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Don't get lost in weight loss 'magic pills'

Different weight loss pills and supplements. [Getty Images]

Weight is a touchy subject, especially when it comes to women. With insanely high beauty standards, the pressure is becoming unbearable.

Diet culture is everywhere you turn. Whether it is from a social media influencer bragging about liposuction or scrolling through Instagram or you are listening to a podcast, somehow, a weight-loss ad will pop up.

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