• I found that my mind left me completely confused about what was the right thing to eat. And confusion is a very rare state for me. I may not know something, but I generally know that I don't know. • My mind was telling me that all this food preparation was too much work and took too long. • I heard my mind telling me that eating the same things over and over again is boring. • I recently found myself being evasive with people who wanted to think I was following a special program perfectly. • I also watched my mind give me permission to eat whatever I want, as if I were the parent and the child at the same time. • Often at the beginning of a diet, meal plan or exercise program I have had strong enthusiasm and seen my thoughts generate real excitement only to see that feeling of enthusiasm fade away and so did my determination. My mind was now generating “that's not so good” thoughts and so my feelings followed suit. • I also heard my mind telling me that “this hunger will be too much to bear.” • I found that my mind was telling me and making me feel that I "don't care" about anything other than the food at hand – I'll just eat whatever I want