eat now is how I honestly desire to feed
myself.”
—Aubrey H., Manassas, VirginiaSurprised that we’re leading off with
psychology and not calories, energy, or
metabolism? Stay with us, because we suspect
this section is going to resonate with you. As a
rule, we think the foods that are good for your
body should also not mess with your mind.
And we think the psychological effects of
your food choices are perhaps the most
important factors to consider during your
healthy-eating transformation.
How many times have you tried a new
plan, bought new foods, and stuck to the new
menu for a few weeks, only to fall right back
into your old habits—and old waistline?
(Every time you’ve tried to “diet,” we
suspect.) Want to know why your previous