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I need to know if there is a way to get thinner legs?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Spot fat loss does: not occur naturally. By losing weight in general some will probably be leg fat. But, we don't get to choose what area of body fat is lost from. Eat healthy & be physically active. Calories burned must > those consumed.

Answered 10/11/2015

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