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How to deal with fitness bullies

Some people purposefully try to sabotage your fitness goals by making you feel inferior because they aren’t having the same success. While others might not even realize that their words or actions are having a negative effect on you—and have become a fitness bully. Where should we draw the line when it comes to sharing our opinion? How should you deal with someone who is bullying you about your fitness goals?

Jeannie Paris, registered dietitian and certified health coach, shares strategies for dealing with fitness bullies.

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