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My weight is average but i have a high body fat percentage. how do i change this without losing too much weight?

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Diet and exercise: I would suggest evaluating your diet (perhaps consulting with a nutritionist) to determine a healthy balance of fat/carbohydrate/protein intake. Also, physical exercise, especially exercises that use resistance and build muscle, will help.

Answered 1/3/2018

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