• I found my mind completely confused as to what is the right thing to eat. And confusion is a very rare state for me. I may not know something, but I usually know that I don't know. • I found my mind telling me that all this food preparation was too much work and took too much time. • I heard my mind telling me that eating the same things over and over is boring. • In the recent past, I found myself evasive towards people who thought I was perfectly following a special program. • I also observed my mind giving me permission to eat whatever I want, as if I were both the parent and the child. • Often at the beginning of a diet, eating program, or exercise program, I have felt strong enthusiasm and seen my thoughts generate real excitement only to then see that feeling of enthusiasm fade, along with my determination. My mind was now generating “this isn’t so great” 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 will just eat whatever I want.