Several times in the last few weeks while dieting I would find myself really, really hungry and on the verge of binging, and I desperately tried to remind myself why I shouldn't. I knew that I had good reasons for staying on track, but in a crunch - when yummy food appeared in front of me - those reasons seemed to just vanish.

So what I did is get a regular 5x7 index card, which I've folded and keep on me/in my wallet. On it I've written helpful comments to motivate and inspire me for those weak moments when I need an immediate pep talk. So far it's worked wonderfully. Just knowing it's there is also reassuring.

Some of my notes:
> This diet is only TEMPORARY pain, then you'll be done!
> Think about having that flat stomach [fill-in-the-blank] again.
> If you give in, you're going to feel like CR*P again afterward and get depressed! Don't do it!
> Won't it be cool to show off a sleek physique again and be admired?

Anyway, this has helped me and I thought it may be helpful for others here, too.

Good for you!

Sounds like excellent motivation

so simple, but sometimes we all need a reminder. Thanks for the tip and good luck to you!!

oh, that is a great idea!!!! I am keeping a journal type scrapbook, and will write when something like that happens, and read some of the motivation stuff in my scrapbook!

Awesome idea! I've been struggling to find ways to avoid temptation. When I give in, I feel guilty and think to myself that I really should not have eaten that. By the way, I'm in Orlando too

Good idea!

I find food porn works for me. I imagine myself eating something then reality off it. If i felt really bad about eating it, then it really wouldn't be worth it.

Oh I wish that worked for me (lol).....I imagine myself eating and reality puts my hand in the fridge....and THEN I feel bad . I think I like your reality bettewr.