Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns tackle the deep-rooted belief that you must "clean your plate" because children are starving elsewhere. Discover why this childhood message creates guilt, shame, and disconnects you from hunger signals, plus learn the powerful mantra "my body is not the bin". Get practical strategies like using smaller plates, saving leftovers for later, and changing "I can't eat that" to "I don't eat that" for better results. Understand how marketing tricks exploit your fear of missing out with "limited time" offers and seasonal treats that are actually available year-round. Break free from "last supper" eating by saying "not for the moment" instead of "never again", and discover why eating food just to get rid of it creates more problems than throwing it away. Leave with simple mindset shifts that help you eat to true hunger, reduce food guilt, and build lasting healthy habits without the mental battle. 

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