visalus - SE Members Blog post - syndication express2024-03-29T14:55:16Zhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/visalusOld Habits Die Hardhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/old-habits-die-hard2013-06-02T18:25:45.000Z2013-06-02T18:25:45.000ZMarlene Harrishttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/MarleneHarris<div>In addition to nutritional shakes, ViSalus makes a variety of cookies packed with nutrition. They come in chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and peanut butter, and unlike most “nutritional" cookies that have the taste of sawdust, these are really flavorful.So how come I am in the kitchen looking for a quick snack, and with a full box of these flavorful, nutritious cookies sitting on the counter, I opt instead for two high fat, sugary, chocolate marshmallow cookies? The nutritional content is practically nil. And in all honesty, their taste is not really much better!It's just a question of habit and old ones die hard! I've eaten this same brand of chocolate marshmallow cookie for years, in fact, since childhood. For me this cookie is a comfort food. I do a lot of my own baking, but during the in-between times, when my schedule is just too hectic and I haven't the time to whip up a batch of home-made, I turn to this particular brand of cookie. I can polish off several of these at one time, but with a little self control I can limit it to two. I can never seem to have just one!My regular eating habits are actually pretty good, and I’m not a junk food addict. So an occasional treat is not an issue of concern to me, and I’ll continue to enjoy my favourite chocolate marshmallow cookie. In fact, I’m enjoying one right now, while writing this post. It may not be good for me, but it is GOOD!</div>