Visualizing a thinner body helps to trick your body into thinking that it needs less calories than it does. By imagining that you need less food and that you are very particular about your food choices, you actually become more inclined to select healthier options when it comes to your food choices.

Many people trying to lose weight get stuck in the belief that they are fat and therefore should eat like a fat person. If their diet fails, it is not their fault, they believe; it is because they are so fat that they are out of control. However, studies have proven that when people imagine that they are very skinny and are prone to being very selective about portions and types of food, they are more likely to drop pounds – and they do it faster.

The reasoning is simple: as you adjust your thinking to imagining a thinner you, you are changing your mind to become a thinner you. You are admitting that you know the habits that being thin requires and you are convincing your body that you are ready to take the steps towards it.

Some people even keep extra large clothes around so that when they have "fat days" they can wear the clothes and remind themselves that they have the potential to be smaller. If you are having hard time imagining a thinner you, then simply slip on an oversized pair of sweatpants and T-shirt. Select a bowl of yogurt instead of a bowl of ice cream and you are on your way to changing your mind and body.

Here are some more tips that can help you act like a thin person:

Be picky
People who watch what they eat closely generally tend to be aware of every calorie that they put into their bodies. If you do not like a particular food, you do not have to eat it simply because it is offered to you. Be selective about what you put into your body.

Eat like a Rabbit
Well, not really. But thin people generally either have a fantastic metabolism, or they are thin because they are very healthy. The more high-fiber and high mineral foods you eat, the fuller you will feel. You will eat less high fatty and high calorie food is you eat healthy foods regularly. Train your body to love healthy foods, like large salads so that when hunger arises, you innately go for a salad over a piece of cheesecake.

Exercise regularly
Thin people make exercise an important part of their daily routine. Thin people who are thin because they treat their bodies well know that exercise not only decreases the amount of fat on your body, but it also increases your metabolism, self confidence and your overall health. Make sure that you make time to work out for at least 30 minutes each day.

Cook for Yourself
When you take time to prepare a meal, you treat food as if it is special. Instead of heading out to the nearest fast food joint or throwing together a mélange of processed foods, spend your evening preparing a well-rounded dish. You will not only enjoy the meal, but the cooking process will also prove to be very relaxing.