19.6.07

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Why spot-reduction exercise fails

Oldest fat deposits are the last to go

By JOHN BRILEY
The Washington Post

Reflecting the eternal triumph of hope over experience, many people ask how to target fat loss: “How do I lose flab from my thighs?” “I want to slim down my waist.” “I need to lose these unsightly man-boobs.” That sort of thing.

Alas, we (and that includes you) cannot get rid of fat in specific places. Here’s why:

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