The Doctor's Diet: Dr. Travis Stork's STAT Program to Help You Lose Weight & Restore Your Health (69 page)

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Weight-Loss Payoff #2: A Change in Blood Sugar That Could Save Your Life

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Weight-Loss Payoff #3: A Heart That Loves You

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Weight-Loss Payoff #4: A Major Cool-Down of Chronic Inflammation

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Weight-Loss Payoff #5: More Satisfying Sleep

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