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Lorraine Hoving: It’s Never Too Late, Ever…Until It Is

In this episode, Nada discusses with Lorraine:

Why it is never too late ever….until it is
Her personal story of trauma as a child
What she did to lose 125 lbs.
Why forgiveness of yourself is so essential to change your life
How Lorraine’s loving and supportive spouse helped her lose weight and recognize the love he had for her

Key takeaways:

At 60, Lorraine lost 125 lbs and regained her self esteem
There are no age limits to when you can change
You must take 100% responsibility for you
Your past never dictates your future

FREE GIFT: Lorraine’ Top Tips for Losing Weight and Living the Life of your Dreams

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