Can you eat chocolate?

[Baconville 578]

Hi Baconville.... hey eating that chocolate you mention, have you had any problem

maintaining or losing (if you're still in that phase) weight? I eat a tiny sugar-free

dark chocolate bar it's 35 calories... but at least gives that chocolate

satisfaction. I'm still at around 850 calories a day in weight loss phase, though this week for the first time

I lost "only" 1.5 lbs, which is a fine healthy amount to lose but not necessarily for a RNY patient one month post-op...

hmmmmm...

I am nearly 3 years post surgery and have been maintaining for the past year and a half. Right now I am up about 5 pounds from where I want to be and am working on getting back. I lost and maintained eating chocolate (my total weight loss is 210 pounds). I think planning some small treats into my day help keep me from binging. Therefore, I plan a day that I will have a Shamrock shake or another treat. I don't have these every day, and I am very careful to track them when I do indulge.

I workout A LOT so my caloric intake reflects that. I can eat about 1200 - 1500 calories per day to maintain, but this is with about 2 1/2 hours of exercise every day - some days are more. I wear a Fitbit and normally track about 20,000 - 25,000 steps every day.

You need to find what works for you. Some people cannot go near the temptation and are better off never having even one bite - others, like me, do better when you make it a controlled part of your life. Finding out what is right for you is part of the journey!

Good Luck!

Carol