Darin via Flickr It happens from time to time – we eat something we’re not supposed to. An unplanned hamburger, piece of pizza, cake, pie, bowl of ice cream? Not the end of the world, no one’s perfect. But how can we put the mistake in perspective so that we don’t freak out and just eat whatever we want for the rest of the day or even longer? 1. Acknowledge the mistake. As early as possible, own up to the fact you slipped. Don’t beat yourself up – just say something along the lines of “Ok, so I made a mistake and ate something I wasn’t supposed to. But if I stop eating now, I won’t gain weight just from this one mistake.” 2. Recommit yourself. Re-read this chapter of the book, as well as other parts of the book that will help you refocus. 3. Draw a symbolic line. Say “this is where I stop this unplanned eating, right now,” and mark it by getting busy on an activity...