I'm trying to get rid of my flat tummy I want a round belly - am i right in thinking lots of women like round
341289
Hmm...it really does depend on the guy's looks (for me at least). Some guys just look better with flat abs, but most I like with a little bit of a rounded type of belly. Not a beer gut, but the rounded type of muscular...I hope you understand what I'm trying to say. Hmm...good examples...okay, how about The Rock in "The Scorpion King." He had more of a rounded type of belly...still fit though.
1152040
no you can't spot reduce, in order to get a flatter stomach you have to lose weight on your whole body..doing sit ups is great for toning, but to get rid of the fat you have to eat a healthy balanced diet and do cardio.   hope this helps
845647
Try buying the "Core secrets ball" you can buy it on the shopping channels if you have sky tv.\nThere is some great exercises for stomach crunches, as well as the rest of your body, you will really feel the burn.\nYou will get rid of that tummy in no time.\nThey say if you don't see results in 30 days you can have your money back, less postage.\nwhat have you got to lose.\nGood luck.
127403
Yes, Sit-ups aid in a washboard tummy. You are also right about the lose of weight coming first. You have to commit to yourself before the results come. I give you a pointer. 20-30 lbs will take some time. realisticly around 6 mo or longer depending on how much you put into it. 6 months with a weekly commitment of 3 times each week adding a day everyother week to 4 day and crunches 5 times a week and you'll have a tone body feeling good as your paints fall off you while they are still buttoned. Also you get a 300% better workout in the morning before you eat breakfast. Yes sit-ups really do make your tummy flat. Remember to keep your muscles contracted to protect your core.
36932
personality, intelligence, and what most women refer to as "the poo-ch" aka the belly. not rock hard abs, but not flab. just enough "fat" (if u will) to cover the abs. i know...its wierd, but i like it.
1067361
women believe that crunches are the best way to trim fat off the belly. But crunches only firm the area. To reduce fat and slim down, you need to burn calories by doing cardiovascular exercise. And because the cells in your tummy have more fat-burning enzymes than other areas of your body, you'll see a difference in just weeks. "Women who work out regularly lose more fat from their middle compared to elsewhere in their body," says Anne McTiernan, M.D., Ph.D., a researcher at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle who has studied fat loss in women. Experts now recommend that you get 60 to 90 minutes of exercise every day to control body weight. We've created a simple plan that helps you squeeze that amount into your day -- even household chores count! Start by doing one low-cardio activity (see "Do these belly-slimming moves," below) for 30 minutes every day. As you get stronger, add another 30 minutes of a second low-cardio activity or try one from the medium-cardio list (see below), which will add fitness benefits by increasing your heart rate. If you don't have 60 (or even 30) straight minutes a day, break your routine up into 10- or 15-minute sessions. Just get moving and watch your belly shrink! \nDo these belly-slimming moves \nBurn 400 calories a day!\nDo a mix of low- or medium-cardio activities for 30 minutes each in the morning and afternoon. \n\nTry one of these low-cardio activities \n\nPlay with the kids (tag, jump rope or hopscotch) \nGarden \nWash the windows \nTake a brisk walk \nDance to your favorite songs \nWash the car \nMow the lawn \nDo easy strength exercises (lunges off a step, push-ups or squats) or stretch to increase flexibility \nRide bikes with your kids \nClean vigorously (scrub the floor or move furniture to dust every corner)\nTry one of these medium-cardio activities \n\nUse a cardio machine (bike, rower, treadmill, elliptical, stepper) \nDo step aerobics \nHike outside \nShoot hoops with the kids \nSwim \nJog \nPlay tennis
410502
Cardio is right, to reduce your tummy you have to burn fat!!! You can do hundreds of set ups but your tummy will not reduce it will just get hard. For best results do ab work along with cardio and diet.
87336
Spot reduction does not work.  You need to lose fat in order for your stomache to be flatter.  Keep doing your ab exercises, but also do cardio like walking, running, aerobics, etc.  Don't forget about a healthy diet.
368454
i suggest the curves diet and workout. try it and tell me how it worked for you.
428257
i would say if you're 100% motivated to lose the weight and are willing to make some drastic changes to your diet, then yes curves would help...i went in to a curves and was not impressed with the set up...i would say the best route to go is to eat every few hours...not huge meals just snacky type size...stay active go for walks, go swimming, take yoga or pilates whatever floats your boat...make sure you go to your doctor before starting any physical activity.
770279
Cardio.  the only way to get rid of a belly is cardio.  You can do all the ab exercises in the world and you'll have a nice six pack covered by fat.  If youre serious, do cardio 30 min a day, six days a week.  If youre not so motivated, make sure it's at least 3 times per week.
50531
yes depending on how long you had your baby. I have had 3 c sections, give yourself at least 6 months before you think of flattening that tummy. the only exercises you should be doing for the first 6 months is taking care of the little one. after that once you have Dr clearance crunches are the best to flatten a tummy, but do not push it unless you are an active person. if you regularly did exercises before the baby then your stomacher muscles will be a lot stronger then if you did none at all. Me well I never listen to Dr's, I started pulling myself up with a bar after 3 days, but I am also a very active person. Swimming is excellent for the whole body especially after any surgery because the water acts as a buoyancy mat so to speak for the body. But only do what your body can handle, I am a Physical instructor and a Muay Thai Fighter, and a swimmer so my body can handle a bit of tummy exercises. CONGRATULATIONS on the little one I hope he/she brings you many years of joy and laughter.
777192
i think you 're the one who needs to decide if it stays or goes.if you're happy with it then dont worry.if you think it's a turn off then do something about it.  Personally my hubby gained a little around his belly and it just gave me more to hang onto to....his personality didn't change....and hes not sloppy fat so we're good...
449973
Women are biologically supposed to have more fat around their midsection, as it is preferable for childbirth. Believe me, there's nobody out there who is critisizing you for it, because we all have it or had it at one point. If it really worries you, try walking a lot (it really helps the abs) and maybe doing crunches to help define the muscles.
253209
i am 5 one and a half, 25, and 128 lbs. i have always been the skinny one in the group. if you have a little more cushion in your hips, behind, and breasts, believe me you will appreciate this in about 6 years when your "skinny" friends are flat as a bored with no a $ $ !\n\nreal women have curves. boo yah!
1088441
Some people just don't have flat bellies. Don't fret over it too much. Do what you're doing. If you are still overweight, then exercise more. If you're not overweight, but still have a belly, chill out.
410883
curves is good!!! I want a woman not a stick by my side :)