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Oct 2023
55m 11s

46: Should You Be Focusing on Fat Loss o...

Jo Sebastian
About this episode

When setting your health goals, you'll see that number on the scale and automatically believe you need to lose weight. But is this the right thing for you to focus on? In this episode, Jo and Elijah unbox fat loss versus weight loss to shed some light on the differences between the two. Listen in as they tackle other factors that add to your weight, such as water, muscle, bone mass, how you can get a toned body, and even tips on how to lose that stubborn body fat!

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