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What to do if i have long legs and a short body?
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Change parents.: Body shape is genetic. Many cultures or families genetically have broader chests and thinner legs, others are long-limbed, or short. You cannot change the genes you were born with. You can dress and exercise to tone, shape and minimize the difference.
Answered 10/25/2015
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Your stuck: with your body as it was genetically determined. Learn to be satisfied and love the body you have.
Answered 10/25/2015
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