“It’s as if I am my own ally now, instead of disciplining myself with negative thoughts of deprivation”

I feel as if I have more muscle and less fat. I have also learned more tools for combatting mindless eating and my convictions have been renewed!  
I really like the concept of seasonal eating and I believe there is some relief in viewing eating in this way. It’s as if I am my own ally now, instead of disciplining myself with negative thoughts of deprivation, I am helping myself out.  This is a major shift and it has lightened my spirits and made me much more accepting of myself.