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Don't worry about perfection

Some people are able to switch to a Whole Food Plant Based, no added salt, no added oil, no added sugar, no alcohol lifestyle immediately after learning about the benefits of doing so.  Others will start slower. Some will be 100% WFPB no SOSA and others might see 90% as their end goal. The choice is yours to make.  The important thing is that you move in the direction of your goal and if you find yourself moving away from your goal then change direction and resume your progress.

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