One of the biggest hurdles may be something called “food noise.”

Yes, you heard that right.

What is food noise?

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Food noise can cause weight gain because it can lead to overeating when you’re not even hungry.

It can actually be “so intense and intrusive” that it negatively affects your food choices.

“It interferes with one’s ability to follow nutrition and/or exercise plans.”

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Taking a brisk walk is always an excellent idea to clear and refresh your mind.

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Shapiro also suggests self-talking as another positive step.

And lastly, switching up your surroundings can be helpful as well.

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