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I've gained 4 lbs and it's going to my stomach. it looks like a bowling ball. is that normal? is it making room to be able to eat more? thanks.
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Apples and pears: The "pear" body type preferentially stores fat around the hips; "apples" store it around their waist. Lose 1 pound of fat for every 3500 calories you drop or exercise off, but you can't pick where--sorry.
Answered 1/18/2014
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