Weight Loss Diary week 3

by Dr Denise Taylor | Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration, Kitchen Conversations

Good news, I have lost 4 pounds this week through measurement of food and so brisk walking.

Watch the video for my update. And thanks for watching, it is keeping me focused.

I refer to MyFitnessPal – a free app you can use to log food and activity.

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