing bag. Feel so proud for resisting though.

For the alternatives I'm thinking of freezing grapes and banana chips and pomegranate seeds - I was thinking those with slivers of almonds would be nice. I like MadisonAvenue idea of small bags of popcorn as well.

Managed whatever number day it is on the chocolate front, but still had two multi-bag crisps and a disgustingly large slice of treacle cake. Think chocolate might almost have been a better bet!

Onto day 3 for me - a fiver in the kitty already .

Well done Simonsaysitschristmas - it's tough to break a habit like that, but that proud feeling is so great.

MrsMozartMkII for the last 2 nights I've had a bowl of chopped strawberries with Splenda - just another idea as it takes ages to eat and it's lovely and sweet (sorry for the rhyming ). I think you should go easy on yourself with the other food though - chocolate is a big deal and once you feel on top of it then you can tackle something else one by one.

How's everyone else doing? I had a headache all evening yesterday which I very rarely get but maybe it's coincidence. I'm still feeling very determined so I hope it lasts.

I'm resetting back to day one 😭😭😭😭 sil made a cake and without thinking I had a huge slice. It was a vanilla sponge with maltesers chocolate cream.
Berate me guys for I have FAILED

Well done to everyone who's sticking with this (or about to climb back n the wagon!). I wonder if Cadbury's have noticed a drop in sales yet .
I'm onto day 3 today. Yesterday I had a bit of a headache (don't know if it's linked) and then had a weird 'shaky' feeling like I was a bit weak and trembly. I convinced myself that it's withdrawal and I've done it now so can't give in or I'd have to 'withdraw' again. This is probably a complete load of tosh, but if it works to keep me away from chocolate I'm prepared to believe it!
On the upside, I feel a lot more on an even keel - not looking for the next sugar hit. Hope this continues ...

Please can I join, I have developed a serious addiction to kinder Buenos whites. They come in bars of two and I ate seven yesterday so 14 bars. I am totally disgusted with myself and actually feel helpless. So it's nice to chat to like-minded folk here.

Fell off the wagon yesterday (but not beating myself up - day 4 of jet lag, hadn't had a decent night's sleep this week, much bedding washing too due to jet lag apparently hitting child bladder!). But better today (fingers crossed). I too am going for fruit, esp. strawberries.

igivein I've had that weak feeling this week, think it was Wednesday. I felt weak, trembly and really hot. Some sweet juicy peaches sorted me out. I've had a headache all day today but I'm putting that down to the fact that it's incredibly humid here.

Day 5 almost done here.

Today i visited old family friends and a kitkat was put on the saucer with my cuppa.

I'm not going to count it despite eating it as it would have been rude to refuse...

I've not bought or consumed any of my own chocolate since Tuesday!

Withdrawal is a thing for sure. From my Googling, it should pass within either a few days up to a week-ish. Some poor sods it can take up to three weeks...

I've managed another day, and to my suprise no crisps either.

Keep it up all! We can do it.

Can't believe I'm onto day 4. Omens are good cos I had some drama last night and chocolate didn't even cross my mind - it was only later when I'd calmed down I realised I'd have binged if it was in the house just for the sake of it .

Ah @lookingatthings sorry but I can't berate you for that. It wasn't hardcore chocolate and the main thing is that it didn't trigger you to binge. At least you will be ready to say No next time .

It's amazing that lots of us are getting headaches but none for me yesterday phew. And @StrongerThanIThought76 I agree - not buying it ourselves is a huge achievement.

I would really recommend the 'paying ourselves' method - it sounds so silly but I feel so happy that I've 7.50 in my kitty already

That's brilliant Diana, on all counts!

You've done well to cut down on crisps too MrsMozart!

I've turned down a huge slice of homemade chocolate cake this afternoon. My sister makes amazing cakes and I was visiting our parents when she turned up with a chocolate one that she'd made earlier. There was a thick ganache layer and topping and even chocolates on top.
I wasn't completely angelic though. I'd got there before her and had already had a slice of homemade carrot cake 😂

I’ve made it through day four, and felt really good today. No weak and feeble moments and felt on an even keel all day.
Onwards and upwards!

We’ve got friends staying so there has been lots of wine and nibbles in the evening. I’ve consumed a lot of wine and crisps. But no chocolate even when Lindt balls were offered round. So I’ve definitely eaten a lot of calories but it’s not chocolate and that’s all that I mind! Friends are off today so normal service will resume and hopefully I’ll swap to just a bowl of strawberries in the evening.

Hello. I did this 9 years ago. I challenged myself to give up chocolate for 30 days and I have never gone back to it. At all. I don't miss it one bit. If I ever have a tiny bit on the edge of a cake or anything I really don't like the taste.

I'm just lurking here

I may have to join you. I've got an amazing new job where I walk into work and eat lots of nice healthy lunches however work is in town with a Wilkos next door.

I've been popping in on my lunch break and getting a family size bag of buttons or wispas. I might have to go severe and not take any money or cards out with me, I don't technically need it and that way I can't buy rubbish.

I usually just lurk but i am joining you this time. I need to stop!!

Today is day 6 for me. I am having cravings but not enough to walk to the shop and get some - definitely makes it easier by having none in the house!

Very well done folks!

Day 7 here. I eyed up the chocolate aisle in Sainsburys but didn't go down it.

Not really been craving it, just crosses my mind every now and then, maybe because I know what havoc it'll have on my system.