text: The stomach is the hardest area to get rid of it seems!  \n\nFirst off, please know that spot reducing is not possible. If it were possible to make an area lean by always working it, typists would all have super thin fingers! (which, sadly is not the case:) )\n\nThe formula for lean abs is clean eating, and cardio. The crunches do help- they will build the lean muscle, but the purpose of resistance training is to build muscle, not burn fat. You have to turn to the fat burner of fitness- cardio.\n\nI would suggest working your abs every other day and use a variety of movements. An example routine would be:\n\n15 crunches\n15 reverse crunches\n15 oblique crunches (each side)\n15 dual crunches\nRepeat the circuit 2 times. \n\nFor eating- cut out the white flours, and white rices. Eat whole foods, lower in fat. Try to pair protein and carbs with veggies at your meals, and be sure to eat enough- every 3 or so hours. This will keep your metabolism high, so you burn fat. \n\nFrom there, do your caridio. You can swim, jog, walk, bike, use machines, box, go to classes- but try to get in 30 minutes 5-6 days a week. Push yourself to where you can't sing, but can still talk a little. This will be your personal fat burning zone. \n\nPut it all together, and you will have a lean midsection in no time!\n\nBest of luck!