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Wellness Warrior, The Dr. Oz Show
Taisha Hayes is a personal trainer and the founder of a motivational weight loss website. Growing up with a love of food and an aversion to exercise, Taisha weighed nearly 300 pounds by age 23. Realizing she needed to make a change, Taisha lost 130 pounds without giving up her appreciation for food. In the process she learned to love exercise and even became a personal trainer!
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