Weight Loss Challenges
A caller shares her struggles with weight loss while training for marathons and maintaining an active lifestyle. Jillian emphasizes the importance of providing the body with adequate nutrients, especially when undergoing intense training. She critiques the reliance on BMI as a measure of health and suggests using waist-to-hip ratio for a more accurate assessment. The conversation highlights the balance between energy needs and weight loss goals.In this clip
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