I agree that watching food intake is very important in the weight management equation.
However, exercise is also part of the equation and it addition, it has other health benefits, both physical and mental.
My favorite is walking (or hiking), be it with others or by myself. When alone, it's a good time to make phone calls to keep in touch with friends and family rather than doing that on the couch. Multitasking I can handle.
Currently, walking around 45-50 miles a week to shed off some holiday pounds and get ready for some backpacking (so some stretching and weights as well). Typically, I do about 30-35. Ironically, the weekend is the toughest time to get the mileage in.
With respect to the OP, cc cookies are my favorite.
RM