Gastroenterologist Dr Shubham Vatsya said a hard belly is a sign of visceral fat, which leads to metabolic issues. He said, "Hard belly, or visceral fat, accumulates in...liver, pancreas, and intestines. This releases inflammatory chemicals...leading to high BP and heart disease risk." "Soft belly is mostly subcutaneous fat, which gets stored under the skin, and is easily pinchable," he added.