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In this short monologue, Eric Roberts explains that calling a 170‑calorie slice of pizza "forbidden" creates a psychological backlash that can derail a diet. He outlines two main reasons people go off‑track after eating such a labeled food: first, they feel they have ruined their progress, and second, they believe they must either continue to indulge or wait until they can "safely" return to the diet, leading to binge‑eating. Roberts argues that the more a food is prohibited, the louder its appeal becomes, and suggests that allowing moderate indulgence can prevent this cycle.
