{"id":2431,"date":"2012-01-18T06:10:59","date_gmt":"2012-01-18T13:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/?p=2431"},"modified":"2019-08-08T14:52:12","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T21:52:12","slug":"kevins-secret-weight-loss-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/2012\/01\/18\/kevins-secret-weight-loss-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin&#8217;s Secret To Weight Loss and Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Step 1. Make sure that the very first meal of your day is chewed up completely. Do Not let any food or liquids enter your throat until it has mixed with the proper amounts of saliva and enzymes. The key is to digest the foods as much as humanly possible, while it&#8217;s in your mouth. <\/p>\n<p>Step 2. Do Not eat in a hurry. Be sure to have a clear and relaxed mind. 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