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The Holistic Life with Jess Martinez, CHN | For Women in Their 30s & 40s Who Want To Balance Their Hormones, Live Holistically, Build Resilience, & Develop A More Loving Self-Image

Do you desire to repair your female cycle, regain your energy, develop a healthier relationship with yourself and body while dropping extra weight, build stress resilience, and grow into the best version of yourself? Welcome to the Holistic Life podcast. I am your host, Jessica Martinez, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist who focuses on women's wellness.

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The Holistic Life with Jess Martinez, CHN | For Women in Their 30s & 40s Who Want To Balance Their Hormones, Live Holistically, Build Resilience, & Develop A More Loving Self-Image

S2 E16: Beyond the Scale: Why You Need Body Fat, Can You Really Be Healthy at Every Size? And Normalizing Your Desire To Lose Weight

April 21, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 16

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In today's episode, I dive into body fat percentage, the ideal body fat for women’s health, whether you can be healthy at any size, and how to balance it all when you have a desire to lose weight.

I hope you enjoy!

Jess

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