Because it does not reflect what you actually look like, but what you will look like if you fail to eat well and exercise properly.

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If you are fasting, you should eat normal sized, well-balanced meals with plenty of liquids to avoid dehydration before a day without eating, she said.

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You just with less meat and meatless meals and dried beans and fresh vegetables, it's really possible to eat really well if you put the time into it.

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Below is a list of fabulous and hip restaurants in hotspots across the country (best restaurants Boston, top restaurants Miami, best restaurants Austin, top restaurants San Francisco) to illustrate that if you make smarter choices, you can eat to improve your diet and overall well-being.

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If you wanted to stay on the beach but eat really well, then, your choices were limited.

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