Hi Brooke! I wanted to reach out about a pattern that I am seeing – I know that I am doing it wrong, but I am not quite sure how to do it better. I have been listening to the Masterclass and I have identified that my over eating is psychological – I never over eat by myself, I eat as an escape in a social or public setting. Then I feel shame about that and repeat. Also, it doesn’t even have to be that social – even at work, I can see myself falling into this habit. So, when I think about wanting to make a change, I usually start by making a menu for the week, so that my eating decisions are made for me. But, then the week begins. I don’t like to bring my lunch because I like the social aspects of getting out of the office to get lunch. I eat very close to plan – but will often allow for small cheats. Like cheese. Not enough to blow my protocol, but enough that I have already opened that gate. Within about 48 hours, I am completely off plan and feeling guilty, etc etc etc. I keep thinking, “that is because I still have a diet mentality.” But, I don’t know exactly what that means or how to get away from it. Can you help me see the difference and provide some guidance on how to look at this differently?

Thank you!! Masterclass is life changing!