Self-body hate, like any hate or other strong negative emotion, contributes to unneeded weight gain by triggering junk-food cravings.

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There is no glory in honesty if it is destructive. And no shame in dishonesty if its goal is to offer grace.

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Self-body hate, like any hate or other strong negative emotion, contributes to unneeded weight gain by triggering junk-food cravings.

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