HELP! I WANT COOKIES!

soontobeskinnysara

I don't know what is going through my head today... I had egg whites, a bagel thin and strawberries for breakfast, organic salad and a cutie for lunch, 5 cups of water, and ALL I WANT ARE COOKIES! Any suggestions for a substitute to curb this craving?

cabul3

if it were me and my calories allowed it, i would treat myself to a cookie!
BUT only if that dosen't lead to more-than-one cookie....

KUrness

Try the FiberOne Brownies.... they do a great job at giving you that sweet chocolate fix and are only 90cal

gingerninja22

yeah i agree with cabul3, treat yourself, sounds like you've been really healthy for the rest of the day. but just the one!

kingkimi1213

Personally, when I have an insane craving like that, I go ahead and have one! I think you should too!! You earned it look how awesome youve already eaten today!!!

I have the biggest craving for baked goods in general. The gas station by my house sells cookies and brownies. They sell a brownie for $1.29 I could make a whole pan for that much, but Id probably eat the whole pan. So if I am having a good eating day, I will go to the gas station and buy one. One usually chills my craving. Maybe itll work for you?

Just have one (or two!) and enjoy you earned it!

YukonJoy

Animal Crackers!!!

They are actually pretty decent calorie/fat wise

Ashleypeterson37

I'm eating a cookie right now. If you want it, eat it. You'll go crazy if you don't treat yourself every once in a while!

zolena123

Whenever I have this craving I make vegan cookies whith whole wheat flour instead of all purpose and I use an all natural sweetner (not aspratame) instead of regular sugar, and I usually some nuts, seeds, and dried fruits in it to make it healthier. Hope this helps

brittg7

have a dang cookie lol...if you keep denying yourself when you finally have sweets you will binge eat...so yeah have a dang cookie lol...

kingkimi1213

Try the FiberOne Brownies.... they do a great job at giving you that sweet chocolate fix and are only 90cal

HAHAHA I shop at the commisary and these are NEVER in stock. They are good though =] Everyone in my town must be on a diet!

Oh and try the chocolate vitatops you can find them in the freezer section. It looks like a big round cookie, packs a yummy chocolate taste and its only 100 calories!

sabulla

skinny cow products have awesome little snacks, etc??

brewingaz

have a dang cookie lol...if you keep denying yourself when you finally have sweets you will binge eat...so yeah have a dang cookie lol...

Agree.

charliebird

My personal opinion is if you really want one - have one! But just one! Savour it - enjoy it and then move on! My experience is that if I really want it then it doesn't matter what I have it he craving will still be lurking.

Its all about moderation! Not denial!

maddymama

There is also a recipe floating around for banana chocolate chip cookies that are yummy and low-cal. We made a batch last week and they were easy to make and good.
I'm operate under the premise that you can work treats into your diet, especially if you make the treats yourself.

soontobeskinnysara

I did 90 min at the gym this morning and I'm at a net of -27 calories today. I know one cookie won't do any damage, but I've already had SO much sugar today from fruit! I'm almost over my limit for the day. Ugh!

ch178

66 cal choc chip cookies http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/309797-66-cal-homemade-chocolate-chip-cookies

epj62993

chocolatecoveredkatie.com had some really "healthy" cookies you can make

ilookthetype

http://ohsheglows.com/2009/05/03/raw-chocolate-chip-cookies/

tnmomof4

This recipie helps me. I got it from someone's post.
2tbsp peanut butter
2tbsp cocoa powder
2tbsp brown sugar
1 instant oatmeal pack (or 1/2c oatmeal)
blend together then slowly add water until it all just sticks together. Divide into quarters and roll each quarter into a ball. Refrigerate. 2 balls =210 calories

OR TRY THIS:

1 12.35 oz box Pillsbury Sugar Free Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix (dry powder)
1 1/3 C Libby's Pure Pumpkin
1 T. Better'n Peanut Butter- Low sodium

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine pumpkin with the brownie mix in a large bowl; stir until smooth (do not add anything else). Spray a small baking pan (8" X 8" work best - no larger!) with nonstick cooking spray and pour in the mixture. Spoon 1 tbsp. of Better 'n Peanut Butter (room temperature) on top and use a knife to swirl peanut butter around. Cook for approximately 35 minutes. The batter will remain very thick and fudgy, and it should look undercooked. Remove from oven. Cover with aluminum foil and let cool in fridge for a couple of hours. Cut into 24 squares and serve.

Yield 24:
Per square:
82 cals
13 g carbs
1 g fat
1 g protein
0 g sugar
4.5 g sugar alcohol
45 mg sodium

robin52077

I did 90 min at the gym this morning and I'm at a net of -27 calories today. I know one cookie won't do any damage, but I've already had SO much sugar today from fruit! I'm almost over my limit for the day. Ugh!

well, since you NEED to eat at LEAST 1227 more today I say have a few cookies.
you do know -27 is pretty much killing yourself right? You NEED to net BARE MINIMUM 1200.
Preferably more because even 1200 is pretty low.

Go check your BMR on the calculator and make sure you net that each day. That is what your body NEEDS just to beat your heart, expand your lungs, reproduce cells, etc.
ending the day at a negative net is giving your body LESS THAN ZERO calories to perform those basic functions of life.

Not trying to be harsh, just telling the truth.

you probably crave the cookies because you are STARVING and your body wants to trick you into FEEDING it, like it NEEDS.

karash6

Eat the cookie you want and then go burn those same calories off with exercise. You get your cookie + get to feel good from the exercise.

Kellywithjustay

Chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven, all warm and melty are a trigger food for me. If I have one could eat a whole pan- but avoiding them altogether is impossible (as my husband likes them in his lunch)- so I feel your pain.

Misiaxcore

I find that the 130cal All-Bran chocolate chip bar thing kinda tastes like a cookie lol.

Melaniemj

i cant treat myself ive no self control one would lead to a packet;]

soontobeskinnysara

thanks everybody! i ended up having a Balance protein bar with caramel and chocolate. yummmmmm....

caretheaton

When I have an intense sugar craving, drinking hot green tea helps. Not sure why. Maybe it's the opposing flavors that counteract each other, or the boost of antioxidants knock-outs the sugar urge... or it could just be all mental! Either way, it's worth a shot!

auntiepandie

I get this all the time (it seems when you are trying to eat right it always happens), i get graham crackers with fudge on it (bought it from safeway, i can have 4 for a 100 calories) , After i have 4 i no longer what it any more, but i try to fit it in my eating in the day.

Bella7810

If you want something that badly, then it's ok to allow yourself the indulgence as long as you don't go overboard. (1 cookie, not the whole bag type thing) I absolutely LOVE the snickerdoodle cookies by Enjoy Life. They are vegan (sounds gross, I know but go with me here) and gluten free. Low fat and low calories. Soooo good though! Enjoy Life also has cinnamon apple and a couple other flavors as well. Someone earlier suggested the FiberOne Brownies. those are awesome! I've eaten the SlimFast snack bars too. I think they are ridiculously small but they're perfect if you want (or NEED) something sweet and they're only 100 calories each.

Otherwise, give yourself a break and have a double stuffed chocolate covered Oreo!