We’re talking about how to use your thoughts to draw what you want into your life - in this case, reaching and maintaining a healthier weight without having to diet chronically. Here is a little more food for thought:

All foods can fit into a healthy diet

When you’re on a diet, you’re forced to think about what you can’t eat. As you try to resist certain foods, your thoughts and attention are drawn to them and you crave them more than ever. When you eventually give in, those foods have more power than ever so you often end up overeating them, feeling guilty, then punishing yourself be depriving yourself even more. This lead to a vicious cycle that I call the Eat-Repent-Repeat cycle. 

When deciding what to eat, instead of attempting to follow a list of rules, select and enjoy a variety of foods so your diet reflects balance and moderation. Just as important as balancing the nutrients in your diet, balance eating for nourishment with eating for enjoyment. This leads to greater satisfaction - with less food. 

Visit http://www.amihungry.com/ for tools to help. 

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