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What did you start doing to make the stomach start going down...

I have been walking mornings and evenings since 2 wks after surgery. I am loosing inches every where, but the stomach area is taking it's sweet time. Don't get me wrong, it is going down, but not as quick as legs, arms, face, etc. I need to add more than just walking. I was just curious if someone was the same as me and added something and started seeing a change in the stomach area.

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I would say maybe pilates to work on your core, sit-ups or the 30 day Ab Challenge would be a good start.

I don't want to assume, but did you carry most of your weight in your stomach area?

It is very common to lose from the extremities, breasts, and face before (or more) before the stomach. It's harder to appreciate weight loss where the bulk of your weight exists. You can be losing equal amounts but the results look more noticeable in smaller weighted areas like your neck.

Unfortunately there's lots of research on target exercise and it simply doesn't work (ie you can do a bunch of stomach isolation exercises and expect a lean stomach). The best approach is a full body workout + cardio. Just keep at it, you are doing great.

You can strengthen your abs which will help, but spot reducing is a myth (IMHO).

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