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Author: Chelsea Mae Cullen

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Calling all overweight plant based women! This is a podcast for FRUSTRATED vegan gal's who can’t shift the fat, all while eating a healthy vegan diet! (Yes we exist.) Weight loss doesn’t have to be a mystery, but with all the pseudo science and outright quackery online it’s hard to understand the true WHY and HOW. I’m Chelsea Cullen and I’ve lost 18kg (nearly 40 pounds) as a vegan ONCE I understood the science of weight loss, which has nothing to do with counting calories or celery juice by the way.I’m here to simplify the TRUTH about fat burning, what foods to eat for the most effective weight loss, the mindset tools to get you to your goal, and how to make it stick FOR LIFE. To connect with me check out my Instagram: Chelseamaecullen or find me at www.chelseamae.com

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Sharleen shares her inspiring journey of losing 15 lbs, preparing for hip surgery, and finally breaking free from the all-or-nothing mindset that held her back for years.For so long, weight loss felt impossible. She knew what to do, even showing up at the gym consistently for a year, but still couldn’t understand why the results never came. Through coaching with Lean With Plants, Sharleen discovered simple, practical tools that made the process not only achievable, but sustainable.With a new sense of confidence, Sharleen now knows the weight she’s lost is gone for good. More importantly, she’s built trust in herself too. Proof that change is possible when the focus shifts from willpower to real behavior-change strategies.Join us as Sharleen shares how she moved from frustration to freedom, why this time feels different, and how she’s embracing a healthier, more hopeful future.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.⁠https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6⁠✅ Want to learn the 5 step formula for successful fat loss for less than $1 a day?⁠https://www.skool.com/leancommunity/about⁠🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ ⁠https://www.chelseamae.com⁠Instagram ➔ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/⁠Youtube ➔ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMae⁠Subscribe and see you next week.
If life feels like an emotional rollercoaster and consistency seems impossible, this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to build habits when everything feels messy, chaotic, and hard. Spoiler: it’s not about being perfect or having it all figured out — it’s about learning how to show up even when you don’t want to.I’ll share how I’ve managed to keep moving forward (sometimes to my own surprise!) despite crying, crumbling, and feeling like a hot mess most of the time. You’ll learn why consistency isn’t about perfection, but about having the right toolkit for the battles that life throws at you.Here are 15 things I think will help you achieve your goals, and stay consistent even when life is tough!Think of this as your permission slip to succeed in the middle of the mess — because you don’t need to be calm, collected, or flawless to reach your goals. You just need to know how to “do messy well.”If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make weight loss something you can actually stick with for life — not just for a few weeks — this episode is for you.I’m sharing a replay of a recent live event with my Lean with Plants clients, where we dive into how to think about weight loss in a way that makes staying consistent and building lifelong habits so much easier.This is one you’ll want to grab a notebook for — it’s packed with practical takeaways to help you stay on track without burning out.Buckle up, take notes, and let’s do this!If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
If you’ve ever started a diet, workout plan, or big goal with all the motivation in the world… only to fizzle out a few weeks later, this episode is for you.I’m breaking down the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, continuous, small improvements that compound into massive change, and pairing it with James Clear’s 1% Better Rule from Atomic Habits so you can finally stick with your goals long-term.🎯 What You’ll Learn:The untold history of Kaizen and how it changed Japan foreverThe math and science behind getting 1% better every dayWhy focusing on systems beats obsessing over goalsHow to turn micro-wins into unstoppable momentumPractical steps to start your own Kaizen habit todaySmall steps. Big results. Let’s do this.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week
Most people don’t fail because they can’t lose weight. They fail because they can’t keep it off. The real battle is not about the scale. It is about your habits, your environment, and your identity.In this episode, we explore 5 habits that do more than help you lose weight. They make slipping hard and maintenance easy. These are the exact strategies I teach inside Lean With Plants to turn short-term diets into lifelong results.You’ll learn:✔ Why weight regain happens and how to stop the spiral before it starts✔ How to build habits that feel automatic without relying on willpower✔ The one mindset shift that changes everything about fat loss✔ My favorite “If-Then” habits that keep you consistent on your hardest days.Whether you have tried every diet or you just want to know how to lose weight without starting over, this episode is packed with practical tools and identity-shifting strategies to help you finally make this stick.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
Everyone talks about ‘setting boundaries!” But how important ARE boundaries for fat loss and what do you do when you’re stuck people pleasing in a way that sabotages your goals??In this episode, we’re flipping the script on what a real boundary actually is (hint: it’s not telling people, “Don’t offer me cake”). You’ll learn:✅ Why most boundaries backfire and what to do instead✅ The difference between controlling others vs. empowering yourself✅ How to create boundaries that work in any situation, even when people have big reactions✅ Practical examples you can use right now to stick to your plan without guiltIf you’ve ever broken your goals at a party, caved under pressure, or felt frustrated that you can’t “just say no,” this episode will show you why it’s not about willpower, it’s about creating boundaries that actually work.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
I used to think I was lazy… undisciplined… broken.But the truth? I was just working against myself.In this episode, I’m sharing the turning point that changed everything:👉 how eating MORE (yes, more!) helped me stop bingeing👉 why you don’t need more willpower — you need fewer triggers👉 how your inputs shape your results👉 and why discipline actually gets easier when you stop trying to force it.If you’ve ever made a plan, then bailed…If you feel like you sabotage yourself again and again…This episode is going to hit home.You’re not the problem.You just need to stop fighting yourself — and start building systems that work with you.Let’s talk about how.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
I sat down with Tracy, who lost 20 pounds in just 12 weeks — after years of yo-yo dieting, guilt, and feeling stuck. What changed? Not just the food… but her identity.She built trust in herself.She stopped fearing the scale.She let go of guilt and started living in alignment with her goals.This conversation dives deep into what happens when you stop trying to be perfect, start using a proven system, and finally get the accountability that actually works. Tracy’s journey is wildly encouraging and a reminder that real transformation happens when we shift from "all or nothing" to "what’s actually sustainable."If you’re ready to stop starting over, this one’s for you.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.skool.com/lwp-kickstarter/about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
Discipline is about doing what you don’t want to do because you know it’s the right.The person you ARE and who you become through doing hard things paradoxically makes you happier.Victim hood doesn’t serve us, and I’ve had that tested over the past 4 months.Once again I’m coming back to delusional optimism.Wild gratitude and the WORK of being content, regardless of suffering.A mindset of empowerment in the face of pain is a deliberate act of rebellion, so don’t give up.You got this.Keep going.It’s worth it.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
Sam has struggled with her diet for years, even losing 50lb on Herbalife and then gaining it back.She felt like a failure with her diet because even when she knew what to do, she couldn’t get consistent.Now she’s lost close to 70lbs and has used the power of tiny habits in so many other areas of her life too.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇 https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
If you feel stuck in a cycle like you’re trying, but progress just isn’t happening fast enough, you’re not alone.It’s not that you’re not capable. It’s that there are hidden bottlenecks, subconscious beliefs, old habits, and tiny decisions you’re making daily—that are keeping you stuck.In this episode, I’m sharing a replay from a live event inside the Land of Plants community where we talked about the uncomfortable truth: real progress starts with radical honesty.We’ll dive into why integrity with yourself matters more than motivation, how to spot the patterns that are silently sabotaging your results, and how asking the hard questions is the key to moving forward.This is the kind of deep mindset work we do in the coaching program—because when your habits align with who you want to be, change isn’t a fight anymore.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
If you keep gaining weight, sabotaging your progress, or feeling like you’re on a loop — you’re not lazy or broken.You’re just making tiny directional choices every day that are steering you somewhere.In this episode, we talk about how your daily habits are shaping your identity, why you don’t need massive motivation to change, and how to course-correct before the cost of staying the same gets too high.Let’s dive into some hard hitting truths from CS Lewis and James Clear, and explore the power of identity-based habits, the true cost of inaction, and how to start steering the ship.One decision at a time.Want help losing weight for good?Book a FREE weight loss consult so my team and I can chat to you personally about how to reach your goals.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-7You can learn the exact framework that kickstarted me losing 40lbs as a vegan for FREE👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-youtubeYou'll learn 🧠👉 The truth about weight loss👉 How to eat more and burn fat👉 What to eat and limit👉 To create weight loss optimised meals👉 To stop self-sabotage and get consistent📚 Join the FREE mini course to kickstart your weight loss 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-youtube📱 I love hearing from you guys! So follow me around the social stuff!!🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Podcast - Lean with Plants ➔https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/lean-with-plants/id1502040576
Ever feel like you're smashing it one day… then eating everything in sight the next?Or maybe you eat out and think, “ I've ruined it” so you just give up on your diet completely or maybe deep down, you’ve got a story about yourself and your idenity that's keeping you stuckYou’re not alone and you’re definitely not broken.In this live coaching replay, you’ll hear from 3 amazing members of the Lean program who opened up about what they were stuck on and the habits holding them back.This isn’t surface-level advice, it’s real, raw coaching around what’s actually going on underneath the bingeing, all-or-nothing thinking, and spiral moments. You’ll hear me (Chelsea), Amy (aka Broccoli Mum), and Janelle coaching through it all, with practical strategies and mindset shifts you can start using too.👉 How to help with bingeing 👉 Getting unstuck from the all-or-nothing cycle👉 How to make eating out actually work without guilt or spirals👉 What to do when you keep repeating old patterns👉Praticle advice on how to start changing your idendityIf you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
Ever feel like you're doing all the right things but still not seeing results? As it’s my birthday and I’m turning 34, I thought it was the perfect time to deep dive into the 34 habits and mindset shifts that have actually transformed my approach to health, fitness, and life all before turning 34!We're talking:Why delayed gratification beats denial every timeThe magic of swapping soy milk for oil in bakingHow eating similar meals daily can simplify your lifeThe truth about perfectionism and why it's holding you backBuilding consistency through tiny, manageable habits​ and so many more!These aren't just tips; they're the hard earned lessons from years of trial, error, and finally figuring out what actually works. If you're ready to ditch the all or nothing mindset and embrace sustainable change, this episode is for you.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
Ever feel like life is just too much? Like you're drowning in emotions, trapped in a whirlwind of inconsistency, and the only thing that sounds remotely manageable… is lying in bed, crying, and eating chocolate?In this episode, I sat down with one of our amazing one-on-one Lean with Plants coaches, Abbie, to talk about how to manage those intense emotions that derail our progress, routines, sabotage our habits, and make us feel like total failures. We’re getting real about what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, and more importantly, what to actually do about it.We’re talking overwhelm. We’re talking sabotage. We’re talking about the real stuff and how to take your power back.I’ve already started using some of these tools in my own life, and I’m blown away by how simple (and powerful) they are. If you’re someone who struggles with motivation, emotional highs and lows, or the shame spiral that comes with inconsistency, then this episode if for you!!!Let’s break the cycle. Let’s get unstuck. Let's go!📚 Join the FREE mini-course to kickstart your weight loss 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-optin-about-page📆 Get a FREE 1:1 Weight Loss Consult to see how we can help you smash those goalshttps://link.localbestgyms.com/widget/form/pOZDvwcJQoWbQ5KPeiGv🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
Break free from the binge and restrict cycle with this powerful 5-step system.In this episode, I share my personal journey with binge eating and how I finally overcame it.I'll reveal why binge eating isn't a failure of willpower, but rather a normal response to food restriction and highly processed foods. You'll learn why traditional approaches focusing on "more willpower" don't work, and how to address this as the brain chemistry and habits issue it really is.Discover practical strategies including👇How to identify and address your specific eating triggersUnderstanding and managing food cravingsCreating effective response strategiesBuilding sustainable habits that lastWhether you're struggling with binge eating or simply want to develop a healthier relationship with food, this episode provides actionable steps to break free from the cycle and create lasting change. Remember: you're not a failure - you're experiencing a normal response to an abnormal situation.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-optin-about-page🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
Rebekah lost almost 50lbs in just four months. This isn’t just a weight loss story—it’s about overcoming the shame and self-doubt that held her back for years. This is one of most inspiring interviews I have ever done! In our conversation, Rebekah opens up about the emotional journey that led to not just losing weight, but gaining a newfound confidence and sense of self.In this episode, you’ll discover:✅How Rebekah shifted her mindset to create lasting change✅The importance of finding a weight-loss method that aligns with your needs✅How to break free from the cycle of losing and regaining weightRebekah’s story is about breaking free from the shame and frustration of failed diets and finding a sustainable path to weight loss. If you’ve ever felt like weight loss is out of reach or there’s something wrong with your body, this episode will empower you to take charge of your journey and find success on your own terms.📚 Join the FREE mini-course to kickstart your weight loss 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-optin-about-page📆 Get a FREE 1:1 Weight Loss Consult to see how we can help you smash those goalshttps://link.localbestgyms.com/widget/form/pOZDvwcJQoWbQ5KPeiGv🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
You’re trying to lose fat, but life keeps piling on stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm.When you feel like you’re at your limit, your brain screams for relief—maybe through food, skipping workouts, or just saying “screw it” for the day. But quitting never actually makes things easier.In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to stay on track even when you feel like you’re drowning. You'll learn:✅ How to interrupt the panic spiral with simple physical resets that stop stress from hijacking your brain✅ How to shrink the goal so it’s impossible to fail (yes, even on your worst days)✅ How to reframe feelings of deprivation so you don’t sabotage yourself✅ How to delay cravings & impulsive decisions without using willpower✅ How to shift from self-punishment (forcing yourself to be “good”) to self-care (staying on track in a way that feels sustainable)If you’ve ever thought, “I just can’t do this right now”, this episode will show you how to push through without burning out. Let’s make fat loss easier — even when life isn’t. 🚀If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-optin-about-page🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
Chelsea has lost over 60lbs over the last 11 months with simple systems and a remarkable simple mindset around just doing what is required and taking radical responsibility.I loved this conversation because it highlights how unemotional and uncomplicated success can be when you go all in.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
In this episode I talk to Lean with Plants Coach Ruthanne on how to develop a problem solving mindset so that you can tackle any set back in your weight loss journey and accelerate your progress.Ruthanne has not only lost close to 40lbs herself with a newborn in the last 9 months, she’s also coached 100s of women 1:1 on how to build weight loss habits and change their mindset around failure to break out of the all or nothing cycle, and instead make long term changes.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠⁠🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.
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Zo Palmer

love these podcasts, they have absolutely saved me from myself!! xx Wish I lived in NZ, would love to have met you Chelsea, you're so me!

Aug 14th
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Apr 7th
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Anne Cheng

If I'm having a bad time of it, I listen to your content and it always makes me feel better and able to get back on track. I appreciate you and all that you do ♥️

May 1st
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Anne Cheng

Great podcast! It really touched my heart. Thank you so much for all of your hard work, Chels! Now I'm going to get off of my ass and be mediocre.

Mar 11th
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Charity Pratt

I think there is research on wfpb diets and menstrual cramps...maybe it was Dr Barnard?

Sep 21st
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Katie Foster

this seemed like it would be a really great episode, but I kind of stopped listening after the WW/old people/40 yr old menopause comment

Aug 24th
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Shana Shepherd

Good info. Makes so much sense. Thanks!

Jun 17th
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