Willpower Is Everything!

Before you give into temptation, ask yourself why you really need to eat what you know will break your diet.

Do you actually feel as though you need to eat, do you feel hungry or are you just giving into your craving? Is it genuine hunger or just the thought of having something sweet which is drawing you in to forget about your new healthy found lifestyle for a moment? Are you obsessed with a sweet craving or is it just a case of wanting to feel good from an instant sugar rush?

Take your mind off emotional eating and pamper yourself in other ways. When was the last time you had a relaxing spa, be it at home or at a salon. Beauty comes from within. Treat your inner self with respect regarding your diet and add to your outer value by pampering your skin, hair and nails. Feeling sensational will be a natural progression.

Twenty minutes is how long you should spend on one meal, this is the average time it takes for your brain to believe that you are full. Eat slowly, allow yourself to savour your food and enjoy. This way you will not only feel more satisfied, you will also benefit from digesting your food more easily after every meal.

Think about how your meal tastes, smells, feel as in texture and looks. Colour is always a great part of food, make your plate look attractive. Create a peaceful environment when eating and try to eat at a table and not on the couch and you will soon see and feel a difference in just how much you appreciate your meals in the future.

Listen to your body always. Think about stopping eating just as much as starting to eat. Feeling satisfied after a meal is good, full is bordering on eating too much, thus sometimes it is good to slow your meal down even more once you are half way. Cut down the size of your meals to realistic proportions and eat healthy

Remember, willpower wins when you think positively!