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Jul 2024
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2626: When Health and Fitness Isn’t Real...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2626:

Nia Shanks explores how modern health and fitness culture can become counterproductive, focusing on appearance over well-being. She advocates for sustainable habits that promote overall health and functional strength, encouraging a shift away from restrictive diets and excessive workouts.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://niashanks.com/health-fitness/

Quotes to ponder:

"Your health and fitness regimen should not require you to suffer or force you to revolve your life around a particular plan."

"I want my body to serve me and allow me to live an awesome life."

"Beware the person selling suffering as dedication, exhaustion as virtue, and obsession as health."

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