Beck's week 1 day 4-- Build your confidence

Specifically, give yourself credit for every positive eating behavior you engage in and every helpful eating decision you make.

Obviously, the book goes into more detail, but we are so used to putting ourselves down and to not giving ourselves a chance.  If we predict a negative result and don't try to affect a positive outcome, then we probably will fail.  In order to succeed, we must develop a positive attitude toward dieting and realize that we often do make positive choices as far as eating is concerned.