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How to Break Free of Emotional Eating
Eating disorders, from binge eating to calorie counting, or feeling guilty of eating 'bad' foods can wreak havoc on our health and happiness.
The core issue lies within our emotions, and how our mind works against the goal of weight loss. Diet restrictions only work with willpower which can fade, as it usually does.
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