All great successes begin with an idea and a decision to turn that idea into a reality. This same principal can be applied to eating healthier, once you make the decision, you begin preparing your mind to accept this new idea and to find ways to make it happen.

Controlling the mind is the secret to controlling the body. Every success is first achieved in the mind. You must believe it to achieve it. The difference between where you are and where you want to be is how you think. When you want to make lifestyle changes such as eating healthy and managing your weight, affirmations can help you condition your mind to take control.

Start your day with positive affirmations to lift you up and strengthen your will. Let go of limiting beliefs, be confident in your abilities and realize that you are closer to your goal than you were yesterday. With each affirmation, build yourself up in body, mind and soul.

Affirmations will inspire your journey toward eating healthy for life. These positive statements will program your mind for success. Repeat the affirmations several times daily and write them down. This repetitiveness helps to confirm the belief in your mind and will make it easier to modify your eating patterns.

Affirmations build confidence that you will succeed, and you will. These positive statements are the truth within you. By speaking your truth, you affirm your decision to eat healthy and make positive steps toward a healthier lifestyle.

Below are 10 affirmations that work for me. Repeat these several times and draw strength from the power of these positive thoughts. Feel free to add your own affirmations to the list.

1. I love to eat healthy foods.
2. I crave vegetables.
3. I prefer fruit to greasy fries.
4. Small portions fill me up.
5. Water is my thirst quencher.
6. I drink water more than any beverage.
7. I look for ways to make my foods healthier.
8. When I am hungry, I will reach for healthy foods.
9. I take time to savor the taste of my food.
10. Healthy foods make me feel stronger.