Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Weight Loss/Maintenance

(30,821 posts)

4. chocolate by itself is not that bad

Fri Jun 1, 2018, 12:48 PM

Jun 2018

but milk chocolate with sugar is a no-no.

but you can flavor things with chocolate.

just in moderation.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

28 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I started a high protein, low carb diabetic diet 2 weeks ago [View all] meow2u3 Jun 2018 OP

I have type 2 diabetes lapfog_1 Jun 2018 #1

I try to follow a low carb diet just on my own Ohiogal Jun 2018 #3

chocolate by itself is not that bad lapfog_1 Jun 2018 #4

There are a few no sugar brands u4ic Jun 2018 #19

I've found that I actually prefer hamburger with a "lettuce" bun fierywoman Jun 2018 #5

reminds me of those lettuce wraps you get in P. F. Changs. lapfog_1 Jun 2018 #7

You can also make keto hamburger buns u4ic Jun 2018 #20

My blood sugar 2 weeks ago, before the diet, was at 276 meow2u3 Jun 2018 #11

what is your A1C level? lapfog_1 Jun 2018 #12

Last A1C was about 8.9 meow2u3 Jun 2018 #13

yeah, that's high... keep with the diet and think about meds. lapfog_1 Jun 2018 #15

126 to 100 can be just an hour or so rampartc Jun 2019 #26

yes, however i am also alergic to nuts... lapfog_1 Jun 2018 #22

Many with nut allergies use the coconut flour recipes u4ic Jun 2018 #23

Good for you! That's awesome! Ohiogal Jun 2018 #2

I don't live anywhere near a Trader Joe meow2u3 Jun 2018 #14

PBS has had this new filler. dr thing from england. pansypoo53219 Jun 2018 #9

Add more dietary fiber (both kinds) and you'll probably lose a lot more. Rainbow Droid Jun 2018 #16

I eat oatmeal, salad greens, beans, and other high fiber foods meow2u3 Jun 2018 #17

Just buy flaxseed u4ic Jun 2018 #18

Sorry, but I don't eat foods foreign to me meow2u3 Jun 2018 #24

My biggest obstacle to dieting Bayard Jun 2019 #27