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Is there anything I can’t eat on the Don’t Go Hungry Diet?

No. There are no forbidden foods. You can eat anything you want. The first secret is to eat wholesome foods - especially vegetables and fruit - most of the time, and any occasional indulgence won't make a jot of difference. The second secret of losing weight while eating whatever you want is to listen closely to your body signals: to eat only when you feel physically hungry,and to eat until you feel truly satisfied. When you do this, as well as do regular physical activity, you will lose weight and keep it off.

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