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Jun 2024
40m 26s

Diet Success Stories

Oprah
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Original Air Date: January 8, 1987 Oprah talks to men and women who have lost and kept off dramatic amounts of weight. They discuss what their lives were like before their weight loss as well as what life is like for them now. Oprah also talks to Dr. Judi Hollis, author of "Fat Is A Family Affair," about the need to not only focus on what you're eating but a ... Show More
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