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Depression and weight loss

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Top Tips For Mental Wellness During Weight Loss

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Boosting Body Confidence with Your Partner When You’re Overweight

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Foods that can boost your mood as well as being healthy

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11 signs your diet is turning into a disorder

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How to Identify and Manage Stress Eating

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15 tips to control impulse eating

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How emotional baggage and weight issues are connected

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#HonestyAboutEditing – How to support the campaign

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How to stop emotional eating with 101 alternatives to try today

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Weight loss and depression – the reality of a 10 stone weight loss

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Hi, I'm Jen Mellor; I live in Nottinghamshire, UK. I use my knowledge and experience in weight loss and confidence to help my readers become their own cheerleaders and best friends. I share healthy family recipes, tips for happiness and lifestyle advice so you can love life too. More about me.

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