Eating more chocolate?

[emeralpond24]

Sometimes an intense chocolate craving can be a signal of insufficient magnesium. It's not always the case, but can be a good diagnostic for random cravings.

Sometimes an intense chocolate craving can be a signal of insufficient magnesium. It's not always the case, but can be a good diagnostic for random cravings.

Interesting, does chocolate contain magnesium? (Need to google!) Unfortunately, I think I’m going to have to blame this one on sugar “deficiency” 🙂 I’m taking lots of extra magnesium as part of a migraine protocol prescribed by my neurologist. And I think Semaglutide has run its course with me… it’s been over a year and I’m on a solid weight plateau. Let’s hope Tirz curbs that chocolate craving!

 

[Grogu]

That's what I thought also A lot of the BF manufacturers and others are looking for alternatives. For myself, I just don't see any. How do you target someone who is content with two celery sticks and a chicken thigh for dinner?

Yup! It’s definitely not just that glp-1s reduce overall consumption it also changes what you want to eat and what you’re satisfied eating. Can’t market to that, unless you’re selling eggs, protein, or fiber 😂.

I remember my first day of tirzepatide like it was yesterday. I was a constant grazer. Always found myself in front of the fridge. By the afternoon after my morning shot I had only visited the fridge once and when I opened the door I was craving something healthy like protein. I was like WTF this shit is amazing.

 

[Crumplestiltskin]

Interesting, does chocolate contain magnesium? (Need to google!) Unfortunately, I think I’m going to have to blame this one on sugar “deficiency” 🙂 I’m taking lots of extra magnesium as part of a migraine protocol prescribed by my neurologist. And I think Semaglutide has run its course with me… it’s been over a year and I’m on a solid weight plateau. Let’s hope Tirz curbs that chocolate craving!

Yes, cacao contians high amounts of magnesium and polyphenals. Cocoa and other processed forms of chocolate do, but hte amount goes down with the processing, plus added ingredients like sugar, etc.
But high quality cacao/cocoa sources can certainly provide magnesium.

I'm sorry you have migraines, though! I hope you get a good balance act going with the Tirz!

 

[conzopiriani]

I've got a shelf of nice dark chocolates that hasn't been touched since I started on reta.
Thinking about tossing or giving them away to get the space back for something important.
😆

Y'know- like bac wasser.

 

[meeklady]

I find chocolate easier to consume than normal food right now! I was hardly eating anything so started buying chocolate to get some calories in. I'm at goal weight and maintaining. I'm trying to change it but I'm sure there's others like me!

 

[dickybob]

Omg, yes! So much more chocolate, didn’t crave it before but now it’s never-ending. Totally counter productive to my goals. Which is one of the many reasons I’m finally switching from Semaglutide to Tirz… hoping that will curb the insatiable sweet tooth a bit better!

Sometimes a Hershey's chocolate bar or a Fudgesicle are the only things that sounds good to eat. I know its not supposed to be this way and I wish it wasn't but let's quit talking now and chow down on a giant chocolate bar!

 

[jandingus]

I haven't had any chocolate in months. I have some nice stuff in the drawer.. maybe it is time.

 

[dailychemicals]

Maybe it was me 🙂)).......

 

[Rolltide61]

I believe more chocolate is being eaten.

The dirty little secret is that all women have a secret chocolate stash. They all do and don't deny it. Dieting causes a woman to crave chocolate even more and so they will skip a meal to eat more chocolate and it really doesn't hurt the diet. They can't control themselves, it's hormonal.

Saw this on a medical show once.

 

[emeralpond24]

I believe more chocolate is being eaten.

The dirty little secret is that all women have a secret chocolate stash. They all do and don't deny it. Dieting causes a woman to crave chocolate even more and so they will skip a meal to eat more chocolate and it really doesn't hurt the diet. They can't control themselves, it's hormonal.

Saw this on a medical show once.

Nope, no stash here! I make sure it all gets eaten asap if it gets in the house 😅

 

[Smr_rpm]

Not sure if I believe this….. Maybe wishful thinking on the part of Lindt.

Lindt says weight-loss drugs users are eating more chocolate, not less

Chocolate sales are rising faster among U.S. users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs than in ‌the rest of the population, Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Spruengli said on Tuesday, citing data that defied forecasts the drugs would reduce confectionery demand.

www.reuters.com

Sounds right, since I've been been using reta I crave sweets and chocolate.

 

[Grogu]

Sounds right, since I've been been using reta I crave sweets and chocolate.

Wow! Another reason (beside the increased heart rate) for me not to try reta yet.

Did you crave these things before reta or are these new cravings?

 

[DrPEPr]

Wow! Another reason (beside the increased heart rate) for me not to try reta yet.

Did you crave these things before reta or are these new cravings?

I guess I'm an oddball, because for me the opposite happened.
When on Reta I have no sweet cravings, but instead I've started eating more (Lindt) 90% chocolate (which is actually pretty bitter) 🙃

Also, my heart rate only increased (<10 bpm) in the first 2-4 weeks. Now it's back to normal.
If these are the criteria for you to not take Reta, I'd say you should just try and see what happens. (You can always stop)

 

[deleted.user.16]

Reta has made my cravings for sweet/addictive foods completely disappear. Even when I'm starving the stuff I crave now is hot food and never ice cream or soda like I used to. Only been on it a week though so I really hope this lasts!

Edit: Also I agree, dark chocolate has become a lot more palatable and milk chocolate is way less appealing. I usually hate dark chocolate.

 

[evilution]

I have been buying Quest Peanut Butter Cups with 11G of Protein. That's my only "cheat" snack.

 

[Smr_rpm]

No,

Wow! Another reason (beside the increased heart rate) for me not to try reta yet.

Did you crave these things before reta or are these new craving

Wow! Another reason (beside the increased heart rate) for me not to try reta yet.

Did you crave these things before reta or are these new cravings?

I was always a crunchy and salty snack craver, until Reta.