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Nov 2021
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Should We Settle for Fat but Fit?

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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A new study argues that getting fit is more important than losing weight. But must it be one or the other? Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ h ... Show More
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