Deprivation Dieter?

OK, I had to look that up when my wife mentioned that I may be one. I thought no way but I think she is  right. I tend to view losing weight as a black and white issue when in reality it is a very gray area. I always felt that I had to stay away from foods that I enjoy. I am learning that I don't have to cut them completely out of my life but change the frequency that I enjoy them. So I am not only working on eating better but trying to change years of a psyche that thinks I am either on or off a diet.

I believe that is why Weight Watchers works for me the best. It allows you to have those comfort foods (within a point allowance), teaches you portion control, better eating habits and you don't feel as deprived. Will it breed long term success? I hope so but changing many years of how I think about eating and weight will not happen overnight. The first step is self realization that will power alone is not going to get me to where I need to be long term. I have to think differently.