Body dysmorphic disorder isn't just a clinical term — it's something I’ve seen in others and felt in myself. It’s that inability to see your body clearly, no matter how many compliments you get or how much progress you make. You fixate on a “flaw” — a part of yourself you believe is wrong or not good enough — even if others don’t see it at all. In fitness culture, this struggle is everywhere. It hides behind the pursuit of “clean eating,” endless cardio, or sculpting the “pe

Too much and you store it as fat & risk damage to your liver & kidneys. Too little & your body can't repair itself. How much should you eat?

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