6 spiritual blocks to weight loss (and how to overcome them)

BY JUDE PALER / Learn more

1. Fear of what others will think

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2. Expecting yourself to be perfect in every way

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3. The fear of failure

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4. The fear of being deprived

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5. Using food as a way to control feelings

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6. Lack of energy or motivation

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