Soothing Hunger's Savage Beast

By Christie Aschwanden
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the May 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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Feeling ravenous can undermine a sensible diet. By adopting a few smart strategies, you can make it through those moments of weakness or prevent them from happening in the first place.

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