Food is my sustenance. I eat because I need food to keep my body healthy. Rather than eating purely for pleasure, I keep in mind that it is one of my basic life needs. With the understanding that food has a purpose, I am able to exercise self-control when I eat.
I consume foods that are rich in nutritional value. I prefer to eat healthy foods rather than foods that taste good only because they are high in sugar and fat. My food selection is based on my nutritional needs, rather than on my need for pleasure.
At gatherings, I consume enough food to satisfy my hunger. If I do not feel hungry, I refrain from eating. It’s acceptable for me to try new foods, but once I have tried something new, I stop myself from overeating.
Activating my willpower gives me the strength to cease doing harmful things I may want to do. I draw on that strength to build up my self-control when I feel I might give in to temptation. The more frequently I activate my willpower, the stronger I become.
Reminding myself of the consequences of my actions helps me to make good choices. Overeating can lead to disease, lack of energy, and obesity. When I exercise restraint in my eating, I feel healthy, active, and strong.
Today, I choose to make responsible decisions based on knowledge rather than just on what feels good. I exercise self-control in my eating so I can live a healthy life without regrets.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. Why is self-control necessary?
2. Why do I need to exercise restraint in my eating?
3. What would happen if I allowed myself to engage in out-of-control eating?
