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I can’t remember a time where I wasn’t overweight. Being of Italian background, food was the focus of any gathering or special occasion and we were always encouraged to eat everything on our plate. The main staples were carbs – pasta and bread – and a lot of it.
“I would also resort to ordering take away food as an easy alternative for dinner if I was tired or came home late from work. And exercise was