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Wow, I just got finished listening to the news and so you know u r definitely not alone!! They suggested that you get enough protein....eat whole eggs instead of whites....exercise for 30 min 5 days a week...but be sure u do not exercise any longer....take conjugated linoleic acid everyday (sorry I didn't catch the dosage) It was funny because all the newscasters were trying to grab the CLA that the Dr brought to the studio.....the funny part is none of them looked like they had a pound to lose!!

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I had this same problem. What works for me is lots and lots of fruit , vegetables and, water. I would workout like crazy and lose everything except my stomach and it was huge. A friend suggested a 14 day challenge to of just fruits, vegetables and water just to see if that would help to shrink my belly. YES IT DID!!!! No I didn't continue strictly that way after the 14 days but, that is the most part of my diet. This way works exceptionally for me.

Simple diet and exercise. I thought I read something about not doing crunches and I disagree but everyone is different. I think there is no way to burn off that fat unless you work on abs PLUS arms, legs, shoulders, back. I've been doing the 30 Day Shred and I think I'm one of Jillian's biggest fans right now lol

I have been taking Genuine Health's abs+ which has CLA and green tea extract in the right amounts and potency and GH's lean+ extra strength to help boost my metabolism and build muscle. They have a variety of health supplements and I've used a few in the past.

I once did the 30 Day Shred for longer than I am at now in the program without CLA and I really see the difference my healthy habits plus the softgels and hard work are doing.

Stick with it! The belly area is a big problem.. I had two kids and the weight has piled on all over my midsection and hips.. my legs are smaller though.. lol. It can be solved though and thats through exercise and healthy eating habits!! Good luck to you!

I agree SOME ab work must still be done.

I started a thread on this a while ago & have had many conversations regarding it. Can't spot reduce. The main key is cardio. You have to burn the fat off. Tummy is first to gain and last to lose. I have found that monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) are helpful. Look them up. It's avocados, nuts, olive oi, & dark chocolate. I try to have a serving a day. It's supposed to help burn belly fat. Absolutely continue your crunches and planks. You want to work the muscles under the fat layers. Otherwise you'll just be a marshmallow after you lose the weight. Your tummy will NOT get bigger. It only appears that way because the rest of your body is changing and your tummy hasn't caught up with it yet. I was getting really frustrated and wondering if it was ever going to happen for me but this past month has been incredible. I've basically stayed the same weight but my family and friends keep complimenting me on how my tummy has gone down. And I do see it too. I've always been a perfect rectangle but not anymore. Finally, my chest is 1.5 inches more than my waist and hips! It took 66 lbs to lose for it to happen for me. I still have 54 more lbs to go. But this should give you some serious hope that it will happen. Just be patient and stay the course. Best of luck to you.

P.S. The IBS is definitely a factor as well due to the bloating. Keep a close watch on the simple carbs, refined sugars, dairy products and sodium. They are the enemies for those of us with IBS.

I have always been jealous of people who gain weight in their mid section and their legs stay the same! I know alot of people like that that look fabulous in shorts and skirts still even thought they have a tummy..

It can be difficult to find shorts that fit a skinny thighed, skinny assed build, even when the tummy almost qualifies as flat. I'm long legged and short waisted, which means I'm doomed to always be thick waisted. There simply isn't enough room there for a well defined waist. So heavy or not, I've always had a difficult time finding shorts that fit my waist without being huge in the seat and thighs. Skirts and dresses, on the other hand... My generation wore them fingertip length in our teens, generally without much of an emphasis on the waistline. I had the perfect build for times.

same problem here. i have an anti-waist. regular waisted shorts/pants i have to pull up to my boobs, and low rise shorts make me look fatter, and i lose whatever *kitten* i *might* have. skirts have become my friend.

i am apple-ish shaped. i have a bit of a natural waist, but my middle is really my problem. i don't have small legs, and i use the elliptical like a mad woman.... so my legs are banging..... if the rest of me looked like them, i wouldn't have a problem.....

Hi, apple here. The ONLY effective thing I've found that reduces my midsection is reducing my carbs. So i feel your pain girl. Its really frustrating to have my pants be baggy in the *kitten* and still wear the same size lol.