Its Not Ok Flashcards
It’s not ok
To finish food just because you bought it so as not to waste your money. Sometimes you can save it for later which will save you points or calories. Think better.
Sabotaging Thought: It’s okay to eat this because I want it—and, besides, I don’t really care!
Helpful Response: I might not care right at this moment, but I’ll care in a few minutes—I’ll be very unhappy if I eat something I shouldn’t. And I sure will care when I find that I’m not losing weight!
Sabotaging Thought: It’s okay to eat this because otherwise I’m wasting money.
Helpful Response: I’m better off wasting money than gaining weight.
Sabotaging Thought: It’s okay to eat this because the amount of food is so small.
Helpful Response: Just because it doesn’t have many calories doesn’t mean I should eat it. I shouldn’t! I need to use every opportunity I can to break myself of the habit of eating things I haven’t planned.
