2 weeks away from my peaking process I'm trying to figure out what exactly is the mechanism behind this process of transforming the body into it's perfect visual appeal. It's interesting to think about right?
       My whole goal here is to perfect my body's symmetry, proportions, and definition. So what does it take? How closely are the mind and the body entagled with each other? I think often times people I dine with get the mistaken impression that I will not be able to eat anything that the menu offers. A sort of panic that perhaps that I will need to import special tasteless diet food or else my physique will turn to crap. I am always taken aback by this and wonder why people are so afraid of food. Food as we all know, directly affects the body's visual appearance, however we eat it so often and so thoughtlessly that we tend to forget the strength of it's impact. However, just because it's strong doesn't mean it should be feared. Is pleasure a sin and Denial a savior? Look at eating behavior more closely:
      If I eat something naughty does the thing itself negatively impact my physique or is it the thought about how I shouldn't be eating that? I really want some ice cream right now! :) or do i? do I want what ice cream symbolizes? the happy feelings, the fun? do I want the cool creamy sensation on my tounge? do I want the results on my body? will the results be bad? Will ice cream make me fat?
      Now, this is purely my opinion (based on personal and observational experience), I am a strong believer that our thoughts are the most powerful influence on the outcome of our physical states. Healthy people are not necessarily healthy because of the Omega-3's, Vitamin D, Broccoli, sprouts, or wheat grass or whatever in their diets. I believe it's because of what they are thinking while consuming these foods. Healthy thoughts come in a variety of forms, just as negative ones do. It could be something like "this food tastes so good, I'm so happy it's also nourishing" "this is the best superfood ever" "This is a fantastic low-calorie snack" "I'm going to lose weight by eating this" or "I'm consuming protein to help rebuild my muscles after my strenuous workout" 
Negative and detrimental thoughts could be like "this is going to make me fat." "I shouldn't eat this" "This is junk food" "This is bad for my health" "This is fattening" etc...


It almost seems obvious that these type of thoughts aren't good for you. And probably much worse for your health than even the richest ice cream cone on earth. 
      I remember reading in a book once that when asked what word best described their feeling after being shown a piece of chocolate cake Americans said "guilt" and Europeans said "pleasure" 
could there be a connection here?