I had to get used to the different fonts, graphics and writing style but in the end, this short book has helped me think differently about losing weight and I am seeing progress.
In order to review this book easily, I have the summary below.
- eat what you want, just less of it - drop to your ideal weight - stay at or below your never-go-over weight - review THIN THOUGHTS, kind of program yourself for the day - don't tell friends and family (which I am doing now!), just do it.
DECIDING your IDEAL WEIGHT 1. I have set my IDEAL WEIGHT at ____ pounds! 2. I have set my NEVER GO OVER WEIGHT at ____ pounds.
THINKING for yourself! 3. I really want to get to my IDEAL WEIGHT because.... 4. I will DROP TO MY IDEAL WEIGHT and STAY AT MY IDEAL WEIGHT for ME! 5. I know my current THINKING IS KEEPING ME OVERWEIGHT.
WEIGHING yourself EVERY morning! 6. I weigh myself NAKED every morning! 7. I weigh myself on a RELIABLE SET OF SCALES! 8. I SLIP...but I get back on the 'smiling scales' as soon as possible! 9. I always compare my CURRENT WEIGHT to my IDEAL WEIGHT.
SAVORING every bite! 10. I SAVOR my first bite! 11. I make sure my food tastes great , or I DO NOT EAT IT! 12. I DO NOT GRAZE (Eat endlessly)... GOBBLE (Eat without thinking)... GORGE (Eat after I am satisfied)! 13. I HATE feeling FULL or STUFFED, so I will stop when I am satisftied
EATING and DRINKING whatever you want - just LESS of it! 14. I take a moderately sized helping of what I really enjoy eating for my FIRST SERVING! 15. I never take "SECONDS"! 16. I always ask for a smaller dessert, BEFORE it is served! 17. I always look for ways to eat less, NOT loopholes to eat more!
UNLEARNING "Clean Up Your Plate" 18. I order whatever I want in a restaurant, and then SPLIT IT/BAG IT/LEAVE IT! 19. I think more about my IDEAL WEIGHT (waist) than my MONEY (waste).
KEEPING your new thinking a secret! 20. I KEEP MY "THINKING MAN DIET"... A PERSONAL SECRET!(even from friends) 21. I can relax! No one watches (cares) WHAT I DON'T EAT! 22. I feel great when friends say, "YOU'VE LOST A LOT OF WEIGHT!"
WATCHING your self image turn far more positive! 23. I'm reducing the emotional pain of hearing (OR, THINKING) words like "OVERWEIGHT" OR "OBESE"! 24. I feel far more positive about myself as I approach my IDEAL WEIGHT!
STARTING today-a step-by-step plan to your IDEAL WEIGHT! 25. I have a proven step by step plan to TAKE IT OFF! KEEP IT OFF! (THINKING MAN DIET) 26. I have the self-discipline to stay between my IDEAL WEIGHT and MY NEVER GO OVER WEIGHT FOR LIFE! 27. I will share these THIN THOUGHTS with my family and friends!