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The surprising reasons you gain weight. (Buff).(possible reasons for overeating)(Brief Article)

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| April 01, 2003 | Mehalic, Jessica | COPYRIGHT 2003 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

News flash: Factors that you probably don't even think about could be causing you to carry extra pounds. Read on.

DINING ALONE. You may eat more when you're supping solo since you're not taking a break to talk between bites. Plus, you might not be paying as much attention to what you put in your mouth.

DARKNESS. Light stimulates serotonin production (the feel-good chemical in the brain), reducing your appetite and cravings for carb-laden ...

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