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In this episode Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss some of the most common questions and objections they hear when people start thinking about trying fasting. Even the most experienced fasting veterans can still face these issues, as life happens every day, and no faster is completely immune from hanger or seeing the scale tick up. They shine a light on some easy ways to prepare and minimize these hurdles so you can stay on track and keep making progress toward your goals.
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