Welcome to Day 3 of my Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries. You've probably heard mindset described in relation to goal setting before, but today's episode isn't about staying focused on your goal, or how to adopt a "winning" mindset.It's about permission vs. restriction and what happens to our brain when we say YES instead of NO. Understanding why control creates craving may be the "aha" moment you've been looking for to get out of the diet mentality and make peace with food.Need help making peace with food in midlife after a lifetime of dieting?Beyond the Scale Group ProgramFree Menopause Nutrition for Un-Dieters GuideConnect with me on Instagram - @menopause.nutritionistLooking for a place to learn more about midlife, menopause nutrition and intuitive eating? Click here to learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs.