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Chapter 1: The Science of Fasting

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Chapter 2: Beyond Science

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Chapter 3: Hormones and the Hunger Bully

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Chapter 5: A Path to Healthier Eating

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Chapter 8: Get Your House in Shape and Your Family on Board

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Afterword

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