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Your 2026 Upgrade: 4 Habits That Actually Change Your Body

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In this episode, Marisa and Ash share their top 4 tips for a stronger, healthier 2026 - without the restrictive diets or 4-week challenges that do more harm than good.


They unpack the fundamentals every woman needs to build real, lasting results:
• Why protein can completely transform your body

• What a calorie deficit actually means (and the difference between nourishing vs poor calories)

• Why strength training is the most powerful tool for fat loss and aging well

• How hydration + NEAT quietly drive your results
9 Jan English Explicit South Africa Health & Fitness · Alternative Health

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