I’m going to let you in on a little secret that I learned on the way to Losing Weight by Accident, that doesn’t involve any advice on what foods to eat or what exercises to do. After trying all the diet plans, I found the thing that really helps me isn’t restricting myself but allowing myself to choose what I want to eat.

Do you know what I mean?

I mean instead of always thinking about what I can’t eat, I think about what do I want to eat that is going to make me feel good afterwards.  This theory flies in the face of almost every diet plan out there. Before I reveal my secret let me just say this may seem too simple, but do not take it lightly!

If you look closely at the problem, there is a fundamental flaw in our decision making process. When we go for our vices, the donut, the third cup of Grande coffee, or those foods that are not helpful to our bodies, there is something else going on that restricting would only make worse.

We know the right foods to go for, but what happens when we are faced with a bowl full of pastries. How do we get ourselves to naturally not go for the dessert table?

Well, we have to catch ourselves in the act, like a mother catching her kids going for the cake before the party. This means at the very moment we decide we are hungry to eating or drinking something, we have to stop and THINK.

Here’s how: before entering a restaurant, coffee shop, or kitchen:

• Take 2 deep breaths and think about what will really make you feel good inside and out.

• Be thankful for the body you have, without it you wouldn’t be able to accomplish what you want everyday of your life. If you get sick it is the worst, you can’t even go to work, so make sure you are thankful for your health, it is one of the first things we take for granted.

• Remember that the desire for “bad” food isn’t because your body needs it, some part of you wants it and that part is nothing more than a thought, which can be directed elsewhere. For example, I want French fries; okay I want potatoes, so I can have roasted potatoes. Indulge the desire but in a way that benefits you in the long run!

Try this simple mental exercise and you will see a big difference in your eating habits. Once you see the benefits of a one minute reflection before acting, you can apply it to other areas in your life!!

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