The most monumental ritual I adopted was simply being clear and thankful for my abundance. Before eating, I say a prayer and praise God for my abundance. I tell God that He has blessed me with so much food that I cannot possibly eat it all. I look at my food and think to myself, "I've been blessed with so much food that it's enough for another meal!"

When I eat under famished conditions (it does happen), then the whole time I AM praying thankfulness in my thoughts that He has abundantly blessed me. This type of prayerful moment will slow down my eating and then I usually cannot finish my meal. As you begin to drop one pound after another, drop to one knee and then the other and praise God for the strength He gave you to take care of yourself. God is so Great; you may not be able to drop down far enough with your gratitude and thanksgiving.

Affirmations are also a great practice to adopt. Constantly re-affirming throughout the day a sentence that brings about healthy consciousness and positive feelings.

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