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I've lost 37 lbs but my legs are still as fat and swollen all the way down to my ankles and i haven't lost a single cm off my lower legs. what's wrong?

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Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

Genetics: Everybody's body carries fat in different areas preferentially. Yours is the lower extremities. Keep up with your diet and exercise and those areas will eventually lose their fat as well.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I've lost 37 lbs but my legs are still as fat and swollen all the way down to my ankles and i haven't lost a single cm off my lower legs. what's wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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