Mom Works It Out by Angela Gillis

Episode #8: Life after weight loss

We Beat Fat
Episode #8: Life after weight loss

From the kitchen table:

Topic of the week: Life after weight loss

Many people have asked about losing weight and keeping off or in Willie’s case, gaining it back.  This episode of the podcast you have a candid chat about losing weight and gaining it back. This really the first time we’ve shared these issues with the public so I hope you find these words in a good manner.

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