They ask questions like “What would make me feel most full?” and “What is the sweetest, richest food I can get away with?” This leads them to select foods filled with fat and sugar—a guarantee of more unhappiness. What if instead they asked questions like “What would really nourish me?,” “What’s something light that I can eat that would give me energy?,” or “Will this cleanse or clog me?” Better yet, they could ask, “If I eat this, what will I have to give up in order to still achieve my goals? What’s the ultimate price I’ll pay if I don’t stop this indulgence now?” By asking questions like
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