I just found myself wandering into the 3rd floor kitchen to see what kind of yumminess abounds. I came upon a basket of left over Panera cookies and had instant mouth water. So, of course, I grabbed one and moved toward the stairway to head back to my office. But then, I stopped and thought to myself - is this really worth the cravings you are going to feel for the rest of the day? So, I went back, grabbed another one and took them to a couple of guys that share an office who love anything baked good. They were happy and I felt so good for making that mental transition. It's interesting how those conversations occur in the head and how many times I find it too easy to give in to the big voice that says, "it's just one cookie". I had to dig deep to hear that little voice reminding me of the longer term impact. I wonder how many other people deal with this same internal dialogue and how they overcome these difficult decisions.

Man I do! I have several talking points I use with myself:

There are a lot of these in the world. I don't have to have this now. It will be there later.

If I eat this I will want more and it will be hard to stop.

I can have X instead.

I will feel bad after I eat this ( mostly dairy, such as creamy Desserts or foods with a lot of grease).

I like myself at this size and I want to stay here.

Lynda

All the time! Sometimes I allow myself a small treat if it's something special but all myself "off the ledge" 95% of the time.

As Lynda said, I like "me" and after regaining below goal weight, I'm not LEAVING!!'