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There's a huge disconnect I see all the time in fitness, where women want desperately to lose weight but their efforts aren't matching their expectations. On today's episode I'm diving into the 3 levels of effort and why most women get frustrated with their fitness journeys. Shred Waitlist sessions starts April 6th Apply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supplements The EmPowered Community free Facebook group Follow Emma on Instagram Follow Emma on Facebo...
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