Maricarmen unpacks the myths and mysteries of weight loss; some of the things we should be aware of, the short term vs long term benefits. When does dieting become counter-productive, are you getting enough protein, carbs, nutrients, how much should you eat and does half a slice of pizza count towards dieting?  Quality over quantity of the right food and fluids comes down to a science in elite athletes.
We learn some of the practices that you should avoid at all costs, if your goal is to achieve lasting health. Maricarmen also discusses some of the signs that might indicate you are not losing weight in a healthy way and offers some tips that you can start implementing right away, in order to create a healthy lifestyle.
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