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Things are quiet at work today ~ boss is out of town. I have a chance to blog as soon as I think of something to blog about

I had a thought about the mindset it takes to be successful on any way of eating. It is this:

"Think like a vegetarian"

As I was eating lunch I thought about people in my life who are vegetarians. It is a life style choice. I don't think I have ever heard a vegetarian say "I fell off the wagon and had a steak". Their mindset is more of what foods they will eat as opposed to denying themselves. My niece has been a vegetarian for years and she just lives it. It is her assertion that she is eating healthy for her. She never boohoos over missing meat in any form. It amazes me. Newme2be has a wonderful quote on the bottom of her posts "It is not that I can't eat that, it is just I don't eat that" or something along that lines. Think of what power that gives you. Saying "I can't" conjures up thoughts of weakness, denial and deprevation. Almost as if some outside source is dictating your choices. Saying "I don't" gives you the power, YOU made the choice. You have the control. It is a much stronger statement. Think about that for a moment. Just changing can't to don't makes the statement that you are in control. So the next time someone passes a basket of rolls your way ~ think like a vegetarian and smile and say "No thank you, I don't eat that" Let me know how you feel.

Blessings to all!!!