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Is it possible to lose belly/abdomen fat especially on obliques, by following a diet and some abdomen exercises only? no cardio.

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Dr. Shiroko Sokitch answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yes: You would have to define ab exercises, you would need to do more than just crunches, but you could totally lose abdominal fat by doing low carb diet and pilates or yoga for instance.

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Answered 3/20/2013

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