Any time that I gain weight and then decide to do something about it I always frame it in my mind that I am starting over. I am tired of thinking about it that way. It makes me feel as if I have been defeated and now I must begin again. This time I am viewing this as a move forward. A healthy change in my frame of mind to take control of my eating habits and learn how to live in balance between making healthy food choices and also enjoying a bit of indulgence from time to time. I seem to have an "all or nothing" attitude when it comes to eating and my goal is to find the happy medium. I want to view my food as an energy source needed to propel my body through this great big world in a happy and healthy way. I have always had a preoccupation with food. I am empowering myself to make great choices when it comes to what I am going to eat. I am looking at this as an opportunity rather than a punishment or some kind of deprivation. I embrace my new eating program and expect that my continued healthy choices will inspire me to go further than I ever have and help me to develop a relationship with food and eating that is balanced and enjoyable.