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3529: [Part 1] Is It Possible to Target Fat Loss to Specific Body Parts by Jillian Kubala with Healthline on Fitness Myths
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Jillian Kubala discusses the myth of spot reduction in fat loss and the science behind how the body utilizes fat for fuel.
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