• 46 • Exceptions Now that I have totally freaked you out, I'm going to throw you a bone. No, a treat. I'm not suggesting that you never have sugar or flour or Doritos ever again. I'm only suggesting that you be willing to give up your desire for them and replace it with something else. But I also know that there may come a time when you want to make an exception and eat some food for no other reason than to enjoy it. As long as this is a rare occasion and it’s planned ahead of time, this will not interfere or prevent you from maintaining your natural weight. My only suggestion is that you get completely off sugar and flour first, before you reintroduce it on special occasions. This means go at least six weeks or until you feel the release from overhunger and overdesire before you plan an I refer to exceptions as joy eats.