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I recently tried to gain weight, i gained 2 lb in 1 1/2 weeks, but no fat is showing on my body, why?
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That is a relatively: Small amount of weight compared to overall body weight- so it may just not be noticeable. Or you may have put on water weight.
Answered 3/29/2014
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