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  • Female
  • 30 Years
  • 23/01/2025

I'm really trying to lose 10 kgs and about 3 inches from my waist. I have more of a pear-shaped body, and I'm feeling a bit desperate because I have just one week to do it. My brother's wedding is coming up, and I really want to make a change quickly. Any advice on how I could lose those inches in a week?

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