[Michelle]

Originally Posted by Dimitry

I think the outlook that people never change based on restrictions is a limiting belief. Though I agree that some things are hard to quiet by restriction, going on a binge won't help you quit (think smoking, alcohol etc). What also happens when the bad effects wear off and the initial after math sickness is gone? You'll be more prone to temptation to do it again since you're less reluctant to remember the bad associated with the thing and instead on the perceived good.

Also I can speak from experience that I changed my habits through restriction in a lot of areas in my life (food, tv, internet, and the list goes on). In certain cases I wasn't able to give things up completely and am still battling with them but the amount of times I break down are rare and pale in comparison to when I was fully engaged in the activity.

Anyways, my point is things can be done if you understand why you are doing it and really see the benefit in the restriction. If it's just a fad, you're mind will know it and won't co-operate. YOU will have to WANT to do it and go through the initial "pain" and "withdrawals".

What about parents who give their kids a whole pack of cigarettes to smoke, and then the child can barely even think of smoking without getting sick? I do not want this to be an everyday battle, you know? I just think there must be a way to start liking sweets less.