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My ribs begin to show while still having belly fat?
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You can lose: Weight through diet and exercise, but you can't direct the body where to lose the weight. Try some exercise to firm up the abdominal muscles, that should help.
Answered 12/26/2013
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That has to do with: How your fat / weight is distributed.
Answered 12/28/2013
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