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I don’t typically know that it is time for Girl Scout cookies until it is too late and I can no longer get them. That is probably a good thing for me because I tend to eat an entire box of Thin Mints in one sitting…not something I recommend but we all have our weaknesses.

I started thinking about the boxes upon boxes of cookies that will be sold this year and all the different kinds of cookies that will be in those boxes and wondered what exactly is on each of the food labels. Yikes!  It is mind blowing! How do I identify which cookies are going to be full of sugar and fat and which ones will be less full of sugar and fat. (I understand they all are unfortunately made with both, but figure some have got to be better than others.)

I went searching for that information and found that Elaine Magee, MPH, RD had dissected the information for me. Thoughtful, right? That’s what I thought. Check out this WebMD.com link for food facts on your favorite Girl Scout cookies.

As always, the best recommendation I can make when you run into times like these (when you are tempted to eat every cookie in sight) is to remember moderation is the key and to definitely not skip your workout.  If you over indulge, forgive yourself and move on but don’t let it set you up for failure.  You don’t have to eat another box and you can still do your workout.  If you only have a couple cookies and stay on track you must give yourself a pat on the back and you can feel great for sticking to your guns.

It’s great to know you can support the cute little Girl Scouts and support your healthy lifestyle at the same time!

Tags: Elaine Magee MPH RD, Fitness Together, Girl Scout Cookies, WebMD, workouts

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