There are fuel foods (foods we need to thrive) and fun foods (food that are simply delicious to eat). Last year a series of best-selling cookbooks introduced ways for parents to hide healthy foods in kid-friendly foods (like broccoli in brownies). You can help your weight loss effort by doing something similar with the rebellious child inside of you. For example, a Quizno's Tuna Melt has over 2,000 calories and 175 grams of fat. Hard to believe, I know. If you love Tuna Melts (or anything else) you don't have to deprive yourself, you just need to make educated choices. You can make yourself a tuna melt with as little as 500 calories and 10 grams of fat. No one ever said that you have to feel deprived to lose weight. You just have to understand that you might not be able to have everything you want, exactly when you want it, and in the exact same way. To soothe that child inside you that might feel deprived by the word "diet" offer him/her creative alternatives to your favorite foods. This week look for ways to enjoy the things you like in new and improved ways that respect your health and well-being. If you discover anything, share your ideas with us in the comments section below.

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