Overeating is one of the most prevalent addictions in the United States today. With other addictions, such as smoking and drug use, it is possible after quitting to never go back to using those substances again. There is simply no possibility of that when it comes to eating. Eating is something that you must do on a regular basis to remain alive.

The Diet Label

Due to the rebellious nature of the conscious mind, it is very important to never label what you are doing a “diet.” The very nature of the word diet in many cases causes the conscious mind to rebel. If you think of the conscious mind as a creature of habit that does not want to change at all, you can see the resistance that occurs when hearing the word diet. Dieting means that you must change your eating habits. It requires you to eat differently than you have before in order to create a positive change.

Challenge Yourself

Although the word diet creates panic due to its sense of permanency, you may use the word challenge with little resistance. Take a moment to establish what the main food culprits are that keep you from being at your goal weight. Choose at least the top three. Most lists include foods such as pastas, breads, chips, fried foods, and sweets.

Once you have determined your three biggest culprits, take one item on your list, such as potato chips, and challenge yourself not to eat any for one week. If you do not think you can eliminate it completely for a week, challenge yourself to cut dramatically the amount of servings you consume.

After the first week, challenge yourself with a different item for another week. Continue to do this for at least three weeks with other items on your list. Since this is only a one-week challenge, and you are able to have that item afterward, the rebellion will be very little and your weight loss will begin with a jumpstart.

Weight Loss Script

Starting right now … You no longer have the urge to overeat or to snack in between meals … Because healthy, well-balanced meals more than satisfy your appetite … and the taste and aroma of your food are better than ever before … Rich, heavy, sweet, fattening foods and drink just no longer appeal to you … Because healthy, life-giving foods taste wonderful and fill you up.

You noticeably eat your food slower … Chewing it thoroughly … You put down your fork in between bites and don't pick it up again until the bite in your mouth is gone …

You will be drinking water more than ever before … water will be there to help you lose weight and to remain healthy. That wonderful crisp, clear refreshing water will taste great to you … You'll find yourself craving water more and more each and every day …

You only eat healthy meals and do not become hungry in between meals … You do not want to stuff yourself because you'll feel so much healthier and vigorous without an uncomfortable, over-filled stomach … You will eat until you are satisfied, not until you are stuffed.

You'll not lose weight so quickly that it will harm your health, but you will lose weight in a steady, constant manner … and you'll find that you have more energy … Energy that will be needed to be put to good use … Everything you do will become easier … and you will want to do more each and every day to increase your health.

Each meal that you eat, you'll leave a small portion of food on your plate that you will then throw away once you are finished … As you find yourself doing this, more and more you'll find that portion you left on your plate becomes larger … This will aid you in eating less … It will give you great confidence to know that you can walk away, leaving food on your plate … confidence that will continue to grow more and more as you proceed toward your goal.

You are in control of yourself and have taken the first step in controlling your eating habits.