“Stop allowing yourself to focus on depressing life circumstances - including focusing on being depressed about your weight. All this negative focus will only lead you to feeling bummed and wanting to pig out. Instead, consciously focus on happy life circumstances you enjoy doing, and create more of them!”

Karen Salmansohn is an American humorist and self-help writer. She gained recognition for her witty, no-nonsense approach to life’s challenges, blending humor with practical advice in books like *Dear Karen: A Love Letter to My Hateful Life*. Her work resonates for its honesty and relatability, offering comfort to readers navigating everyday struggles.