Aerobic Exercise

• For steady weight loss, spend an hour a day walking. Make it a brisk walk. Start easy and build up to it by steadily increasing the distance covered every day. Take you dog with you, it's good for both of you. The firmer and bulkier your muscles, the more calories you burn and the more effective you weight loss regimen becomes. Don't forget to check with your doctor before you start a vigorous exercise program. People who exercise vigorously and regularly tend to have a flatter belly.
  
  

Deep Belly Conditioning

• Traditional sit-ups don't help much with belly flattening. Deep abdominal exercise target the large, deep abdominal muscles. Get down on your knees, letting your belly hang. Take a deep breath and let it out. As you breathe out, draw your belly up toward your spine. Keep your spine in place ---don't arch it. Just lift, pulling up with your belly muscles. Work up to it. Do this exercise whenever you think about it, even standing straight up in an elevator. The more you do it the better it works.
  
  

Lower Abdomen

• Pelvic tilts are an excellent exercise for toning your lower belly muscles. Lay with your back flat on the floor, knees bent. Start by tightening the belly muscles and bringing your knees and pelvis up toward the chest. Start out with five repetitions and work up to twenty.