By Dr. Denise Lamothe

What does it mean to befriend your appetite, and why is it important?

The basic premise is this:

Your appetite (or Chew) transmits constant streams of messages to you that frequently are not about actual hunger.  If you simply pay attention to the hunger messages and attempt to satiate yourself with food, you have missed important communications from your internal guidance system. You are likely to remain hungry and not feel satisfied.  When you tame or befriend your appetite and pay close attention to the valuable communications it brings, you begin to value your appetite as a true friend instead of regarding it as a foe.

Because your desires extend far beyond controlling both your food intake and your weight, your Chew begins to work beside you to encourage you along the path to radiant health, joy, balance, and the creation of the life you truly desire.  To craft your ideal life, you must be clear about what your desires actually are and learn to be positive as much as possible. Then, as the Law of Attraction assures, you will attract positive experiences and feelings.

Your Chew will become friendly, loyal, and playful and will stand beside you. It will alert you vigilantly when you are on the right track, moving toward achieving your life goals, or when you are not. It will constantly and faithfully deliver messages from your internal guidance system about what choices are in your best interest in all aspects of your life.  As you practice listening to your inner voice, your world will transform in amazing ways!

Dr Denise Lamothe is a professional speaker and author of The Taming of the Chew.  She is a clinical psychologist, doctor of holistic health, has been a guest on many television and radio shows and has been featured in many magazines, such as “O”-the Oprah Magazine.  Visit her at www.drdenise.org.

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