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8 A bold and eye-catching YouTube thumbnail. On the right side, Dr. Albert Takem (Black male doctor, lean and fit with visible muscle definition, wearing a sharp suit with stethoscope) points toward the left with a serious, no-nonsense expression. On the left, five glowing icons float in the air — a fad diet book, a “magic” pill bottle, a juice cleanse bottle, a bathroom scale, and a fast-food burger — all with a red “X” overlay to symbolize lies. The background is dramatic with a gradient of black fading into deep red, accented with faint heartbeat lines. Large bold text in white and red across the left side reads- “Top 5 Lies Black People Believe About Weight Loss

Top 5 Lies Black People Believe About Weight Loss (And Why You Still Ain’t Losing Fat)

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8 A bold and eye-catching YouTube thumbnail. On the right side, Dr. Albert Takem (Black male doctor, lean and fit with visible muscle definition, wearing a sharp suit with stethoscope) points toward the left with a serious, no-nonsense expression. On the left, five glowing icons float in the air — a fad diet book, a “magic” pill bottle, a juice cleanse bottle, a bathroom scale, and a fast-food burger — all with a red “X” overlay to symbolize lies. The background is dramatic with a gradient of black fading into deep red, accented with faint heartbeat lines. Large bold text in white and red across the left side reads- “Top 5 Lies Black People Believe About Weight Loss
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You’ve tried every diet—cut carbs, drank lemon water, blamed your genetics—and the fat still won’t leave. Why? Because you’re building your health journey on a stack of LIES.

In this explosive AfroFit Rant, Dr. Albert Takem breaks down the Top 5 lies Black people believe about weight loss— From “lemon water burns belly fat” to “it’s in my blood,” this episode will challenge your excuses and ignite your mind.

Get the AfroFit Diet Guide (FREE): https://afrofit.btsdrtakem.com/

Listen to the AfroFit Podcast on Spotify/Apple:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3J40lwdlfiS76FswnSwF9r https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afrofit-podcast-healthier-black-bodies-stronger-black/id1811157460

Join the conversation: @AfroFitPodcast on all platforms

💡 Start your journey today with Maryland Primary Care & Wellness
Book your consultation: https://marylandprimarycare.com

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