I have found that a logical retort to inner desires can be a changing force for good. We seem to respond to inner feelings, but that often inner feelings lack good sense. I rehearse little speeches and phrases. Like, "No, you don't need to eat that, dinner is in two hours!!!" The shocking thing to me is it often seems to work pretty well. I mean, I lost 150 pounds, quit alcohol, and quit marijuana, all on my own.