"I eat generally quite "sanely" and healthy, but then there are moments, when I just HAVE TO go and get a piece of chocolate or a cookie, and yes, I know I should not be doing it, but I am anyway, just because that is (seemingly :) the only way to keep my sanity..."
Why do we constantly feel that we must apologize if we eat a cookie. Life's too short as it is. What's wrong with the occasional cookie. Life is meant to be enjoyed. If you like the occasional chocolate or cookie, then eat it! And don't ever feel guilty or feel that you need to apologize or explain yourself to anyone.
Yes, we all try our best to be as healthy and health conscious as possible. But we are still human. If you are eating cookies by the boxful then you probably have a problem, but if you grab for one once in a while - big deal!!!!!