Today you could write down or even just think about all the times you have done positive things to work towards a healthy body. There may have been a time in your life where you were committed to exercise, to not eat a certain food, where you said no when you were full, when you got on the scales and smiled, when you put on an outfit that you had not been able to get into and it looked good.

Write yourself a little brag book with all the good things you have done – especially those to do with your healthy weight. If you can’t think of too many then think about another area of your life where you could give yourself a few back pats and celebrate yourself.

Keep these notes handy and when your day seems cloudy and you think you can’t do it – open your book and remind yourself that – YOU CAN!