practice just saying NO!

ncfitbit wrote: »

Great thread! I'm finally learning the skill of saying no. (If you haven't read Judith Beck's Diet Solution book. it's worth reading. It's not a subsitute for MFP, but works well alongside it, especially if you think you struggle with emotional eating), The thing that has helped me most is learning that what is most difficult about saying no to a craving (or whatever is not on your plan for the day) is the tension created by the the indecision. Should I eat this cookie or this ice cream or not? We can go back and forth for a while and that creates an unpleasant tension which is reduced when you give in and eat whatever it is. BUT, and here's the awesome thing, you can also reduce tension simply by just saying "no" and sticking to your plan. I didn't believe it would work at first. I thought it was too simplistic, but it really does work, especially the more and more you practice it. Knowing that the tension will diminish as soon you say "no" makes it easier and easier and also gives you added incentive not to give in (because then next time you might not believe yourself!) Anyway, it feels awesome to know I can be around any food and know that I will not give in just because I had the thought to eat it.