Girl Scout Cookie Support Group!

SoldierWife99

Too late for me too. :ohwell: I ate a box of the peanut butter ones already. But the kids get the rest! I'm determined!

Cindijo

Hope This HELPs!:flowerforyou:

How To Mindfully Eat Girl Scout Cookies

Tips for Mindfully Eating Girl Scout Cookies
1) One reason people mindlessly over eat Girl Scout cookies is due to the way they are packaged. The Thin Mints come in a long sheath and the Samoa, for example, are in rows. The natural "pause point" is at the end of the row or the sheath. A "pause point" is the place that you naturally stop and ask yourself if you want more. This way of packaging unconsciously leads people to eat more than they normally would. (Consider how Pop Tarts are packed in a set of two, to subtly imply that you should naturally eat two). Therefore, a helpful hint is to divide these rows of cookies into smaller baggies. That way when you get to the bottom of a bag of two cookies (instead of a row of cookies) you stop and ask yourself, "do I want more?" Creating your own pause points helps you to think mindfully about whether you really want another cookie. We often automatically respond to the subtle cues of packaging rather than our true hunger.

2) If you don't want to waste the cookies but feel uncomfortable with how many you have on hand, there are recipes that call for using several cookies at once. See the recipes below. Bring one of these desserts to a potluck, or to an office meeting.
4) Freeze a box. If you are like most parents, coworkers or grandparents, you buy multiple boxes to help your favorite little one. The good news is that they freeze well.
5) Bring a box to work or other events. They will be gone quickly. If you worry about contributing to other people's mindless eating, you might also consider dividing up the cookies and putting one or two on a small plate. Wrap them up with pretty paper. This way you are sharing the cookies without leading others to eat them mindlessly.
6) Get the facts. Check out the nutritonal information on your favorite cookie.
7) Don't panic! Remember that Girl Scout Cookies happen once a year. This challenge won't last forever. If you do like them, eat them mindfully, savor and enjoy. Eating too many of them takes out the joy of these little treats.
By: Dr. Susan Albers

joan41

I am a troop leader in fact I'm cookie Mom. I actually ate some Saturday, and logged everyone I ate. Did not go over my calories or my fat for the day. Even maintained my weight this weekend. Yah me! It can be done. Now granted I won't eat them everyday!

JillyBean819

I heard Girls Scout cookies are made from actual Girl Scouts That's the only reason I buy them year after year. Who knew tiny children tasted so good?

mrsewert

They have a "COOKIE SHARE" option where you can don't the price of a box of cookies to the troop and not get actual cookies

I've had alot of dieting friends do that PLUS they get the full amount vs a portion of the sale.

Ask you girl scouts they should know about this option. It's working good for my daughter.

kmm7309

I stopped buying them a few years ago. On the one hand, it's hard to say no to the girls. On the other hand, they are outrageously priced. I guess I'm on the "CHEAP guy" diet.

That's my diet too! That is the single thing that has stopped me from restaurant desserts for years!

cheechersmom

I always thought they were made from REAL girl guides. NOT very appetizing if you ask me! lol

idealisticdiva

My daughter is a Daisy So I bought nine boxes but I have a husband and two girls that will GLADLY eat all of them So I think I am good LOL

crystallayne

I walk by the girls with my fingers in my ears and yell "La La La" loudly. I love the somoa's!!! I have not gotten any this year.

SoFancySoBlessed

THE THIN MINTS ARE THE DEVIL :devil: LOL! I AM THE ONLY GIRL IN MY HOUSE SO I DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT COOKIES OR ANYTHING SWEET AROUND THE HUBBY AND THE BOYS....BUT I WILL HAVE SOME AT MY DESK ONLY FOR MY "CHEAT DAY....FRIDAYS!!" NOT MORE THAN 2 THOUGH...........I PROMISE! :bigsmile: