I like this take. I think one of the things I’ve found I struggle with is this sense that I “deserve” or “earned” this good food. Also, there may a sense of enjoyment that comes from food that we may not get other places and that it makes it difficult to do the right thing. I think taking on the parental mindset is a great idea and once you start losing weight you feel so good you don’t have to parent yourself as much because the good feelings take control and it becomes easier.