Zoë Harcombe

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Weight Watchers works – according to a study funded by Weight Watchers

July 12, 2010August 21, 2016 Zoë 4 Comments 3500 calories, calorie theory, GP's, Susan Jebb, weight watchers, Zoe Hellman

“One pound of fat contains 3,500 calories. To lose 1lb a week you would need to cut out 3,500 calories

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