Hi Lanai:
I don't have an opinion, but just want to let you know you are not alone. I also, gain in this area.
I am just working on general wt loss, smaller portions. Once I lose 20 lbs this area will go down for me, but that in itself is a challenge. One day at a time.........

Sorry, can't help you there either. My best guess would be that losing weight in general is a good way, but that exercise targeting your core should help out quite a bit.

I'd ask a professional trainer!

I can help with this ( being a trainer myself )

Losing fat from one area in particular is called spot-disposition. And it's a myth. The one and only reason you ever see dvds, books, magazines that say things like " How to lose belly fat! " is because people who dont know that spot disposition is a myth will flog to by it, and companies can sell more and make more money.

Losing fat from area of your body can't be done, think of it this way. When you gain weight, you dont get to point to an area of your body where you would like it to go, do you..
It's genetic. Its body type. Some people carry weight well because it hides under the skin better, some dont. Some people store fat in the thighs first, some people in their tummies. Its already all written.

When you lose weight in general, it comes from all over. You'll notice it in certain areas first, and then you're body will let go of fat from other areas too, to try and keep some kind of fair balance and so you dont get all lop sided hehe.

Create a small calorie deficit, exercise, be patient and consistent. It will happen.

Ab exercies wont burn fat, but they will tone the ab muscles in that area, so when you melt the fat away in time, your stomach will be tight and lean. This applies for all areas of the body if it matters to you, muscles and fat and two seperate kinds of tissue. x

JonRoland, THANK YOU BUNCHES!!! I guess I fell for the spot disposition myth and thought that specific exercises could target weight loss in specific places.

So I'm gonna keep going with my cardio focused weight loss plan, but resume using weight machines to build muscles in my core, etc.

Thank you Jon Roland!!! I was told not do abs because muscle will develop under the fat etc making my waistline bigger. But I will start and work on planks I hear that is the best. Should I do more cardio to help with fat burn? I do an hour and weights and I walk a lot as is.

Foods that help with belly fat: dark chocolate, avocado, nuts. Also, avoid cow's milk, cheese,etc. Do lots of cardio!

You guys are very welcome. And planks are great, try something like 3 sets of holding it for 30 seconds, and go from there. You'll know when to make it harder when it becomes to easy.

As for more cardio, not really. An hour is long enough, but maybe you should increase the intensity of the cardio. So you'll be working for the same length of time, but working harder and burning more calories. So long as you're in a calorie deficit, you'll lose weight gradually. The exercise just aids in this and helps burn extra calories, not to mention all the other health benefits of exercise. Just be consistent, it will come in time guys ..: )

Don't turn 50. lol

I was always big in the hips, but no belly. Now it's reversed. The only way it's going to go away is through diet. You have to keep your weight under control. Doing sit-ups will only firm the muscles, but the fat stomach will remain.

Belly fat is dangerous too. The fat on the belly indicates fat inside the body. This visceral fat is wrapped around internal organs causing all sorts of problems such as dementia and heart disease.

As my biology classes are starting to fade, here's a link from webmd:

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-truth-about-fat?page=2

So true that we can't always know where the fat will settle, or where it will disappear from when we diet!

My sister did the Flat Belly Diet (from Prevention magazine) and the first place we noticed was thinner on her was her rear end!!! We laughed our asses off. haha

I am now doing the Flat Belly Diet. And guess what, I saw the most change in my thighs!

But eventually everything will get smaller.

Perhaps we need the flat bottom diet, the flat thigh diet, the flat {what ever} diet. Then if one does not work we can try the other???

he he he

Or we can follow JonRoland's advice and focus on losing weight and sooner or later we will lose weight from the place we want to lose it from!

If youre looking to lose weight, chances are you've received a lot of advice from friends and family, each of them offering the best tricks and tips. Unfortunately, weight loss is different for everyone - what works for someone may not necessarily work for you. Its hard to know where to turn for answers. I have gained extra pounds and was looking for the healthy ways to lose them. Well, I was trying various exercise but they didn't help much. Lately, I have found one weight loss program and now I follow it. You know, I started it 2 weeks ago and lost 3 inches from my belly and my skin comes back to normal. You can read more about this program here http://fatlossfactorsreviews.com/

What at home exercises do I do to get my stomache flat

Welcome NeNe! One of the people who replied to this post is a personal trainer, and he says that there really are no exercises that will target fat in specific places. We have to keep at losing weight, and our bodies will take the fat from where ever they choose to take the fat.

Perhaps some day, in a Star Trek like time, they will invent a way to do this. But not today!

So I really got strict on my diet and seeing my waist slim down. Not a lot but noticeable time and my pants. I also been doing a lot of cardio. I'm going to bike more and I hope that will help :)

Thank you, and tbh, meal replacement shakes are not all they are cracked up to be. Most people who come back to me with reviews of different kinds tell me mostly that they taste bland or awful, and are never filling. Personally, i havent checked the nutritional info of ALL replacement shakes, but i'm assuming as usual that theyre mostly carbs, preservatives and not nearly enough protein. If you're looking for a useful supplement, i'd go with a protein shake, something that has at least 20g of protein per scoop, and comes with enzymes. Protein isnt just for bodybuilders, they are a big part of weight loss for everyone, and they're great for helping you feel full. Maybe also buy a blender and mix some fruit smoothies up for yourself and take them with you, do you really prefer liquids that much???

As far as the cellulite, thats a skin cell issue, and the best way to deal with that is drink lots of water, take in some healthy fats ( monounsaturated and omega ) to nourish the skin, and do a little weight training in the areas where its noticeable, to tone the skin as well..

I hope that helped a bit, just message me your diet and exercises if you want more advice x