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Is it bad to have a cookie while I'm on my diet?

kmurphy798

I'm new to my diet. I'm a week in and doing great. Been short on my calories, lost weight and feel better. Would it be bad if I were to have a cookie from Subway today? My calories would still be short.

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CallMeCupcakeDammit

OP, if you have the self control to eat one cookie, or whatever a serving size is, without losing yourself and making sure you're getting all your nutrients in, there's no reason you can't have one every day if you want.

1HappyRedhead

No foods are "bad".... as has been said previously, if it fits, have it.... I have cookies on many days, so if it's "bad", I'm in trouble! :blushing:

lishie_rebooted

Absolutely NOT!!!!!!!. You mention you are new to diet. Why are you already thinking about cookies? That's how you gained the weight in the first place right? 1 Cookie today then 2 cookies on Friday because you exercised hard. There are all sorts of ideas for healthy deserts on the internet. Instead of eating a cookie, research the net for healthy snacks.

This is wretched advice.
If I want a damn cookie, im gonna eat it. Finding a so-called healthy substitute isnt gonna fly. My mental health is very important and eating an apple smeared with PB while delicious while not satisfy the cookie craving. In fact, I'd still go find and eat a cookie thus putting myself over my limit with the 'healthy substitute' which is worse than eating the cookie anyway. (Not that I particularly care if I go over my calories or not tho lol)

GiveMeCoffee

Absolutely NOT!!!!!!!. You mention you are new to diet. Why are you already thinking about cookies? That's how you gained the weight in the first place right? 1 Cookie today then 2 cookies on Friday because you exercised hard. There are all sorts of ideas for healthy deserts on the internet. Instead of eating a cookie, research the net for healthy snacks.

Don't follow this!

If you want the cookie make it fit into your day, yesterday I made these yummy brownies they are filled with Reese's peanut butter cups, Rolo's, cream cheese, and crushed pretzel sticks. I had 2 of the brownies yesterday and they fit into my day without a problem.

You can eat treats just make sure you are making it a part of a well balanced diet.

1FitFiddler

It's like a wise nutritionist says, "A cookie is a sometimes food."

SonicDeathMonkey80

Absolutely NOT!!!!!!!. You mention you are new to diet. Why are you already thinking about cookies? That's how you gained the weight in the first place right? 1 Cookie today then 2 cookies on Friday because you exercised hard. There are all sorts of ideas for healthy deserts on the internet. Instead of eating a cookie, research the net for healthy snacks.

Don't follow this!

If you want the cookie make it fit into your day, yesterday I made these yummy brownies they are filled with Reese's peanut butter cups, Rolo's, cream cheese, and crushed pretzel sticks. I had 2 of the brownies yesterday and they fit into my day without a problem.

You can eat treats just make sure you are making it a part of a well balanced diet.

Is it paleo?

CallMeCupcakeDammit

It's like a wise nutritionist says, "A cookie is a sometimes food."

Was he Italian?

mactaffy84

Gonna kill you to have a cookie..... Seriously, though, why such a question???

PetulantOne

Absolutely NOT!!!!!!!. You mention you are new to diet. Why are you already thinking about cookies? That's how you gained the weight in the first place right? 1 Cookie today then 2 cookies on Friday because you exercised hard. There are all sorts of ideas for healthy deserts on the internet. Instead of eating a cookie, research the net for healthy snacks.

Don't follow this!

If you want the cookie make it fit into your day, yesterday I made these yummy brownies they are filled with Reese's peanut butter cups, Rolo's, cream cheese, and crushed pretzel sticks. I had 2 of the brownies yesterday and they fit into my day without a problem.

You can eat treats just make sure you are making it a part of a well balanced diet.

Those look amazing!

OP- Like most everyone else has said, if the cookie fits into your day, eat it. I regularly eat cookies, chips, etc. It didn't hurt my progress a bit.

mommy22alyns

Eat that cookie and enjoy every bite! I'd go nuts without some sweets too. Just fit it into your calories and you'll be fine. BTW, buying one cookie at Subway is way better than buying a package to take home.

jenilla1

If you have the free calories for it.. GO FOR IT!

:drinker:

kmariet7

It's like a wise nutritionist says, "A cookie is a sometimes food."

Pretty sure I heard a blue monster sing that too

Ayesha72

I'm low carbing so I cookie would be a no no for me.. but if you are not low carbing and it fits in your daily calories then by all means - EAT THE COOKIE : ) And enjoy!

Missfit35

Hell no! it's not bad. have your cookie and eat it then get back on the horse and ride. Don't make this a habbit or you will be like me busting *kitten* running 10 miles to burn off the whole can of cinnamon rolls with sugar I ate! whoop whoop!!!

BALANCE IS KEY IN THIS GAME IF YOU EAT A COOKIE ADD A LITTLE EXTRA TIME TO YOUR CARDIO FOR THE DAY... TO BURN IT OFF... IT'S PERFECTLY OK!!! Keep on keeping on Good Luck!

BombshellPhoenix

What kind of cookie are we talking about. If its any good then no way you can stop at just 1. So my advice is have the cookie, but make sure it it one of those hard, out of date, crack your jaw type cookie from the corner gas station. That way you will most likely only eat half and will chuck the rest.

DO NOT have an Entenmanns Chocolate chip cookie. Actually there is no such think as an Enternmann's chocolate chip cookie, the can't exist in single units (you have to eat like 3 at once). Right now I'm trying to figure out how I will stop myself from buying (and eating ) a box on the way home. They are so soft and delicious. Myfitnesspal is going to ban me from the site if I keep giving praise to those tasty and joy bringing cookies. :-)

Whatever.

If that were true, I would have been banned ages ago for spreading my love of whole Talenti pints in one sitting. I'm still standing *looks around warily*

The truth is 9/10 diets fail because people fail to address that their issue isn't the food. It's their relationship WITH the food that got them in trouble.

There's nothing inherently wrong with any food and placing moral value on it is when it takes power and becomes a war against the "good, clean" vs "bad, junk". None of those words have any meaning.

A diet comprised solely of apples is no better than one of nothing but pizza.

Moderation is the key to success.

CA_Underdog

Yes, it's totally okay to have a cookie, donut, ice cream, etc. Just make sure you hit your calorie goals (to lose weight) and your nutrient goals (for health). Those naturally limit how many cookies you can eat.

Cinflo58

Maybe you can have a cookie. But I know at this point in time, I can not eat a freaking cookie. I bought a box of 24 Belvita cookies at costco. They fooled me into thinking that they were healthy. I guess because it says "nutrition steady energy". One packet of 4 "breakfast biscuits" is 230 calories with 4 grams of fiber. Well that's fine if you eat one package, but I couldn't stop and I ate 3. So yeah, you can have one cookie. But I know I can't. I am just not that strong.

CA_Underdog

So yeah, you can have one cookie. But I know I can't. I am just not that strong.

Buy them individually or in small packages from your local grocer to avoid this.

CallMeCupcakeDammit

You don't have to "do extra cardio to burn it off". I haven't even logged my workout yet, and I'm still under, have met all my macros (carbs are a little low), and I had a very high calorie gelato for breakfast this morning. Just trying to make a point here. This is how disordered thinking can happen, if you feel bad about what you ate. Please check out the Fitting it in link I posted earlier. It's helped a lot of people change the way they eat for the better.

MelodyandBarbells

Maybe you can have a cookie. But I know at this point in time, I can not eat a freaking cookie. I bought a box of 24 Belvita cookies at costco. They fooled me into thinking that they were healthy. I guess because it says "nutrition steady energy". One packet of 4 "breakfast biscuits" is 230 calories with 4 grams of fiber. Well that's fine if you eat one package, but I couldn't stop and I ate 3. So yeah, you can have one cookie. But I know I can't. I am just not that strong.

I prefer to buy single servings of my treats for this reason

. That, or use the trash can when it's clear I can't control myself and I'm about to eat up some huge batch of cookies. Kind of annoying still having this problem. I'd love to keep graham crackers or saltines in the house to make cheesecake like deserts or fried chicken a bit more spontaneously, but can't, because I keep eating up the cookies

bergpa

It is bad if you don't share. Did you bring enough cookies for all of us?

earlnabby

Maybe you can have a cookie. But I know at this point in time, I can not eat a freaking cookie. I bought a box of 24 Belvita cookies at costco. They fooled me into thinking that they were healthy. I guess because it says "nutrition steady energy". One packet of 4 "breakfast biscuits" is 230 calories with 4 grams of fiber. Well that's fine if you eat one package, but I couldn't stop and I ate 3. So yeah, you can have one cookie. But I know I can't. I am just not that strong.

That's why going to Subway and having ONE cookie is a good idea. You can indulge but there are no extras sitting around for you to binge on.

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ihad

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/you-eat-the-cookie-672641

lambchristie

are you never, ever going to eat cookies again? work them into your calorie budget and enjoy.

this isn't a diet, its a lifestyle change. nothing is off limits, portion control and moderation is this key.

sunburntgalaxy

I have been trying to lose weight since mid-April. I have a couple cookies, or a couple mini-cupcakes, or some ice cream or gelato every day. I am down 39 pounds. If you have the ability to eat one or two and then stop, go for it. My boyfriend - he can't stop at one or two - if he wants to loose weight he can't start because he can't stop. But a cookie or two - probably very easy to fit into your calories. You just have to plan for it (for example - I skipped the donuts at work today because I would rather have the tasty mini-cupcakes at home tonight).

TheNoLeafClover

Don't follow this!

If you want the cookie make it fit into your day, yesterday I made these yummy brownies they are filled with Reese's peanut butter cups, Rolo's, cream cheese, and crushed pretzel sticks. I had 2 of the brownies yesterday and they fit into my day without a problem.

You can eat treats just make sure you are making it a part of a well balanced diet.

Recipe?

stephe1987

The thing about a diet is that it needs to be a lifestyle change, something that you will be able to maintain even after you reach your goal (so you don't gain the weight back). Have a set number of calories that you cannot go over. Keep your diet at 80% healthy foods that are nutritious (carbs, fats, proteins macros) and 20% indulgent (foods that are high in sugar or sodium). Unless you have a health problem that requires you to eat higher levels of certain things (I read one poster who had to eat high levels of sodium because of a heart condition), this is a good rule to follow. The problem with not eating cookies is that it will make you want a cookie that much more and you're more likely to binge down the road. But if you allow yourself to have one cookie every once in a while, a small treat that fits your macros, that is a path to a healthier, sustainable diet.

boredlimodriver

if y'all don't want your cookies, i'll take them.

ValGogo

Of COURSE! Jeez Louise, this is America isn't it? Have that dang cookie! Have two!