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Last night I unexpectedly caught a glimpse of something pretty scary, and a bit disgusting too. It was bound to happen sooner or later, and it sent me to pursue tip #6 at almost warp speed.
How are you feeling about the weight loss tips so far? Do you feel like you are on the way to a healthier and thinner lifestyle? I’ve been feeling pretty good about it myself. Lost a little bit of weight which gives me a confidence boost, managed to fit back into my old jeans (can’t button the top yet but it will come), the days are getting a little longer, the sun comes out every now and then – all in all, the first five tips (detox, avoiding gateway foods, go…
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