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Hard belly sticking out(pot belly).iv always had a belly like that.its hard&sticks out when standing&flat laying. visceral fat or weak muscles?
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Belly fat?: Good question. The answer probably depends on your weight, specifically your bmi. The bmi is a calculation based on your weight and height and it its greater than 25 you are considered overweight and your protuberant abdomen is more likely belly fat. If your bmi is less than 25 then the problem may be weak abdominal muscles. Good luck!
Answered 5/10/2013
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