I want a flat stomach! why can't I?

Are you sure you're eating at a deficit? You will never lose fat from any place if you're still over-eating. What's your calorie goal, height, weight, etc.?

Also, have you lost inches anywhere else? It may be that your belly fat will be the last thing to go.

One can do thousands of crunches, planks, burpees, oblique exercises, bosu ball, etc. and still not be eating right to expose the abdominal wall. The muscles can be rock solid and still hold a pouch on top. There is NO such thing as an exercise that can target fat in any area.

Are you sure you're eating at a deficit? You will never lose fat from any place if you're still over-eating. What's your calorie goal, height, weight, etc.?

Also, have you lost inches anywhere else? It may be that your belly fat will be the last thing to go.

I have not been measuring anywhere else, just my stomach since that is what really bothers me. I am 5'0 115 lbs and am 25 yrs old. I do gove over my calories a few days of the week. I'm happy with my current weight, but this stomach is driving me insane! I've had people tell me I'll never have a flat midsection without the help of surgery and so I am begining to believe that, even though I do not want nor can afford it.

It's possible you won't have a flat stomach without surgery. I will never have thin thighs without surgery. Weight distribution is partly genetics.

Maybe change up your workouts. Maybe your current regimen is not effective. Just do the best you can.

I have the same goal.as well and I too have been lifting eating well etc but I guess the third part to the solution is the most important and that's patience!

Best Way to Make Your Stomach Flatter Fast...pull it in as hard as possible at all times. A friend of mine had abs that everyone admired, male and female. He went to the gym regularly, so asked him how he got his abs so great. He said he never did anything at the gym for his abs, he just went to work all his other muscles. He said all he did for his abs was to pull in his stomach area as hard as possible at all times. Most people naturally tend to slouch a bit & let their stomachs stick out. So stand up as straight as you can, shoulders back & down, head up, exhale, then pull in your stomach as tight as possible, start breathing normally, but try to maintain your posture & pulling in the muscles. The first few days your muscles may be sore, including your back which also helps hold them in, but then you'll get used to it & it'll come more naturally. I wear a rubber band on my wrist to remind me to do it, know others who tie a little string to their wristwatch, or their steering wheel to remind them to maintain the position, whether around the house or in the car. No matter what your fitness level, doing this can bring good results fast. But as other posters have said diet & exercise are most important...this is just a quick thing that helps a lot. Try it for a few days & post a comment on how it works for you. Just getting into this position alone can make you look like you've lost 10 lbs, if you normally slouch.