Do you have an addiction?

chocolate almonds - A box of chocolate covered almonds!
These sweet chocolate covered nuts are my undoing!
@barehugs (8973)
Canada
January 1, 2012 8:46am CST
I believe most people have an addiction to either food or drink! My addiction is to chocolate covered almonds. If someone gives me a box of chocolate almonds I can't leave them alone until they are gone. I've tried hiding them. I've tried to ration them. Nothing works,so lately I'm buying regular almonds. I eat 3 at a time, a couple of times a day. This is working well, as long as there is no chocolate on them. Have you discovered your addiction. How do you manage it?
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
1 Jan 12
I think we all have many addictions, only we call them habits. But it is always good to stop and take a look at what we are doing so automaticly that we are not really aware. Happy New Year
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
2 Jan 12
Not to worry I quit 40 years ago, I just remember how hard it was
@savypat (20216)
• United States
2 Jan 12
You are right the hardest thing for me when I stopped smoking was finding something to do with my hands, under stress. I took to carrying a smooth stone which I could rub.
2 Jan 12
I wasn't intersted in smoking.Smoking is a bad thing.But I konw sometimes people are so tired under stress.So I don't want to persuade somebody to give up smoking.But if my friends ofen smoke, I will suggest them to eat some grapes which is good for your lung.I hope it can help you.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
1 Jan 12
My mom loves chocolates with almonds too. And like you she usually hides it from my brothers but that is not to control her addiction - but for her to eat all of it. So far I have no addiction in foods. I eat everything I like as long as it satisfies my taste bud
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
1 Jan 12
I did the same as your mom! I'd hide the candy from my wife, and tell myself it was for her own good. (That it was not good for her health.) You are lucky not to have a food addiction!
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
1 Jan 12
and she believed you? oh no not that I am not addicted to food, just not addicted to one particular food. But I love any foods as long as it taste really nice - I would eat it, now I'm gaining weight.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
13 Jan 12
Each time I fee like to eat some chocolate I will choose it with cashew. I always hide it from my nephews and niece.. I don't like chocolate mixed with other nuts especially the one with jelly. The jelly will get between my teeth~(^^)
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
3 Jan 12
Chocolates - Lots of free chocolates
I love chocolates as well but I don't really call it addiction. Addiction is something not really good at all. With me I just love eating chocolates when there are chocolates around but when I don't see chocolates I don't really go out of my way to buy. In fact I rarely buy chocolate. But friends give me chocolates and those are what I eat. I am happy they don't give me chocolates every day. At least that lessens my chocolate intake.
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
4 Jan 12
Yes, I can understand a love of chocolate that is not an addiction! What bothers me about chocolate covered almonds is not that I love to eat them, but that I can't stop even when I want to. Perhaps you can stop eating them before they are all gone- if you can then its not an addiction!
@Bamboee (645)
• United Arab Emirates
4 Jan 12
Bare hugs, I would really recommend u going finding a new addiction, addiction that is healthy. Those 3 years where I could not eat chocolate, I was tempted alot and I wont say I did not try to eat and then run to the doctor to get myself treated. But my mother got me strawberries. Strawberries were second best friend for me after chocolates. So i started having strawberries, in any way possible. Till now I am a strawberryholic but its never going to harm me because its a healthy addiction! hehe, whats yours second best friend?
@Mayuko (1268)
• United States
1 Jan 12
I wouldn't say it's a real addiction, but I guess I'd say I'm addicted to the internet & TV. I couldn't go more than a day without going online. And if I'm not online, then chances are, I'm watching TV
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
1 Jan 12
This can be addicting without a doubt, but whether it is a true addiction I'm not sure. One would need to check this out with a Doctor of Addictions. (This is the reverse of a Doctor of Divinity.)
2 Jan 12
i am also addicted to the internet 'facebook'especially.
@Jhovarie (1168)
• Philippines
1 Jan 12
Im addict in using Internet and computer because i use internet and computer more than or lesser than 12 hours a day its because i have many activities and work needs internet and computer also im addict with it.
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
2 Jan 12
Is your computer really addicting you? A love for your work is not an addiction, unless you believe that you are also addicted to your spouse!
@Jhovarie (1168)
• Philippines
2 Jan 12
Yes.. im addict with computer and internet after my work still using it searching any from net because i love to learn new things and it makes me addict using internet and computer.
• Philippines
3 Jan 12
I'm also addicted to my computer and the internet. I'm not doing anything here at home, that's why i have all my free time to use the computer. I also love searching and browsing the net for cool sites like mylot. I've been addicted here at mylot since i joined 4 days ago. LOL.
@tatzkie23 (770)
• Philippines
2 Jan 12
i love chocolate, especially chocolate with almonds too. I don't like 70% dark chocolate, it really taste bitter. If the chocolate does not have almonds, I look for almonds and chocolate and eat them at the same time. Some says that chocolate is not really that healthy especially if really causing you some health problems.
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
2 Jan 12
I've read that chocolate is a healthy food if taken in moderation. However it is unpalatable unless sugar is added. Sugar is a cheap additive. I believe most chocolate is over sweetened and is not a healthy food for this reason.
• Philippines
3 Jan 12
yes, it should be taken in moderation. Have you heard that some chocolates are toxic to cats and dogs? My friend told me, that i should not let my pets eat chocolate. Do you think this is true?
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
1 Jan 12
I am not addicted to food or candy...but something else....buying stamps and paper for my craft room.....I can leave food alone.....though I do love having some chocolate once in a while.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
2 Jan 12
Hi barehugs, I seem to be doing better now, but I definitely had an addiction to chocolate. I've found that drinking more water and juices help. I have read that eating three plain almonds every day helps prevent cancer and I've been following it faithfully for over forty years. Blessings.
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
2 Jan 12
Dark Chocolate is my favorite, and when making chocolate covered nuts I'll melt some of my wife's semi-sweet baking chocolate, mix the nuts into it,and spread the mixture out on a cookie sheet until it hardens. Lately however I've been avoiding this addictive mixture in favor of eating a few plain almonds each day. Like you I eat the almonds because they are supposed to be a very healthy addition to a daily menu.
@allknowing (137773)
• India
1 Jan 12
I am a chocolate foodie. Most of my shopping when I am on holiday abroad will be chocolates. I have also learnt to make them. Chocolates put me on a high!
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
1 Jan 12
I know what you're saying, but I would be interested in learning if you are managing this "chocolate foodie" high, in a healthful manner? For instance - it affecting your weight? What steps are you taking to maintain your health, or are you successfully fooling yourself into believing this is not a health risk?
@allknowing (137773)
• India
1 Jan 12
I am aware of my limits and therefore know what to give up if I have to replace it with chocolates. My weight is fine.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
2 Jan 12
hi there barehugs, with reference to your main topic discussion, well, i do not have really an addition to any of those - between food and drink. As I love to eat any type of food and same with drinks. however, i have one thing addicted to do. and that is to earn more money. as in i will do my very best to earn more. either online activity, rendering services, selling goods or many other legal ways. and these are the things that i get addicted to. earning more is my addiction.
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
2 Jan 12
If earning money is an addiction, I think almost every one is addicted!
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
1 Jan 12
barehugs..There are days when I feel I can't control anything with sugar...I have found if I get sugarless chocolate or candy I do not feel compelled to eat the 'whole bag' If you can substitutte plain almonds then you are definitely very disciplined..I congratulate you
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
1 Jan 12
Thanks! Yes I like plain almonds too, but my addiction is for the chocolate covered ones. Even as I write this my mouth begins to water!
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
2 Jan 12
barehugs ..lol and I can relate...I love chocolate covered nuts..all types...
@francesca5 (1344)
1 Jan 12
i always found if i bought anything containing chocolate i would just eat it all, as its so nice. so i just don't buy anything sweet any more. though i did deal with a few issues, which may well have had the effect of reducing my urge to comfort eat anyway, so its not necessarily all down to willpower.
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@indi15 (888)
• India
2 Jan 12
Even i love eating chocolates with nuts. But my addiction other than food is shopping when heavy discounts are going on. I can not stop buying stuff at low price which are actually so expensive. its fun and makes me so happy.
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
2 Jan 12
I'm sure most people are happy when they are getting a good bargain!
2 Jan 12
Chocolate is my worst addiction. I've managed to quit smoking, I drink once or twice a month, but I could NEVER give up chocolate!
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
2 Jan 12
Chocolate in moderation is not a problem. I just hate it when I can't stop eating it, knowing all the time that I'm being piggish. I've never smoked or drank, and thank heaven for that!
@mr_pearl (5018)
• India
1 Jan 12
Hi... You have got the most unique addiction... And it is healthy one too.. Just make sure you don't exceed the limit... I have a few addictions too... myLot is one.. Smoke & cofffee is another... I used to drink like fish, but I quit it successfully... :-)
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
1 Jan 12
A chocolate addiction is only healthy when you learn how to manage it. This Chocolate addiction, for me is quite unmanageable so its not healthy. (Although both chocolate and especially almonds are healthful when eaten as part of a regular diet.)
@puppynut (370)
• New Zealand
5 Jan 12
I wish I could get more addicted to myLot because that is a healthy addiction I think!! I worry about my husband because all he seems to do is smoke and drink coffee. I just wish he would drink more water to balance it out a little! It's great you quit drinking so much!
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
13 Jan 12
I like chocolate milk with cashews as well as dark chocolate. I am not really a fan of hazelnut or almond chocolate but I will use regular almonds for baking. I don't have any problem with my health but I watch out the limit of the chocolate intakes.(^^)
@pudgeftw (99)
• United States
28 Feb 12
Oh I know what you mean about chocolate covered almonds, they are certainly delicious! Fortunately for me, almonds are a little too rich, so I can only eat a handful before I don't want anymore. My dad is the opposite though and his addiction sounds very similar! He can easily put away a whole box of chocolate-covered almonds if I leave him to it haha. He also enjoys chocolate-covered pecans in the form of those chocolate-covered turtles. They are really something special, especially with caramel in the middle!! I have many food addictions haha.. but in terms of chocolate, I definitely can't get enough of those chocolate-covered raisins!! They are so delicious and make the perfect snack for me. Fortunately there are quite a few health benefits, especially if I buy the dark chocolate covered ones. Not only do I get the endorphins and good feelings from the chocolate taste, but I also get the anti-oxidants of both chocolate and raisins. Raisins also help with fiber, and of course have loads of Iron, and micronutrients! Still.. it is so easy to down a whole box of them, so I have to portion how much I allow myself to eat whenever I buy them. Well, good luck!
@FluxNL (503)
• Netherlands
1 Jan 12
I got 3 addictions, one is listening to Coldplay all day long. second one is eating noodles and the third one is drinkign coffee.
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
2 Jan 12
You are a lucky person, in that none of your three addictions are life threatening!
8 Jul 12
you know what...maybe i am turning into a text messaging addict...i saw this article on yahoo.com few weeks ago, outlining things that are indicators of one being text messaging addict..then i think i got many of those things..
• Philippines
21 Jul 12
Hi barehugs! I am addicted to mylot. I know a lot of people will wonder why I am addicted to mylot cause normally people are addicted to facebook. I just like mylot better since you can rant about anything and you are free to talk about anything. Hapoy mylotting!