Remember, you control your portions; don’t let them control you. At your next meal, pause before you’re halfway through. Are you eating to finish what’s in front of you, or are you eating because you’re still hungry?

Or could it be that you’re finishing each of these meals not because you’re actually hungry for all of it, but because finishing your food has become a habit?

And I should add, if I decide to have a second cookie one day, that’s okay too. I’m just working on being more mindful of my choices with a dozen cookies in the house because *I* have control over my body— not them.

I’m not trying to set strict rules or deny myself pleasures. I’m just changing how I enjoy them. I’m prioritizing quality over quantity — savoring the cookie I eat as much as possible, instead of needing 5 or 6 to satisfy my tastebuds.

Back in the day, those cookies wouldn’t have stood a chance—I’d have finished several in one sitting. But I’ve learned to find greater joy in taking my time, making each cookie a special part of my day.