Common sense says that the message “Everyone indulges sometimes; don’t be too hard on yourself” will only give dieters permission to eat more. And yet getting rid of guilt kept the women from overindulging in the taste test. We may think that guilt motivates us to correct our mistakes, but it’s just one more way that feeling bad leads to giving in.
acceptance of our humanity leads to regaining our willpower. It is in this acceptance of self that we regain our self worth and can continue towards our goals.
