While I know that I haven't stretched my pouch, I find myself craving chocolate often... Anyone have any suggestions for stopping or circumventing these cravings?

Have a chocolate protein shake.

13 minutes ago, Polishanita1 said:

While I know that I haven't stretched my pouch, I find myself craving chocolate often... Anyone have any suggestions for stopping or circumventing these cravings?

Same! I was never a chocolate craver before surgery!

https://cleanfoodcrush.com/decode-your-cravings-clean-eating-cheat-sheet/

I drink chocolate protein shakes or have chocolate protein cake bites

I went through a chocolate craving for a while. I bought some 60% cacao chips and put them in the freezer. In the evening I would eat about a tablespoon of them WITH some almonds to add some protein. It was a nice little treat. Don't need it now. I also have chocolate protein drinks for a quick meal replacement in a pinch.

Russel Stovers SF candy.

I also love adding 1tbsp of cocoa powder (Hershey's Extra Dark) with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon to hot decaff coffee in the evenings. Feels like you're sinning for no extra sugar or artificial sweetener. Great polyphenols, a hit of magnesium, fiber, and serious satisfaction for very very few cals. Add some canned whipped cream for about 10 cals and <1g of carb to feel even more decadent!