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I was a good 30 pounds overweight throughout high school, and it wasn't until I was going away to college that I really wanted to make sure I was doing everything possible to feel as confident as I could.
Daphne Oz
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Daphne Oz
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: February 17
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