Prioritizing Health First
Focusing on overall health is crucial before aiming for a leaner physique. Maintaining a healthy body fat percentage is essential, especially for women, while addressing potential hormone imbalances and gut health can lead to better outcomes. Working with a functional medicine practitioner can help uncover root issues, potentially leading to natural weight loss without the need for extreme dieting or overtraining.In this clip
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