Sabotaging Thought: I just want to be free to eat whatever I want, whenever I want.
Response: When I’m “free” with my eating, it traps me in a body I don’t feel comfortable in. When I put restrictions on my eating (although not ones that are unreasonable), it means I’m free from extra weight. I’m free from the nagging negative thoughts about needing to lose weight. I’m free from more health concerns. I’m free from joint pain. I’m free from feeling self-conscious all the time. There is a LOT of freedom that comes from being less free with food choices.