A week into my DECHOX and I haven’t given in to any chocolate cravings. Go me! For the whole of March I’ve given up chocolate. I’m a bit of a (read: complete) chocolate addict. I have pretty much got into the habit of eating something chocolatey every day, whether that is a hot chocolate, a cookie or a chocolate bar. I just can’t resist it and it’s always my first choice if I’m after a sweet treat.
I saw the British Heart Foundation’s sponsored Dechox challenge being advertised in Metro towards the end of February and thought it would be the perfect challenge for myself. I’m hoping that by giving up chocolate I’ll make healthier choices and try some new bakes that don’t involve chocolate (as I’m always baking!). I am also hoping to raise some money for lifesaving heart research, if you fancy sponsoring me, you can do so here – thank you for your support!
So far so good, I haven’t been craving chocolate too badly. When someone offered me a chocolate, I declined, and it felt great! Last weekend I baked some flapjack (I’ll be sharing the recipe with you in the next few weeks) and so I’ve been snacking on that when I’ve felt the need for something sweet. I’m also going to stock up on fruit and yogurts. No doubt this challenge will get harder as the weeks go on, I’m going to miss it, but I’m determined to make it through the entire 31 days to prove myself that I can live without chocolate. I can do this!
Are there any recipes for healthy sweet treats (that don’t include chocolate) that you’d recommend to fill the chocolate void?
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Such a good idea! I find anything with peanut butter helps to curb my cravings for chocolate. If you google dairy free peanut butter cakes there’s a great recipe. The only ingredients are peanut butter, dates & bananas too so it’s great as it cuts out all the junk too!
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Thank you so much for the suggestions Sam, I’ll definitely have a look at that recipe xx
You CAN do this!
thank you Jennie :) xx
Good luck Ioanna!! You’re doing so well already and it’s for such a good cause…one close to my heart, yep pun intended ;) x
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Thank you very much Jennie – I need to get more sponsors! haha I love the pun xx
Wow I wish you lots of luck! I couldn’t do it – genuinely, so I admire you for giving it a try xx
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thank you so much Gemma, 10 days down! xx
I’ve given up all sugar for lent, which is a little easier than I expected! I have been snacking on cheese or crackers/rye bread which has been working well so far. But I definitely miss chocolate!! We will have to have an awesome Easter to make up for it x
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That is amazing Jasmin, I’m not sure I could do that! Go you! Yes I’m sure Easter will make up for it, there’ll be so much chocolate xx
Thanks for the lovely comments on my blog! This is an amazing idea for a great cause, well done you! I could not cope so I’m totally in awe!
Stephanie xxxx
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You’re welcome Stephanie! Aww thank you so much :) 10 days down! xx
How are you doing this!?! Props to you, I couldn’t do it myself at all ~ good luck!
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Thank you so much Sophie! 10 days in :) xx
Wow, go you! Really well done of you. I like to have cacao when I have a chocolate craving so I’ll make cacao snacks or smoothies which I think is a great (and healthy) alternative. :)
thank you so much :) That is a good idea! I’m not allowed any form of chocolate this month but I do like a low calorie hot chocolate as an alternative usually xx
Woo well done you for doing do well so far, I’m trying to be healthier and to lose a bit of weight at the moment and chocolate is the one thing I’m really struggling to resist!
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thank you Alice! It is hard to get the right balance. I’m hoping that by completing these DECHOX I’ll be less reliant xx