"It's just a few bites." "A little won't hurt."

Cute. Also total BS.

You're full. You know you're full. And yet there you are, shaving one more sliver off the brownie pan to "even it out" until the whole thing is gone.

Those are permission slip sentences. They sound so reasonable that your brain quits arguing and hands over the fork. Once in a while? Whatever. Three times a day? That's why the scale won't budge no matter how "good" you've been.

Coach Steph and I break down how one client caught hers early in the program, and what she does with the anxious few minutes after pushing her plate away.

In it, you'll hear:

• The five-word comeback that shuts down "a little won't hurt"
• Why saving the best bites for last sets you up to lick the plate clean
• How to end a meal so your brain actually gets the memo
• Why negotiating with yourself is a fight you lose every time, even when you win

Your homework, starting tonight: Write down the exact sentence your brain uses to justify a few more bites. Then ask it one question: Is this helping? (It's not.)

Plus, grab our free guide, 25 Mic-Drop Scripts workbook. It'll help you rewrite the 24 other sneaky permission slip sentences keeping you stuck, like "one bite won't hurt" and "I'll get back on track tomorrow."

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