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HOW COME? How fat is burned off

When people exercise to lose weight, what physically happens to the fat they "burn off?" asks reader Julie

If Monday's scale says you've gained a few from Thanksgiving stuffing and pie -- or Black Friday frappuccinos and hot wings -- fear not. Most of that gain is probably retained water. And any bits of extra fat will probably vanish after a few days of eating less. But how does something...

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