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I have made significant progress losing weight, but am seeing a lot of new weight in my chest, is there anything related that might cause this?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Chest: increased size in your chest is usually due to exercise or it may only appear larger as you are loosing inches in your waist

Answered 3/8/2016

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A member asked:

I have made significant progress losing weight, but am seeing a lot of new weight in my chest, is there anything related that might cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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