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You’re an adult. It’s your responsibility to make decisions that are in line with goals that are important to you, not that make others feel good about what they’re eating or drinking.

Dieters often think, “I wish I could eat whatever I want and as much as I want.” However, when they eat in this unrestricted way, they ultimately feel bad and out of control (and worry about gaining weight).

This weekend, if you think, “It’s not fair that I can’t eat like everyone else,” remind yourself, “Thank goodness I’m not eating like everyone else! Most people gain weight every year and my goal is the opposite.”

Jen realized that she was sacrificing around 16 hours of feeling good for a maximum of two minutes of enjoying a taste – not a trade she wanted to make!

Just because you feel a sensation in your body, it doesn’t mean you’re hungry! It could be stress, boredom, tiredness, thirst, a craving, or something else.

I’ve never been able to keep weight off before so why should I even try? Response: If I never try, there is a zero percent chance I will reach my goals. I’ve tried so many times in the past because it’s so important to me! Don’t give up on an important goal.

The next time you know you have a really stressful situation coming up, ask yourself: how will I get through this without eating? Make a plan in advance for the ways you will deal with stress and anxiety, so you don’t end up turning to food.

Whatever you did or didn’t eat over the past weekend is irrelevant now. What is relevant is what you eat from this point moving forward. No matter what, today is an new opportunity to have a great eating day.

This weekend, if you think, “I’m off track anyway, I’ll just worry about my eating on Monday,” remind yourself, “Don’t wait! Every day I stay off track is another day I ultimately don’t feel good about myself or my eating.

Think Thin Thursday Tip: Staying on track – while it can feel very difficult in the moment – is actually a stress-reducer overall, because it gives you something to feel really proud about and makes you feel in control.