I bought Susan's tapes and the book and I have to say that they are very motivating for me in my quest for weight lose. As she mentions, I too have tried that "mindful" way of eating, and it didn't work for me either - put your fork down after every bite, really tasting the food, etc. After a while of trying to eat this way, I would go back to my normal way of eating, and my life is so hurried that sometimes I would forget to be mindful. She definitely presents a "good case" in the ways of talking yourself out of that donut. I have felt so much better since eating this way and my cholesterol has gone from 280 down to 180. I will continue this way of eating and my new way of thinking about food and I will keep listening to Susan's tapes for motivation!