FullaBella's Journal, 09 Dec 12

Just saying "No" is so key, and knowing that you CAN have it if you WANT it plays tricks with the brain. Kinda removes that whole "rebel" aspect lol CHOOSING not to have something gives YOU the power over your brain. Kudos to you! :) 

Exactly! Thank you! I recently read a study linked to me by a good friend here at FS that explained how denying our desires continually eventually leads to being out of control period. Maybe that's what brings out the rebels. 

I think you're on to something with that mantra. I once had a doctor that said that the best exercise to lose weight was simply politely shaking your head while saying "no thanks". :) 

That's a good one Kingkeld. I'd also heard you could burn a lot of calories by 'pushing yourself away from the table'. 

I have a self compassion diet meditation CD; one of the phrases that sticks with me is "more and more, I am drawn to delicious, nutritious foods". I have said "no thanks" about a million times, and explained to my partner that I just don't care to eat an extra corn muffin or finish off the whatever or split a piece of whatever. It gets easier, becomes second nature. Plus, I've gotten familiar with the consequences of 'wanting' too much of foods that aren't the best for me! I don't deny the wants, just don't get carried away by them. Too often, lol. 

I agree completely. I have made the supermarket my new favorite 'place' considering I had more fun THERE than I did the resort this weekend. My quest commented to me the reason 'she' cannot eat healthy is it is so boring. I responded 'not if you keep shopping and trying new things ~ I have a goal of finding a new, healthy nutritious food at least twice a month that I'll be able to enjoy and carry forward with me long after I reach goal weight. I've always said the mind is our most interesting playground and it's really fun retraining the way it looks at food now.