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Ember P.
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When we are hungry, the hormone ghrelin stimulates the brain. Our brains pay more attention to cues for unhealthy foods—those which are high in sugar and fat—than healthy foods when we are hungry.
It may be possible to train ourselves to ignore tempting cues.
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Charlotte
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Researchers have observed weight regain following weight loss across a range of populations and types of weight-loss diets.
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Teagan P.
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Eat a sufficient amount of calories and carbohydrates to keep your body “fed” and satiated. Once you learn to recognize these signals in your own body, it becomes much easier to trust your instincts and repair unhealthy relationships with food.
Give yourself “unconditional permission to eat.”
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Sarah
@sarah485
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Don't eat out of food containers, boxes, and bags that aren't clear.
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