Jillian Michaels Weight Loss Supplements – How to “Target People’s Apathy and Hopelessness About Their Own Health”

Jillian Michaels Weight Loss Supplements – How to “Target People’s Apathy and Hopelessness About Their Own Health”

“Diet products and procedures are simply gimmicks that target people’s apathy and hopelessness about their own health.” ~ Jillian Michaels 2005

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