People who are "naturally" thin often conceptualize food and body image in a much different way than those who continuously struggle with losing weight. The thoughts you think on a daily basis have a significant impact on who it is you represent to the outside world. By simply learning how to "think thin," you can dramatically improve your ability to reach a desired state of health and fitness.
Step 1
Think of eating as a task to perform only when you're hungry and base your food choices on the sustenance quality of the foods you eat. Satisfy hunger with a balanced meal. Conceptualize sweets and junk foods as occasional treats. Avoid eating empty-calorie foods, such as fast-food, pastries and refined grains.
Step 2
Realize that food is not a replacement for unrelated bodily needs. Involve yourself in a productive activity when you feel bored. Sleep when you feel tired. Respond to any physical discomfort in the manner most suitable for its natural release.
Step 3
Imagine yourself at your ideal weight. Think of yourself always as this person who you envision. Consider how such a person would think, act and feel when encountering situations that triggered unproductive reactions in the past. Remind yourself to look at any issue surrounding food through this perspective.
Step 4
Think of eating food portions that are appropriate for your ideal body image. Resist the urge to "finish your entire plate." Separate large restaurant meals into two sections: "eat now" and "take home. Share inordinate quantities of food with others at your table or think of someone at home who may enjoy the uneaten parts of your meal.
Step 5
Consider the things that you will like most about being thin. Think of the activities you will enjoy, clothes you will wear, places you will go and comfort available to you as a healthier human being. Think of responsible eating not as a hindrance but as a step forward into such life-enhancing experiences.
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