4hourbodygirl

 

 

You know those suggestive little voices that whisper in your ear...and suddenly you're knee-deep in ice cream? Change the sabotaging, discipline-destroying thoughts, and you can change your life--or at least your weight.

 What my little voice usually says is, "It's okay, it's just one french fry." Or, "It's just this lunch." Or, "I worked out today, I deserve it." Basically, I justify it.

Sometimes I feel okay about doing it to, until I go and put on shorts, and then I think "Why did I eat that?" 

To prevent this scenario from playing over and over, I have redefined my idea of healthy eating. I allow myself the occasional treat, as long as it's accompanied by smarter food choices like fresh fruit and vegetables. At roughly 500 calories, one melted cheddar on rye a week should hardly make me fat! Habitually tacking on a large order of fries every day, however, might.

I've changed my thinking patterns as well. Here are some examples: