Treat yourself wisely

Try as we might, we can't be 100 percent good 100 percent of the time. We're going to skip workouts, we're going to have an extra beer or two, and we're going to "cheat" on our diets once and a while with a very attractive plate of cookies. We're humans; it's only natural for us to falter once and a while. Personally, I think the occasional misstep is actually a good thing, as it prevents us from going into a cookie-dough coma after an extended period of reward-free living.

Still, it's vital that our temporary indulgences remain just that: temporary. And, it's equally as important that our falls from the wagon are not so drastic that they cause long-lasting injury to our health and fitness. To help protect your body against such a calamity, here's a short list of treats -- sourced from Shape magazine -- that shouldn't do you much harm if eaten in moderation.

• Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich = 140 calories
• Starbucks Skinny Caramel Latte, Grande = 130 calories
• Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Kisses, 6 pieces = 140 calories
• Stacy's Pita Chips, 12 pieces = 130 calories
• Peanut Butter S'more = 160 calories
• Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop Kettle Corn, 1/2 bag = 130 calories

Just be sure to not make the mistake of eating too many of these treats. All these calories can add up very quickly!!