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What Cutting Calories Really Feels Like

The conversations we have around calorie restriction often ignore the biological and psychological challenges. It's not a matter of willpower; it's a battle against your body's survival instincts. We want to hear from you about this experience.

What's a specific biological signal you've noticed (e.g., intense cravings at a certain time of day, feeling cold)? What's a "mental trick" you've learned to deal with the feelings of hunger? How has your perspective on hunger and satiety changed?

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