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Is it possible to lose fat just from ribs? not losng weight or exercising but can feel ribs/ see them if taking deep breath. 16st 7. have big appetite

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not likely: Spot fat loss is not the way it works. You tend to loose fat all over , but a human body tends to have more fat in certain areas more than others. Some of this fat distribution is genetic, thats why people come in different shapes and body builds.

Answered 4/12/2014

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