Holidays with a difference: Beyond Chocolate Retreat in Puglia, Italy

Based on the book of the same name, the Beyond Chocolate program, devised by psychotherapist Sophie Boss, teaches you to go back to basics and only eat when you're hungry. Participants are said to end up losing weight as a result of ditching diets and eating what they want (which yes, can include chocolate) and the 5 star average rating the book has on Amazon suggests this isn't just marketing hype. The seven day retreat in Italy is *sharp intake of breath* £1300, although you can do a one day course in London for £125. But of course, with that option, gorgeous Italian scenery and food aren't included. £1300 is a lot of money to work out that only eating when you're hungry will help you lose weight, but, heck, it's a nice way to do it.

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