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Breaking the Diet Punishment Cycle: Our Personal Fat Loss Stories and the Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything

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In this off-script conversation, coaches Ash and Marisa open up about their personal journeys through fat gain, fat loss, and the mindset traps that kept them stuck for years.

They share raw reflections on how shifting from punishment and perfectionism to structure, strength, and self-worth changed everything, both for themselves and their clients.

Through real stories and results, they share how the fitmom formula of sustainable nutrition, balanced habits, and progressive strength training helps women finally find freedom, confidence, and lasting transformation.
22 Oct English Explicit South Africa Health & Fitness · Alternative Health

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