How to Boost Your Metabolism

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[{"selector":"#anim-868df222-3edf-4e25-b005-51f8ebc1a602","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f1f308dd-3e2e-44ca-ae91-37d09a3dbf82","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"direction":"normal","duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3389979f-2e9c-401b-9441-66190c3a1dbf","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"fill":"forwards"}] A combination of good nutrition and consistent exercise is the key to reaching your goals! Find more home workouts + fitness tips on the blog!