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Battle of the Bulge
Shrinking your waistline can be a head-trip when false beliefs and negative self-talk stand in your way. They are, in fact, far greater enemies than food or sloth.
Exercise, Gym Overstated

Size and Sensibility
Losing half your body weight is no picnic, but living thin can also be a hard road too. Also, allowing shades of gray.
Shades of Gray, The Weekenders, Calorie Restriction

Science of Food
Why do we loathe lumpy food and pick at our plates? There's no accounting for taste, but science is giving it a try.
Supertasters, Multi-Grain Mania

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